Wakatake

12.2

Wakatake

Destroyer | Japan | Tier III

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price2000 exp

Purchase price256,000

Hit Points7,300

Main Battery

120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed6 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time30 sec.

Firing Range9.41 km.

Maximum Dispersion85 m.

HE Shell120 mm HE Type1

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s.

HE Shell Weight20.3 kg.

AP Shell120 mm AP Type0

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s.

AP Shell Weight20.3 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.54 shots/min.

Reload Time39 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Type44 mod. 2

Maximum Damage9,067

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range6.99 km.

AA Defense

6.5 mm/115 3rd Year Type on a single mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.4

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed35.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius470 m.

Rudder Shift Time4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.94 km.

Air Detectability Range2.04 km.

Battle Levels

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12.2

Wakatake

Destroyer | Japan | Tier III

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price2000 exp

Purchase price256,000

Hit Points8,200

Main Battery

120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed6 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time30 sec.

Firing Range9.41 km.

Maximum Dispersion85 m.

HE Shell120 mm HE Type1

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s.

HE Shell Weight20.3 kg.

AP Shell120 mm AP Type0

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s.

AP Shell Weight20.3 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.54 shots/min.

Reload Time39 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo533 mm Type44 mod. 2

Maximum Damage9,067

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range6.99 km.

AA Defense

40 mm/62 "HI" Type 91 on a single mount1 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second5.6

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

7.7 mm/80 Type 92 on a single mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3.2

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed35.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius470 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.7 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.94 km.

Air Detectability Range2.04 km.

Battle Levels

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III

256,000

Wakatake — Japanese Tier III destroyer.

A small yet well-armed and very fast destroyer. Wakatake carries 533 mm torpedoes with better range than similar munitions used by potential rivals. An unconventional placement of torpedo launchers allows her to fire from the bow sectors.

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/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount	5	30	85	1,700	7	2,000		0	21,000

	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 ()
Wakatake (A)	7,300	6	12	3		2	2			0	30,000
Wakatake (B)	8,200	6	12	3		1	2			950	70,000

	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 ()
Type44 mod. 2	1.5	39	7.2	9,066	57	7		0	24,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type3 mod. 1		0		0	18,500

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 21,500 hp	35.5		0	19,500

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

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".

Wakatake is a fragile ship, so one would need to keep the concealment distance (6.1 KM) and torpedo range (7 KM) memorized and balance between them. With only 8,200 HP, there isn't much leeway for mistakes, so be sure to only go for a certain attack. Stay away from areas with many ships and attack stragglers. The artillery on the ship isn't the strongest, so the guns should be used on few occasions such as lighting a permanent fire, or when the enemy ship is low on HP and can be killed. It is a very bad idea, worse than usual, to shoot at an enemy if there are multiple enemy ships in the area, if you have not been spotted, or if there are ships that can cut you down at a range i.e. cruisers and battleships. Also, it is important to turn off your AA, as it is literally worthless. Your AA gives away your position to enemy aircraft very quickly at a greater range than aerial spotting range. Also, when using torpedoes, launch them when the enemy is showing their broadside. This will make turning to avoid the torpedoes much harder and will yield greater success.

Pros:

• Very agile and maneuverable, can out-run and out-turn almost any ship.
• Detection range allows for close range torpedo drops and easy flanking.
• The Torpedoes on Wakatake are the strongest at Tier III. Wakatake has the ability to destroy any ship at tier with a perfect salvo.
• High speed and good concealment make for a good ship to get these torpedoes on target.

Cons:

• Turret rotation cannot keep up with maneuvers. Hard to get a shot off in twisting attacks.
• Torpedo range similar to detection range, thus leaving you a small window of attack.
• Vulnerable to rudder and engine damage.
• Low HP compared to other ships.
• Almost no AA.
• Has very weak artillery.
• Exchanges shorter torpedo range than her predecessor Umikaze for increased damage.
• Has fewer hit points than Umikaze.

Research

Wakatake only has one upgrade to research: the hull, which must be researched to unlock Isokaze.

Optimal Configuration

• Slot 1 - Magazine Modification 1 may seem tempting here, but the signal Juliet Charlie accomplishes the same thing only better. Prefer Main Armaments Modification 1 to preserve the torpedo tubes as long as possible.
• Slot 2 - Engine Room Protection

Commander Skills

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 -10% cooldown time of: Main Battery Reload Booster , Torpedo Reload Booster , Spotting Aircraft , Catapult Fighter , & Defensive AA Fire .	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. ★★
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.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Wakatake equips the following consumables:

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

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 +15% 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

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Historical Info

Construction

Builder: Kawasaki Dockyard; Kobe, Japan

Laid down: 13 December 1921

Launched: 24 July 1922

Commissioned: 30 September 1922

Specifications

1,100tons displacement, standard

85.3m length

8m beam

2.5m draft

Machinery

3 boilers, 2 turbines

Performance

35.5knts at 21,500shp

3,000nm at 15knts

Armament

Main

Three (3x1) 120mm guns

Anti-aircraft

Two (2x1) 7.7mm guns

Torpedoes

Four (2x2) 533mm torpedo tubes

History

Design

The Wakatake-class destroyers (若竹型駆逐艦 Wakatakegata kuchikukan) were a class of eight 2nd-class destroyers of the Imperial Japanese Navy.

The Wakatake-class destroyers were essentially slightly modified Momi-class ships with a deeper draft to improve handling characteristics in heavy seas, particularly against rolling. Weaponry layout, general arrangement and silhouette were all identical with the Momi class. As with the Momi class, a number of types of turbine engines were used for propulsion. Asagao was built with Parsons impulse turbines, Yūgao with Escher Wyss & Cie Zoelly turbines, and the remaining vessels with Brown-Curtis turbines.

The small displacement and shallow draft of the Wakatake class limited their utility as fleet escorts. As with the Momi class, in the 1920s and 1930s, they were mainly used in Chinese coastal waters.

Historical Gallery

References

1. Wakatake-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Added to the game in Update 0.3.0.
• Update 0.5.0:
  • The main battery rotation speed was increased from 4 to 6 degrees per second.
• Update 0.5.2:
  • Experience earnings increased by 9%.
• Update 0.5.7:
  • The armor model of the hull was refined.
• Update 0.5.8:
  • The sector of rotation of the main battery turret #1 is now 360 °.
• Update 0.5.10:
  • Fixed dynamic rendering of shadows from the hull.
• Update 0.6.2:
  • The national flag was moved from the stern to the mast.
• Update 0.6.11:
  • Improved appearance with the use of special technology for improved rendering of thin elements.
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.19 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
• Update 0.6.15:
  • Added a bonus to the Blade permanent camouflage: a 10% discount to the post-battle service cost.
• Update 0.7.6:
  • Improved display of thin elements on the hull.
• Update 0.7.11:
  • Fixed textures: added holes to drain water when flooding.
• Update 0.7.12:
  • Propulsion protection from damage caused by HE shells was increased.
• Update 0.8.5:
  • Credit earnings increased by 5%.
• Update 0.11.11:
  • Minor updates to geometry and textures.

Ships of Japan

Destroyers