Umikaze
Umikaze
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Main Battery
120 mm/40 41st Year Type2 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range8.03 km. |
Maximum Dispersion75 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Mk3 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity660 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm APC |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity660 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
Secondary Armament #1
80 mm/40 41st Year Type5 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range2 km. |
Rate of Fire17.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.5 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Mk2 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity680 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel5 % |
Torpedo Tubes
457 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.73 shots/min. |
Reload Time22 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType42 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage6,133 |
Torpedo Speed44 knot |
Torpedo Range5.01 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius540 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range5.58 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.35 km. |
Battle Levels
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Umikaze — Japanese Tier II destroyer.
The first Japanese destroyer designed to operate in high seas. When it was commissioned, Umikaze was one of the world's strongest destroyers and the fastest ship in the Imperial Japanese Navy. She carried very good torpedo and artillery armament for her time.
Modules
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier II's Umikaze sets the trend for Japanese destroyers with its deadly torpedo armament. Its torpedoes, although relatively slow, are very fast to reload, are only detectable by enemy ships at very short range, and have a relatively long range with the upgraded torpedoes. Players need to capitalize on the upgraded torpedoes' long range by using this ship primarily as a torpedo boat, attacking enemy ships with torpedoes while staying undetected. Players should refrain from using its main guns and only use them as last-resort weapons.
Pros:
- Fast reloading torpedoes.
- High concealment and upgraded torpedo range give a 2.4 km leeway for torpedo runs.
- Very fast compared to other ships it will normally face.
Cons:
- Severely lacking in gun firepower due to low number of guns with a slow turret rotation speed and rate of fire.
Research
Players advised to research the second torpedoes first as it give a huge increase in range to enable stealth torpedo run and slight increase in damage potential.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Umikaze are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 (
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Consumables
Umikaze can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party (
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- Slot 2: Smoke Generator (
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- Slot 3: Engine Boost (
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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.
Signals
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ships of Japan
Destroyers
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