Ship:PJSA006 Zuiho 1944 - Revision history

Cruiser_Haguro:na: Redirected page to Ship:Zuiho

2016-07-30T08:09:45Z

Redirected page to Ship:Zuiho

JMSDF_Kirishima:sea at 16:29, 11 April 2016

2016-04-11T16:29:44Z

JMSDF_Kirishima:sea at 16:21, 11 April 2016

2016-04-11T16:21:38Z

VN_crusader:sea at 03:38, 11 April 2016

2016-04-11T03:38:59Z

Scinfaxi:na: added screenshot

2016-03-13T04:51:41Z

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ValkyrWarframe:na at 14:28, 8 March 2016

2016-03-08T14:28:40Z

Trifler:na at 03:28, 29 January 2016

2016-01-29T03:28:23Z

AngelWizard:sea at 14:00, 5 October 2015

2015-10-05T14:00:38Z

AngelWizard:sea at 13:59, 5 October 2015

2015-10-05T13:59:48Z

Flamefang93:eu: Added discussion regarding Zuiho performance vs American carriers.

2015-09-23T12:07:00Z

Added discussion regarding Zuiho performance vs American carriers.

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+#REDIRECT [[Ship:Zuiho]]
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-|InTheGame_performance=
-The Zuiho is almost twice as fast as the [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]] and has better surface concealment... but is more easily detected by aircraft. She has the speed and maneuverability to flee and evade incoming fire, but can put up surprisingly stiff resistance with her AA and secondary batteries. However, its aircraft are easy to get shredded, plane reserve is only enough to completely replace each squadron once
-For guide about how to play the Zuiho, view: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1dDu5YO2Lo
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-'''Pros:'''
-* Reasonable AA and secondary battery capabilities
-* Good concealment, speed and maneuverability
-* Upgraded flight control loadout gives enemy ships a real pain once played correctly
-* Decent armor, allowing for HE shells to be negated somewhat
-* Ship speed almost twice as fast as its counterpart [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]]
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-'''Cons:'''
-* Aircraft are easily outclassed and shot down by American fighters, have low HP and easily get knocked out by surface AA
-* Can only deploy one squadron of fighters
-* Planes are still very fragile, and the increasing AA is a threat to be wary of.
-* Small reserve, can only replace the entire air group once, making it very hard to play
-* Depends heavily on allied AA
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-|InTheGame_research=
-Researching the flight control first to trade a dive bomber squadron for a second torpedo squadron is a solid plan, but you can't go wrong researching things in any order on this one. Just note that the rudder shift time only improves on the "C" hull. The 5 km AA remains the same on all three hulls, while the 3 km AA increases considerably with each.
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-|Gallery=
-File:Zuiho Screenshot.jpeg
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-|History=
-The Zuihō class (瑞鳳型?) was a group of two aircraft carriers built for the Imperial Japanese Navy before World War II. Both ships were originally built as submarine tenders, but were subsequently converted into carriers. Completed in early 1942, Shōhō supported the invasion forces in Operation MO, the invasion of Port Moresby, New Guinea, and was sunk by American carrier aircraft on her first combat operation during the Battle of the Coral Sea on 7 May. Shōhō was the first Japanese aircraft carrier to be sunk during World War II. Zuihō played a secondary role in the Battle of Midway in mid-1942 and did not engage any American aircraft or ships during the battle. The ship participated in the Guadalcanal Campaign during the rest of 1942. She was lightly damaged during the Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands during this campaign and covered the evacuation of Japanese forces from the island in early 1943 after repairs.<br />
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-Afterwards, her aircraft were disembarked several times in mid to late 1943 and used from land bases in a number of battles in the South West Pacific. Zuihō participated in the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf in mid-1944. In this last battle, Zuihō mainly served as a decoy for the main striking forces and she was finally sunk by American aircraft fulfilling her task. In between engagements, the ship served as a ferry carrier and a training ship.
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-==Historical Accuracy==
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-Although the Zuiho in-game carries the Nakajima B5N2, the real carrier started to carry the Nakajima B6N by May of 1944.
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-*Aichi D3A is missing
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-|HistoricalGallery=
-File:Shoho2.jpg{{!}}Imperial Japanese Navy aircraft carrier Shōhō at anchor at Yokosuka shortly after her conversion from a submarine tender to a light aircraft carrier.
-File:Fig of japanese aircraft carrier Shoho in 1942.gif{{!}}Schematic of Shōhō
-File:Shohodie.jpeg{{!}}Shōhō hit by a torpedo launched by a Devastator from the Lexington
-File:Zuiho1944.jpg{{!}}Zuihō under attack during the Battle of Cape Engaño on 25 October 1944
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 ==Historical Accuracy==
-Although the Zuiho in-game carries the Nakajima B5N2, the carrier started to carry the Nakajima B6N by May of 1944.
+Although the Zuiho in-game carries the Nakajima B5N2, the real carrier started to carry the Nakajima B6N by May of 1944.
 *Aichi D3A is missing

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 Afterwards, her aircraft were disembarked several times in mid to late 1943 and used from land bases in a number of battles in the South West Pacific. Zuihō participated in the Philippine Sea and Leyte Gulf in mid-1944. In this last battle, Zuihō mainly served as a decoy for the main striking forces and she was finally sunk by American aircraft fulfilling her task. In between engagements, the ship served as a ferry carrier and a training ship.
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 |InTheGame_performance=
-The Zuiho is almost twice as fast as the [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]] and has better surface concealment...but is more easily detected by aircraft. She has the speed and maneuverability to flee and evade incoming fire, but can put up surprisingly stiff resistance with her AA and secondary batteries.
+The Zuiho is almost twice as fast as the [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]] and has better surface concealment... but is more easily detected by aircraft. She has the speed and maneuverability to flee and evade incoming fire, but can put up surprisingly stiff resistance with her AA and secondary batteries. However, its aircraft are easy to get shredded, plane reserve is only enough to completely replace each squadron once
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 * Reasonable AA and secondary battery capabilities
 * Good concealment, speed and maneuverability
-* Both flight control loadouts are equally viable in anti-surface roles
+* Upgraded flight control loadout gives enemy ships a real pain once played correctly
-* Decent armor, allowing for HE shells to be negated somewhat.
+* Decent armor, allowing for HE shells to be negated somewhat
 '''Cons:'''
-* Aircraft are easily outclassed and shot down by American fighters
+* Aircraft are easily outclassed and shot down by American fighters, have low HP and easily get knocked out by surface AA
 * Can only deploy one squadron of fighters
 * Planes are still very fragile, and the increasing AA is a threat to be wary of.
-* Small reserve, can only replace the entire air group once.
+* Small reserve, can only replace the entire air group once, making it very hard to play
 |InTheGame_research=

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 Researching the flight control first to trade a dive bomber squadron for a second torpedo squadron is a solid plan, but you can't go wrong researching things in any order on this one. Just note that the rudder shift time only improves on the "C" hull. The 5 km AA remains the same on all three hulls, while the 3 km AA increases considerably with each.
 |History=

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-Compared with the Hosho, the Zuiho gains three knots to 28.4, which is almost twice as fast as the [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]]. It gains an additional squadron, and introduces dive bombers. AA firepower is increased immensely, with the addition of 5 km guns that can achieve 27 dps, while the dps from the 3 km guns is more than twice that of the Hosho, once fully upgraded. Of course, being a tier V, it gains an upgrade slot.
+Compared with the Hosho, the Zuiho gains three knots to 28.4, which is almost twice as fast as the [[Ship:PASA002_Bogue_1942|Bogue]]. It gains an additional squadron, and introduces dive bombers. AA firepower is increased immensely, with the addition of 5 km guns that can achieve 27 dps, while the dps from the 3 km guns is more than twice that of the Hosho, once fully upgraded. Of course, being a tier V, it gains an upgrade slot. Shortly after it is first researched, however, the Zuiho can struggle against American carriers as it can field only four fighters simultaneously, compared to the Langley and Bogues' 6. This shortcoming can be further exacerbated if the Bogue equips the "Mk5 mod. 2" upgrade, which allows it to field a total of 12 fighters, completely overwhelming the Zuiho.
-The aircraft upgrades primarily are about increasing hit points, but also offer a small speed increase.
+The aircraft upgrades primarily are about increasing hit points, but also offer a small speed increase, allowing them to remain more competitive with American numbers.
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