Hill
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire12.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.8 sec. |
Rotation Speed15 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time12 sec. |
Firing Range11.35 km. |
Maximum Dispersion100 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm Triple3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time66 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk11 |
Maximum Damage11,733 |
Torpedo Speed56 knot |
Torpedo Range5.49 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mod.11 mount3 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
28 mm Mk.1 on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.4 km. |
12.7 mm Browning on a single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second7.6 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed37.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius560 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.86 km. |
Hill — American special premium Tier V destroyer.
One of the draft designs for a destroyer flotilla leader, production of which started at the end of World War I. Was armed with five main battery guns.
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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Hill | 12,100 | 6 | 13 | 5 | 2/2/5 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
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 () | ||
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Mark 11 | 0.9 | 66 | 7.2 | 11,733 | 56 | 5.5 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
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Slot 3 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Five fast-reloading US 127mm guns
- Good agility with a decent top speed.
- Long-lasting American smoke.
- Torpedo armament layout provides dedicated launchers to each side of the ship with an extra launcher that can engage either way.
Cons:
- Short torpedo firing range.
- Mediocre concealment.
- Poor anti-aircraft armament.
- Middle turret's firing angles are limited.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Hill are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
★★ |
★ |
★ |
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★ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
4 |
Χ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Hill can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Hill comes included with Type 9 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
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Combat | |||||
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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Historical Info
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