ARP Nachi
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? | Nachi | + | ''Nachi'' was the second ''[[Ship:Myoko|Myoko]]'' class heavy cruiser laid down by the Japanese Navy. Although incomplete, she was commissioned on 26 November 1928 and taken to Yokosuka to be examined by Emperor Hirohito as part of the Coronary Naval Review. ''Nachi'' returned to Kure in December where she was completed and made ready for service by April 1929. Once completed, ''Nachi'' and her three sister ships were assigned to the Sasebo Naval District and spent the early 1930’s conducting training and transport operations. From 1933 to 1937, ''Nachi'' underwent two modernizations and received numerous upgrades to her torpedo and secondary armament as well as additional anti-aircraft weapons. | |
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+ | In December 1941, ''Nachi'' and ''Myoko'', now assigned to the 3rd Fleet, departed from Palau to conduct shore bombardment for the planned invasion of the southern Philippine Islands. ''Nachi'' and ''Myoko'' were later sent to support the invasion of Davao and Jolo islands. While anchored at Davao, ''Myoko'' was hit by a single bomb from land based aircraft and ''Nachi'' was subsequently appointed as flagship while ''Myoko'' returned to Japan for repairs. | |||
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+ | In January of the following year, ''Nachi'' and her sister ships were sent to support the invasion of the Dutch East Indies. The heavy cruisers provided cover for the troops landing in the Celebes Islands and on Ambon before being tasked to eliminate the remaining Allied ships in the vicinity. On 27 February, ''Nachi'' and ''Haguro'' engaged the Dutch light cruisers ''De Ruyter'' and ''Java''. The Japanese cruisers scored several torpedo hits on ''De Ruyter'' and ''Java'' and within hours, the light cruisers were abandoned and sank. Two days later, ''Nachi'' and her sister ships later engaged the heavy cruiser HMS ''Exeter''. The English cruiser attempted to flee but was torpedoed by the destroyer ''Inazuma'' and quickly capsized. Following the success at Java Sea, ''Nachi'' returned to Sasebo, Japan, where she would undergo another refit in preparation for upcoming operations in the Aleutian Islands. | |||
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+ | On 26 May 1942, ''Nachi'' departed Japan and led the 5th Fleet in support of the assault on the Aleutian Islands. The ship escorted convoys to and from the Aleutians through early 1943. On 26 March 1943, ''Nachi'', and the cruisers ''Maya'', ''Abukuma'', and ''Tama'', engaged the American cruisers USS ''Salt Lake City'' and USS ''Richmond''. The two fleets exchanged fire for nearly four hours before the Japanese fleet disengaged and retreated. ''Nachi'' sustained several hits in the battle which caused minor damage and returned to Yokosuka for repairs. ''Nachi'' again returned to the Aleutians in July to aid in the evacuation of Japanese forces. | |||
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+ | ''Nachi'' remained in Japanese waters for the remainder of 1943 and the first half of 1944. During this time, she again had her anti-aircraft armament increased. In October 1944, ''Nachi'' set sail for the Philippines and accompanied the battleships ''[[Ship:Fuso|Fuso]]'' and ''Yamashiro'' at the Battle of Surigao Strait. After the battle, the ship collided with the heavy cruiser ''[[Ship:Mogami|Mogami]]'' and was taken to Manila for emergency repairs. On 29 October, while still under repair, ''Nachi'' was attacked by American carrier based aircraft. A single bomb hit the ship during the attack which further set back her return to service. On 5 November, ''Nachi'' again came under attack from American strike aircraft. The ship sustained multiple bomb and torpedo hits which destroyed her bow and stern. Within hours, the ship sank in the waters off Corregidor Island. | |||
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File:Japanese cruiser Nachi 1929.jpg|Nachi photographed soon after her full-power trials in November 1928 | File:Japanese cruiser Nachi 1929.jpg|Nachi photographed soon after her full-power trials in November 1928 |
Revision as of 22:52, 23 September 2016
IDS_PJGM063_203MM50_TYPE_C_RF_MOD5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.29 shots/min. |
Reload Time14 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range15.58 km. |
Maximum Dispersion131 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage3,300 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell17 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight125.85 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP Type91 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight125.85 kg. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.1 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
610 mm Triple4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.79 shots/min. |
Reload Time76 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType90 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage17,233 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.1 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second40.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount26 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second46.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount4 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second13.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second21.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius780 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.56 km. |
ARP Nachi — Japanese special premium Tier VII cruiser.
A Fleet of Fog heavy cruiser modeled after the Imperial Japanese Navy's 2nd Myōkō-class cruiser, Nachi. Harnessing her exceptional reconnaissance ability, she can track I-401 even during her silent runs. In combat, she acts as a spotter, calculating data for Myōkō's long-range engagements. Her Mental Model—Nachi—acts as Treasurer of Hiei's Student Council of the Fog. Due to her rather placid personality, she is often swayed by her energetic colleague, Ashigara. This warship has been modeled after Nachi as she appears in "ARPEGGIO OF BLUE STEEL -ARS NOVA- Cadenza."
Modules
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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Type90 mod. 1 | 0.8 | 76 | 7.2 | 17,233 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Nachi is a powerful being in Arpeggio of Blue Steel manga and its Ars Nova anime adaptation, with enormous speed, numerous matter annihilating weapons, incredible information gathering capabilities, and a protective field that is impenetrable to any weapon developed by humankind. However, so the game does not turn into "World of ARP Ships" with a few insignificant human targets cowering in the background, the developers have declined to provide her with her true complement of abilities and weaponry. ARP Nachi performs exactly like the standard Myoko in the game (but without the ability to equip camouflage), and that means that she shares the same play style as regular Myoko. You can refer to the article on Myoko for her performance appraisal.
Her armor is quite weak, and her large citadel makes her vulnerable to AP shells. A well landed battleship salvo can potentially remove the majority of her health, and while just carelessly charging into the heat of battle is not recommended for any cruiser, Nachi should be especially careful because of her squishiness (and because she lacks the aforementioned impenetrable protective barrier). But she also has the powerful 203mm guns that are standard for the Japanese heavy cruisers with low shell arcs, reasonable AP and powerful HE with high fire chance, giving her a powerful offense that can devastate cruisers and burn down battleships. She receives the formidable 61cm torpedo with long range and potent warheads (but which are unfortunately neither homing, supercavitating, nor equipped with corrosive warheads) in two triple mounts on each side, though their rearward arc can limit their offensive effectiveness. Her high speed and low detection range can be exploited to disengage when the fighting becomes hotter than you would like. While she has a reasonable AA complement and can function as an effective AA support ship when fitted with the right Equipment and Skills, she is better utilized as an offensive vessel, operating with the fleet or in cruiser squadrons to destroy cruisers and destroyers and harass battleships. ARP Nachi will serve well, and under the command of a decent captain can be a powerful influence on the battlefield.Pros:
- All the pros of the standard Myoko
- Does not take up standard port slots
- No modules to research as she is fully upgraded
- Visible to other players who have enabled Yokosuka port
- Comes with free Captain's Skills Points (depending on the event)
- Skills can be customized for her, as captain is personalized for this ship
- Special unique announcer (voiced by her voice actor from the Ars Nova series!)
Cons:
- All the cons of the standard Myoko
- Cannot mount functional camouflage
- Captain cannot be transferred to ships of other nations
- Voice notifications are in Japanese
- Does not come with overwhelming firepower, speed, submergence, Klein field, or advanced sonar abilities of Nachi in Ars Nova
Research
ARP Nachi comes fully upgraded, with the same upgrade slots found on Myoko and a captain with free Captain's Skills points, the number of which may vary with event and region.
For her Captain's Skills, it is recommended that she has Expert Marksman to improve her slow turret rotation and Concealment Expert for tactical flexibility.
Main Armament Modification 1 should be fitted to make her turrets more resilient, and Steering Gears Modification 1 to make her less likely to lose her steering, for her rudder is quite vulnerable to being knocked out.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery