Farragut

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Destroyer | U.S.A. | Tier VI

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3,120,000

Farragut — American Tier VI destroyer.

The first U.S. destroyer of the new generation. She was armed with dual-purpose artillery, which significantly enhanced her AA defenses. The torpedo tubes were placed along the ship’s centerline, and thus they could be used more efficiently. The destroyers of this class were modernized to receive automatic AA guns.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1/Mk. 24 mod.11 mount	15	12	100	1,800	5	2,100		0	198,500

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Farragut (A)	10,900	6	16	5		4/5	2			0	240,000
Farragut (B)	11,500	6	16	5		2/2/5	2			6,800	480,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mark 11	0.7	88	7.2	11,733	56	5.5		0	152,000
Mark 12	0.7	88	7.2	11,733	64	6.4		7,200	575,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk6 mod. 1		0		0	165,000
Mk6 mod. 2		0		5,000	340,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 42,800 hp	36.5		0	155,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Farragut continues the evolution of American destroyer design where Nicholas left off, retaining the same main battery guns — adding one more — while moving to a centerline-mounted torpedo configuration.

Players who enjoyed Nicholas will find more of the same with Farragut. Her speed and handling characteristics are nearly identical, and she starts off with the exact same 5.5 km range torpedoes (the Mark 11) of her predecessor. The eventual torpedo upgrade module is worthwhile, giving her almost a full kilometer more of torpedo range and, more critically, faster fish. The move to centerline mounts for her torpedo launchers takes some getting used to; she can put eight torpedoes into the water on either side, but captains are likely to miss the flexibility offered by preceding ships of having launchers on both sides of the ship.

Irritatingly, Farragut has a smaller health pool than Nicholas; Level 3 commander skill Survivability Expert is almost necessary in order to get the most out of her. Like her immediate predecessor, she can exchange Engine Boost  for Defensive AA Fire , but she must equip Hull (C) — and give up one of her main battery guns — to do so. Airplanes remain one of Farragut’s biggest weaknesses, and her anti-aircraft suite remains largely powerless to deter them.

Overall, Farragut is a solid destroyer that loves maps with lots of islands she can hide in. American destroyer captains wishing for the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond their detection range must remain patient and wait for Mahan.

Pros:

Main battery rate of fire is excellent.
Solid top speed of 36.7 knots; she can break 40 knots with the Engine Boost  consumable.
Upgraded torpedoes have a 0.9 km higher range than stock version, and travel noticeably faster.

Cons:

Very weak armor; takes damage just as quickly as Nicholas.
AA guns are mainly for show and will rarely shoot anything down; even the hull upgrades don't do much to help.
Hull (B) only adds 600 more hit points, and she has fewer hit points than Nicholas.
Shell arcs make long-range targeting difficult.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Farragut is as follows:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more health and improved rudder shift time. Unlocking Hull (C) removes one main battery gun (and comes with a corresponding reduction in long-range anti-aircraft firepower), increases her short-range AA suite, and allows Farragut to equip Defensive AA Fire . Research of Hull (C) unlocks progression to Mahan.
Torpedoes: The Mk12 torpedoes travel faster and farther than the stock Mk11's for no change in reload speed; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

As a gunboat destroyer, Farragut is best served by maximizing her health pool; this makes Hull (B) the best place to spend early experience gains. Her stock gun range is quite good, so snag the Torpedo module upgrade next, followed by the Fire Control System module to buff her main battery range.

Hull (C) is an optional upgrade for captains who are interested in access to the Defensive AA Fire 

consumable. It is probably best grabbed after unlocking Mahan or skipped completely.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Farragut are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 ()

There aren't a lot of "out of the box" options in terms of upgrades for Farragut captains. Main Armament Modification 1 is the top pick in Slot 1, while Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended for Slot 2. AA Guns Modification 1 might be a decent option for captains who equip Hull (C) and swap Engine Boost  for Defensive AA Fire . Propulsion Modification 1 in Slot 2 and Propulsion Modification 2 in Slot 4 are both highly recommended in the interests of sustaining Farragut’s mobility while under fire from enemy ships.

Commander Skills

Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, and Concealment Expert at Level 4 are easy recommendations for Farragut commanders.

Level 3 offers a number of good options. Survivability Expert is a safe pick, buffing Farragut’s health pool by 20%. Demolition Expert or Basic Firing Training are recommended for captains looking to get more damage out of their main battery. Superintendent is a strong choice if premium consumables are not equipped.

Alternate Level 4 skill recommendations include: Manual Fire Control for AA Armament for captains using Hull (C), though the overall DPS gain is incredibly small for investing four skill points; Advanced Firing Training to buff the range of Farragut’s main battery as well as her anti-aircraft guns; Radio Position Finding, to aid in hunting down enemy destroyers; and Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, which will improve Farragut’s main battery damage against enemy capital ships.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time.	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire.	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. ★	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding.	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. ★	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of shells from secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -1% chance of fire on target caused by shells <=139mm. -3% chance of fire on target caused by shells >139mm. ★	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +5% attack aircraft aiming speed. +5% torpedo bomber aiming speed. +10% dive bomber aiming speed.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% damage/sec. within the explosion radius of shells fired from long-range AA defenses. ★	Massive AA Fire Instantaneous Damage +100%. Priority AA sector cooldown +50%.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Farragut can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
Slot 3: Engine Boost  (or Defensive AA Fire  [Hull (C) Only])

Given how easily modules are disabled on a destroyer under fire, investing credits (or doubloons) in Damage Control Party II () is recommended. The free versions of Engine Boost  or Defensive AA Fire  should be sufficient for random battles.

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Farragut with Type 16 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Equipping Juliet Whiskey Unaone () is recommended; Farragut captains who work into torpedo range of enemy ships need to get maximum results. Juliet Charlie () is also a well-advised choice for any destroyer. Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () signals are similarly worthy of consideration to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells. Captains who opt to equip Hull (C) may wish to fly November Echo Setteseven () and Sierra Mike () as well.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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