Acasta
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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. | 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. | |||
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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. | 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. | |||
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''{{#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. | ''{{#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. | |||
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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. | 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. | |||
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* '''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 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. | * '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk V mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery. | |||
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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''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
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* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
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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]]. | 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]]. | |||
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* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Short-Burst Smoke Generator}} | |
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? | [[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 | + | [[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 detectability range. | |
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===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 | + | ''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. | |||
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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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+ | See [[Changelogs_for_World_of_Warships|here]] for links to Update notes. | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from update 0.7.7. | |||
+ | *Can be obtained after completing a combat mission in update 0.7.9. | |||
+ | *Introduced in update 0.7.10. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.11: | |||
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Revision as of 03:40, 22 July 2021
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. |
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. |
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. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius540 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.63 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.57 km. |
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
Compatible Upgrades
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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 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:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Acasta commanders include Last Stand, Basics of Survivability, and Concealment Expert.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Acasta equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Short-Burst Smoke Generator
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability range.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References