Van Speijk
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IDS_PHGM025_203_56_SK_C383 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.8 shots/min. |
Reload Time12.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range15.58 km. |
Maximum Dispersion140 m. |
HE Shell203 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.7 Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,850 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight122 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/4.4 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,800 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight122 kg. |
120 mm/50 Model 1942 in a turret4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Brisantgranaat |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
120 mm/50 Model 1942 in a turret4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second97.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors Model 1936 on a Mk.IV* Hazemeyer mount12 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second272.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount28 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second170.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time11.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.14 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.03 km. |
Van Speijk — Dutch special premium Tier IX cruiser.
In 1938, against the backdrop of international tensions, the Dutch Ministry of Defense decided to reinforce its Navy. The projects that appeared in 1939 were, in most respects, similar to the project of German warship Scharnhorst. For economic reasons, it was decided to reduce the size of the new ship. The government was inclined to pursue a project to build a 16,000-ton cruiser capable of running at 33 knots and carrying a main battery of 240 or 280 mm guns. In the end, however, to ensure sufficient armor protection, they had to make do with a smaller caliber of 203 mm. If the project had been pursued further, the ship could well have received reinforced AA defenses by the end of World War II.
Van Speijk was first released for sale on 19 July 2023, and is available in the Research Bureau for 46,500.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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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".
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Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Van Speijk equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search
– 3 charges
- Slot 3: Defensive AA Fire
– 3 charges
- Slot 3: Repair Party
– 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Van Speijk comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.4.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 441:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 463:
- Main battery reload time increased from 12 to 12.5 s.
- HE bomb Airstrike reload time reduced from 150 to 130 s.
- Update 12.6:
- Added to the Research Bureau section of the Armory for 46,500 Research Points.
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