Friesland
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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. |
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 mount 6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second163.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius620 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.93 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.9 km. |
Friesland — European special premium Tier IX destroyer.

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 She is no longer available for sale, having been replaced by her Netherlands counterpart Groningen.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
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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Friesland | 17,600 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 6/2 | 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".
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
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.
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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
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- HNLMS Friesland (D812) - Wikipedia
- HNLMS Groningen (D813) - Wikipedia
- Friesland-class destroyer - Wikipedia
- 1:42 Scale – Friesland - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Friesland - News - World of Warships
- 1:42 Scale: Friesland - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- 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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