Daring
113 mm/45 QF Mk.IV on an RP41 Mk.VI mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire21.43 shots/min. |
Reload Time2.8 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Firing Range12.78 km. |
Maximum Dispersion110 m. |
HE Shell113 mm HE 5crh |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity746 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.95 kg. |
AP Shell113 mm SAP 55 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity746 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm PR Mk II2 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.48 shots/min. |
Reload Time125 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk IXM |
Maximum Damage16,767 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
113 mm/45 QF Mk.IV on an RP41 Mk.VI mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second53.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.XI on a Mk.V mount1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.3 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.X on a STAAG Mk.2 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second26.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius630 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.37 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.46 km. |
Daring — British Tier X destroyer.
The Daring class ships were the last and the largest British destroyers carrying torpedo tubes and artillery guns. Their main battery comprised of 114 mm guns mounted in enhanced dual-purpose turrets.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Daring finds herself as one of the strongest destroyers at Tier X. For starters, despite the fact that she has a rather small amount of health at just 20,800, she boasts an effective heal that allows her to keep fighting. She carries 6 guns in 3 twin D.P. turrets that rotate 360*, and while her 113mm caliber guns are rather small, thanks to the improved AP auto-bounce and fuse timer, as well as brutal HE shells, she can easily dispatch overconfident DDs who unwisely seek her out as easy prey (and she will dispatch them quickly, thanks to a reload time of just 2.6 seconds stock).
Daring's torpedoes are an oddity, being the same ones found on Minotaur, with a 10km range and 62 knots of speed. While they are mediocre, comparable to those of Z-52 or Grozovoi, she can single fire them, and a skilled player can fire them with surgical precision to quickly take down opposing cruisers or battleships or set floods on them, baiting out their damage control, after which Daring can smoke up and immediately burn down the enemy.
Daring does have downsides, however. Her concealment can only reach 6.00km, which allows other DDs to sneak up on her and deliver powerful blows that could possibly cripple her. She does equip a hydroacoustic search set that allows her to sneak up on destroyers hiding in smoke, but it has a limited range of just 3.0 kilometers compared to the 4/6km of Z-52. Also, she's rather sluggish at 35kts base, which is further compounded by a lack of engine boost to speed things along.
Overall, she's an excellent hybrid DD that makes the best of both worlds of torpedo boats and gunboats. Use these things wisely, and she will reward you handsomely.Pros:
- Unmatched ability among destroyers to start fires with her HE shells; only Småland comes close.
- Torpedoes are stealthy and can be single-fired.
- Enhanced AP auto bounce angles increases the shells' effectiveness vs. angled targets.
- Heal allows Daring to stay in the fight for longer.
- Her Short-Burst Smoke Generator with short cooldown, can make 'hit and run' style tactics very effective and also offers some protection against aircraft carriers by hiding. Due to the high number of charges, using one is not as costly as on a Gearing or Shimakaze.
- Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search can keep her from being surprised by torpedoes.
Cons:
- Long torpedo reload.
- Concealment is worse than her predecessor, Jutland.
- The lack of Engine Boost makes Daring slow when compared to other destroyers at her tier.
- No Defensive AA Fire to increase her AA effectiveness.
- Her Short-Burst Smoke Generator has a short action time and smoke duration.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a hybrid destroyer reliant on her concealment, Concealment System Modification 1 is a vital upgrade which helps to reduce her detection. To further supplement her role, Main Armaments Modification 1 will help prevent her torpedoes and weapons being knocked out.Torpedo Tubes Modification 1 is useful, for the increased torpedo speed and increased torpedo tube traverse rate. Finally, as a British destroyer, Daring finds herself unable to equip Propulsion Modification 1 so either Steering Gears Modification 1 or Damage Control System Modification 2 must be picked depending upon the players preference. Finally, either Torpedo Tubes Modification 2 ()
or Main Battery Modification 3
The recommended upgrades for Daring are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
- Slot 3: Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
Commander Skills
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★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
2 |
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★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
4 |
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Χ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Daring equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Short-Burst Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search
- Slot 4: Repair Party
Signals
As a destroyer, Daring should get the standard destroyer flags.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- HMS Daring (D05) - Wikipedia
- Daring-class destroyer (1949) - Wikipedia
- Naval Legends: Daring Class Destroyer - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends - Daring Class Destroyers - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube