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100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
Rotation Speed16 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time11.25 sec. |
Firing Range11.33 km. |
Maximum Dispersion99 m. |
HE Shell100 mm HE Type98 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight13 kg. |
AP Shell100 mm AP Type98 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight13 kg. |
610 mm Quad1 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.59 shots/min. |
Reload Time101 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType90 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage17,233 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second83.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount1 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second3.3 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.53 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.56 km. |
Akizuki — Japanese Tier VIII destroyer.
Akizuki-class destroyers were designed as air defense ships to escort swift carrier formations. Their main battery was represented by eight 100 mm/65 guns. A total of 13 destroyers of this class were ordered, and 12 were built. After entering service in June 1942, Akizuki participated in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons and the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Battle of the Philippine Sea, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. The destroyer was sunk during the Battle of Cape Engaño.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
With Tier VIII Akizuki, the IJN tech tree "gunboat" branch has her first true gunboat — a major departure from the rest of the Japanese destroyer line. She requires a very different approach than the typical ninja-like play style of other Japanese destroyers that attempt to overwhelm their enemies with torpedoes fired from stealth. Akizuki sets the mold for later IJN gunboats.
Akizuki’s main battery is comprised of four (4) double 100mm turrets that turn quickly, roughly on par with those found in the middle tiers of the American destroyer line aboard Nicholas, Farragut, and Mahan. She can get all of her guns on target even while maneuvering, and their rate of fire rivals that of Tier X Gearing (although Akizuki’s shells do far less damage than Gearing’s). Also notable is the initial velocity of those shells: 1000 meters per second. This gives Akizuki’s guns a relatively flat arc at close range. They are comfortable to fire and fairly easy to guide on to target. However, her shells lose velocity quickly, and around 10 km they will have a high ballistic arc similar to those of Atlanta. This is not necessarily a bad thing, as it enables her to fire over islands when needed. Her main battery is equally capable of chewing up battleship and cruiser superstructures with armor-piercing rounds or dueling enemy destroyers with high explosive ones. Akizuki’s armor-piercing shells are deceptive: individually, they do very little damage, but her rate and volume of fire will ensure AP damage racks up quickly against un-angled targets. Using her AP shells against the flat, broadside hulls of enemy destroyers is likewise a valid option, as the 100mm shells will not over-penetrate them. Thanks to the special HE penetration attributes of the 100mm Japanese gun,[1] use of Inertia Fuse for HE Shells is not required, but captains who do gain the ability to penetrate 37mm of armor.
While her guns are excellent, her torpedo armament is lacking. She mounts only a single quadruple launcher — compared to the double quadruple launchers of Kagero, Shiratsuyu, and Yūgumo — on a relatively long reload of 112 seconds. Akizuki does have access to an improved version of the Torpedo Reload Booster consumable without having to give up a Smoke Generator — the only Tier VIII tech tree destroyer able to do so. While a build should focus on her guns, Akizuki is quite capable of ruining an unsuspecting captain's day, especially with the Type93 mod. 2 torpedo module. And like Shiratsuyu, her Torpedo Reload Booster consumable reloads faster than the one found on most other ships.
Her handling takes some getting used to. She is far slower to respond to helm commands than Japanese destroyer captains will be accustomed to, and her slow top speed is a notable handicap. She will also eat lots of damage due to her large size, although her oversized health pool will help mitigate this problem to some extent. Thanks to her dual-purpose 100mm main battery, her anti-aircraft suite is very good, surpassed only by her successors in the gunboat branch.
Akizuki requires some adaptation in play, but she's more than capable of dishing out copious amounts of punishment in the hands of a captain who has taken the time to decipher how to play her well.Pros:
- Quick-turning, fast-firing main battery.
- Armor-piercing rounds are punishing against broadside ships thanks to her rate of fire.
- Excellent HE penetration, even without the IFHE commander skill.
- Flat shell arcs in close combat means she will land consistent hits on enemy ships.
- Equips a Torpedo Reload Booster that reduces torpedo reload time to 5 seconds with a fast cooldown.
- Outstanding anti-aircraft suite.
Cons:
- HE shells have low damage and fire chance.
- Only one torpedo launcher on a long reload.
- Slow to accelerate and low top speed for a destroyer.
- Handles more like a cruiser than a destroyer; large turning circle and slow rudder shift make Akizuki feel sluggish.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Akizuki are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Akizuki’s gunboat play style means that her upgrade modules will look very similar to that of similarly-tiered cruisers and Russian destroyers. Aiming Systems Modification 1 in Slot 3 is one of the best options, though a case can be made for AA Guns Modification 1 . Either Steering Gears Modification 1 or Propulsion Modification 1 should be slotted into Slot 4 either for faster acceleration or better rudder shift.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Akizuki can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
- Slot 4: Torpedo Reload Booster
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.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Akizuki with Type 18 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
Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () signal flags will help boost Akizuki’s meager fire chance, especially when combined with Demolition Expert. Juliet Charlie () should also go along with those flags in order to prevent detonations. Sierra Mike () will help make up some of her deficiency in top speed.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Akizuki engages an enemy Izumo class battleship with torpedoes and gunfire.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Japanese destroyer Akizuki (1941) - Wikipedia
- Akizuki-class destroyer (1942) - Wikipedia
- Armada: Akizuki - News - World of Warships
- Armada - Akizuki - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Japanese Destroyers - Akizuki - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube