Luca Tarigo

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Luca Tarigo

Destroyer | Italy | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price69000 exp

Purchase price5,700,000

Hit Points12,600

Main Battery

120 mm/50 Ansaldo Model 1926 on a Model 1926 mount3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.23 shots/min.

Reload Time6.5 sec.

Rotation Speed14 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time12.86 sec.

Firing Range6.82 km.

Maximum Dispersion66 m.

HE Shell120 mm proiettili HE 1926

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23.15 kg.

Maximum SAP Shell Damage2,850

Initial SAP Shell Velocity950 m./s.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm tubo lanciasiluri2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.86 shots/min.

Reload Time70 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Si 270 M1

Maximum Damage10,000

Torpedo Speed56 knot

Torpedo Range10 km.

AA Defense

40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni Model 1917 on a single mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second11.4

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

13.2 mm/76 Breda Model 1931 on a twin mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second32.8

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed38 knot

Turning Circle Radius610 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.27 km.

Air Detectability Range3.16 km.

Battle Levels

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13.8

Luca Tarigo

Destroyer | Italy | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price69000 exp

Purchase price5,700,000

Hit Points15,100

Main Battery

120 mm/50 Ansaldo Model 1926 on a Model 1926 mount3 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.23 shots/min.

Reload Time6.5 sec.

Rotation Speed14 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time12.86 sec.

Firing Range7.5 km.

Maximum Dispersion66 m.

HE Shell120 mm proiettili HE 1926

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s.

HE Shell Weight23.15 kg.

Maximum SAP Shell Damage2,850

Initial SAP Shell Velocity950 m./s.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm tubo lanciasiluri2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.86 shots/min.

Reload Time70 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Si 270 M1

Maximum Damage10,000

Torpedo Speed56 knot

Torpedo Range10 km.

AA Defense

37 mm/54 Model 1938 on a Model 1938 mount2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second23.2

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

13.2 mm/76 Breda Model 1931 on a twin mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second32.8

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed38 knot

Turning Circle Radius610 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.6 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.27 km.

Air Detectability Range3.16 km.

Battle Levels

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VII

5,700,000

Luca Tarigo — Italian Tier VII destroyer.

The Navigatori Class were a group of destroyers built for the Italian Navy in 1928 and 1929 as a response to the large destroyers being constructed for the French Navy. These destroyers, initially classed as scouts, were significantly larger than the preceding class and almost twice the displacement.

Luca Tarigo was laid down August 30th, 1927 and launched December 9th, 1928. She served in WW2 for the Italian Navy until 1941 when she was sunk by British Destroyers at the Battle of the Tarigo Convoy.

Luca Tarigo was first available during Update 0.11.2. on 17th Mar 2022.

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 Ansaldo Model 1926 on a Model 1926 mount	9.2	12.9	66	1,700	7			0	570,000

	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 ()
Luca Tarigo (A)	12,600	6	16	3		8/2	2			0	855,000
Luca Tarigo (B)	15,100	6	16	3		8/2	2			22,500	1,500,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
533 mm Si 270 M1	0.9	70	7.2	10,000	56	10		0	570,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SDT 7 mod.1		0		0	570,000
SDT 7 mod.2		0		15,000	1,000,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 50,000 hp	38		0	570,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

The Ship

Luca Tarigo is a Tier VII ship in the Italian destroyer line and continues the close quarters characteristics of Italian destroyers. With stronger armament and more hit points than her predecessor, she shares a very similar playstyle to the previous ships in the line.

Armament

Luca Tarigo uses 120 mm/50 Ansaldo Model 1926 guns which retain the same shell ballistics and characteristics as the Aviere. Luca Tarigo continues the unique features of the Italian destroyer main battery by having access to HE shells and SAP shells. SAP shells which have higher alpha damage and can penetrate thicker plating but can ricochet at steep angles . Her HE shell damage of 1700 is average for Tier VII with an average fire chance per shell at 7%. Her SAP shell damage is notable at 2850 and is amongst the highest alpha’s for any destroyer shell at Tier VII. With a 6.5 second base reload the damage per minute for the HE shells is below average, however her SAP damage per minute is amongst the best. Her very high SAP shell damage can surprise enemy captains by dealing large amounts of damage upon first contact and continuing to deal large amounts of damage in sustained fights. This is mitigated somewhat by the layout of her main battery which has poor firing angles, especially when attempting to face forward, and by having the lowest firing range of any destroyer at Tier VII at only 7.5 km when using the SDT 7 mod.2 module.

The torpedoes on Luca Tarigo are average in characteristics for the tier. Her two triple torpedo launchers have a quick base reload of 70 seconds however the volume of torpedoes she is able to launch at once is limited. Her torpedoes are fairly slow for Tier VII at 56 knots but have a 10km range allowing her to launch from fairly safe distances when needed. The damage per hit for the individual torpedoes is 10000 which is one of the lowest at the tier. The torpedoes are unremarkable compared to her contemporaries but can catch enemy captains off guard when the long range and quick reload is used to catch them off guard.

Being an Italian DD Luca Tarigo has access to the Exhaust Smoke Generator  and Emergency Engine Power  consumables. The Exhaust Smoke Generator differs from the normal Smoke Generator  in that it blooms fast enough to allow the captain to sail at full speed while still remaining concealed at the cost of having the lowest dispersion time in the game. Emergency Engine Power acts similarly to the normal Engine Boost  consumable found on many other destroyers however gives a much larger increase to speed for a much shorter period of time. These consumables coupled with her high damage guns can allow her to be fairly effective at ambushing enemy vessels before sailing away either using high speed, concealment, or both. Her detectability is on the higher side with a 7.5 km base detection range. Her speed and maneuverability are also both equally middle of the pack for the tier.

Anti-Aircraft

Luca Tarigo has access to both mid range and short range AA but lacks long range AA. The short ranged AA and mid ranged AA have average values at 32.8 and 23.2 damage per second respectively. The reach of her mid range AA is comparable to her contemporaries at 3.5 km however her short range AA is not, it is short ranged at 1.2 km and only useful when aircraft right above her. It would be best for Luca Tarigo to keep her AA turned off to reduce her detectability and only be used to defend herself when aircraft are close by.

Battle Performance

Luca Tarigo serves well as an ambush predator that can use her consumables to get out of trouble more easily than other destroyers. The limited range of her main armament encourages captains to take her into knife fight range to engage enemy vessels while using her high damage SAP shells and using either her Exhaust Smoke Generator  or Emergency Engine Power  to leave the area during disadvantageous situations.

Captains should opt to use her as a mix of a hyper aggressive knife fighter when engaging enemy destroyers and a long range torpedo boat launching frequently at higher HP opponents. Her limited firing arcs require that care be taken when positioning her for an engagement. Her smoke generator has a small number of charges that mostly limit it to being used as a defensive tool for escape. Her engine boost can be used as an offensive tool to chase down and engage weak opponents or force engagements that are beneficial to her.

Pros:

• High damage SAP shells with some of the highest damage at Tier VII.
• 10km torpedo range is on the higher side
• Good base torpedo reload at 70 seconds
• Access to Exhaust Smoke Generator  that allow concealment at full speed
• Emergency Engine Power  provides a large boost to speed when needed

Cons:

• Poor damage per minute for HE shells
• Poor firing angles make the guns somewhat uncomfortable to use at times
• Short uptimes on consumables leave frequent periods waiting for recharge
• Torpedoes have low damage and flood chance
• Completely lacks long range AA.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Luca Tarigo is as follows:

1. Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, AAA, and maneuverability. Research of this module unlocks progression to Vittorio Cuniberti.
2. Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SDT 7 mod.2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Luca Tarigo should be tailored toward improving her firepower and maneuverability. Her torpedoes have more limited uses and should hold less priority than her guns.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Engine Boost Modification 1 (special)
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
• Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1

Commander Skills

Luca Tarigo uses a playstyle that is almost the same as the remainder of the destroyers in the Italian Tech Tree and will use a very similar build. Below is a recommended build for Luca Tarigo and the Italian Tech Tree destroyers.

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 −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party . ★★	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 +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★★
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. * +8% ship speed. ★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Luca Tarigo equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Exhaust Smoke Generator  – 3 charges
• Slot 3: Emergency Engine Power  – 6 charges

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 +10% 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

Historical Info

Luca Tarigo, 1929

Construction

Builder: Ansaldo, Genoa

Laid down: 30 August 1927

Launched: 9 December 1928

Commissioned: 16 November 1929

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Specifications

1,900 tons displacement, standard

107,3m overall length

10,2m beam

3,5m draft (mean)

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Machinery

4 water tube boilers, 2 geared steam turbines

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Performance

32 knots at 55,000 shaft horsepower

3,800nm range at 18 knots

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Armor

Main belt: ?mm

Torpedo bulkhead: ?mm

Decks: ?mm main, ?mm upper deck

Turrets: ?mm

Conning tower: ?mm

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Armament

Main

Six (3x2) 120mm gun

Anti-Aircraft

Two (2x1) 40mm AA guns

Eight (4x2) 13,2mm machine guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes

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History

On 13 April 1941, the Luca Tarigo left Naples, escorting a convoy destined for Tripoli that included the Sabaudia, Aegina, Iserlohn, Arta, and Adana. Destroyers Baleno and Lampo also accompanied the convoy. Between 14 and 15 April, a storm dispersed the convoy. Once it regrouped, British reconnaissance aircraft sighted them the next day. At 2.20 am on 16 April 1941, the convoy approached the shoals of Kerkennah off the Tunisian coast. Radar equipped destroyers HMS Jervis, HMS Janus, HMS Nubian, and HMS Mohawk from Force K initiated an ambush. During the night action, the British destroyers immediately hit five transport vessels, along with the Destroyers Lampo and Baleno, reducing them to floating wrecks. The Luca Tarigo led the convoy when the British attacked. Captain Pietro De Cristofano immediately ordered the reverse course of the Luca Tarigo and counterattacked the four enemy destroyers. During the attack maneuver, the Luca Tarigo received a hit under the bridge, destroying the rudder and transmission apparatus. Captain De Cristofaro was hit and lost a leg, while several other men were killed or severely injured.

Surviving officers activated the aft rudder and transmission commands, bringing the ship to a few hundred meters from the British. The fight raged on, and the Tarigo caught fire after repeated hits. The main armament was out of order, and the crew decimated.

Chief engineer, Captain Luca Balsofiore, died next to Captain De Cristofaro after reporting the engine apparatus was no longer operational.

A group of survivors, led by vessel lieutenant Ettore Besagno, reached the only operating torpedo tubes still functioning. The torpedo sub-director Adriano Marchetti aimed and launched three torpedoes. Two hit the destroyer HMS Mohawk, fatally damaging the ship. The Luca Tarigo subsequently sank, leaving 36 survivors out of 230 men. The crew of the HMS Mohawk scuttled the vessel following the torpedo hits.

Captain De Cristofaro and Balsofiore received the Gold Medal for Military valor posthumously.

Historical Gallery

References

https://comandosupremo.com/navigatori-class/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_destroyer_Luca_Tarigo

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.11.0.

Testing Changes

• DevBlog 252:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• DevBlog 269:
  • Stock main battery firing range increased from 6.2 to 7.3 km.
  • Main battery reload time increased from 5 to 5.5 s.
  • Torpedo tubes reload time increased from 70 to 75 s.
  • Base detectability range by sea increased from 7.06 to 7.5 km. Other detectability ranges increased accordingly.
• DevBlog 275:
  • Torpedo tubes reload time decreased from 75 to 70 s.
  • Added the Emergency Engine Power consumable.
• DevBlog 288:
  • Stock main battery range decreased from 7.3 to 6.8 km.
  • Main battery range with the researchable module decreased from 8.0 to 7.5 km.
  • Main battery reload time increased from 5.5 to 6 s.
• DevBlog 293:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 6 to 6.5 s.
  • Action time of the Emergency Engine power consumable increased from 20 to 25 s.
  • Number of charges of the Emergency Engine Power consumable increased from 4 to 6.
  • Exhaust Smoke Generator consumable changed:
    • Number of charges decreased from 4 to 3.
    • Action time decreased from 30 to 25 s.

• Update 0.11.2
  • Available from sequential bundle #5 of the Italian Destroyers event (for Italian tokens).
• Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.11.4.
• Update 0.11.4:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 12.5:
  • The Smoke Generator Modification 1 upgrade can now be mounted in slot 3.

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