Chikuma
Chikuma
Chikuma — Japanese
• Tech Tree • Tier I • Cruiser.
Designed as a part of the program to create a "high-speed fleet" using the latest technology of the time. The first in Japan, and one of the first light cruisers in the world, to be equipped with turbine-driven propulsion. The ship carried decent armament and a had a high top speed for her time.
Navy: IJN
Ship: Japanese
Nation: Japan
Categoy: Tech Tree
Tier: I
Class: Cruiser
Cost: 0
XP: 0
Ship Traits
Superior HE Damage: Above-average HE shell damage.
Slow: Below average maximum movement speed.
Survivability Stats| SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Hitpoints | 13 100 | 13 100 |
| • Armor (mm) | 6 - 102 | - |
| • Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 0 | 0 |
Maneuverability| MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Maximum Speed (kn) | 26 | 26 |
| • Turning Circle Radius (m) | 530 | 530 |
| • Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Concealment| CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Detectability by Sea (km) | 8.2 | - |
| • Detectability by Air (km) | 4.9 | - |
| • Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 3.5 | - |
Main Artillery Stats| MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Main Artillery Name | 152mm 41st Year Type | 152mm 41st Year Type |
| • Main Artillery Arrangement | 8x1 | 8x1 |
| • Firing Range (km) | 9.1 | 10 |
| • Reload Time (sec) | 12 | 12 |
| • 180° Turn Time (sec) | 20 | 20 |
| • HE Maximum Damage | 2500 | 2500 |
| • HE Fire Chance (%) | 9 | 9 |
| • HE Penetration (mm) | 25 | 25 |
| • AP Maximum Damage | - | - |
| • Sigma | 2.0 | - |
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Stats| AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Name | 6.5mm 3rd Year Type | 6.5mm 3rd Year Type |
| • Arrangement | 2x1 | 2x1 |
| • DPS | 2 | 2 |
| • Range (km) | 1 | 1 |
Modules, Modifications & ConsumablesModules
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Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Anti Air Mounts | Rudder Shift (s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 13 100 | 6 | 102 | 0 | 8x1 | 6.5mm 3rd Year Type | 3.8 |
| Hull B | 13 100 | 6 | 102 | 0 | 8x1 | 6.5mm 3rd Year Type | 3.8 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152mm 41st Year Type | 8x1 | 12 | 20 | 2500 | 9 | - |
| 152mm 41st Year Type | 8x1 | 12 | 20 | 2500 | 9 | - |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 % | 9.1 km | 0 |
| Targeting System Type1 mod. 2 | 10 % | 10 km | 0 |
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Maximum Speed |
|---|---|
| Stock | 26 kn |
Modifications
Cruiser - ChikumaConsumables
Cruiser - Chikuma
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| Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and recovery from flooding. |
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Community ContributionsPlayer Opinion
Cruiser - ChikumaPros:
- Very good armor.
- High speed for the tier at 26 kts.
- Gun range is good before the upgrade.
Cons:
- Maneuverability is poor.
- Is prone to getting its engine disabled in battle.
- Guns have a slow reload time for their caliber.
Performance
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