Dmitri Donskoi
IDS_PRGM069_180MM_CM_34 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.8 shots/min. |
Reload Time12.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range16.16 km. |
Maximum Dispersion155 m. |
HE ShellHE-32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
AP ShellAP-32 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
100 mm/56 on a B-54 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm PTA-53-302 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.51 shots/min. |
Reload Time117 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-36 mod. 2 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
100 mm/56 on a B-54 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm 110-PM on a 2M-3 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
45 mm SM-20-ZIF mount6 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second123.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius970 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.54 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.61 km. |
Dmitri Donskoi — Soviet Tier IX cruiser.
The ship was developed from the Chapayev class. She received stronger armament and a more powerful propulsion (Project 65). Dmitri Donskoi surpassed her prototype in all major characteristics: dimensions, speed, artillery power, AA capabilities, and torpedo armament.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
A reliable cruiser in skilled hands, Dmitri Donskoi — named after hero Dmitri Donskoi (translation: Dmitri of the Don) — can be said as the analogous counterpart for the US cruiser of the same tier, Buffalo, albeit having different values than her USN counterpart. If anything, the cruiser has a surprising AA suite aboard, as well as trading gun caliber from the standard 8 inch guns normally seen on heavy cruisers, to the 7.1 inch guns first seen on Kirov.
As an "escort cruiser", she is ideal for screening the carriers and battleships from aerial assaults as well as providing a second line of fire within the battle line as her range can permit her to do so. However despite her potency and effectiveness, be constantly vigilant and mobile as the ship absolutely cannot survive a beating nor can she hide easily if focused. Work as a support cruiser and escort cruiser and you will see surprising results.
Alternatively, the ship's high speed, good citadel protection, and a full suite of consumables allow her to charge down a weakly defended flank without needing much help. Her great AP shells make her especially dangerous if allowed to get access to enemies' broadsides. However as noted, this ship cannot endure focused fire, so always plan a route to disengage with speed in case the enemy decides to focus you.Pros:
- Twelve 7.1-inch (180 mm) guns with excellent shell speed, penetration, and range.
- Good firing angles when kiting with great turret traverse speed.
- Very fast despite her appearance, which often tricks enemies to take insufficient lead, causing their shells to miss.
- Powerful AA suite.
- Good turning circle with decent rudder shift.
- Best citadel protection among all Russian cruisers with 3 layers of armor, adding up to 190mm, but still vulnerable to citadel hits when angled.
- Heavy-punching torpedoes for use in close quarters with good firing angles.
- Long range Russian radar that nearly matches its concealment range.
Cons:
- High detection range for a cruiser; it is equivalent to a battleship.
- Relatively low fire chance for the gun caliber, especially after taking the Inertia Fuse for High Explosive skill.
- Poor firing angles when pushing towards a target.
- Ship is quite large for its tier and class, which means she is likely to take more shell hits and more likely to eat torpedoes.
- The citadel rises above water, so this ship will take citadel hits, even when angled.
- The ship, despite having great sustainability, cannot take concentrated fire.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Dmitri Donskoi is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hit points, better AA and faster rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Alexander Nevsky.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to GFCS IX mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Dmitri Donskoi are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 *
Captains with access to Surveillance Radar Modification 1 are encouraged to equip it in Slot 2. This will increase the radar duration from 20 seconds to 24 seconds, which may allow an extra salvo during the duration of the radar.
Given the ship's great speed, using acceleration and deceleration to dodge incoming shells is a viable option. Therefore some captains may prefer to equip Propulsion Modification 1 in Slot 4 to facilitate this style. Even with the Steering modification, the turning circle of Donskoi is not very good, but slowing down at all can lead to an abrupt death, so maintaining speed and distance and maneuvering is typically preferred.
It is the individual players preference whether to use GFCS2 for the increased range or Main Battery Modification 3 for increased DPM. While MAM3 does increase potential damage output against a target, GFCS2 increases damage potential by increasing the range to available targets and increases survivability by increasing distance, which in turn increases reaction time to avoid enemy shells and reduces enemy dispersion, while imposing no penalty on turret traverse speed.
Commander Skills
Consumables
Dmitri Donskoi can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Surveillance Radar
- Slot 4: Repair Party
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game from Update 0.5.3.2.
- Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.4.
- Update 0.5.4.1:
- The Repair Party consumable was added in a separate slot.
- Update 0.5.6:
- The Type 19 permanent camouflage was added.
- Update 0.5.7:
- Added the Machta-11-14 and Coral antennas to the ship's model.
- The erroneous texture of the ship's bottom was fixed.
- Update 0.5.10:
- Visualization errors and missing objects were fixed.
- Update 0.5.12:
- The bug of the shipborne antenna on Hull (A) passing through other structures on the ship was fixed.
- Update 0.6.3:
- Sigma was increased from 2.0 to 2.05.
- Update 0.6.5:
- The appearance of the ship was improved using a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements.
- Update 0.6.11:
- Fixed a bug that caused the main guns to pass through elements of the ship when in restricted firing angles.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 9.69 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Update 0.6.15:
- Chance of fire on Hull (B) was slightly reduced, becoming equivalent to Hull (C).
- Update 0.7.6:
- The turning circle radius displayed in port was changed from 760 to 870 m.
- Update 0.7.7:
- Minor fixes to the ship's geometry and camouflage were made.
- Update 0.7.10:
- The ranges of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable were unified - 5 km for detecting ships, 3.5 km for detecting torpedoes.
- Update 0.7.11:
- The turret angles for the main battery turrets were increased.
- Update 0.8.5:
- Credit earnings increased by 5%.
- Update 0.9.2:
- Hull (B) was made unavailable to research and mount, and was replaced by Hull (C), which was renamed Hull (B).
- HE shell penetration was increased from 29 to 30mm.
- Geometry and visual components of the base hull, as well as the composition of the air defense and secondary armament, were updated, without affecting gameplay.
- The central deck armor's thickness was increased from 25 to 27mm.
- Update 0.9.6:
- The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 970 m to correct prior discrepancy.
- Update 0.10.0:
- Secondary battery firing range was increased to 6.95 km.
- Update 13.4:
- Fixed textures on the ship.
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