Smith
76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range6.55 km. |
Maximum Dispersion64 m. |
HE Shell76 mm HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight5.9 kg. |
AP Shell76 mm AP Mk29 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight5.9 kg. |
450 mm Mk53 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5.45 shots/min. |
Reload Time11 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk7 mod. 0 |
Maximum Damage6,033 |
Torpedo Speed54 knot |
Torpedo Range4.5 km. |
7.62 mm Hotchkiss2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2.6 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
Maximum Speed28 knot |
Turning Circle Radius480 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range5.59 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.06 km. |
Smith — American special premium Tier II destroyer.
The first U.S. Navy destroyer designed to operate on the high seas. Unlike all destroyers built before, she was equipped with a turbine power unit and uniform caliber main 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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Smith | 7,300 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
Smith is a unique ship in that it has three single tube torpedo launchers, one on each side and one near the stern that can fire to either side. Her torpedoes have extremely low damage, range, and speed, but they reload every 11 seconds. This gives her a very interesting playstyle contrasting to the higher alpha strikes of the other low tier destroyers. She can afford to randomly fire torpedoes at possible enemy locations, however with only a 4.5km range, this works best in confined areas such as the southwest section of Big Race and maps such as Islands which have lots of cover to allow her to get close (and be careful not to fire torpedoes at allies!). Another interesting tactic that can be used is to find a low tier battleship and simply shoot more torpedoes than it can dodge at it, resulting in an amusing chain of torpedo hits and flooding if she can stay alive. As for her guns, they are the smallest and weakest in the game, rivaled only by Tachibana’s. They don't do much damage, and the HE will bounce off an Umikaze. They fire fast, but that's all they have going for them. Overall, the ship - while not very good - is extremely amusing to play.
Pros:
- Very fast firing guns for Tier II ship.
- Small profile.
- Very fast torpedo reload.
Cons:
- Very small health pool.
- Very slow for a destroyer.
- Lowest torpedo alpha at only two torpedoes in a salvo maximum.
- 76mm guns are the smallest in the game, with low damage and bad penetration values.
- Abysmal gunnery range.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Smith are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Captains who are concerned about possible detonations may wish to equip Magazine Modification 1 instead, although the Juliet Charlie signal is even more effective.
Commander Skills
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
Recommended 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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★★ |
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Χ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
4 |
Χ |
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Χ |
★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
The following Commander Skills table reflects the proposed changes to skills, placed here for tests. This is very much a
Consumables
Smith can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Smith 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.
Signals
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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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.