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?<!--+As a destroyer with the same acceleration that is a highlight of the Royal Navy cruisers, a smoke generator that lasts far shorter than the German destroyers’, and decent concealment, this ship can be considered, by far, one of the weakest destroyers for its tier. However, her ability to single-fire her torpedoes is not to be trifled with.
?PERFORMANCE SECTION GUIDELINES+ 
?1. Write a brief intro paragraph of 1-3 sentences.+ 
?2. Write 1-3 paragraphs of "meat". Talk about what the ship does well, what it doesn't, how it compares to same tier ships of the same type, how it compares to the previous ship in the tech tree, whatever. Try to avoid quoting vital statistics to players unless it is really relevant (i.e. concealment); they can see those in the sidebar on the right and don't need them read back. +''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is unique among her peers due to her lack of the {{Engine Boost}} consumable in exchange for super acceleration. This makes it much easier to quickly react to and evade slow incoming torpedoes that have been detected at proximity detection distance. However, this is only possible if the ship is already in forward motion or stationary, as the acceleration from reversing to forwards is, much like the cruisers of the same nation, painfully slow. Another attribute which ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also lacks is a buffer range for using torpedoes; that is, her maximum possible concealment is the same as her torpedo effective range (6.0km). Players will have to utilize the enemy ships' path and forward momentum to stay hidden while launching their torpedoes undetected. And the power of ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s ability to single-fire torpedoes thus comes into play; any enemy ship heading straight in a line can and will be struck by the salvo of all eight of her torpedoes, which generally results in a devastating strike.
?3. Write a brief summary paragraph of 1-3 sentences highlighting the key takeaways from the paragraphs above.+ 
?-->+ 
 +While ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' at a first glance seems as one of the weakest destroyers of tier V, her acceleration, concealment, and ability to single-fire torpedoes are her other strengths that players can utilize, although it is difficult to do so. She requires a different mindset and approach to use effectively. And above all else, players should avoid ''[[Podvoisky]]'' as much as possible, as ''Podvoisky'' can be considered her worst enemy due to the speed difference.
  
 |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
?* +* Decent main batteries - decent reload speed and turret traverse
?* +* Decent torpedoes - decent speed, range, and alpha damage
?* +* Can single launch torpedoes
?* +* Has superb acceleration similar to the Royal Navy light cruisers
 +* Decent concealment
  
 |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. -->
?* +* Poor survivability - lack of useful Smoke Generator and lack of Engine Boost consumables combined with her low health pool makes disengaging difficult
?* +* Poor shell ballistics - slow velocity and deal little damage
?* +* Poor speed - lack of Engine Boost consumable easily puts ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' as the slowest destroyer of Tier V
?* +*Poor firing angles for torpedoes
  
 |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
?<!--Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows: +Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows:
?* '''Main Battery:''' +* '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for increased health and better rudder shift. Research of this module unlocks progression to ''[[Icarus]]''.
?* '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for XXX. Research of this module unlocks progression to YYY.+* '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk V mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
?* '''Torpedoes:''' +
?* '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to XXX for an extra 10% range on the main battery. +
?* '''Propulsion:''' +
?-->+
  
?<!-- FOR PREMIUM SHIPS: 
?As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research.--> 
  
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?<!--The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:+The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
?* '''Slot 1''': +* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}
?* '''Slot 2''': +* '''Slot 2''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}}
?* '''Slot 3''': +* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}
?* '''Slot 4''': +
?* '''Slot 5''': +
?* '''Slot 6''': +
?-->+
  
 |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
?<!--Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include INSERT TEXT HERE. +Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include [[Ship:Commander#Last_Stand|Last Stand]], [[Ship:Commander#Basics_of_Survivability|Basics of Survivability]], and [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]].
  
?{{Commander Skills+{{Commander Skills 2
?| Priority Target = +<!-- This version enables a '0' rating. Use it for skills that have no effect (e.g. Improved Engines on a non-CV) or are detrimental to the ship. They should mirror what appears in the game client. -->
?| Preventative Maintenance = +| rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target -->
?| Expert Loader = +| rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint -->
?| Aircraft Servicing Expert = +| rating13 = <!-- Expert Loader -->
?| Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = +| rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy -->
?| Dogfighting Expert = +| rating15 = 0 <!-- Direction Center for Fighters -->
?| Incoming Fire Alert = +| rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost -->
?| Evasive Maneuver = +| rating17 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
 +| rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp -->
  
?| High Alert = +| rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert -->
?| Jack of All Trades = +| rating22 = 2 <!-- Jack of All Trades -->
?| Expert Marksman = +| rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman -->
?| Torpedo Acceleration = +| rating24 = 1 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration -->
?| Smoke Screen Expert = +| rating25 = 2 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert -->
?| Expert Rear Gunner = +| rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines -->
?| Adrenaline Rush = +| rating27 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
?| Last Stand = +| rating28 = 3 <!-- Last Stand -->
  
?| Basics of Survivability = +| rating31 = <!-- Basics of Survivability -->
?| Survivability Expert = +| rating32 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert-->
?| Torpedo Armament Expertise = +| rating33 = 2 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise-->
?| Emergency Takeoff = +| rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor -->
?| Basic Firing Training = +| rating35 = 2 <!-- Basic Firing Training -->
?| Superintendent = +| rating36 = 1 <!-- Superintendent -->
?| Demolition Expert = +| rating37 = 2 <!-- Demolition Expert -->
?| Vigilance = +| rating38 = <!-- Vigilance -->
  
?| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = +| rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -->
?| Fire Prevention = +| rating42 = <!-- Fire Prevention -->
?| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = +| rating43 = 3 <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells -->
?| Air Supremacy = +| rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization -->
?| Advanced Firing Training = +| rating45 = 1 <!-- Advanced Firing Training -->
?| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = +| rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire -->
?| Radio Position Finding = +| rating47 = 2 <!-- Radio Position Finding -->
?| Concealment Expert = +| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
?}}-->+}}
  
 |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
?<!--''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
?* {{Repair Party}}+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}}
?* {{Smoke Generator}}+
?* {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}}+
?* {{Surveillance Radar}}+
?* {{Torpedo Reload Booster}}+
?* {{Engine Boost}}+
?* {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}}-->+
  
 |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
?<!-- FOR TECH TREE SHIPS+[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
?[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; +
  
?Choose one and append after semicolon above: 
?Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range. 
?Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells. 
? 
?Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|Type XX camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns. 
?--> 
? 
?<!--FOR PREMIUM SHIPS  
?As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type XX 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=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below -->
  
?<!-- {{Signal Flags+{{Signal Flags
 | November Echo Setteseven =  | November Echo Setteseven =
 | Mike Yankee Soxisix =  | Mike Yankee Soxisix =
?| India X-Ray = +| India X-Ray = 3
?| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = +| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 2
?| Victor Lima = +| Victor Lima = 3
?| Hotel Yankee = +| Hotel Yankee = 2
  
?| November Foxtrot = +| November Foxtrot = 2
?| Sierra Mike = +| Sierra Mike = 3
 | India Delta =  | India Delta =
 | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =  | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =
 | India Yankee =  | India Yankee =
?| Juliet Charlie = +| Juliet Charlie = 3
  
?| Zulu = +| Zulu = 1
 | India Bravo Terrathree =  | India Bravo Terrathree =
?| Equal Speed Charlie London = +| Equal Speed Charlie London = 3
?| Zulu Hotel = +| Zulu Hotel = 3
 | Papa Papa =  | Papa Papa =
  
?| Wyvern = +| Wyvern = 1
?| Red Dragon = +| Red Dragon = 3
?| Dragon Flag = +| Dragon Flag = 3
 | Ouroboros =  | Ouroboros =
?| Hydra = +| Hydra = 3
?}} -->+}}
  
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 <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', YEAR</h2> <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', YEAR</h2>
 ===Construction=== ===Construction===
?:Builder: Yard; City, Country+:Builder: John Brown & Company; Clydebank, United Kingdom
?:Laid down: DD MONTH YEAR+:Laid down: 13 August 1928
?:Launched: DD MONTH YEAR+:Launched: 8 August 1929
?:Commissioned: DD MONTH YEAR+:Commissioned: 11 February 1930
 ---- ----
 ===Specifications=== ===Specifications===
?:XX tons displacement, standard+:1,370 tons displacement, standard
?:XXm length+:98.5m length
?:XXm beam+:9.83m beam
?:XXm draft +:3.73m draft
 ---- ----
 ====Machinery==== ====Machinery====
?:+:2 x shafts
 +:2 x steam turbines
 ---- ----
 ====Performance==== ====Performance====
?:XX knots at XX shaft horsepower+:35 knots at 34,000 shaft horsepower
?:XX nm at XX knots+:4,800 nm at 15 knots
?----+
?====Armor====+
?:Main belt: +
?:Upper belt: +
?:Torpedo bulkhead: +
?:Decks: +
?:Bulkheads: +
?:Barbettes and Turrets: +
?:Conning tower: +
 ---- ----
 ====Armament==== ====Armament====
 =====Main===== =====Main=====
?:+:Four (4x1) 120mm guns
?=====Secondary=====+
?:+
 =====Anti-aircraft===== =====Anti-aircraft=====
?:+:Two (2x1) 40mm guns
 =====Torpedoes===== =====Torpedoes=====
?:+:Eight (4x2) 533mm torpedo tubes
 ---- ----
?====Aircraft==== 
?=====Total===== 
?: 
?=====Fighters===== 
?: 
?===== Bombers===== 
?: 
 }}</div> }}</div>
?[[File:PICTURE.JPG|none|frame|x350px|link=|CAPTION.]]+[[File:HMS_Acasta.jpeg|none|frame|x350px|link=|HMS Acasta]]
  
 ===History=== ===History===
 HMS ''Acasta'', the third ship to bear that name, launched in 1929, was an A-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy. She served in the Second World War and was sunk on 8 June 1940 in action against the German warships ''[[Scharnhorst]]'' and ''[[Gneisenau]]'', while escorting the aircraft carrier ''Glorious''. ''Glorious'' and her other escort — ''Ardent'' — were also sunk. <br /> HMS ''Acasta'', the third ship to bear that name, launched in 1929, was an A-class destroyer built for the Royal Navy. She served in the Second World War and was sunk on 8 June 1940 in action against the German warships ''[[Scharnhorst]]'' and ''[[Gneisenau]]'', while escorting the aircraft carrier ''Glorious''. ''Glorious'' and her other escort — ''Ardent'' — were also sunk. <br />
?''Acasta'' proved to be a tough opponent for the larger German ships, laying smoke to hide ''Glorious'' and making repeated torpedo and gun attacks. She scored several gun hits and one torpedo hit on ''[[Scharnhorst]]'', causing moderate damage to the much larger German vessel. ''Acasta'' was finally sunk after roughly two hours of fighting; the battle flag of the ''[[Gneisenau]]'' was lowered to half mast and her crew brought to attention to honour the brave fight of ''Acasta'' and her crew. The damage to the German vessels inflicted by ''Ardent'' and ''Acasta'' caused them to retire to Trondheim, allowing the safe passage of convoys carrying Allied troops from Norway. <br />+''Acasta'' proved to be a tough opponent for the larger German ships, laying smoke to hide ''Glorious'' and making repeated torpedo and gun attacks. She scored several gun hits and one torpedo hit on ''[[Scharnhorst]]'', causing moderate damage to the much larger German vessel. ''Acasta'' was finally sunk after roughly two hours of fighting; the battle flag of the ''[[Gneisenau]]'' was lowered to half-mast and her crew brought to attention to honor the brave fight of ''Acasta'' and her crew. The damage to the German vessels inflicted by ''Ardent'' and ''Acasta'' caused them to retire to Trondheim, allowing the safe passage of convoys carrying Allied troops from Norway. <br />
 Although many of her crew survived to abandon the ship, communication errors meant the British were initially unaware of the sinking. In the end, there was only a single survivor from ''Acasta''; estimates place the number of sailors from ''Ardent'', ''Acasta'' and ''Glorious'' lost to exposure (rather than direct enemy action) at up to 800. The single survivor from ''Acasta'', Ldg. Seaman Cyril Carter, was rescued by the Norwegian steam merchant ''Borgund'' which also saved 38 men from one of ''Glorious''' lifeboats. All 39 men saved by ''Borgund'' were set ashore at Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands on 14 June. Although many of her crew survived to abandon the ship, communication errors meant the British were initially unaware of the sinking. In the end, there was only a single survivor from ''Acasta''; estimates place the number of sailors from ''Ardent'', ''Acasta'' and ''Glorious'' lost to exposure (rather than direct enemy action) at up to 800. The single survivor from ''Acasta'', Ldg. Seaman Cyril Carter, was rescued by the Norwegian steam merchant ''Borgund'' which also saved 38 men from one of ''Glorious''' lifeboats. All 39 men saved by ''Borgund'' were set ashore at Tórshavn in the Faroe Islands on 14 June.
?====Design==== 
? 
?====Service==== 
  
  
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 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Acasta_(H09) HMS ''Acasta'' (H09) - Wikipedia]
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-_and_B-class_destroyer A- and B-class destroyer - Wikipedia]
  
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Revision as of 20:59, 14 April 2020

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Acasta
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Destroyer | U.K. | Tier V
Tech Tree Position
Wakeful
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Icarus
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General
Research price11500 exp
Purchase price1,350,000 Credits
Hit Points9,500 
Main Battery
120 mm/45 QF Mk.IX on a CPXIV/XVII/XVIII mount4 х 1 pcs.
Rate of Fire12 shots/min.
Reload Time5 sec.
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.
Firing Range10.1 km.
Maximum Dispersion90 m.
HE Shell120 mm HE 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s.
HE Shell Weight22.68 kg.
AP Shell120 mm AP 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 
Initial AP Shell Velocity808 m./s.
AP Shell Weight22.68 kg.
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm QR Mk IV2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.63 shots/min.
Reload Time95 sec.
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.
Torpedo533 mm Mk V 
Maximum Damage11,967 
Torpedo Speed59 knot
Torpedo Range6 km.
AA Defense
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.II on a Mk.II HA mount2 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second11.4 
. . . Firing Range2.49 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot
Turning Circle Radius540 m.
Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.63 km.
Air Detectability Range2.57 km.
Battle Levels
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1,350,000

Acasta — British Tier V destroyer.

A representative of the first series (A-class) of the so-called "standard" destroyers of the British Navy that had very similar characteristics and arrangement. She was bigger in size and had quadruple torpedo tubes in comparison with the ships of the previous classes.

Modules

Main Battery Guns 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
(Credits)
120 mm/45 QF Mk.IX on a CPXIV/XVII/XVIII mount1218901,70082,100 0100,000
Hull 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
(Credits)
Acasta (A)9,500610422 0160,000
Acasta (B)11,200610422 3,100370,000
Torpedoes 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
(Credits)
533 mm Mk V0.6957.211,966596 0100,000
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)		Maximum Firing Range
(km)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Mk V mod. 10 0110,000
Mk V mod. 20 2,300210,000
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 34,000 hp35 0125,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Magazine Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
 Main Battery Modification 2
 AA Guns Modification 1
 Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Smoke Generator Modification 1
 Torpedo Tubes Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

As a destroyer with the same acceleration that is a highlight of the Royal Navy cruisers, a smoke generator that lasts far shorter than the German destroyers’, and decent concealment, this ship can be considered, by far, one of the weakest destroyers for its tier. However, her ability to single-fire her torpedoes is not to be trifled with.


Acasta is unique among her peers due to her lack of the Engine Boost While active, increases a ship's speed by a fixed percentage. consumable in exchange for super acceleration. This makes it much easier to quickly react to and evade slow incoming torpedoes that have been detected at proximity detection distance. However, this is only possible if the ship is already in forward motion or stationary, as the acceleration from reversing to forwards is, much like the cruisers of the same nation, painfully slow. Another attribute which Acasta also lacks is a buffer range for using torpedoes; that is, her maximum possible concealment is the same as her torpedo effective range (6.0km). Players will have to utilize the enemy ships' path and forward momentum to stay hidden while launching their torpedoes undetected. And the power of Acasta’s ability to single-fire torpedoes thus comes into play; any enemy ship heading straight in a line can and will be struck by the salvo of all eight of her torpedoes, which generally results in a devastating strike.


While Acasta at a first glance seems as one of the weakest destroyers of tier V, her acceleration, concealment, and ability to single-fire torpedoes are her other strengths that players can utilize, although it is difficult to do so. She requires a different mindset and approach to use effectively. And above all else, players should avoid Podvoisky as much as possible, as Podvoisky can be considered her worst enemy due to the speed difference.

Pros:

  • Decent main batteries - decent reload speed and turret traverse
  • Decent torpedoes - decent speed, range, and alpha damage
  • Can single launch torpedoes
  • Has superb acceleration similar to the Royal Navy light cruisers
  • Decent concealment

Cons:

  • Poor survivability - lack of useful Smoke Generator and lack of Engine Boost consumables combined with her low health pool makes disengaging difficult
  • Poor shell ballistics - slow velocity and deal little damage
  • Poor speed - lack of Engine Boost consumable easily puts Acasta as the slowest destroyer of Tier V
  • Poor firing angles for torpedoes

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Acasta is as follows:

  • Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for increased health and better rudder shift. Research of this module unlocks progression to Icarus.
  • Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk V mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Acasta are as follows:

Commander Skills

Key skills for Acasta commanders include Last Stand, Basics of Survivability, and Concealment Expert.

Consumables

Acasta can equip the following consumables:

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Signals

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

  • AcastaStart.jpg
  • AcastaTorps.jpg
  • AcastaBroad.jpg
  • AcastaHarass.jpg
  • AcastaFights.jpg

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

  1. HMS Acasta (H09) - Wikipedia
  2. A- and B-class destroyer - Wikipedia
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Destroyers  II Medea • III Valkyrie • III CampbeltownDoubloons • IV Wakeful • V Acasta • VI Icarus • VI GallantDoubloons • VII Jervis • VII Jupiter '42Doubloons • VIII Lightning • VIII CossackDoubloons • VIII Cossack BDoubloons • IX Jutland • IX SommeDoubloons • X Daring • X DruidDoubloons 
Cruisers  I Black Swan • II Weymouth • III Caledon • IV Danae • V Emerald • V Hawkins • V ExeterDoubloons • VI Leander • VI Devonshire • VI LondonDoubloons • VI DidoDoubloons • VI Orion '44Doubloons • VII Fiji • VII Surrey • VII BelfastDoubloons • VIII Edinburgh • VIII Albemarle • VIII CheshireDoubloons • VIII Tiger '59Doubloons • VIII Belfast '43Doubloons • VIII HampshireDoubloons • VIII NottinghamDoubloons • VIII AL CheshireDoubloons • VIII STAR EdinburghDoubloons • IX Neptune • IX Drake • X Monmouth • X Minotaur • X Goliath • X PlymouthDoubloons • X GibraltarDoubloons • X Defence • ★ Edgar 
Battleships  III Bellerophon • III Indefatigable • III DreadnoughtDoubloons • IV Orion • IV Queen Mary • V Iron Duke • V Tiger • V AgincourtDoubloons • VI WarspiteDoubloons • VI Queen Elizabeth • VI Renown • VI RepulseDoubloons • VI Repulse BDoubloons • VII King George V • VII Rooke • VII HoodDoubloons • VII NelsonDoubloons • VII Duke of YorkDoubloons • VII CollingwoodDoubloons • VII Renown '44Doubloons • VII Duke of BronteDoubloons • VIII Monarch • VIII Hawke • VIII VanguardDoubloons • IX Lion • IX Duncan • IX MarlboroughDoubloons • IX Scarlet ThunderDoubloons • X Conqueror • X St. Vincent • X ThundererDoubloons • X IncomparableDoubloons • ★ Devastation 
Aircraft Carriers  IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark RoyalDoubloons • VIII Implacable • VIII IndomitableDoubloons • VIII ColossusDoubloons • X Audacious • X MaltaDoubloons • ★ Eagle
Destroyers
Japan  II TachibanaDoubloons • II Umikaze • II Tachibana LimaDoubloons • III Wakatake • IV Isokaze • V Minekaze • V FūjinDoubloons • V KamikazeDoubloons • V Kamikaze RDoubloons • V Mutsuki • VI Fubuki • VI Hatsuharu • VI Shinonome BDoubloons • VI ShinonomeDoubloons • VII Akatsuki • VII Shiratsuyu • VII YūdachiDoubloons • VIII Akizuki • VIII Kagerō • VIII AsashioDoubloons • VIII HSF Harekaze IIDoubloons • VIII Asashio BDoubloons • VIII HSF HarekazeDoubloons • VIII AL YukikazeDoubloons • IX Yūgumo • IX Kitakaze • IX MinegumoDoubloons • IX STAR KitakazeDoubloons • X Shimakaze • X Harugumo • X HayateDoubloons • ★ Yamagiri 
U.K.  II Medea • III Valkyrie • III CampbeltownDoubloons • IV Wakeful • V Acasta • VI Icarus • VI GallantDoubloons • VII Jervis • VII Jupiter '42Doubloons • VIII Lightning • VIII CossackDoubloons • VIII Cossack BDoubloons • IX Jutland • IX SommeDoubloons • X Daring • X DruidDoubloons 
France  II Enseigne Gabolde • III Fusilier • IV Bourrasque • V Jaguar • V SirocoDoubloons • VI Guépard • VI AigleDoubloons • VII Vauquelin • VIII Le Fantasque • VIII Le TerribleDoubloons • IX Mogador • X Kléber • X MarceauDoubloons • X Kléber CLR 
U.S.S.R.  II Storozhevoi • III Derzki • IV Izyaslav • V GremyashchyDoubloons • V Podvoisky • V OkhotnikDoubloons • VI Gnevny • VII Minsk • VII LeningradDoubloons • VII Tashkent '39Doubloons • VIII Ognevoi • VIII Kiev • IX Udaloi • IX Tashkent • IX NeustrashimyDoubloons • X KhabarovskDoubloons • X Grozovoi • X Delny • ★ Zorkiy 
U.S.A.  II Sampson • II SmithDoubloons • III Wickes • IV Clemson • V Nicholas • V HillDoubloons • VI Farragut • VI MonaghanDoubloons • VII Mahan • VII SimsDoubloons • VII Sims BDoubloons • VIII Benson • VIII KiddDoubloons • IX Fletcher • IX BenhamDoubloons • IX HalfordDoubloons • IX Black BDoubloons • IX BlackDoubloons • X Gearing • X SomersDoubloons • X Forrest ShermanDoubloons • ★ Joshua Humphreys 
Germany  II V-25 • III G-101 • IV V-170 • V T-22 • VI Ernst Gaede • VI T-61Doubloons • VI Karl von SchönbergDoubloons • VII Leberecht Maass • VII Z-31 • VII Z-39Doubloons • VIII Z-23 • VIII Gustav-Julius Maerker • VIII Z-35Doubloons • IX Z-46 • IX Felix Schultz • IX Z-44Doubloons • IX ZF-6Doubloons • X Z-52 • X Elbing • X Z-42Doubloons 
Pan-Asia  II Longjiang • III Phra Ruang • IV Shenyang • V Jianwei • VI Fushun • VI AnshanDoubloons • VII Gadjah Mada • VIII Hsienyang • VIII SiliwangiDoubloons • VIII LoyangDoubloons • VIII FenyangDoubloons • VIII Loyang BDoubloons • VIII Ship SmashaDoubloons • IX Chung Mu • X Yueyang • X Lüshun • ★ Kunming 
Spain  X Álvaro de BazánDoubloons 
Europe  II Tátra • III Romulus • IV Klas Horn • V Visby • V Muavenet • VI Västerås • VI Stord • VII Skåne • VII Grom • VII BłyskawicaDoubloons • VII Stord '43Doubloons • VIII Öland • VIII Split • VIII OrkanDoubloons • IX Östergötland • IX Lambros Katsonis • IX VelosDoubloons • IX FrieslandDoubloons • IX JägerDoubloons • X Halland • X Gdańsk • X SmålandDoubloons • X RagnarDoubloons • ★ Dalarna 
Netherlands  IX GroningenDoubloons • X TrompDoubloons 
Italy  II Curtatone • III Nazario Sauro • IV Turbine • V Maestrale • VI Aviere • VI LeoneDoubloons • VII Luca Tarigo • VII FR25Doubloons • VIII Vittorio Cuniberti • IX Adriatico • IX Paolo EmilioDoubloons • X Attilio Regolo 
Commonwealth  III VampireDoubloons • VII HaidaDoubloons • VII HuronDoubloons • X Vampire IIDoubloons 
Pan-America  VI JuruáDoubloons
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