Friesland

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Friesland

Destroyer | Europe | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points17,600

Main Battery

120 mm/50 Mk.10 in a turret2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire33.33 shots/min.

Reload Time1.8 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Firing Range12.35 km.

Maximum Dispersion107 m.

HE Shell120 mm brisantgranaat M/50

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,750

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23.5 kg.

AP Shell120 mm pantserprojectiel M/50

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100

Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23.5 kg.

AA Defense

120 mm/50 Mk.10 in a turret2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second122.4

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

40 mm/70 SAK-40/L70-350 on a SAK-40/L70-350 mount6 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second163.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius620 m.

Rudder Shift Time4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.93 km.

Air Detectability Range2.9 km.

Battle Levels

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12.4

Friesland

Destroyer | Europe | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points17,600

Main Battery

120 mm/50 Mk.10 in a turret2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire33.33 shots/min.

Reload Time1.8 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Firing Range12.35 km.

Maximum Dispersion107 m.

HE Shell120 mm brisantgranaat M/50

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,750

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23.5 kg.

AP Shell120 mm pantserprojectiel M/50

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100

Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s.

AP Shell Weight23.5 kg.

AA Defense

120 mm/50 Mk.10 in a turret2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second122.4

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

40 mm/70 SAK-40/L70-350 on a SAK-40/L70-350 mount6 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second163.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius620 m.

Rudder Shift Time4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.93 km.

Air Detectability Range2.9 km.

Battle Levels

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IX

Special

Friesland — European special premium Tier IX destroyer.

The lead ship in a series of "submarine hunters" used by the Dutch Navy. The ship carried various anti-submarine weapons as well as 120 mm Bofors dual purpose naval guns, one of the most effective pieces of armament during the post-war period.

Friesland was first released for sale on 4 Sep 2019. She is no longer available for sale, having been replaced by her Netherlands counterpart Groningen.

Groningen is a ship of the Dutch in-game nation with identical characteristics. She was first released for sale in August 2021 and can also be researched for 1,000,000 Free XP in the Tech Tree.

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 ()
120 mm/50 Mk.10 in a turret	33.3	7.2	107	1,750	8	2,100		0	0

	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 ()
Friesland	17,600	6	20	2		6/2				0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Vuurleiding Mk 9 Mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 60,000 hp	36		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

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".

Friesland is a Tier IX ship representing the European branch. She is equipped with only two dual mount gun turrets. She has a quick reload time and a variety of consumables at her disposal. Uncommon for destroyers in this game, she is not equipped with a torpedo armament.

Play style

Friesland is an interesting take on the gunboat destroyer play style, giving up torpedoes for extremely fast firing guns and powerful hydro. With her US style Smoke Generator , she can farm enemy ships for long periods of time from the safety of her smoke. Her powerful Hydroacoustic Search  both protects her from torpedo attacks while discouraging most ships from getting close. Access to Defensive AA Fire  also heavily discourages all but the most determined carriers from striking her. Due to her slow shells, Friesland ideally wants to position 8km to 10km away from enemy cruisers and battleships. Close enough where she can easily land shells, but not so close where they can rush her and exploit her lack of torpedoes. Make sure someone else is providing constant spotting before you smoke up and farm; smoking up only to lose vision on your target can lead to awkward moments of silence.

Her biggest worry are radar cruisers, especially the long range 12km radars mounted on Russian cruisers. The threat of radar can force Friesland out of her smoke, making her more vulnerable due to her slow speed and sluggish handling. She is relatively easy to hit and will take significant damage if the player is not careful. Her mediocre concealment means she can struggle to force engagements against stealthier destroyers, though she comfortably outguns the vast majority of them. The few exceptions including French destroyers, Russian destroyers, and Smaland

Though a solid ship by herself, Friesland can also function as a excellent support vessel. She can lay down smoke for her allies, letting them fire from relative safety while she spots enemy ships, screens for torpedoes, and even provide effective anti-air support.

Overall Friesland and her sister ship Groningen are great ships, capable of locking down large areas with their immense firepower and long lasting smoke.

Pros:

• Main battery turrets can rotate the full 360 degrees with a very quick traverse speed
• Outstanding rate of fire
• Best fire starting potential of any Tier IX Destroyer
• Very powerful AA suite, can reliably shred enemy planes when Defensive AA Fire  is active
• Powerful Hydroacoustic Search  that can detect ships up to 5.0km away
• Access to Smoke Generator  with emission and smoke duration comparable to USN destroyers
• Respectable turning radius and rudder shift time

Cons:

• Somewhat easy to hit due to her slow speed
• Poor main battery ballistics - high arcs with long flight times
• Loss of a main battery results in her firepower being halved
• Does not carry torpedoes
• Slow top speed, especially due to lack of Engine Boost  consumable
• Poor concealment

  
  

  LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Friesland from the NA forums

Research

As a premium ship, Friesland doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Friesland are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
• 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

The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed.	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding.	Consumables Specialist -10% cooldown time of: Main Battery Reload Booster , Torpedo Reload Booster , Spotting Aircraft , Catapult Fighter , & Defensive AA Fire .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance -30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated. ★★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage. ★★★	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Friesland equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 1: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Defensive AA Fire 
• Slot 4: Hydroacoustic Search 

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Friesland comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

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

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Historical Info

Friesland, 1956

Construction

Builder: Nederlandse Dok en Scheepsbouw Maatschappij (NDSM); Amsterdam, Netherlands

Laid down: 17th December 1951

Launched: 21st February 1953

Commissioned: 22nd March 1956

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Specifications

2,497 tons displacement, standard

116m length

11.7m beam

5.2m draft

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Machinery

Four Babcock&Wilcox boilers generating steam for two sets of Werkspoor geared steam turbines

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Performance

36 knots at 60,000 shaft horsepower

4,000 nm at 18 knots

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Armament

Main

Four (2x2) 120mm/50 Mark 10

Anti-aircraft

Six (6x1) 40mm/70 Bofors SP48

Other

Eight (2x4) 375mm ASWRL

Two DCR

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CAPTION.

History

HNLMS Friesland (D812) (Dutch: Hr.Ms. Friesland) was a destroyer of the Friesland class. The ship was in service with the Royal Netherlands Navy from 1956 to 1979. The destroyer was named after the Dutch province of Friesland and was the fourteenth ship with this name. In 1979 the ship was taken out of service and later broken up. The ship's radio call sign was "PAJF".

Design

Service

Friesland was the first ship of her eight-member class of anti-submarine warfare (ASW) destroyers, built for the Koninklijke Marine (Royal Netherlands Navy). Frieslandwas laid down at NDSM on 17 December 1951 and launched on 21 February 1953. She was completed and commissioned into service with the Koninklijke Marine on 22 March 1956 as Friesland (D 812).

Soon after entering service, Friesland made a visit to Leningrad in the USSR along with the older destroyer Holland, escorting the cruiser De Zeven Provinciën. This visit of July 1956 was the first Dutch visit to the port since 1914. More normal in the career of Friesland was the various duties that came from being the workhorse of the Dutch fleet. Deployments ranged from the North Sea, to the Caribbean, and as far as Dutch New Guinea – which is where the next major event of her career occurred. In 1962, to counter aggressive Indonesia irredentism over West Papua New Guinea, the Netherlands deployed a carrier group to the region centered on the light carrier Karel Doorman. Included with the carrier was Friesland and several of her sisters, who were involved in several actions preventing the landing of Indonesia infiltrators on the island, Friesland specifically preventing on the smaller island of Misool.

Friesland served in the Koninklijike Marine for twenty-three years before being decommissioned on 29 June 1979. Unlike most of her sisters, who were sold to the Peruvian Navy in 1980, Friesland was sold to be scrapped and broken up the same year she was decommissioned.

Historical Gallery

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  Friesland during 1950s.

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  Friesland Class Destroyers at port.

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  Peruvian Navy DD70, originally HNLMS Overijssel (D815).

Video

References

1. HNLMS Friesland (D812) - Wikipedia
2. HNLMS Groningen (D813) - Wikipedia
3. Friesland-class destroyer - Wikipedia
4. 1:42 Scale – Friesland - News - World of Warships
5. Armada: Friesland - News - World of Warships
6. 1:42 Scale: Friesland - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
7. Armada: Friesland - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.5.

Testing Changes

• May 23, 2019:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• July 19, 2019:
  • Main battery turrets now rotate 360 degrees.
  • Main battery firing angles increased: bow turret by 1 degree, stern turret by 5 degrees to both sides.
  • Continuous AA damage bonus granted by the Defensive AA Fire consumable lowered from +200% to +100%.

• Update 0.8.7.1:
  • Friesland was added to the European tech tree for 1,000,000 Free Experience and the Armory for 19,300 doubloons.
• Update 0.10.6:
  • Friesland was removed from the European tech tree and the Armory. Owners may choose to exchange her with Dutch Destroyer Groningen during Update 0.10.7 to 0.10.8.
• Update 0.10.8:
  • Fixed the incorrect names of modules and armaments.
• Update 0.11.3:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.

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