Groningen
Groningen
Destroyer | Netherlands | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
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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 mount 6 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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Groningen — Dutch special premium Tier IX destroyer.
A Friesland-class destroyer armed with anti-submarine rockets and extremely rapid-firing 120 mm Bofors dual purpose guns.
She was first released for sale in August 2021 and can also be researched for 1,000,000 Free XP in the Tech Tree.[1]She was removed for purchase for Free XP with the release of Update 12.4, and is now available in the armory for 228,000 Coal
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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) |
Purchase price ( ![]() | |
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Groningen | 17,600 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 6/2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
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Slot 6 |
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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".
Pros:
- Same as with Friesland.
Cons:
- Same as with Friesland.
Optimal Configuration
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Groningen comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.Gallery
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Update 0.10.7:
- Groningen was added to the Netherlands tech tree for 1,000,000 Free Experience and the Armory for 19,300 doubloons.
- Owners of European Destroyer Friesland may choose to exchange her with Dutch Destroyer Groningen during update 0.10.7 and 0.10.8.
- Groningen was added to the Netherlands tech tree for 1,000,000 Free Experience and the Armory for 19,300 doubloons.
- Update 0.10.8:
- Fixed issues with the ship model and textures.
- Fixed the incorrect names of modules and armaments.
- Update 0.10.10:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 12.1:
- Improved the geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 12.4:
- Removed from the tech tree for purchase, and added to the Armory for 228,000 Coal.
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Destroyers | IX Groningen![]() ![]() |
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