Yubari
Ship Overview
Yubari — Japanese
• Premium • Tier III • Cruiser.
An experimental light cruiser based on the idea of creating a fast warship which could carry the most powerful armament of the time, while having minimum displacement. She was the first in the Imperial Japanese Navy to be equipped with 610 mm torpedo tubes and, by the end of her time in service, Yubari was reinforced with numerous AA guns.
Navy: IJN
Ship: Japanese
Nation: Japan
Category: Premium
Tier: III
Class: Cruiser
Cost: (Doubloons) 3750
Entered Service: 1923 Ships in Series: 1
Fast: Above average maximum movement speed.
Paper Thin: Higher caliber shells overpen the armor without arming, causing minimal damage.
Narrow Launch: Limited maximum spread of the torpedo launcher.
Money Maker: Grants a significant bonus to XP and credit earnings.
Ship Stats| SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Hitpoints | 18 700 | - |
| • Armor (mm) | 6 - 57 | - |
| • Torpedo damage reduction (%) | 0 | - |
| MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Maximum speed (kt) | 34.5 | - |
| • Turning circle radius (m) | 560 | - |
| • Rudder-shift time (sec) | 3.8 | - |
| CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Detectability by sea (km) | 9.2 | - |
| • Detectability by air (km) | 5.8 | - |
| • Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 4.1 | - |
| TORPEDOES | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Name | 610mm double | - |
| • Arrangement | 2x2 | - |
| • Reload time (sec) | 49 | - |
| • 180° turn time (sec) | 7.2 | - |
| • Maximum simulated damage | 14 600 | - |
| • Detectability by sea (km) | 1.6 | - |
| • Range (km) | 6 | - |
| • Speed (kt) | 63 | - |
| MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Main artillery name | 140mm 3rd Year Type | - |
| • Main artillery arrangement | 2x2 | - |
| • Firing range (km) | 12.7 | - |
| • Reload time (sec) | 5.5 | - |
| • 180° turn time (sec) | 24 | - |
| • HE maximum damage | 2400 | - |
| • HE fire chance (%) | 10 | - |
| • HE penetration (mm) | 23 | - |
| • AP maximum damage | 2700 | - |
| • Sigma | 2.0 | - |
| SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| • Name | 120mm 10th Year Type mod. B2 | - |
| • Arrangement | 1x1 | - |
| • Firing range (km) | 2 | - |
| • Reload time (sec) | 6 | - |
| • HE maximum damage | 2000 | - |
| • HE fire chance (%) | 8 | - |
| • HE penetration (mm) | 20 | - |
| AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Name | 25mm Type96 mod. 1 | - |
| • Arrangement | 8x1 | - |
| • DPS | 14 | - |
| • Range (km) | 3.1 | - |
| AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| • Name | 25mm Type96 mod. 1 | - |
| • Arrangement | 4x2 | - |
| • DPS | 20 | - |
| • Range (km) | 3.1 | - |
| AA ARMAMENT 3 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| • Name | 25mm Type96 mod. 1 | - |
| • Arrangement | 3x3 | - |
| • DPS | 18 | - |
| • Range (km) | 3.1 | - |
| AA ARMAMENT 4 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| • Name | 120mm 10th Year Type mod. B2 | - |
| • Arrangement | 1x1 | - |
| • DPS | 3 | - |
| • Range (km) | 4.5 | - |
Modules, Modifications & ConsumablesModules
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Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Torpedo Launchers | Rudder Shift (s) |
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| Stock | 18 700 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 2x2 | 2 | 3.8 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage |
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| 140mm 3rd Year Type | 2x2 | 5.5 | 24 | 2400 | 10 | 2700 |
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Main Battery Firing Range |
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| Stock | 12.7 km |
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Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection |
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| 610mm double | 2x2 | 49s | 7.2s | 14 600 | 6 | 63 | 1.6 |
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Maximum Speed |
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| Stock | 34.5 kn |
Modifications
Cruiser - Yubari| SLOT 0 |
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Consumables
Cruiser - Yubari
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| Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and flooding recovery. |
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| Increases the efficiency of AA fire. |
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Community ContributionsPlayer Opinion
Cruiser - YubariPros:
- Laser accurate guns
- Comfortable two twin turret configuration
- Plays like a destroyer
Cons:
- Terrible torpedo firing angles
- Useless secondary armament
- Only consumables are Damage Control Party
and Defensive AA Fire
Performance
Yubari is a unique, yet no frills, premium cruiser. While many low tier ships have their armament in single gun turrets, Yubari’s more modern design has 140 mm guns in a comfortable two twin turret layout, akin to higher tier destroyers. At first glance there seems to be an additional single gun turret, but this 120 mm is a secondary gun, and cannot be controlled directly by the player. If this gun begins firing in anger, Yubari will most likely be returning to port early. Although Yubari is equipped with the same, hard hitting, 610 mm torpedoes of the Tier IV Mutsuki, the angle of fire requires exposing a complete broadside, limiting its usefulness to rare ambushes.
Equip both Aiming Systems Mod 0 and 1. Use Mikawa to leverage his concealment trait and maximize his maneuverability/survivability skills. Bully DDs early game, while avoiding full health cruisers and all BBs. Scoot and shoot, taking advantage of prime targets as they present themselves. Harass BBs mid-late game, staying at the edge of Yubari’s firing range. While they struggle to accurately land salvos, she will have no problem responding in kind.
Yubari often gets compared to her fellow Tier III premium, Iwaki, and unfairly tagged as being a significantly worse option. While seemingly incomparable on paper, the simplicity of this ship is, perhaps, its greatest strength.
Changes
Cruiser - Yubari- Main battery reload time reduced from 6.5 s to 5.5 s
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