Black B
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127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.96 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.34 sec. |
Rotation Speed34 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time5.29 sec. |
Firing Range12.85 km. |
Maximum Dispersion111 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm Mk152 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.63 shots/min. |
Reload Time96 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk29 |
Maximum Damage21,600 |
Torpedo Speed43 knot |
Torpedo Range13.71 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second53.5 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33.9 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount7 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second25.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius560 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.24 km. |
Black B — American special premium Tier IX destroyer.
USS Black, a Fletcher-class destroyer, was involved in patrol operations in the central part of the Pacific Ocean during World War II, and she took part in landings on Saipan and Guam, the Battle of Leyte Gulf, and raids on Okinawa. Over the course of World War II, the ship was awarded six battle stars.
Black B was first released for sale on 03 November 2023.
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.) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price ( ![]() | |
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Black B. | 17,100 | 6 | 20 | 5 | 7/2/3/5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price ( ![]() | |
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Mk29 | 0.6 | 96 | 7.2 | 21,600 | 43 | 13.7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Black B, or Black Black, is a clone of Black with an attractive black skin.
Tier IX premium ship Black B is very similar to her American tech tree counterpart Fletcher, with the main differences being her torpedoes and the availability of the Surveillance Radar consumable. Black B is unique among American destroyers in that she can equip Surveillance Radar, though her radar is weaker than those available to most other Tier IX ships, featuring only 7.5 km range and 19 seconds of uptime. Despite the reduction in range and short duration, this radar — combined with five fast-firing American destroyer guns — still makes Black B a fearsome ship when contesting control points, able to see through smoke to spot for her team and continue damaging enemy destroyers.
The other major difference between Black B and Fletcher is their torpedo armament. Black B’s torpedoes feature a 13.7 km range and are rated for 21,600 damage, but travel at a painfully slow 43 knots. These torpedoes are almost more for area denial, as leading targets with them is almost impossible; they take longer to reach their max range than they do to reload. Note, however, that these torpedoes are harder to detect than most others found on Tier IX destroyers (0.9km detection radius), and adding the Torpedo Acceleration commander's skill to Black B’s commander will likely result in more torpedo hits.
There are some other minor differences between the sister ships — Black B is slower with a smidgen less anti-aircraft firepower — but most important characteristics remain the same. Black B brings a slightly different play style to the American destroyer family, and fans of Fletcher will find Black B a great addition to their port.Pros:
- Extremely fast main battery traverse speed
- Very quick main battery rate of fire
- Very good main battery base range
- Torpedoes have very low detectability, good reload speed, good range and high alpha damage
- Has access to the Surveillance Radar
consumable
- Decent AA suite for a destroyer, can be further improved with the Defensive AA Fire
consumable
- Good turn radius and quick rudder shift time
Cons:
- Ship modules are fragile
- Poor shell velocity and very high arcs make long range gunnery difficult
- Torpedoes are exceptionally slow
- Slower ship speed than techtree counterpart Fletcher
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Black B are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
or Surveillance Radar Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
Commander Skills
Consumables
Black B equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
– 3 charges
- Slot 3: Surveillance Radar
– 3 charges or Engine Boost
– 3 charges or Defensive AA Fire
– 4 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Black B comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
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Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for purchase in the Premium Store during the Black Friday 2023 sale during Update 12.9. Could also drop from Black Friday containers.
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