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Mahan
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Destroyer | U.S.A. | Tier VII
Tech Tree Position
Farragut
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Benson
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General
Research price65000 exp
Purchase price5,350,000 Credits
Hit Points11,700 
Main Battery
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs.
Rate of Fire18.18 shots/min.
Reload Time3.3 sec.
Rotation Speed15 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time12 sec.
Firing Range10.61 km.
Maximum Dispersion102 m.
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s.
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg.
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s.
AP Shell Weight25 kg.
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Quad3 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.68 shots/min.
Reload Time88 sec.
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.
TorpedoMk12 
Maximum Damage11,733 
Torpedo Speed64 knot
Torpedo Range6.39 km.
AA Defense
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.0 mount3 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second9.6 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount2 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.0 mount3 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second9.6 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount2 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
12.7 mm Browning on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second15.2 
. . . Firing Range1.2 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot
Turning Circle Radius560 m.
Rudder Shift Time4 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range7.64 km.
Air Detectability Range2.86 km.
Battle Levels
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VII
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5,350,000

Mahan — American Tier VII destroyer.

Developed from the Farragut class, Mahan carried a more powerful torpedo armament. At the beginning of World War II, these destroyers were modernized with several automatic AA guns to fight enemy aircraft more efficiently.

Modules

Main Battery Guns 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
(Credits)
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1/mod.0 mount18.2121021,80052,100 0420,000
Hull 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
(Credits)
Mahan (A)11,70062155/43 0600,000
Mahan (B)14,10062154/53 14,2001,240,000
Torpedoes 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
(Credits)
Mark 120.7887.211,733646.4 0575,000
Mk15 mod. 00.7877.211,600559.2 10,500780,000
Fire Control System Firing Range Increase
(%)		Maximum Firing Range
(km)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Mk7 mod. 1010.6 0320,000
Mk7 mod. 21011.7 8,200750,000
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 49,000 hp35 0395,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1  Main Armaments Modification 1 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 Magazine Modification 1 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2  Damage Control System Modification 1 Engine Boost Modification 1 Defensive AA Fire Modification 1 Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3  Main Battery Modification 2 AA Guns Modification 1 Aiming Systems Modification 1 Smoke Generator Modification 1 Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4  Damage Control System Modification 2 Propulsion Modification 1 Steering Gears Modification 1 Depth Charges Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

Mahan is a fairly well-rounded destroyer by the standards of the class. She is the first American destroyer to have the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond her detection range — via the upgraded torpedoes she has access to upon equipping Hull (B) — as well as sporting a solid pool of hit points and fast firing guns that turn quickly.

Overall, Mahan is good at almost anything her enemies can throw at her. She is able to defend herself from enemy destroyers adequately; even more so once she gains additional hit points from upgrading to Hull (B). Her upgraded torpedoes are somewhat slow, but hit decently hard and can be fired from stealth. One thing of note about her torpedo launchers: she has one port, one starboard, and one centerline. This allows her to put a very respectable eight fish into the water on either side; however, many opponents forget about the launcher on the opposite side of the ship. It can make for a nasty surprise at close range if they believe that she's launched all of the torpedoes she had loaded.

Mahan’s primary weakness is her large detection range. Lacking access to Upgrade Slot 5, there is little that Mahan can do for her large detection radius other than spend commander skill points on Concealment Expert; even then, she remains one of the easiest Tier VII destroyers to spot.

Overall, Mahan is a definite upgrade from Farragut and a solid Tier VII destroyer.

Pros:

  • Outstanding main battery rate of fire.
  • Fast turret rotation compared to other Tier VII destroyers.
  • Three torpedo tube launchers provide additional flexibility and will frequently catch opponents off-guard.
  • Long range torpedoes reach out to 9.2 km, making her the first American destroyer capable of firing torpedoes from beyond her detection range.
  • Fairly good AA defense.
  • Has access to the Defensive AA Fire While active, the damage per second of large caliber anti-aircraft guns is increased. consumable.

Cons:

  • Very weak armor.
  • Large silhouette and a fairly large detection range.
  • Shorter main battery range compared to Farragut.
  • One of the slowest Tier VII destroyers at 35 knots.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Mahan is as follows:

  • Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional health and improved rudder shift time; researching Hull (B) unlocks progression to Benson.
  • Torpedoes: The Mk15 mod. 0 torpedoes don't hit quite as hard and also travel slower, but they have far more range than her stock fish. Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed.
  • Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk7 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Hull (B) is the best place to invest early gains in Mahan; the additional hit points will increase her survivability immeasurably. The Torpedo upgrade is the next best place to spend experience gains; pick up the Fire Control System upgrade last.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Upgrade options are pretty thin on the ground for Mahan. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice for Slot 1. Slot 3 is fairly well restricted to Aiming Systems Modification 1; AA Guns Modification 1 Improves AA efficiency: +20% reduction in the preparation time of the priority AA sector. is not recommended given how anemic Mahan’s suite of anti-aircraft guns is.

Commander Skills

Level 1's best choice is Preventative Maintenance, as it reduces the chance of Mahan having her engine or rudder knocked out while under heavy fire. Last Stand is the best of the lot at Level 2; Mahan captains will find themselves under enemy fire frequently, and losing her engine is the worst possible module knockout she can suffer. Concealment Expert is clearly the best option at Level 4.

Level 3 offers a ton of great skill choices: Basic Firing Training improves Mahan’s abysmal anti-aircraft DPS as well as improving the rate of fire of her main battery guns; Survivability Expert adds more than 17% extra health; Vigilance allows her to better screen her allies from enemy torpeodes; Superintendent provides extra charges of valuable consumables; Demolition Expert increases the damage potency of her main battery. None of these are bad choices, but Survivability Expert should be the first one chosen. A dead Mahan does no damage, after all.

Consumables

Mahan can equip the following consumables:

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Mahan with Type 17 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Equipping Sierra Mike (+5% to the ship's maximum speed.) is an excellent way to help make up for Mahan’s deficiency in maximum speed. Captains should also consider Victor Lima (+1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm / +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. / +4% chance of causing flooding.) and India X-Ray (+1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. / +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. / +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.) signals to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells, though they should be paired with a Juliet Charlie (-100% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.) to ensure that Mahan doesn't detonate under enemy fire.

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

  • Hull A

  • Hull B

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

  1. USS Mahan (DD-364) - Wikipedia
  2. Mahan-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Added to the game in Update 0.2.2.5 (alpha version).
  • Update 0.5.0:
    • Defensive AA Consumable added to Hull B.
  • Update 0.5.1:
    • Torpedo parameters were changed (speed / reload time / range / damage):
      • Mark 15 mod. 3 torpedoes (65/98 / 4.5 / 16633) replaced with Mark 12 torpedoes.
      • Mark 12 torpedoes later in the tree were replaced with Mk15 mod. 0 torpedoes.
    • Hull B renamed to Hull C.
    • A new Hull B was added. If the ship was elite, then the new hull was automatically researched.
  • Update 0.5.2:
    • Experience earnings reduced by 2%.
    • Credits earnings increased by 5%.
  • Update 0.5.7:
    • The armored model of the hull was refined.
  • Update 0.6.6:
    • The deck armor thickness was changed to 16mm.
  • Update 0.6.8:
    • Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for rendering thin elements (mainly rigging).
  • Update 0.6.12:
    • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.98 km.
  • Update 0.6.13:
    • The efficiency of the Defensive Fire consumable was increased. Now it increases the power of the aura by four times (instead of three).
    • Fire extinguishing time now 30 instead of 60 s.
    • The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns.
  • Update 0.6.15:
    • For the Type 17 permanent camouflage , the discount on ship maintenance was increased from 5 to 10%.
  • Update 0.7.7:
    • For 127mm AP / SC Mk38 armor-piercing shells, the fuse detonation time was reduced from 0.03 to 0.01 s.
  • Update 0.7.9:
    • The base detectability was reduced from 7.92 to 7.64 km. Decreased visibility when firing from smoke from 2.98 to 2.86 km.
  • Update 0.8.0:
    • Main battery reload time reduced from 4 to 3.3 s.
    • Made minor fixes to geometry and textures.
  • Update 0.8.5:
    • Credits earnings increased by +5%.
  • Update 0.9.4:
    • Defensive fire consumable now available on all hulls.
  • Update 0.9.6:
    • The bonus to the permanent AA aura damage by the Defensive AA Fire consumable was increased from +50% to +75%.
    • The Mahan Hull C module was removed from the game.
    • Compensation rules:
      • If players had already researched the module, they had the XP spent on the research returned as compensation.
      • If players had the removed module in their Inventory, they received compensation equal to the module's value in credits.
      • If players had the removed module mounted on the ship, they were replaced with the previous module and removed from the players' account. Players were compensated for the module in the form of credits.
      • If the replacement module was available in the players' Inventory, they received compensation for its value in credits.
      • If there was no replacement module available in players' Inventory, they received a replacement free of charge; if the module had not yet been researched, it was automatically researched.
  • Update 0.9.7:
    • The bonus to the permanent AA aura damage of the Defensive AA Fire consumable was increased from +75% to +100%.
  • Update 0.10.5:
    • The armoring of the bow and superstructure in the conning tower area was fixed.

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