Minsk

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Minsk

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price68000 exp

Purchase price5,500,000

Hit Points13,800

Main Battery

130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-13-IIc mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

Rotation Speed9.7 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18.56 sec.

Firing Range11.08 km.

Maximum Dispersion106 m.

HE ShellHE-46

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Quad N-72 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.59 shots/min.

Reload Time101 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo53-39 mod. 1

Maximum Damage15,100

Torpedo Speed70 knot

Torpedo Range4.02 km.

AA Defense

76 mm Model 1935 on a 34-K mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second4.4

. . . Firing Range3 km.

45 mm 21-K mount6 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second12

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed43 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.51 km.

Air Detectability Range3.46 km.

Battle Levels

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13.11

Minsk

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price68000 exp

Purchase price5,500,000

Hit Points15,100

Main Battery

130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-13-IIc mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

Rotation Speed9.7 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18.56 sec.

Firing Range12.19 km.

Maximum Dispersion106 m.

HE ShellHE-46

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Quad N-72 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.61 shots/min.

Reload Time98 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo53-38U

Maximum Damage17,933

Torpedo Speed65 knot

Torpedo Range4.02 km.

AA Defense

76 mm Model 1935 on a 34-K mount3 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.6

. . . Firing Range3 km.

37 mm 70-K mount8 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second45.6

. . . Firing Range3.21 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed43 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.7 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.51 km.

Air Detectability Range3.46 km.

Battle Levels

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VII

5,500,000

Minsk — Soviet Tier VII destroyer.

This ship was developed as part of a series of Soviet destroyer flotilla leaders created under Project 38. She was built as a modified version of the destroyer leader Leningrad, retaining the same distinctive features like powerful artillery and a very high speed.

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 ()
130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-13-IIc mount	12	18.6	106	1,900	8	2,500		0	380,000

	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 ()
Minsk (A)	13,800	10	16	5		6/2	2			0	630,000
Minsk (B)	15,100	10	16	5		8/3	2			18,500	1,400,000

	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 ()
53-39 mod. 1	0.6	101	7.2	15,100	70	4		0	480,000
53-38U	0.6	98	7.2	17,933	65	4		10,000	800,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
GFCS VII mod. 1		0		0	290,000
GFCS VII mod. 2		0		12,000	1,000,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 66,000 hp	43		0	380,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

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Tier VII's Minsk is extremely similar to her premium sister Leningrad, but there are a key few differences.

Most notable are the torpedoes. Minsk’s torpedoes only travel 4.0 km; however, the upgraded torpedoes travel at 65 knots and have 17,933 maximum damage, compared to the 60 knot, 15,100 damage torpedoes of Leningrad. Her main battery also has just over 0.6 km more firing range with the upgraded Fire Control System module, and after changes in Update 0.7.7, the turrets are 9.7 seconds faster to turn 180 degrees. Minsk also has less AA then Leningrad, though neither ship will shoot down very many enemy aircraft, anyways. Minsk’s gun power is still formidable, and her torpedoes, while short ranged, pack a strong punch that must be respected around islands and in close-range combat.

Minsk stands apart from the ships in her tier — and those before and after her in her own tech tree — because of her blazing speed. A base speed of 43 knots places her in rarified company as one of the fastest ships in the game alongside Tier X's Khabarovsk. This speed is key to her defense and longevity, as many opposing captains will struggle mightily to land shells on Minsk at ranges past 11 or 12 km. The catch, of course, is that puts her right on the edge of her maximum gun range. Captains working up the Russian destroyer line are encouraged to learn how to execute this type of run-and-gun playstyle, as more of it lies ahead of them in the likes of Kiev, Tashkent, Udaloi, and the aforementioned Khabarovsk.

Minsk isn't really stealthy enough to reliably capture control points, but she is a great backfield unit, supporting friendly destroyers while they contest cap circles and harassing enemy capital ships until they make a mistake that her teammates can exploit.

Pros:

• Strong guns.
• Ludicrous top speed. With Engine Boost  active and Sierra Mike mounted, Minsk can reach up to 48.7 knots!
• Torpedoes good for close combat.

Cons:

• Short range torpedoes.
• Large detection radius.
• Slow turret traverse cannot keep up with hard turns during maneuvers.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Minsk is as follows:

• Hull: Upgrade to Minsk (B) for more health, improved maneuverability, and better AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Kiev.
• Torpedoes: Upgrade to 53-38U. Although they are 5 knots slower, they deal extra damage, reload faster, and have a higher flooding chance. Research of this module unlocks progression to Ognevoi.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to GFCS VII mod. 2 for an extra 10% main battery range.

Research either Hull (B) for better rudder shift and increased health pool, or research the Gun Fire Control System VI mod. 2 for better range; then pick up whichever of these two wasn't chosen. Then research the torpedoes, as they lead to the branched line of VMF destroyers that have access to the Defensive AA Fire  consumable in exchange for Engine Boost  consumable. Otherwise, skip the upgraded torpedoes and research Kiev.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Minsk are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
• Slot 3: Main Battery Modification 2
• Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1

Players who have the rare Engine Boost Modification 1 upgrade and equip the Sierra Mike () signal should consider replacing replace the Propulsion Modification 1 upgrade, as it extends the Engine Boost  consumable duration by 50%, allowing Minsk to maintain a max speed of 48.8 knots for three minutes.

Commander Skills

Key skills for Minsk commanders include Level 1's Preventative Maintenance, Level 2's Last Stand, Level 3's Survivability Expert, and Level 4's Main Battery & AA Expert. There are a variety of highly useful skills worthy of investing in after those first 10 skill points are spent, including: Priority Target for better information on how popular a target Minsk is to the enemy team; Grease the Gears to improve her turret rotation speed; Adrenaline Rush for the faster reload on her main battery as she takes damage. Concealment Expert is less useful to Minsk due to its long range gunnery role.

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

Minsk can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator  – 3 charges
• Slot 3: Engine Boost  – 3 charges

Signals

Sierra Mike () is strongly recommended in order to maximize Minsk’s speed. India X-Ray () and Victor Lima () will help boost the fire chance out of her main battery shells and should also be flown, if available.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	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. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★	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 .

Gallery

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  Minsk engages an enemy Tashkent-class destroyer.

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  Minsk safely bombards an enemy Izumo.

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  Minsk is joined by a friendly Belfast and Kiev.

Historical Info

Minsk, 1939

Construction

Zhdanov Yard

Laid down: 5 October 1934

Launched: 6 November 1935

Commissioned: 23 February 1939

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Specifications

1,952 tons displacement, standard

127.5m length

11.7m beam

2.3m draft

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Machinery

3 boilers, 3 turbines

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Performance

40 knots at 66,900 shaft horsepower

2,600nm at 19 knots

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Armament

Main

Five (5x1) 130mm guns

Anti-Aircraft

Two (2x1) 76.2mm guns

Four (4x1) 12.7mm guns

Torpedoes

Eight (2x4) 533mm torpedo tubes

Minsk steams out of the harbor in Riga, Latvia, circa 1940.

History

Design

Destroyer leader Minsk and her two sister ships (Project 38) were built after Leningrad, following a slightly modified project but retaining nearly the same specifications. The main differences between Project 38 and its prototype were its different design for the aft hull and a more advanced artillery and torpedo fire control system. All three destroyers of Project 38 were laid down between 1934 and 1935. The lead ship, Minsk, was commissioned at the end of 1938, but it took two more years to complete the other two ships due to delays in construction. Throughout her service, Minsk’s anti-aircraft armament was gradually improved and obsolete artillery systems were replaced with more modern ones.

Service

Minsk first saw combat during the Winter War between the USSR and Finland in 1939-1940. During that conflict, she engaged enemy coastal batteries numerous times. At the beginning of the Great Patriotic War, Minsk was tasked with mine-laying before assisting in the evacuation of Tallinn, Estonia in August 1941. She later participated in the breakthrough of the Baltic Fleet to Kronstadt. In late September 1941, Minsk was sunk in Kronstadt by German bombers. A year later, she was re-floated and repaired. With her repairs complete, Minsk provided fire support to the troops on the Leningrad front by bombarding Wehrmacht positions. Her sister ships were initially included in the Pacific fleet. One of them — Baku — was transferred to the Arctic region in 1942, where she had an active role in defending the polar regions of the country, protecting transport routes, and carrying out raids on enemy positions. Following the end of World War II, all three destroyer leaders were re-classified as destroyers. In 1958, the lead ship was struck from the Navy and sunk as a practice target during trials of modern weapon systems. In 1963-1964, the two remaining ships were decommissioned and scrapped.

Historical Gallery

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  Minsk docked in Tallinn, Estonia, 1940.

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  Minsk founders after a German air raid on Kronstadt, 23 September 1941.

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  Salvage operations underway to re-float Minsk from the harbor in Kronstadt, summer 1942.

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  Minsk on the Neva River, 1945.

References

1. Soviet destroyer Minsk - Wikipedia
2. Leningrad-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

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• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.1.
• Update 0.6.2:
  • Minsk was added as a Tier VII researchable ship.
• Update 0.6.7:
  • Credit earnings increased by 5%.
• Update 0.6.8:
  • The appearance of the ship was improved using a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements.
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 2.95 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
• Update 0.6.15:
  • The -5% to post-battle repair cost bonus on the Type 17 permanent camouflage was increased to -10%.
• Update 0.7.7:
  • Turret traverse speed was increased from 6.0 to 9.7 degrees per second.
• Update 0.7.9:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.8.2:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.9.6:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.10.3:
  • The base hull was replaced with a new one based on the researchable Hull (B) with a modified set of AA defenses.
• Update 12.3:
  • Fixed the geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 12.5:
  • The Star Ornament permanent camouflage was added.
• Update 12.7:
  • Changed the textures and models of the ship.
• Update 13.3:
  • The number of bombs per Depth Charge drop increased from 6 to 10.

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