HSF Harekaze

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Destroyer | Japan | Tier VIII

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HSF Harekaze — Japanese special premium Tier VIII destroyer.

Kagero-class training ship of the Yokosuka Girls Maritime High School. She is operated by the main character Akeno Misaki. The ship mounts experimental modules that allow her to travel at higher speeds than her sister ships at the cost of stability. In the series, reduced personnel by automation allows for a single class of 30 students to operate the ship.

From the series "High School Fleet".

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type C 100 mm/65 Type98 Model A 127 mm/54 Mk.16	15	5.3	85	1,800	9	2,400		0	0

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)
Harekaze 11-12	13,300	6	25	3	3	2
Harekaze 4-10	13,300	6	20	3	3	2
Harekaze 1-4	13,300	6	20	3	4	2

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type90 mod. 1	0.6	101	7.2	17,233	62	10		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Type8 mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 52,000 hp	35.5		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

HSF Harekaze is a Kagero-class destroyer crossover from the High School Fleet anime series. In-game, HSF Harekaze features three different hulls, each mounting different armaments. The base hull mounts the standard IJN twin 12.7cm turret found on normal Kagero class destroyers, the second hull mounts the IJN twin 10cm turrets found on the Akizuki class destroyers, and the third hull mounts three USN 5in/54 caliber guns in single turrets, being the only destroyer in the game capable of mounting these guns, which are found as the secondaries on the Montana class battleship. With the first hull, HSF Harekaze will play much like a standard IJN destroyer. Those who like Akizuki's guns will enjoy using the second hull, though she only has three turrets instead of four in exchange for a second set of torpedo tubes, higher top speed, and better turning. The final option is most interesting, as this converts HSF Harekaze into US single turrets. Unlike the standard US 5in gun, these turrets are the long-barreled 54 caliber version, with much faster traveling shells with lower arcs, as well as a fast reload. However, with only three guns, this configuration has lower alpha strike than the other options, meaning HSF Harekaze will play more like a US destroyer than an IJN one. Torpedo wise, HSF Harekaze features the type 90 mod. 1 torpedo, fired from two quadruple launchers. This torpedo is Kagero's stock torpedo, traveling 10km at 62 knots for a rated damage of 17233. While not the type 93, this torpedo will still do significant damage to anything it hits. Overall, HSF Harekaze features the most diverse playstyle options of any destroyer thanks to her unique gun configurations, making her a unique and interesting ship to play.

Research

As a premium ship, HSF Harekaze doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for HSF Harekaze are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Aiming Systems Modification 1*
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Slot 5: Propulsion Modification 2*
Slot 6: Concealment System Modification 1

Upgrade Slot 2 provides options for specialization in certain roles, benefitting each of the separate hull options for HSF Harekaze.

For the first hull option with 127 mm/50 3rd year type main guns, Main Battery Modification 2 is the recommended upgrade to increase the sluggish 180-degree turret traverse time of 30 seconds. Mounting this upgrade will increase reload time of the main guns from 6.3 seconds to 6.7 seconds.

For the second hull option with 100 mm/65 Type98 main guns, AA Guns Modification 2 is the recommended upgrade to specialize in anti-aircraft duties. This upgrade increases the anti-aircraft firing range by 20%.

For the third hull option with 127 mm/54 Mk39 main guns, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is the recommended upgrade. Maximum dispersion is reduced to 93 meters, and torpedo tube traverse speed is increased.

Upgrade Slot 5 provides players with two options. Propulsion Modification 2 reduces the time to reaching full power by 50% when accelerating. Steering Gears Modification 2 improves the stock rudder shift time by 20%. However, the stock rudder shift time on HSF Harekaze is already fast at 4 seconds. Therefore, it can be argued that Propulsion Modification 2 is more useful, making it the better option.

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns.	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched.	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time.	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire.	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable.	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables.	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm.	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen.	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding.	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier.	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes.	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns.	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship.	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target.	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes.
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of shells from secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -1% chance of fire on target caused by shells <=139mm. -3% chance of fire on target caused by shells >139mm.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +5% attack aircraft aiming speed. +5% torpedo bomber aiming speed. +10% dive bomber aiming speed.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% damage/sec. within the explosion radius of shells fired from long-range AA defenses.	Massive AA Fire Instantaneous Damage +100%. Priority AA sector cooldown +50%.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

As a Tier VIII IJN destroyer, Harekaze has access to the following consumables:

As Harekaze has sufficient firepower in terms of both torpedoes and main batteries, depending on the player's playstyle of preference, Smoke Generator is more suited for aggressive players looking to fight other enemy destroyers, while Torpedo Reload Booster is more suitable for destroyers looking to stealthily deal damage to unaware and/or unobservant enemy ships. Players that play a mix of using all possible main armaments are left to their discretion of choosing between having more torpedoes readily available or safely firing from smoke.

Aggressive players are recommended to mount premium Damage Control Party II for repairing damaged modules (such as the engine or rudder) and premium Engine Boost II for better evasion.

Camouflage

As a premium ship, HSF Harekaze comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

HSF Harekaze benefits significantly from the increased HE fire chance that both India X-Ray and Victor Lima flags provide. Juliet Charlie flags can be mounted to mitigate the increased detonation chance gained when mounting India X-ray flags. Sierra Mike flags are highly recommended to help make up for the ship’s slower top speed. November foxtrot flags are also recommended to reduce the cooldown timers for the ship’s consumables. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be used in combination with her camouflage to further increase experience and credits gained per battle.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

HSF Harekaze sets a trap on an unsuspecting Friedrich der Große
Just keep swimming...
HSF Harekaze provides smoke for a friendly Izumo class battleship.

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