Izumo
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? | One of the draft designs for a "super battleship" concept, preceding the appearance of the ''[[Yamato]]''-class battleships. This design featured heavy armor and a sufficiently high speed complemented by powerful main battery guns that were unconventionally placed in three turrets located at the ship's front end. | + | One of the draft designs for a "super battleship" concept, preceding the appearance of the ''[[Yamato]]''-class battleships. This design featured heavy armor and a sufficiently high speed complemented by powerful main battery guns that were unconventionally placed in three turrets located at the ship's front end.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|b07a322c46b34526ae6c03c0766b20b4}} | |
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? | Once considered by many to be among the worst Tier IX ships in the game, ''Izumo'' has seen a variety of improvements since the launch of World of Warships. While her stock hull still has mediocre secondaries, a weak anti-aircraft battery, and bad turning characteristics, the AP shell penetration of Hull (A) has been significantly improved, allowing her guns (at least) to remain competitive against the likes of ''[[Iowa]]'' and ''[[Friedrich der Große]]'' beyond 15km. | + | Once considered by many to be among the worst Tier IX ships in the game, ''Izumo'' has seen a variety of improvements since the launch of World of Warships. While her stock hull still has mediocre secondaries, a weak anti-aircraft battery, and bad turning characteristics, the AP shell penetration of Hull (A) has been significantly improved, allowing her guns (at least) to remain competitive against the likes of ''[[Iowa]]'' and ''[[Friedrich der Große]]'' beyond 15km. The central weather deck was increased to 57mm to mitigate damage from high explosive shells from 203mm and IFHE 152mm guns. The concealment, once among the worst of any ship in the game, has been considerably improved, though still on the lower end of the spectrum for Tier IX battleships. | |
? | + | ''Izumo''’s armor on her sharply-angled bow can deflect most AP shells fired at the hull, save for ''Yamato'' and ''Musashi'' which can overmatch 32mm bow plating. Once Hull (B) is unlocked, she gains somewhat better secondaries and AA. While the middle weather deck was buffed, she remains vulnerable to full penetration damage from high explosive shells in upper belt, bow, and stern and the fully upgraded AA suite is not adequate enough to fend off air attacks, even with support from allies. Pointing her bow at enemies and reversing at mid range — similar to how many captains play ''[[Dunkerque]], [[Iowa]]'', and ''[[North Carolina]]'' — is a valid tactic in ''Izumo'', and is quite effective against enemy AP rounds. Like all high tier battleships, she remains vulnerable to fire. | ||
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* Good range on secondary battery. | * Good range on secondary battery. | |||
? | * | + | * Main battery gun penetration is excellent, with very high shell velocity for a battleship. | |
* Decent hull armor along the front half of the ship. | * Decent hull armor along the front half of the ship. | |||
? | * Good belt armor. | + | * Good belt armor, with thick turtleback giving good protection even at moderate angles. | |
? | * Small superstructure means that incoming shells don't have a whole lot to hit | + | * Small superstructure means that incoming shells don't have a whole lot to hit, 57mm weather deck over the middle shatters all cruiser high explosive shells. | |
* Great angling potential. | * Great angling potential. | |||
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* ''Izumo'' is a large target (larger than ''[[Yamato]]''!). | * ''Izumo'' is a large target (larger than ''[[Yamato]]''!). | |||
+ | * Has one less gun barrel, lower damage per minute potential, and inferior accuracy than the preceding ''[[Amagi]]'', even when upgraded. | |||
+ | * In many respects, ''Izumo'' is inferior to ''[[Amagi]]'' - including size, speed, torpedo protection, and maneuverability. | |||
* Slowest Tier IX battleship. | * Slowest Tier IX battleship. | |||
? | * | + | * Second turret's tall barbette makes the turret vulnerable to getting knocked out. | |
? | * | + | * The middle turret does not have full 360 degree rotation, even though it seems possible. | |
? | * Turret placement leaves ship extremely vulnerable to attacks in aft arc. | + | * Turtleback angle is not as ideal as her German counterparts, so showing full broadside will make the citadel vulnerable. | |
+ | * Turret placement leaves ship extremely vulnerable to attacks in aft arc and makes the No. 3 turret very difficult to use. | |||
* Very weak stern. | * Very weak stern. | |||
* Secondaries only fire to the side and rear, making them nearly useless in the typical play style of the ship. | * Secondaries only fire to the side and rear, making them nearly useless in the typical play style of the ship. | |||
? | * | + | * Though buffed, concealment is still mediocre, with only the ''[[Friedrich der Große]]'' being worse. | |
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'''Slot 1''' provides players with the first option in choosing a desired role. Typically, '''Main Armaments Modification 1''' is recommended to provide additional survivability to the main battery, but players who desire to specialize in the secondary or anti-aircraft armament should choose {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}}. | '''Slot 1''' provides players with the first option in choosing a desired role. Typically, '''Main Armaments Modification 1''' is recommended to provide additional survivability to the main battery, but players who desire to specialize in the secondary or anti-aircraft armament should choose {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}}. | |||
? | '''Slot 3''' allows for further specialization. Generally, '''Aiming Systems Modification 1''' is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. To increase the effectiveness of the anti-aircraft armament, mount {{AA Guns Modification | + | '''Slot 3''' allows for further specialization. Generally, '''Aiming Systems Modification 1''' is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. To increase the effectiveness of the anti-aircraft armament, mount {{AA Guns Modification 1}}. Players wishing to specialize for secondaries should mount {{Secondary Battery Modification 2}}. | |
? | '''Slot 6''' gives players options to finalize their build. For gunnery, mount '''Main Battery Modification 3''' to decrease the reload time of the main battery. {{AA Guns Modification | + | '''Slot 6''' gives players options to finalize their build. For gunnery, mount '''Main Battery Modification 3''' to decrease the reload time of the main battery. {{AA Guns Modification 2}} should be mounted for AA duties to increase the DPS of AA guns. Players wishing to increase the effectiveness of the secondaries should mount {{Secondary Battery Modification 3}}. | |
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| Preventative Maintenance = 3 | | Preventative Maintenance = 3 | |||
| Expert Loader = | | Expert Loader = | |||
? | | | + | | Air Supremacy = | |
? | | Direction Center for | + | | Direction Center for Fighters = 2 | |
? | | | + | | Improved Engine Boost = | |
| Incoming Fire Alert = 1 | | Incoming Fire Alert = 1 | |||
| Evasive Maneuver = | | Evasive Maneuver = | |||
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| Torpedo Acceleration = | | Torpedo Acceleration = | |||
| Smoke Screen Expert = | | Smoke Screen Expert = | |||
? | | | + | | Improved Engines = | |
| Adrenaline Rush = 1 | | Adrenaline Rush = 1 | |||
| Last Stand = | | Last Stand = | |||
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| Basics of Survivability = 2 | | Basics of Survivability = 2 | |||
| Torpedo Armament Expertise = | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | |||
? | | | + | | Aircraft Armor = | |
| Basic Firing Training = 2 | | Basic Firing Training = 2 | |||
| Superintendent = 3 | | Superintendent = 3 | |||
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| Fire Prevention = 3 | | Fire Prevention = 3 | |||
| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | |||
? | | | + | | Sight Stabilization = | |
| Advanced Firing Training = 2 | | Advanced Firing Training = 2 | |||
| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 2 | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 2 | |||
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? | Players can equip the following [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]] on ''Izumo'': [[Ship:Consumables#Damage_Control_Party|Damage Control Party]], [[Ship:Consumables#Repair_Party|Repair Party]], and a choice between [[Ship:Consumables#Spotting_Aircraft|Spotting Aircraft]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Catapult_Fighter|Catapult Fighter]]. It is strongly recommended to take the Premium versions of [[Ship:Consumables#Damage_Control_Party|Damage Control Party]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Repair_Party|Repair Party]] to maximize | + | Players can equip the following [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]] on ''Izumo'': [[Ship:Consumables#Damage_Control_Party|Damage Control Party]], [[Ship:Consumables#Repair_Party|Repair Party]], and a choice between [[Ship:Consumables#Spotting_Aircraft|Spotting Aircraft]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Catapult_Fighter|Catapult Fighter]]. It is strongly recommended to take the Premium versions of [[Ship:Consumables#Damage_Control_Party|Damage Control Party]] and [[Ship:Consumables#Repair_Party|Repair Party]] to maximize survivability. | |
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''Izumo'' (出雲 "Outward Cloud" named for the Izumo province) in game was the A-140-J2, one of the alternate design proposals in the project that would result in the famous ''[[Yamato]]''-class. In 1936, after Japan had left the League of Nations and renounced the Washington Naval Treaty, the Imperial Japanese Navy contacted leading naval engineer Yuzuru Hiraga to design a new battleship not bound by treaty limits. Hiraga drew experience from designing the ''[[Yubari]]'', ''[[Fubuki]]'', and ''[[Mogami]]'' classes to help him design the new battleship, designated A-140. In all, 24 preliminary designs were submitted to Naval Command for review, with varying turret configurations and endurance. The A-140-J series designs were notable in that they were the only ones to mount 41 cm guns, as opposed to the "Type 94" guns that were in reality 46 cm caliber; the design of these ships were more mindful of the existing docks and slipways in Japan at the time. The A-140-J2 has a turret configuration similar to the HMS ''Nelson'' and had a hybrid engine concept. However, due to advancements in fire-control methods and the failures of hybrid-engines in the submarine tender ''Taigei'' and the seaplane tender ''Mizuho'', the plans were scrapped in favor of Hiraga’s 18-inch armed conventional layout, which would later become ''Yamato''. | ''Izumo'' (出雲 "Outward Cloud" named for the Izumo province) in game was the A-140-J2, one of the alternate design proposals in the project that would result in the famous ''[[Yamato]]''-class. In 1936, after Japan had left the League of Nations and renounced the Washington Naval Treaty, the Imperial Japanese Navy contacted leading naval engineer Yuzuru Hiraga to design a new battleship not bound by treaty limits. Hiraga drew experience from designing the ''[[Yubari]]'', ''[[Fubuki]]'', and ''[[Mogami]]'' classes to help him design the new battleship, designated A-140. In all, 24 preliminary designs were submitted to Naval Command for review, with varying turret configurations and endurance. The A-140-J series designs were notable in that they were the only ones to mount 41 cm guns, as opposed to the "Type 94" guns that were in reality 46 cm caliber; the design of these ships were more mindful of the existing docks and slipways in Japan at the time. The A-140-J2 has a turret configuration similar to the HMS ''Nelson'' and had a hybrid engine concept. However, due to advancements in fire-control methods and the failures of hybrid-engines in the submarine tender ''Taigei'' and the seaplane tender ''Mizuho'', the plans were scrapped in favor of Hiraga’s 18-inch armed conventional layout, which would later become ''Yamato''. | |||
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+ | The design, known as A-140-J2, was never built and therefore never named; the in-game name was given to the ship by Wargaming in accordance with the Imperial Japanese tradition to name battleships after provinces of Japan. There have been two real ''Izumo''s: the IJN ''Izumo'' was an armored cruiser built at the end of the 19th century that served in the Imperial Japanese Navy until 1945 and the JS ''Izumo'' which is a helicopter destroyer currently in the service of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. | |||
===Historical Inaccuracies=== | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
? | * | + | * Actual name is ''A-140-J2''. The real ''Izumo'' was an armored cruiser that was still in IJN service during World War II, serving until July 1945. As such it is extremely unlikely that ''A-140-J2'' would have also been named ''Izumo''. | |
? | * | + | * As ''A-140-J2'' was merely a preliminary design, both hull upgrades are fictitious WW2 refits. | |
+ | * Planned horsepower was always 135,000 hp. The 132,000 hp downgrade is fictitious. | |||
+ | * The triple mount version of the 25 mm/60 Type 96 anti-aircraft gun entered service in 1941; ''A-140-J2'' was designed in 1935. | |||
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? | File: | + | File:Project_A140-J2_Illustration.png|Illustration of A-140-J2. | |
File:A140.jpg|The 24 different preliminary designs for the ''[[Yamato]]''. | File:A140.jpg|The 24 different preliminary designs for the ''[[Yamato]]''. | |||
+ | File:410mmL50.jpg|Blueprints of the triple turret. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | |||
Revision as of 21:43, 9 February 2019
IDS_PJGM100_410MM50_RF3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec. |
Firing Range19.71 km. |
Maximum Dispersion225 m. |
HE Shell410 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage6,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell30 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity869 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight938.5 kg. |
AP Shell410 mm AP/APC Type91 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1020 kg. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.3 mount12 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
155 mm/60 3rd Year Type in a triple turret1 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell155 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,600 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.3 mount12 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second121.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount24 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second43.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount12 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed27.16 knot |
Turning Circle Radius890 m. |
Rudder Shift Time26 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.67 km. |
Air Detectability Range12.53 km. |
Izumo — Japanese Tier IX battleship.
One of the draft designs for a "super battleship" concept, preceding the appearance of the Yamato-class battleships. This design featured heavy armor and a sufficiently high speed complemented by powerful main battery guns that were unconventionally placed in three turrets located at the ship's front end.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Once considered by many to be among the worst Tier IX ships in the game, Izumo has seen a variety of improvements since the launch of World of Warships. While her stock hull still has mediocre secondaries, a weak anti-aircraft battery, and bad turning characteristics, the AP shell penetration of Hull (A) has been significantly improved, allowing her guns (at least) to remain competitive against the likes of Iowa and Friedrich der Große beyond 15km. The central weather deck was increased to 57mm to mitigate damage from high explosive shells from 203mm and IFHE 152mm guns. The concealment, once among the worst of any ship in the game, has been considerably improved, though still on the lower end of the spectrum for Tier IX battleships.
Izumo’s armor on her sharply-angled bow can deflect most AP shells fired at the hull, save for Yamato and Musashi which can overmatch 32mm bow plating. Once Hull (B) is unlocked, she gains somewhat better secondaries and AA. While the middle weather deck was buffed, she remains vulnerable to full penetration damage from high explosive shells in upper belt, bow, and stern and the fully upgraded AA suite is not adequate enough to fend off air attacks, even with support from allies. Pointing her bow at enemies and reversing at mid range — similar to how many captains play Dunkerque, Iowa, and North Carolina — is a valid tactic in Izumo, and is quite effective against enemy AP rounds. Like all high tier battleships, she remains vulnerable to fire.Pros:
- Good range on secondary battery.
- Main battery gun penetration is excellent, with very high shell velocity for a battleship.
- Decent hull armor along the front half of the ship.
- Good belt armor, with thick turtleback giving good protection even at moderate angles.
- Small superstructure means that incoming shells don't have a whole lot to hit, 57mm weather deck over the middle shatters all cruiser high explosive shells.
- Great angling potential.
Cons:
- Izumo is a large target (larger than Yamato!).
- Has one less gun barrel, lower damage per minute potential, and inferior accuracy than the preceding Amagi, even when upgraded.
- In many respects, Izumo is inferior to Amagi - including size, speed, torpedo protection, and maneuverability.
- Slowest Tier IX battleship.
- Second turret's tall barbette makes the turret vulnerable to getting knocked out.
- The middle turret does not have full 360 degree rotation, even though it seems possible.
- Turtleback angle is not as ideal as her German counterparts, so showing full broadside will make the citadel vulnerable.
- Turret placement leaves ship extremely vulnerable to attacks in aft arc and makes the No. 3 turret very difficult to use.
- Very weak stern.
- Secondaries only fire to the side and rear, making them nearly useless in the typical play style of the ship.
- Though buffed, concealment is still mediocre, with only the Friedrich der Große being worse.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Izumo are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3 *
Slot 1 provides players with the first option in choosing a desired role. Typically, Main Armaments Modification 1 is recommended to provide additional survivability to the main battery, but players who desire to specialize in the secondary or anti-aircraft armament should choose Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Slot 3 allows for further specialization. Generally, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended because it reduces shell dispersion of the main and secondary armaments. To increase the effectiveness of the anti-aircraft armament, mount AA Guns Modification 1 . Players wishing to specialize for secondaries should mount Secondary Battery Modification 1 ().
Slot 6 gives players options to finalize their build. For gunnery, mount Main Battery Modification 3 to decrease the reload time of the main battery. AA Guns Modification 2 () should be mounted for AA duties to increase the DPS of AA guns. Players wishing to increase the effectiveness of the secondaries should mount Secondary Battery Modification 3 ().
Commander Skills
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★★★ |
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★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
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3 |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Players can equip the following consumables on Izumo: Damage Control Party, Repair Party, and a choice between Spotting Aircraft and Catapult Fighter. It is strongly recommended to take the Premium versions of Damage Control Party and Repair Party to maximize survivability.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Izumo with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As with all battleships, Izumo comes with 8 signal flag slots. The three most important flags are India Delta, Juliet Yankee Bissotwo and India Yankee; all of which will improve your surviveability. If the captain goes with the Secondary Build, the addition of Mike Yankee Soxisix will further improve the performance of Izumo’s secondaries.
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★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery