Gato
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76.2 mm/50 Mk.21 on a Mk.21 mount1 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.9 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
533 mm10 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.09 shots/min. |
Reload Time55 sec. |
Rotation Speed12 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time15 sec. |
TorpedoMark 29 mod 1 |
Maximum Damage10,000 |
Torpedo Speed89 knot |
Torpedo Range6.021 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius670 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range5.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.08 km. |
Gato — American special premium Tier X submarine.
The U.S. Navy High Command conceived that "fleet submarines" were to complement the sluggish conventional battleships. With a high surface speed, heavy armament, and long operational range, they were supposed to conduct reconnaissance and finish off enemy ships once artillery duels between battleships ceased. However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, their strategy changed, and a new type—Gato—was geared for extended patrols. Comfortable for their crews, these submarines carried a large fuel supply and torpedoes. USS Gato was laid down in October 1940 and commissioned in December 1941. The submarine conducted thirteen combat missions, earning the same number of battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Gato was first released 24 May 2023 with Update 12.4 and is available in the Armory for 28,000 Steel.
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) |
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Gato | 20,200 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- Long Range Heavy Damage Standard Torpedoes
- Fast Homing Torpedoes
- High Surface Speed
- Quick Dive Time Recharge
Cons:
- Low Damage Homing Torepdoes
- Low Underwater Speed
- Poor Maneuverability
- Small Dive Capacity
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
or Dive Capacity Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
or Submarine Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Submarine Steering Gears Modification 3
or Ship Consumables Modification 1
- Slot 6: Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
or Dive Capacity Modification 2
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Gato equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
– 3 charges
- Slot 2: Hydrophone
- Slot 3: Submarine Surveillance
- Slot 4: Enhanced Rudder Gears
– 2 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Gato 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
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Gato_(SS-212)
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.2.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 417:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 433:
- Torpedo tube reload time reduced from 67 to 47 s.
- DevBlog 439:
- Torpedo tube reload time increased from 47 to 55 s.
- Update 12.4:
- Available for purchase in the Armory for 28,000 Steel.
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