Benson
IDS_PAGM088_5IN38_MK40_MOD335 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.96 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.34 sec. |
Rotation Speed34 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time5.29 sec. |
Firing Range10.54 km. |
Maximum Dispersion101 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm Mk152 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.55 shots/min. |
Reload Time109 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk15 mod. 0 |
Maximum Damage11,600 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range9.15 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second21.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM088_5IN38_MK40_MOD332 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM135_5IN38_MK30_MOD11 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.7 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
12.7 mm Browning on a single mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.8 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second21.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM137_5IN38_MK30_MOD12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second21.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM135_5IN38_MK30_MOD11 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.7 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
Maximum Speed38 knot |
Turning Circle Radius570 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.88 km. |
Benson — American Tier VIII destroyer.
The new destroyers were planned as an improved Sims class with an échelon arrangement of the propulsion unit. Based on the experience with previous classes, it was decided to rearrange all torpedo tubes along the centerline, reduce their number to two, and replace the quadruple-tube torpedo launchers with quintuple-tube launchers. During World War II, USS Benson escorted convoys in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and she supported landings in Sicily and Italy. Later, she accompanied aircraft carriers in the Pacific. Over the course of the war, she was awarded four battle stars.
Modules
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Fast turret rotation speed.
- Rate of fire is excellent.
- 2 x 5 torpedo tubes.
- Capable of stealth torping
- Capable of 5.8/2.9 km concealment
Cons:
- Very Weak armor.
- AA guns are mainly for show and will rarely shoot anything down
- High shell arch makes it hard to hit fast moving ships
- AA hull makes the Benson lose the number "3" turret
Research
- Research the second hull to gain more HP
- then research the new torpedoes for more torpedo damage
- next research the new fire control system to gain ~1 km of range
- the last AA hull is optional.
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
As a American hybrid destroyer it's about your play style in this ship. The third row is more about if you use premium consumables or not: Vigilance before Superintendent if you do, Superintendent before Vigilance if you don't.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
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Historical Info
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