Mikasa
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+ | The best squadron battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Russo-Japanese War. The ship was well-balanced, with very good armament, armor, and speed for her time. However, ''Mikasa'' was in many respects largely inferior to successive dreadnought battleships. ''Mikasa'' is now preserved as a [https://www.kinenkan-mikasa.or.jp/ military museum ship] in Yokosuka, Japan. | |||
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? | As a premium, ''Mikasa'' | + | As a premium, ''Mikasa'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | |
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+ | ''Mikasa'' is one of the few ships in the game that Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 is highly attractive on. The decision to equip that or Main Armaments Modification 1 is captain's choice. | |||
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? | File:Battleship Mikasa from JFS1906 Cropped.png|Plans showing ''Mikasa'' as originally built, from Jane's Fighting Ships 1906-07 | + | File:Battleship Mikasa from JFS1906 Cropped.png|Plans showing ''Mikasa'' as originally built, from Jane's Fighting Ships 1906-07. | |
? | File:Mikasa 12 inch 40 cal gun turret right elevation.jpg|Turret layout for original 12-inch (305 mm) 40-caliber guns | + | File:Mikasa 12 inch 40 cal gun turret right elevation.jpg|Turret layout for original 12-inch (305 mm) 40-caliber guns. | |
? | File:MIKASAPAINTING.jpg|Admiral Tōgō on the bridge of ''Mikasa'', before the Battle of Tsushima in 1905 | + | File:MIKASAPAINTING.jpg|Admiral Tōgō on the bridge of ''Mikasa'', before the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. | |
? | File:Japanese battleship Mikasa.jpg|''Mikasa'' as she appeared in 1905 | + | File:Japanese battleship Mikasa.jpg|''Mikasa'' as she appeared in 1905. | |
? | File:MIKASAGUNS.jpg|The new 45-caliber 12-inch guns added during the reconstruction | + | File:MIKASAGUNS.jpg|The new 45-caliber 12-inch guns added during the reconstruction. | |
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Revision as of 21:48, 15 November 2016
305 mm/40 41st Year Type in a twin turret2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec. |
Firing Range11.82 km. |
Maximum Dispersion160 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE 850 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell29 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity732 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight386 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP 850 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage7,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity732 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight386 kg. |
IDS_PJGS137_152MM40_COLOR_BLACK10 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3 km. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
IDS_PJGS138_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_BLACK4 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
76 mm/40 41st Year Type on a single mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
152 mm/50 41st Year Type on a casemate mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3 km. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage3,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
IDS_PJGS133_76MM40_WITH_SHIELD_WHITE8 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Maximum Speed18 knot |
Turning Circle Radius450 m. |
Rudder Shift Time10.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.17 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.64 km. |
Mikasa — Japanese special premium Tier II battleship.
The best squadron battleship of the Imperial Japanese Navy during the Russo-Japanese War. The ship was well-balanced, with very good armament, armor, and speed for her time. However, Mikasa was in many respects largely inferior to successive dreadnought battleships. Mikasa is now preserved as a military museum ship in Yokosuka, Japan.
Mikasa was available for sale on select servers in mid-2015, in commemoration of the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Tsushima. Also available as reward for July 2016 event.
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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Mikasa | 31,200 | 10 | 356 | 2 | 18/14 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The only pre-dreadnought battleship in existence, both in-game and in real life, Mikasa has a unique place in the tier tree as the only Tier II battleship in the game. An interesting point to note is that the in-game secondary guns are only part of the full armament that Mikasa actually carried (most likely for game balance); not only did she carry additional small-caliber guns (two can be seen on either side of the upper deck and eight below the crow's nests), but she was also armed with 18-inch torpedoes, fired from two submerged torpedo tubes on each broadside (these torpedoes are not available in-game).
With her low speed and short main battery range, she can struggle to bring her main guns to bear on anyone in the opening stages of the match. Even worse, she will be hard-pressed to focus both turrets on a single target due to their proximity to the superstructure - effectively meaning that most of the time, she will only be able to utilize 50% of her main battery firepower. Watch where the team is going, and once they have committed to a destination, don't deviate from it unless the situation changes or an emergency arises in another sector. Upon reaching the desired location, Mikasa makes for a great defensive screen; she has almost as much health as a fully-upgraded South Carolina; bristling with 32 secondary guns, she can decimate anyone that dares come close. A viable (but risky and highly impractical) tactic is to simply charge at the enemy and let the secondary batteries pound them into the ocean while her main guns are reloading, but stay alert for torpedoes. Mikasa will be unable to catch up to anyone who has the presence of mind to keep their distance. That being said, her reasonable maneuverability and small size make her fairly decent at dodging torpedoes and incoming long-range fire.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Mikasa from the NA forumsPros:
- Incredibly good armor and health pool for Tier II.
- Powerful and numerous secondary batteries shred anyone that dares to venture within their 3km range.
- Good turning radius with decent (for a battleship anyway) rudder shift time.
- Relatively small size.
Cons:
- Underwhelming main battery firepower.
- Decent players (or those unfortunate enough to have experienced the secondary batteries) will keep a respectful distance.
- Low top speed.
- Only has access to Upgrade Slot 1.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Mikasa is one of the few ships in the game that Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 is highly attractive on. The decision to equip that or Main Armaments Modification 1 is captain's choice.
Commander Skills
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★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
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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 |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Mikasa comes included with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery