Catapult Fighter Data
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? | Launches a | + | Launches a group of three fighters (four with the [[Ship:Commander#Direction Center for Fighters|Direction Center for Fighters]] skill) from the ship's catapult. It is available on Tier IV and higher Japanese cruisers, Tier V-VIII British cruisers, Tier V and higher American cruisers, and Tier VI and higher German cruisers. It is also available to all battleships Tier VII and higher. Note that some ships require a hull upgrade before this consumable becomes available. Ships with catapult-launched aircraft usually must choose between equipping either a Catapult Fighter or a {{Spotting Aircraft}}. | |
? | Once launched, | + | Once launched, the fighter group will automatically orbit around the ship at a radius of about 3.25 km and intercept nearby enemy planes. It is rather ineffective alone, and is often shot down by enemy fighters. However, combined with the {{Defensive AA Fire}} consumable it can wreak havoc on enemy planes. Most importantly, it slows down enemy planes, holding fighters in place and reducing torpedo and dive bomber accuracy. Since it has an orbital path, it can potentially spot incoming torpedoes if it happens to fly over them. It may also detect concealed enemy ships that come within its visual range. | |
'''Note:''' Catapult Fighter can be exchanged for either {{Spotting Aircraft}} or {{Surveillance Radar}} (on eligible ships). | '''Note:''' Catapult Fighter can be exchanged for either {{Spotting Aircraft}} or {{Surveillance Radar}} (on eligible ships). |
Revision as of 23:41, 12 February 2019
Launches a group of three fighters (four with the Direction Center for Fighters skill) from the ship's catapult. It is available on Tier IV and higher Japanese cruisers, Tier V-VIII British cruisers, Tier V and higher American cruisers, and Tier VI and higher German cruisers. It is also available to all battleships Tier VII and higher. Note that some ships require a hull upgrade before this consumable becomes available. Ships with catapult-launched aircraft usually must choose between equipping either a Catapult Fighter or a Spotting Aircraft .
Once launched, the fighter group will automatically orbit around the ship at a radius of about 3.25 km and intercept nearby enemy planes. It is rather ineffective alone, and is often shot down by enemy fighters. However, combined with the Defensive AA Fire consumable it can wreak havoc on enemy planes. Most importantly, it slows down enemy planes, holding fighters in place and reducing torpedo and dive bomber accuracy. Since it has an orbital path, it can potentially spot incoming torpedoes if it happens to fly over them. It may also detect concealed enemy ships that come within its visual range.
Note: Catapult Fighter can be exchanged for either Spotting Aircraft or Surveillance Radar (on eligible ships).
CATAPULT FIGHTER I | CATAPULT FIGHTER II | ||||||
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Cost: Free | Cost: 22,500 | ||||||
Class or Ship | Tier | Nation(s) | Duration | Cooldown | Charges | Cooldown | Charges |
Katori | III | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 1 | 120 seconds | 2 | |
De Grasse | VI | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Musashi | IX | 180 seconds | 90 seconds | 5 | 60 seconds | 6 | |
Battleship | VII | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Battleship | VIII | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 | |
Battleship | IX | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Battleship | IX | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 5 | 120 seconds | 6 | |
Battleship | X | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 6 | 120 seconds | 7 | |
Battleship | X | 90 seconds | 180 seconds | 7 | 120 seconds | 8 | |
Cruiser | IV | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 1 | 120 seconds | 2 | |
Cruiser | IV | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 2 | 120 seconds | 3 | |
Cruiser | V | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 2 | 120 seconds | 3 | |
Cruiser | V | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | VI | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 2 | 120 seconds | 3 | |
Cruiser | VI | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | VI | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 | |
Cruiser | VII | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | VII | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 | |
Cruiser | VIII | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | VIII | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 | |
Cruiser | IX | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | IX | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 | |
Cruiser | X | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 2 | 120 seconds | 3 | |
Cruiser | X | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 3 | 120 seconds | 4 | |
Cruiser | X | 360 seconds | 180 seconds | 4 | 120 seconds | 5 |