Azuma
310 mm/50 Type 0 in a triple turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire3 shots/min. |
Reload Time20 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range19.09 km. |
Maximum Dispersion196 m. |
HE Shell310 mm HE Type92 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity836 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight448.8 kg. |
AP Shell310 mm AP Type92 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,650 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity836 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight448.8 kg. |
100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE Type98 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
100 mm/65 Type 98 on a Model A mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second166.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount18 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59.4 |
. . . 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. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount6 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second19.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius920 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.67 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.73 km. |
Azuma — Japanese special premium Tier IX cruiser.
A powerful high-speed ship (Project B-65) designed to destroy American heavy cruisers and confront Alaska-class "large cruisers". Some design solutions were borrowed from Yamato-class battleships. She was armed with nine 310 mm guns and had good anti-torpedo protection.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Azuma | 58,350 | 13 | 305 | 3 | 8 | 6/24/8 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- Large health pool
- Good HE shells
- Good concealment
- Good maneuverability
Cons:
- Exterior plating is almost entirely 25 mm, making her very weak to any and all battleships.
- Poor rear turret angles make getting all guns on target quite dangerous.
- Slow turret traverse.
- Unlike every other IJN cruiser, Azuma does not have any torpedoes.
- Although she is more accurate than her American and Soviet counterparts, her dispersion is still quite poor.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Azuma are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
Upgrade Slot 1 grants players with access to Main Armaments Modification 1 which is recommended to increase the durability of her main battery.
Upgrade Slot 2 allows players to increase the durability of their rudder against incoming fire while also reducing the repair time.
Upgrade Slot 3 provides players with the opportunity to increase accuracy through Aiming Systems Modification 1 , this helps to improve her performance at further ranges.
Upgrade Slot 4 gives players a choice between Steering Gears Modification 2 or Propulsion Modification 1 () to better increase the mobility of Azuma however, some players may opt to mount Damage Control System Modification 2 for increased survivability.
Upgrade Slot 5 allows players to increase the already good concealment of Azuma by mounting Concealment System Modification 1 however some players may opt to mount Steering Gears Modification 2 () to further their ability to dodge incoming fire.
Upgrade Slot 5 provides players with another choice to make dependent upon their play style. Main Battery Modification 3 provides players an opportunity to reduce the reload of their main guns, while some players may instead opt to take Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 to increase their main battery firing range.
Consumables
Azuma can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft
- Slot 4: Repair Party
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Historical Info
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