Hermelin
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? | The ''Hermelin'' (Ermine) is based off of the Kolonialkanonenboot Type K which was an attempt by German designers to create a class of gunboat suitable for use in naval bases and colonial holdings. Designed from 1938-39, a series of 8 ships were planned to be constructed before the entire project was cancelled, likely due to the beginning of the Second World War. | + | The ''Hermelin'' (Ermine) is based off of the Kolonialkanonenboot (Colonial Gunboat) Type K which was an attempt by German designers to create a class of gunboat suitable for use in naval bases and colonial holdings. Designed from 1938-39, a series of 8 ships were planned to be constructed before the entire project was cancelled, likely due to the beginning of the Second World War. | |
The Type K was given the name "Hermelin" by Wargaming in accordance with the German tradition to name small combat ships after small predatory animals. | The Type K was given the name "Hermelin" by Wargaming in accordance with the German tradition to name small combat ships after small predatory animals. |
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Hit Points4,500 |
128 mm/61 SK C/42 in a turret2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range9.86 km. |
Maximum Dispersion88 m. |
HE Shell128 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage900 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight26 kg. |
128 mm/61 SK C/42 in a turret2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2.48 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second0.6 |
. . . Firing Range0.9 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second0.84 |
. . . Firing Range0.6 km. |
Maximum Speed24 knot |
Turning Circle Radius360 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range8.38 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.67 km. |
Hermelin — German Tier I cruiser.
German engineers designed a "colonial gunboat" project under an order from the Netherlands. The Dutch planned to build a series of seven ships and laid down three of them under a simplified design. During the occupation of the Netherlands, these ships fell into German hands and were completed for the German Navy. The original design outmatched Dutch ships in terms of size and armament. There is a presumption that the German Admiralty intended to construct ships based on the original design for future German outlying bases during the post-war era.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Hermelin (A) | 4,500 | 6 | 50 | 2 | 2/3/2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Hermelin in the introduction to the German mindset of building cruisers, valuing accurate, fast firing guns capable of laying down withering barrages of fire any enemy ship they set their sights on. The guns are 128mm which are actually larger then the guns on following ships up until mid tier.
The main draw back of the Hermelin is that it's large box silhouette gives it the highest detectability of any tier 1 ship, and is basically a floating Citadel with guns, with even HE rounds have a good chance to get through, let alone AP. While it's anti aircraft is bar none the best of any tier 1 ship by a large margin the odds of getting into a battle with the lowest tier of aircraft carrier (tier 4) is slim to none, even then in such a battle with slow easily citadeled ship, aircraft are the least of it's worries.Pros:
- Fast fire rate and shell type switch times.
- Accurate fairly damaging 128mm guns.
- Best AA out of any Tier 1 ship.
Cons:
- Somewhat sluggish and slow to turn.
- Lackluster turret traverse speed.
- Floating citadel that even HE shells can get often enough.
- AA is great but will rarely if ever find itself in a game to make use of it.
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Historical Info
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