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The Saturnian Naval Dockyards Presents A Higgins Class PT Boat (Based mostly off the PT-658) This is the fruit of my labor since 1.0.5's release (also doubles as a early Christmas present for some), smashing personal records by clocking in at 678 parts, with a complete detailed stock interior while being able to scream past at (35 m/s) 68 knots at it's top speed (with the Panther engine afterburner activated) while being able to conduct swift maneuvers to evade all sorts of weapons. The interior is based off that of the PT-658, the only PT Boat left in operating condition. But first... Historical Background The PT Boat was a "Fast Attack Craft" used by the US Navy in WWII. They were Small, fast and inexpensive, but had limited armament, ineffective torpedoes, temperamental aircraft engines, and fragile construction. WWII PT Boats used advances in the planing hull design so they only displaced 30-75 tons, and reached 35-40 kts. This one was based off the PT-658, which displaced 47 mT, was 24 Meters long, and reached 41 knots, carrying 2 officers and 14 enlisted men, and entered service near the end of WWII. I had to take a few liberties to make it work and look well (It doesn't have the planing effect for example, and sits rather high in the water). Maneuverable! Propulsion 1 goliath for the main propulsion, 1 Panther to balance the thrust out, additional speed, and maneuverability. 2 Juno engines are added for wake effect (Credit goes to @Azimech for the inspiration). Action Groups 1 Toggles Engines 2 Thrust reverser on the Goliath (Fast stop, great for avoiding torpedoes!) It's time to go take a tour! First, the bow! A 37 mm cannon is mounted on the front, as well as 20 mm gun for attacks on air targets. Additionally, 2 8-Cell rocket launchers are equipped. .50 cal double barrel Browning guns are equipped on both sides of the ship. Four Mark 13 torpedoes are aboard the PTBoat for sinking enemy ships. The gif below shows a torpedo drop. The scene used destruction FX, which explains the flames, though there is little effect. The Torpedoes travels at 24-32 meters per second. Two depth charges are equipped on the very back against submerged targets. The depth charges will blow up on contact with the sea floor/enemy submarines.On the aft is a 40mm Bofors Cannon for attacking both aircraft and ships. On the very back is the smoke generator. Moving back to the front, we find the control area for the captain, and while not fully shown here, a radar for finding enemy targets and searchlights. Being Valentina is the charthouse containing well... charts and radar/radio equipment. No time to waste, it's time to visit the crew quarters! The ladder leads to the rather crammed front quarters of the ship. Many bunks are located here, as well as the kitchen. Not pictured is the ward, though nobody actually uses it. Behind the ladder are small arms for use by the crew members. The officer desk is located down the hall, as well as the officer bunks. The ammunition for the small arms are located in the lockers here. This is the officers ward. (Yes, the antenna/nosecone is in fact a plunger...) It happens to be sandwiched between two fuel tanks, which sounds quite dangerous, though it would be dangerous regardless of location if the fuel tanks were destroyed...Behind the wards is the engine room, containing the trio of Packard 5M-2000 V12 engines the very boat is propelled by. (Unfortunately, the engine room is only accessible from the command chair.)The very back contains the aft crew quarters, which have a different lay out than the front quarters, and also have a better ward. PT boats are for the fast and the daring, willing to take the risk by charging in close to the enemy! DOWNLOAD REDUCED PART VERSION 400 parts, faster, easier turning, tricycle base, but also somewhat harder to "sail". This is for those who simply cannot afford the above without crashing and your computer groaning. DOWNLOAD BOFORS 40MM Cannon This subassembly is from the main gun on the back, for use on other vessels of your choice. DOWNLOAD MINIMAL PART COUNT VERSION Here's the "minimal" version of the PTBoat, for getting the low-end computers to be able to run the boat without much trouble, as well as for those who want a smooth experience and appreciate the true speed of the PT Boat. The whole assembly has 218 parts, the PTBoat has 205. It travels 40 m/s on normal full thrust, 45 with afterburners, and is much lighter than the other crafts. It doesn't have much in the form of an interior, though most of the rooms are intact. DOWNLOAD BDA VERSION This version uses BDA for explosive torpedoes, and multiple guns from NAS and BDA to get the armament that the actual PT Boat has or at least as close to it. It even carries scuttling charges. It is based of the minimal version, but with torpedoes, so part count is about 280 parts. It is still very fast, despite the armament. Radars are also on board. Hopefully your battles go well! DOWNLOAD A wheel base is included in the download as well as a crew cabin, but it is much easier to get VesselMover or Hyperedit to get in the water, and Take Command is a good idea for getting the kerbals in the command chair in the first place. Scatterer provides the amazing water, which is something i'd also have in handy. Notes: While the PT Boat thrust is partially balanced by the Panther, it still is somewhat uneven, so don't list too much in one direction or you risk spinning around ridiculously. If you find any room for improvement, please leave a comment. If you think the craft deserves it, leave some rep if you enjoyed!