Loyang
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | *'''Slot 1''': | + | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |
? | *'''Slot 2''': | + | *'''Slot 2''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | |
? | *'''Slot | + | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | |
? | *'''Slot | + | *'''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | |
? | *'''Slot | + | *'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |
? | '''Upgrade Slot 2''' | + | '''Upgrade Slot 2''' provides access to a few useful upgrades. Captains looking to maximize their anti-aircraft capabilities may wish to install the special upgrade, {{Defensive AA Fire Modification 1}}. Those who have opted to equip {{Hydroacoustic Search}} should consider mounting {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} in order to increase the consumable's duration. | |
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+ | '''Upgrade Slot 3''' offers a few options. A generally viable choice is '''Aiming Systems Modification 1''', but captains who have equipped {{Defensive AA Fire}} may wish to mount {{AA Guns Modification 2}} in order to increase the firing range of anti-aircraft guns. | |||
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Revision as of 21:18, 3 December 2017
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.96 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.34 sec. |
Rotation Speed34 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time5.29 sec. |
Firing Range11.55 km. |
Maximum Dispersion101 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 Mk152 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.55 shots/min. |
Reload Time109 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk15 mod. 0 |
Maximum Damage11,600 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range9.15 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount3 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second32.1 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.1 mount1 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.7 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed38 knot |
Turning Circle Radius570 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.88 km. |
Loyang — Pan-Asian premium Tier VIII destroyer.
A Benson-class destroyer (USS Benson, DD-421) specifically built for the U.S. Navy, boasting powerful AA guns and a high speed. She was handed over to the Republic of China in February 1954. Her armament was comprised of dual-purpose main guns and quintuple torpedo tubes.
During the Chinese New Year sales, Loyang — along with Anshan — was available for purchase.
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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Loyang | 14,600 | 13 | 21 | 3/1 | 4/2/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Loyang is essentially a Hull (C) Benson in premium form. She is a highly flexible destroyer, with access to Upgrade Slot 6 and Concealment Systems Modification 1 which allow her to have a concealment value that rivals those of her Japanese counterparts. When that stealth is combined with a potent torpedo armament, fast-firing main battery guns, and a flexible array of consumable choices, Loyang becomes true jack-of-all-trades ship with an incredibly high ceiling in the hands of a skilled captain.
For Loyang, it all starts with her main battery. When built for maximum stealth, her detection radius of 5.8 km combined with 18 rounds per minute from each of the four guns in her main battery make her a terror to enemy destroyers. She can work in close, then cut opposing destroyers down very quickly with her high rate of fire. Beyond her main battery, Loyang has access to torpedoes whose range exceeds her detection radius. She has a very long reload time for her torpedo tubes, but the torpedoes themselves are harder to detect than their Japanese counterparts and give her targets less reaction time to dodge out of the way. Uniquely, Loyang has access to the Hydroacoustic Search consumable — and an improved one at that — giving her the ability to detect enemy ships out to 5.4km. This makes her an amazing destroyer hunter when enemy destroyer captains are obliging enough to camp in their own smoke screens; at a minimum, the hydro consumable gives Loyang unrivaled ability to screen friendly ships from incoming torpedoes.
Even a ship as good as Loyang has drawbacks. Her anti-aircraft suite might generously be called mediocre, though she does have access to Defensive AA Fire to help drive off enemy planes. As a destroyer she has no real armor to speak of, and most shells that hit her will disable at least one module of some kind. Her shell arcs become challenging to use past the 7-8 km range, and require excessive lead in order to land hits.
Despite the negatives, though, Loyang is one of the better balanced destroyers in World of Warships, capable of providing a valuable contribution to any team she finds herself on in the hands of a skilled captain.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Loyang from the NA forums.
Pros:
- Fast turret traverse.
- Has access to the Hydroacoustic Search consumable, which turns the destroyer into a bloodhound; Loyang has the equivalent of Tier VII German cruiser hydro, with detection ranges for both torpedoes and ships of 3.75km and 5.43km, respectively.
- Has access to the Defensive AA Fire consumable as a option.
- Two torpedo loadout options.
- Good rudder shift.
- Impressive handling characteristics; she responds to her rudder quickly and has a tight turning radius.
- Captains that are familiar with the American Tier VIII destroyer Benson should perform well in her.
Cons:
- Torpedoes armament is a mixed bag; stock torpedoes are the same as Benson’s stock Mk. 15 mod. 0 — slow and longer ranged — while the optional torpedoes are much faster with a nearly suicidal range of only 6.7km.
- Hydroacoustic Search is in the same slot as Engine Boost so choose wisely.
- Loyang is essentially a Hull (C) Benson flying the Pan-Asian flag, so she has only four (4) guns instead of the five (5) found on Benson’s Hull (B).
- Anti-aircraft suite is mainly for show and will rarely shoot anything down (even with Defensive AA Fire active).
- Very long torpedo reload time.
- High shell arcs make it hard to hit fast moving ships, especially if they are maneuvering to avoid incoming fire.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Loyang 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 ()
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Upgrade Slot 2 provides access to a few useful upgrades. Captains looking to maximize their anti-aircraft capabilities may wish to install the special upgrade, Defensive AA Fire Modification 1 . Those who have opted to equip Hydroacoustic Search should consider mounting Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 in order to increase the consumable's duration.
Upgrade Slot 3 offers a few options. A generally viable choice is Aiming Systems Modification 1, but captains who have equipped Defensive AA Fire may wish to mount AA Guns Modification 2 () in order to increase the firing range of anti-aircraft guns.
Commander Skills
Key skills for Loyang commanders include Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, Survivability Expert at Level 3, and Concealment Expert at Level 4. Once those four basic skills have been covered, captains can begin to customize their Loyang commander further. Captains wishing to focus on maximizing their main battery should sink points into Demolition Expert and Basic Firing Training at Level 3; more torpedo-minded captains should invest in Torpedo Armament Expertise instead. Level 2's Adrenaline Rush is a good buy regardless of which armament is chosen for a focus, as is Level 3's Superintendent to maximize Loyang’s array of consumable choices. Captains wishing to invest in a full-on anti-aircraft build should invest in Basic Firing Training and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament; Loyang is capable of shooting down surprising numbers of enemy aircraft when configured properly, but it requires a heavy investment in commander skill points and upgrades.
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Cost (points) |
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1 |
★★ |
★★★ |
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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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★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Loyang can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost or Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
A gunboat destroyer such as Loyang is inevitably going to come under heavy fire; the abbreviated cooldown on Damage Control Party II () will eventually pay for itself. Shelling out the doubloons or credits here is highly recommended. Paying for Smoke Generator II () is captain's choice, but there are times that the shortened cooldown on smoke is the difference between sneaking away and going to the bottom.
The tough choice for Loyang captains is what to plug into Slot 3. Hydroacoustic Search is what really sets Loyang apart from the competition and is highly recommended; in fact, pony up the credits or doubloons for Hydroacoustic Search II (). Defensive AA Fire is not a bad option, but is really only worthwhile with a near max-level captain heavily invested into anti-aircraft skills. Engine Boost isn't recommended as the other two are better options.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Loyang comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Juliet Charlie () is always a good signal to use on destroyers to avoid detonations. Sierra Mike () is a great pick for Loyang captains who equip Hydroacoustic Search but don't like that they must sacrifice Engine Boost , as it adds another couple of knots to Loyang’s top speed.
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★★★ |
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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
Destroyers | II Longjiang • III Phra Ruang • IV Shenyang • V Jianwei • VI Fushun • VI Anshan • VII Gadjah Mada • VIII Hsienyang • VIII Siliwangi • VIII Loyang • VIII Fenyang • VIII Loyang B • VIII Ship Smasha • IX Chung Mu • X Yueyang • X Lüshun • ★ Kunming |
Cruisers | I Chengan • III Ning Hai • V Chungking • VI Rahmat • VI Huanghe • VII Chumphon • VIII Harbin • VIII Irian • VIII Wukong • IX Sejong • IX Dalian • IX Mengchong • IX Tianjin • X Jinan |
Battleships | IX Bajie • IX Wujing • IX Sun Yat-Sen • IX Louchuan |
Aircraft Carriers | VIII Sanzang |