WBG depth charge

Description

The WBG (short for Wasserbombe G, litterally "waterbomb G") is a German depth charge with a short fuse that can be found on German and Italian destroyers.

Vehicles equipped with this weapon

General info

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Effective damage

The WBG depth charge has an explosive payload of 100 kg Amatol.

Comparison with analogues

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Usage in battles

The few scenarios where you might use this depth charge all involve being very close to the enemy vessel.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Devastating payload

Cons:

• Impractical weapon, used only in last-resort situations

History

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See also

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