De Ruyter

12.2

De Ruyter

Cruiser | Netherlands | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price5600 exp

Purchase price700,000

Hit Points21,500

Main Battery

150 mm/50 Mk.10 on a Mk.10 mount1 х 1 / 3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire6.67 shots/min.

Reload Time9 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range12.55 km.

Maximum Dispersion119 m.

HE Shell150 mm HE Brisantgranaat

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,150

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell11 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s.

HE Shell Weight46 kg.

AP Shell150 mm AP Pantsergranaat

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight46.7 kg.

AA Defense

25 mm akan L/64 Model 1932 on a twin mount5 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second20

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

12.7 mm Browning M19214 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second18.4

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed32 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time9.8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.7 km.

Air Detectability Range5.13 km.

Battle Levels

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12.2

De Ruyter

Cruiser | Netherlands | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price5600 exp

Purchase price700,000

Hit Points24,000

Main Battery

150 mm/50 Mk.10 on a Mk.10 mount1 х 1 / 3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire6.67 shots/min.

Reload Time9 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range13.81 km.

Maximum Dispersion119 m.

HE Shell150 mm HE Brisantgranaat

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,150

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell11 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s.

HE Shell Weight46 kg.

AP Shell150 mm AP Pantsergranaat

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight46.7 kg.

AA Defense

40 mm/56 Bofors Model 1936 on a single mount5 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second37.5

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

12.7 mm Browning M19214 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second18.4

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed32 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time7 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.7 km.

Air Detectability Range5.13 km.

Battle Levels

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IV

700,000

De Ruyter — Dutch Tier IV cruiser.

A light cruiser built to defend the interests of the Netherlands in the Pacific. Her main battery guns were placed in superfiring turrets.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
150 mm/50 Mk.9/Mk.10 on a Mk.9/Mk.10 mount	6.7	22.5	119	2,150	11	3,000		0	70,000

	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 ()
De Ruyter (A)	21,500	7	100	1/3		4/5				0	105,000
De Ruyter (B)	24,000	7	100	1/3		4/5				2,400	240,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SUO Mk 4 Mod. 1		0		0	70,000
SUO Mk 4 Mod. 2		0		1,600	160,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 75,000 hp	32		0	70,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

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".

De Ruyter is a Tier IV Royal Netherlands Navy light cruiser. She follows Java, improving certain aspects of her predecessor while keeping the overall flavor.

Just like her Tier III comrade, De Ruyter has no access to torpedoes and thus has to rely on gunpower alone. While she does loose 30% of the guns on paper, the favorable arrangement results in better overall firing angles, which when coupled with the much reduced reload time and good gun range offers solid damage dealing. On top of that, De Ruyter has access to the Spotting Aircraft  consumable to boost her gun range further.

Where De Ruyter may feel like a downgrade is in terms of citadel protection. No longer featuring a turtleback, De Ruyter's chance of surviving AP salvos at close ranges is drastically reduced. To avoid this De Ruyter has to maintain an angle to threatening ships, and avoid taking hits.

As for the preferred playstyle, De Ruyter is best played at range, hitting targets with HE shells and avoiding return fire as much as possible. Close range engagements are to avoid at all cost, as De Ruyter lacks the effective means to dispose of threats quickly.

Pros:

• Accurate guns.
• Box shaped citadel in combination with a 30mm strong citadel roof makes De Ruyter less prone to citadel hits when at an angle.
• Sufficient main battery firing range
• Above average Alpha per salvo
• 10% torpedo damage reduction
• Access to Spotting Aircraft  allows for a temporarily boosted gun range
• Good firing angles

Cons:

• Lacks torpedoes, unlike other same tier counterparts.
• Citadel extends above the waterline and covers ~75% of the ship's length
• Above average reload time for the main armament
• Worse than average concealment
• Sluggish in handling

Research

Researchable module upgrades for De Ruyter:

• Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more health and improved AA and maneuverability. Research of this module unlocks progression to V Celebes.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SUO Mk 4 Mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for De Ruyter are:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist -10% cooldown time of Main Battery Reload Booster, Torpedo Reload Booster, Spotting Aircraft, Catapult Fighter, and Defensive AA Fire.	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines.	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time • -50% action time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	Focus Fire Training In the priority AA sector:   +25% continuous damage.   +1 flak burst per salvo –10% reload time of Air strike armament.
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge +15% torpedo damage.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	AA Defense and ASW Expert +20% continuous AA damage. +20% flak damage. +15% damage from depth charges.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

De Ruyter can equip the following:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search 
• Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft  or Catapult Fighter 

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding.	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed.	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables.	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +15% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Historical Info

De Ruyter, 19??

Construction

Builder:

Laid down:

Launched:

Commissioned:

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Specifications

? tons displacement, standard

?m length

?m beam

?m draft (mean)

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Machinery

12 boilers, 3 turbines [e.g.]

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Performance

? knots at ? shaft horsepower

?nm range at ? knots

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Armor

Main belt: ?mm

Torpedo bulkhead: ?mm

Decks: ?mm main, ?mm upper deck

Turrets: ?mm

Conning tower: ?mm

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Armament

Main

? (?x?) ?mm rifles

Secondary

? (?x?) ?mm dual purpose? rifles

Anti-Aircraft

? (?x?) ?mm guns

Torpedoes

? (?x?) ?mm torpedo tubes

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Aircraft

Three (3) ? float planes, one catapult

In-game historical inaccuracies

• When De Ruyter was built, she was equipped with five twin 40 mm Bofors. The twin 25 mm Bofors on Hull (A) and single 40 mm Bofors on Hull (B) are both fabrications by Wargaming.
• The 25 mm Bofors was only used by Sweden and the Soviet Union.
• De Ruyter had a total of eight 12.7 mm Browning machine guns; four are missing.
• Two-tone grey splinter camouflage pattern is missing.

Historical Gallery

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  De Ruyter under construction (1935)

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  De Ruyter after commisioning.

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  Frontal view of De Ruyter.

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  De Ruyter launching her Fokker C.XI floatplane.

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  Colorized photo of De Ruyter in the the Dutch East Indies.

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  De Ruyter firing her guns during gunnery training.

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  De Ruyter shortly before her loss in the Battle of the Java sea.

References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.10.4.

Testing Changes

• DevBlog 137:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• DevBlog 145:
  • Stock main battery firing range decreased from 13.8 to 12.5 km.
• DevBlog 159:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 8 to 8.5 s.
• DevBlog 164:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 8.5 to 9 s.

• Available in pre-early access as the July 2021 reward from Prime Gaming.
• Update 0.10.6:
  • Available in early access for Netherlands tokens in sequential bundles in the Armory.
• Update 0.10.8:
  • Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.10.8.

Ships of Netherlands

Cruisers