Yahagi
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152 mm/50 Type413 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time9 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range14.91 km. |
Maximum Dispersion135 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE Type4 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,600 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight45.4 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP Type4 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight45.4 kg. |
76 mm/60 Type982 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4.3 km. |
Rate of Fire25 shots/min. |
Reload Time2.4 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Type98 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel4 % |
610 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time120 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType8 |
Maximum Damage17,233 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range12 km. |
76 mm/60 Type982 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
25 mm/60 Type96 Triple mod. 110 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type96 mod. 118 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second32.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.34 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.14 km. |
Yahagi — Japanese promo premium Tier V cruiser.
One of the Agano-class light cruisers – the new generation of ships designed to replace cruisers built in the 1920s. She was relatively small, quick, and sported powerful torpedo armament.
Yahagi was first released for sale on 29 September 2019.
Modules
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
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Type8 | 0.5 | 120 | 7.2 | 17,233 | 60 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Powerful HE shells with high damage and fire chance.
- Torpedoes have long range and high damage.
- AA suite is good for a tier V cruiser.
- Concealment is fairly good for a cruiser — the ship is theoretically capable of stealth torpedo launch.
- High top speed with fairly quick rudder shift.
- Speed boost consumable to help get out of trouble.
Cons:
- Very fragile; exposed citadel with little protection.
- Guns have a long reload, slow traverse, and poor ballistics.
- Accuracy is worse than 203mm armed Japanese cruisers.
- AP shell is virtually useless.
- Torpedoes tubes have terrible firing arcs.
- Torpedoes are fairly slow (60 kts) and easily spotted.
- While the rudder shift is fast, her turning circle is rather large.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Yahagi from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Yahagi are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 (
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- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection (
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- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 (
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Commander Skills
The Inertial Fuse for HE Shells skill allows Yahagi to penetrate Tier V to VII battleship plating. Yahagi already has a 1km range band where she can launch torpedoes without being detected. Concealment Expert enlarges that band to 2.1km.
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Consumables
Yahagi equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party (
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- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search (
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- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter (
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- Slot 4: Engine Boost (
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Camouflage
As a premium ship, Yahagi comes with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |