Farragut
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? | The first U.S. destroyer of the new generation. She was armed with dual-purpose artillery, which significantly enhanced her AA defenses. The torpedo tubes were placed along the ship’s centerline, and thus they could be used more efficiently. The destroyers of this class were modernized to receive automatic AA guns.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|5b284bf4bd4144cfbc9beb433620842b}} | + | The first U.S. destroyer of the new generation. She was armed with dual-purpose artillery, which significantly enhanced her AA defenses. The torpedo tubes were placed along the ship’s centerline, and thus they could be used more efficiently. The destroyers of this class were modernized to receive automatic AA guns.<!-- <br><br>{{Model3DViewer|5b284bf4bd4144cfbc9beb433620842b}}--> | |
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Players who enjoyed ''Nicholas'' will find more of the same with ''Farragut''. Her speed and handling characteristics are nearly identical, and she starts off with the exact same 5.5 km range torpedoes (the Mark 11) of her predecessor. The eventual torpedo upgrade module is worthwhile, giving her almost a full kilometer more of torpedo range and, more critically, faster fish. The move to centerline mounts for her torpedo launchers takes some getting used to; she can put eight torpedoes into the water on either side, but captains are likely to miss the flexibility offered by preceding ships of having launchers on both sides of the ship. | Players who enjoyed ''Nicholas'' will find more of the same with ''Farragut''. Her speed and handling characteristics are nearly identical, and she starts off with the exact same 5.5 km range torpedoes (the Mark 11) of her predecessor. The eventual torpedo upgrade module is worthwhile, giving her almost a full kilometer more of torpedo range and, more critically, faster fish. The move to centerline mounts for her torpedo launchers takes some getting used to; she can put eight torpedoes into the water on either side, but captains are likely to miss the flexibility offered by preceding ships of having launchers on both sides of the ship. | |||
? | Irritatingly, ''Farragut'' has a smaller health pool than ''Nicholas''; Level 3 commander skill Survivability Expert is almost necessary in order to get the most out of her. Like her immediate predecessor, she can exchange {{Engine Boost}} for {{Defensive AA Fire}} | + | Irritatingly, ''Farragut'' has a smaller health pool than ''Nicholas''; Level 3 commander skill Survivability Expert is almost necessary in order to get the most out of her. Like her immediate predecessor, she can exchange {{Engine Boost}} for {{Defensive AA Fire}}. | |
Overall, ''Farragut'' is a solid destroyer that loves maps with lots of islands she can hide in. American destroyer captains wishing for the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond their detection range must remain patient and wait for ''[[Mahan]]''. | Overall, ''Farragut'' is a solid destroyer that loves maps with lots of islands she can hide in. American destroyer captains wishing for the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond their detection range must remain patient and wait for ''[[Mahan]]''. | |||
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* Main battery rate of fire is excellent. | * Main battery rate of fire is excellent. | |||
? | * Solid top speed of 36. | + | * Very fast turret rotation. | |
+ | * Solid top speed of 36.5 knots; she can break 41 knots with the {{Engine Boost}} consumable and the Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) signal. | |||
* Upgraded torpedoes have a 0.9 km higher range than stock version, and travel noticeably faster. | * Upgraded torpedoes have a 0.9 km higher range than stock version, and travel noticeably faster. | |||
+ | * Good AA defense. | |||
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* Very weak armor; takes damage just as quickly as ''[[Nicholas]]''. | * Very weak armor; takes damage just as quickly as ''[[Nicholas]]''. | |||
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* Hull (B) only adds 600 more hit points, and she has fewer hit points than ''Nicholas''. | * Hull (B) only adds 600 more hit points, and she has fewer hit points than ''Nicholas''. | |||
* Shell arcs make long-range targeting difficult. | * Shell arcs make long-range targeting difficult. | |||
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Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows: | Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows: | |||
? | * '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for more health and improved rudder shift time. | + | * '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for more health and improved rudder shift time. Research of Hull (B) also unlocks progression to ''[[Mahan]]''. | |
* '''Torpedoes:''' The Mk12 torpedoes travel faster and farther than the stock Mk11's for no change in reload speed; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed. | * '''Torpedoes:''' The Mk12 torpedoes travel faster and farther than the stock Mk11's for no change in reload speed; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed. | |||
* '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery. | * '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery. | |||
As a gunboat destroyer, ''Farragut'' is best served by maximizing her health pool; this makes Hull (B) the best place to spend early experience gains. Her stock gun range is quite good, so snag the Torpedo module upgrade next, followed by the Fire Control System module to buff her main battery range. | As a gunboat destroyer, ''Farragut'' is best served by maximizing her health pool; this makes Hull (B) the best place to spend early experience gains. Her stock gun range is quite good, so snag the Torpedo module upgrade next, followed by the Fire Control System module to buff her main battery range. | |||
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} | |
* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | |
? | There aren't a lot of "out of the box" options in terms of upgrades for ''Farragut'' captains. '''Main Armament Modification 1''' is the top pick in '''Slot 1''', while Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended for '''Slot 3''' | + | There aren't a lot of "out of the box" options in terms of upgrades for ''Farragut'' captains. '''Main Armament Modification 1''' is the top pick in '''Slot 1''', while Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended for '''Slot 3'''. '''Engine Room Protection''' in '''Slot 2''' and '''Propulsion Modification 1''' in '''Slot 4''' are both highly recommended in the interests of sustaining ''Farragut''’s mobility while under fire from enemy ships. | |
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Level 3 offers a number of good options. Survivability Expert is a safe pick, buffing ''Farragut''’s health pool by 20%. Demolition Expert or Basic Firing Training are recommended for captains looking to get more damage out of their main battery. Superintendent is a strong choice if premium consumables are not equipped. | Level 3 offers a number of good options. Survivability Expert is a safe pick, buffing ''Farragut''’s health pool by 20%. Demolition Expert or Basic Firing Training are recommended for captains looking to get more damage out of their main battery. Superintendent is a strong choice if premium consumables are not equipped. | |||
? | Alternate Level 4 skill recommendations include: Advanced Firing Training to buff the range of ''Farragut''’s main battery as well as the damage of her | + | Alternate Level 4 skill recommendations include: Advanced Firing Training to buff the range of ''Farragut''’s main battery (as well as the damage of her flak bursts); Radio Location, to aid in hunting down enemy destroyers; and Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, which will improve ''Farragut''’s main battery damage against enemy capital ships. | |
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| rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | | rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | |||
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| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |||
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* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} '''or''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} | |
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? | Equipping Juliet Whiskey Unaone ({{Juliet Whiskey Unaone|Size=18px}}) is recommended; ''Farragut'' captains who work into torpedo range of enemy ships need to get maximum results. Juliet Charlie ({{Juliet Charlie|Size=18px}}) is also a well-advised choice for any destroyer. Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}) and India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) signals are similarly worthy of consideration to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells | + | Equipping Juliet Whiskey Unaone ({{Juliet Whiskey Unaone|Size=18px}}) is recommended; ''Farragut'' captains who work into torpedo range of enemy ships need to get maximum results. Juliet Charlie ({{Juliet Charlie|Size=18px}}) is also a well-advised choice for any destroyer. Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}) and India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) signals are similarly worthy of consideration to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells. | |
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? | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Farragut_(DD-348) USS ''Farragut'' (DD-348)] | + | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Farragut_(DD-348) USS ''Farragut'' (DD-348) - Wikipedia] | |
? | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farragut-class_destroyer_(1934) ''Farragut''-class destroyer (1934)] | + | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Farragut-class_destroyer_(1934) ''Farragut''-class destroyer (1934) - Wikipedia] | |
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Revision as of 14:35, 15 October 2020
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
Rotation Speed15 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time12 sec. |
Firing Range11.45 km. |
Maximum Dispersion100 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 Mk142 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.68 shots/min. |
Reload Time88 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk11 |
Maximum Damage11,733 |
Torpedo Speed56 knot |
Torpedo Range5.49 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.1 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mod.11 mount3 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
12.7 mm Browning on a single mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15.2 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed36.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius560 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.33 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.74 km. |
Farragut — American Tier VI destroyer.
The first U.S. destroyer of the new generation. She was armed with dual-purpose artillery, which significantly enhanced her AA defenses. The torpedo tubes were placed along the ship’s centerline, and thus they could be used more efficiently. The destroyers of this class were modernized to receive automatic AA guns.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Farragut continues the evolution of American destroyer design where Nicholas left off, retaining the same main battery guns — adding one more — while moving to a centerline-mounted torpedo configuration.
Players who enjoyed Nicholas will find more of the same with Farragut. Her speed and handling characteristics are nearly identical, and she starts off with the exact same 5.5 km range torpedoes (the Mark 11) of her predecessor. The eventual torpedo upgrade module is worthwhile, giving her almost a full kilometer more of torpedo range and, more critically, faster fish. The move to centerline mounts for her torpedo launchers takes some getting used to; she can put eight torpedoes into the water on either side, but captains are likely to miss the flexibility offered by preceding ships of having launchers on both sides of the ship.
Irritatingly, Farragut has a smaller health pool than Nicholas; Level 3 commander skill Survivability Expert is almost necessary in order to get the most out of her. Like her immediate predecessor, she can exchange Engine Boost for Defensive AA Fire .
Overall, Farragut is a solid destroyer that loves maps with lots of islands she can hide in. American destroyer captains wishing for the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond their detection range must remain patient and wait for Mahan.Pros:
- Main battery rate of fire is excellent.
- Very fast turret rotation.
- Solid top speed of 36.5 knots; she can break 41 knots with the Engine Boost consumable and the Sierra Mike () signal.
- Upgraded torpedoes have a 0.9 km higher range than stock version, and travel noticeably faster.
- Good AA defense.
Cons:
- Very weak armor; takes damage just as quickly as Nicholas.
- Hull (B) only adds 600 more hit points, and she has fewer hit points than Nicholas.
- Shell arcs make long-range targeting difficult.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Farragut is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more health and improved rudder shift time. Research of Hull (B) also unlocks progression to Mahan.
- Torpedoes: The Mk12 torpedoes travel faster and farther than the stock Mk11's for no change in reload speed; Hull (B) must be equipped before they can be installed.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Farragut are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
There aren't a lot of "out of the box" options in terms of upgrades for Farragut captains. Main Armament Modification 1 is the top pick in Slot 1, while Aiming Systems Modification 1 is recommended for Slot 3. Engine Room Protection in Slot 2 and Propulsion Modification 1 in Slot 4 are both highly recommended in the interests of sustaining Farragut’s mobility while under fire from enemy ships.
Commander Skills
Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, and Concealment Expert at Level 4 are easy recommendations for Farragut commanders.
Level 3 offers a number of good options. Survivability Expert is a safe pick, buffing Farragut’s health pool by 20%. Demolition Expert or Basic Firing Training are recommended for captains looking to get more damage out of their main battery. Superintendent is a strong choice if premium consumables are not equipped.
Alternate Level 4 skill recommendations include: Advanced Firing Training to buff the range of Farragut’s main battery (as well as the damage of her flak bursts); Radio Location, to aid in hunting down enemy destroyers; and Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, which will improve Farragut’s main battery damage against enemy capital ships.
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Cost (points) |
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★ |
★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
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★ |
★ |
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★ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
4 |
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★★ |
Χ |
★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Farragut can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost or Defensive AA Fire
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Farragut with Type 16 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Equipping Juliet Whiskey Unaone () is recommended; Farragut captains who work into torpedo range of enemy ships need to get maximum results. Juliet Charlie () is also a well-advised choice for any destroyer. Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () signals are similarly worthy of consideration to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.