Chengan
Hit Points4,900 |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.1 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire10.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time5.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed12 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time15 sec. |
Firing Range8.54 km. |
Maximum Dispersion79 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,050 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight23.45 kg. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.1 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount2 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed19 knot |
Turning Circle Radius240 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range5.94 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Chengan — Pan-Asian Tier I cruiser.
This small Type D escort ship (kaibōkan) was built during World War II for the Imperial Japanese Navy. In August 1947, she was transferred to an east Asian nation.
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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Chengan (A) | 4,900 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 2/2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The start of the Pan-Asian tech tree, Chengan is best played at medium to long range. She is the smallest ship at her tier, and compensates for a lack of armor with agility and concealment. Her small size and fast rudder shift make her a difficult target to hit. When under fire, captains should use evasive maneuvers such as weaving and try to maintain 7 to 8 kilometers of distance between themselves and the enemy.
If Chengan finds herself in a close-range engagement, she will struggle to penetrate the citadel armor belt of Erie, Hashidate, and Hermelin. If this occurs, aim for the bow, stern, or superstructure to avoid non-penetrations. Despite her inability to hit the citadel of those ships, Chengan is capable of penetrating the citadel armor belt of Black Swan, Bougainville, and Orlan. If any of those three ships show their broadside, captains should aim for the waterline under the smoke stack to inflict severe damage. Captains should also utilize Chengan's excellent concealment to dictate the engagement. When fully specialized, Chengan will not be out spotted by any of the other Tier I ships. This stealthiness enables her to set up ambush-style attacks or disengage from a greater enemy force.Pros:
- Very small and agile.
- Good main battery firing range.
- Excellent concealment.
Cons:
- Weak citadel armor belt.
- Sluggish main battery reload time.
- Slow top speed.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Chengan is as follows:
- Main Battery: No available upgrades.
- Hull: Progression to consecutive ship, Longjiang.
- Gun Fire Control System: Type 1 Mod. 1 can be upgraded to Type 1 Mod. 2 for a 10% firing range increase.
- Engine: No available upgrades.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Chengan are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Chengan commanders include Advanced Firing Training and Concealment Expert. With extended firing range and better detection range, Chengan can engage from greater distances and slip back into concealment if she encounters accurate enemy fire.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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2 |
★ |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
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★★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Chengan can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
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
Chengan will benefit from flying Sierra Mike () flags which increase her top speed to be more competitive.
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Combat | |||||
★★ |
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★ |
★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Gallery
Destroyers | II Longjiang • III Phra Ruang • IV Shenyang • V Jianwei • VI Fushun • VI Anshan • VII Gadjah Mada • VIII Hsienyang • VIII Siliwangi • VIII Loyang • VIII Fenyang • VIII Loyang B • VIII Ship Smasha • IX Chung Mu • X Yueyang • X Lüshun • ★ Kunming |
Cruisers | I Chengan • III Ning Hai • V Chungking • VI Rahmat • VI Huanghe • VII Chumphon • VIII Harbin • VIII Irian • VIII Wukong • IX Sejong • IX Dalian • IX Mengchong • IX Tianjin • X Jinan |
Battleships | IX Bajie • IX Wujing • IX Sun Yat-Sen • IX Louchuan |
Aircraft Carriers | VIII Sanzang |