Asashio B
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127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.51 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.05 sec. |
Rotation Speed6.9 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time26.09 sec. |
Firing Range10.95 km. |
Maximum Dispersion97 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,150 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity915 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight23 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP Type0 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight23 kg. |
610 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.54 shots/min. |
Reload Time112 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType93 mod. 2 dw |
Maximum Damage20,967 |
Torpedo Speed67 knot |
Torpedo Range20.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second5.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius640 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.63 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.02 km. |
Asashio B — Japanese special premium Tier VIII destroyer.
Japanese destroyer Asashio was the ultimate ship of this type in Japan, built after the launch of the Fubuki-class ships. The absence of constraints on displacement allowed naval architects to find a good balance between speed, armament, and hull size. Due to a good overall layout, Asashio served as a prototype for the majority of subsequent Japanese destroyers.
First sold over Black Friday 2018, and during subsequent Black Friday events.
Modules
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Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
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Asashio B. | 15,100 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
For a graphic summary of ships Tiers VIII thru XI see LittleWhiteMouse's "Actual AA DPS".
Asashio B is externally very comparable to her Tier VIII tech tree compatriot Kagero. They share nearly identical concealment ratings, maneuverability statistics, guns, and health. The two ships are extremely similar, but Asashio B plays completely differently due to her unique torpedo armaments, and by having the Torpedo Reload Booster occupying a separate consumable slot (as with Akizuki).
Technically speaking, Asashio B is the stealthiest destroyer in her matchmaking spread, having a slightly smaller air detection radius than Kagero and HSF Harekaze. This allows her to control vision and spotting ranges exceedingly well, utilizing her stealth as another layer of armor against enemy vessels. It is armor she desperately needs, as Asashio B’s main weapons are her torpedoes, though her guns can be used in certain situations. It's her torpedoes which make her truly unique: Asashio B is equipped with a deep water variant of the same Type 93 mod. 2 torpedoes found aboard other Tier VIII and IX Japanese ships, and similar to those found in the Pan-Asian destroyer line. They have increased flooding chance, are harder for enemies to detect, and have a whopping 20 kilometer range while still retaining 67 knots of speed... but can only hit battleships and aircraft carriers.
As a result of Asashio B only being able to damage battleships and the rare aircraft carrier with her torpedoes, she is a highly specialized ship: designed to really only do one thing, but to do it exceptionally well. She has only her guns with which to combat enemy cruisers and destroyers, a state of affairs that leaves her highly vulnerable to both ship types. Captains should not be afraid to use Asashio B’s guns, however, as strategically engaging key targets can lead to the difference between a win and a loss. Using her concealment to avoid unwinnable fights is also a valid strategy, and can keep her in the game for longer.Pros:
- Stealthy, with a 5.4km surface detection range when fully kitted out.
- Torpedoes are extremely powerful against battleships.
- Has access to both Torpedo Reload Booster
and Smoke Generator
at the same time.
Cons:
- Slow turrets and slow reload hinder her ability to gun fight other ships, especially destroyers.
- Torpedoes can only hit battleships and aircraft carriers, limiting her target selection.
- Slow speed for a destroyer at only 35 knots.
- The torpedo's long range can make hitting allies a possibility. Her captain needs to keep an eye out for allied ships.
- No AA defense to speak of.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Asashio from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Asashio B are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
or Engine Boost Modification 1
, if available (not available)
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
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2 |
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3 |
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4 |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Asashio B equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
- Slot 4: Torpedo Reload Booster
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Asashio B comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
Asashio captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship’s performance in battle. Captains looking to improve upon the ship’s armament should mount Victor Lima (), Juliet Whiskey Unaone (
), and November Foxtrot (
) signal flags. Sierra Mike (
) signal flags are recommended to increase the ships top speed. Juliet Charlie (
) flags are also recommended to prevent detonations.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Japanese destroyer Asashio (1936) - Wikipedia
- Asashio-class destroyer - Wikipedia
- CombinedFleet.com, Asashio Class Notes; Allyn Nevitt
- Globalsecurity.org, IJN Shiratsuyu class destroyers
- Midway1942.com, Asashio class
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for purchase in the Premium Store during Update 0.7.11 during the Black Friday promotion. Could also drop from Black Friday containers.
Testing Changes
- October 15, 2018:
- First announcement.
- Update 0.7.11.1:
- Fixed a bug due to which the armor could differ from the armor of the original version of the ship.
- Update 0.8.0:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
- Update 0.11.9:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.