AL Yukikaze
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? | + | Tier VIII Premium Japanese destroyer ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a clone of Tier VIII tech tree destroyer ''[[Kagero]]'' with two major changes: she is locked into equipping the Type F3 torpedoes — rather than offering captains a choice between the Type 90 mod. 1's or Type 93 mod. 2's as ''Kagero'' does — and she is not allowed to equip the {{Torpedo Reload Booster}} consumable. Fans of ''Kagero'' will find that ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' offers them a slightly different, high-risk, high-reward playstyle. | ||
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? | + | In all other aspects, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is identical to ''Kagero'': speed, handling, detection... even down to her mediocre main battery and nearly complete lack of an AA suite. The Japanese destroyer line becomes challenging to excel in at high tiers, but like ''Kagero'', ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' provides all the tools necessary for captains to do just that; they need only bring patience and a willingness to learn how to handle her. | ||
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? | * | + | * Lowest detection range of all Tier VIII destroyers. | |
? | + | * Fast, powerful torpedoes that hit like freight trains. | ||
? | * | + | * Good handling; same turning circle as her predecessors, quick rudder shift. | |
? | * | + | * Gains access to {{Torpedo Reload Booster}}, allowing her to launch 16 torpedoes within 10 seconds. | |
|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
? | * | + | * Mediocre top speed of 35 knots. | |
? | * | + | * Main battery is slightly improved from ''[[Akatsuki]]'', but is still nothing special. | |
? | * | + | * Painfully long torpedo reload time, regardless of which torpedoes are equipped. | |
? | * | + | * Does not have access to {{Torpedo Reload Booster}}. | |
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As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | |||
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* '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | |||
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
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{{Commander Skills | {{Commander Skills | |||
? | | Priority Target = | + | | Priority Target = 1 | |
? | | Preventative Maintenance = | + | | Preventative Maintenance = 3 | |
| Expert Loader = | | Expert Loader = | |||
? | | | + | | Aircraft Servicing Expert = | |
? | | Direction Center for | + | | Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = | |
? | | | + | | Dogfighting Expert = | |
| Incoming Fire Alert = | | Incoming Fire Alert = | |||
? | | | + | | Evasive Maneuver = | |
? | | High Alert = | + | | High Alert = 1 | |
? | | Jack of All Trades = | + | | Jack of All Trades = 2 | |
? | | Expert Marksman = | + | | Expert Marksman = 1 | |
? | | Torpedo Acceleration = | + | | Torpedo Acceleration = 1 | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert = | + | | Smoke Screen Expert = 1 | |
? | | | + | | Expert Rear Gunner = | |
? | | Adrenaline Rush = | + | | Adrenaline Rush = 2 | |
? | | Last Stand = | + | | Last Stand = 3 | |
? | | | + | | Survivability Expert = 2 | |
? | | Survivability | + | | Basics of Survivability = 2 | |
? | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | + | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = 2 | |
? | | | + | | Emergency Takeoff = | |
| Basic Firing Training = | | Basic Firing Training = | |||
? | | Superintendent = | + | | Superintendent = 3 | |
| Demolition Expert = | | Demolition Expert = | |||
? | | Vigilance = | + | | Vigilance = 2 | |
| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | |||
| Fire Prevention = | | Fire Prevention = | |||
? | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | + | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = 1 | |
? | | | + | | Air Supremacy = | |
? | | Advanced Firing Training = | + | | Advanced Firing Training = 2 | |
| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = | |||
? | | Radio Position Finding = | + | | Radio Position Finding = 2 | |
? | | Concealment Expert = | + | | Concealment Expert = 3 | |
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As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 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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''AL Yukikaze'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle. | ''AL Yukikaze'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle. | |||
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{{Signal Flags | {{Signal Flags | |||
| November Echo Setteseven = 1 | | November Echo Setteseven = 1 | |||
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:240 officers and sailors | :240 officers and sailors | |||
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? | [[File: | + | [[File:Yukikaze underway 1939.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|''Kagero''-class destroyer ''Yukikaze'' underway, December 1939.]] | |
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? | + | ==History== | ||
+ | ===Design=== | |||
+ | After the success of the ''Asashio''-class of destroyers were venerated in their proficiency and capability, the Imperial Japanese determined that their next two classes of Type A destroyers would be based of the work established by this design. The first of the Type A classes became the ''Kagero''-class destroyers. The design choices seemed justified, the ''Kagero''-class compared very favourably with their American contemporaries. The Japanese ships had a heavier main artillery setup; although the US mounts had the benefit of dual-purpose capability. As well, although American destroyers had more torpedo tubes, Japanese destroyers had the benefit of reloads. | |||
? | + | In order to streamline design time as much as possible, the ''Kagero''-class were nearly identical in hull design to their predecessors. Superficially, everything - even the superstructure layout - was identical to the ''Asashio''-class. Design-wise, one of the more noticeable differences was the placement of the torpedo storage rooms; in the ''Kagero''-class they were placed forward of their respective launchers. Propulsion wise, the new class used the same layout: 3 Kampon boilers feeding to two Kampon turbines. The greater efficiency of the newer boilers generated 2,000 shaft horsepower more than their predecessors, but this did not make any marked difference to the speed. Overall, the ''Kagero''-class had a slightly greater tonnage and a slightly wider beam; in order to improve stability. | ||
? | + | As her predecessor, ''Kagero''-class destroyers reused the identical armament layout as the Special Type (''[[Fubuki]]''-class) destroyers. Six 127mm guns found in 3 twin-gun mounts; one forward and a super firing pair aft. ''Kagero''-class used the Type C turret mounts for their guns; which has the distinct disadvantage of not possessing the ability to angle high enough to engage aircraft, but they were fully enclosed and were lighter than previous mounts. Located amidships were the 2 quadruple-torpedo launchers in their enclosed mounts. each were provided with one reload each. For anti aircraft defence, the destroyers were armed with 25mm auto-cannons in single and dual mounts. | ||
? | + | Throughout the Second World War, the ''Kagero''-class underwent constant service modifications. From late 1942 to 1943, further AA mounts were added, and the installed dual mounts were upgraded to triple mounts. From late 1943 to 1944, the X turret was removed to make more space for 25mm mounts. As well, many scuttles were welded over to increase hull integrity. As front-line ships, ''Kagero''-class received priority for radar installation. In early 1944 a radar room was built into the foremast with a No.22 radar set. Later in 1944 a No.13 set was installed in the aft mainmast. | ||
? | + | In total, 19 destroyers of this class were built for the Imperial Japanese Navy; the first 15 ships proposed for the 1937 Naval shipbuilding programme, and the last 4 spilled into the 1939 programme. | ||
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? | File:Yuki39.jpg|Yukikaze as she appeared in 1939. | + | File:Yuki39.jpg|''Yukikaze'' as she appeared in 1939. | |
? | File:Yukirabaul.jpg|Yukikaze off Rabaul, 1943. | + | File:Yukirabaul.jpg|''Yukikaze'' off Rabaul, 1943. | |
? | File:Yuki46.jpg|Yukikaze post war as a reparation ship, 1946. | + | File:Yuki46.jpg|''Yukikaze'' post war as a reparation ship, 1946. | |
? | File:Yukibridge.jpg|Yukikaze' | + | File:Yukibridge.jpg|''Yukikaze''’s bridge in 1947. | |
? | File:Yukitokyoaft.jpg|Yukikaze in Tokyo alongside escort ship Shisaka, May 26, 1947. | + | File:Yukitokyoaft.jpg|''Yukikaze'' in Tokyo alongside escort ship Shisaka, May 26, 1947. | |
? | File:Yukitokyobow.jpg|Yukikaze in Tokyo, May 26, 1947. | + | File:Yukitokyobow.jpg|''Yukikaze'' in Tokyo, May 26, 1947. | |
? | File:Yukitan.jpg|Yukikaze in Chinese service as ROCS Tan Yang. | + | File:Yukitan.jpg|''Yukikaze'' in Chinese service as ROCS ''Tan Yang''. | |
? | File:Yukitan2.jpg|Yukikaze as Tan Yang from the port side. | + | File:Yukitan2.jpg|''Yukikaze'' as ''Tan Yang'' from the port side. | |
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[[Ship:|]] — N/A special premium Tier N/A.
Famously known as the "Fortune Ship" for her achievements in the Great War. She's arrogant and believes that all her success is due to her ability. Gets upset when ignored and left alone. There is a rivalry between her and Shigure, although neither is sure why this is the case. From the game Azur Lane.
' was first released for sale worldwide on 1 May 2019.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Torpedo Tubes Modification 3 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier VIII Premium Japanese destroyer ' is a clone of Tier VIII tech tree destroyer Kagero with two major changes: she is locked into equipping the Type F3 torpedoes — rather than offering captains a choice between the Type 90 mod. 1's or Type 93 mod. 2's as Kagero does — and she is not allowed to equip the Torpedo Reload Booster consumable. Fans of Kagero will find that ' offers them a slightly different, high-risk, high-reward playstyle.
In all other aspects, ' is identical to Kagero: speed, handling, detection... even down to her mediocre main battery and nearly complete lack of an AA suite. The Japanese destroyer line becomes challenging to excel in at high tiers, but like Kagero, ' provides all the tools necessary for captains to do just that; they need only bring patience and a willingness to learn how to handle her.Pros:
- Lowest detection range of all Tier VIII destroyers.
- Fast, powerful torpedoes that hit like freight trains.
- Good handling; same turning circle as her predecessors, quick rudder shift.
- Gains access to Torpedo Reload Booster , allowing her to launch 16 torpedoes within 10 seconds.
Cons:
- Mediocre top speed of 35 knots.
- Main battery is slightly improved from Akatsuki, but is still nothing special.
- Painfully long torpedo reload time, regardless of which torpedoes are equipped.
- Does not have access to Torpedo Reload Booster .
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for ' are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 ()
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
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★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
' can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Camouflage
As a premium ship, ' comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
AL Yukikaze captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike () flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. November Foxtrot () and India Yankee () flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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Historical Info
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