Hizen
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? | * Heavy broadside of twelve (12) main guns | + | * Heavy broadside of twelve (12) main guns. | |
? | * Excellent main battery dispersion | + | * Excellent main battery dispersion. | |
+ | * Great firing angles foward and backwards. | |||
+ | * Combined with thick belt armor, this makes bouncing enemy shells while keeping all guns on a target easy. | |||
+ | * Decent main battery range, comparable to ''[[Alsace]]''. | |||
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? | + | * Second worst main battery reload speed in its class - 38 seconds unmodified. | ||
? | * Second worst main battery reload speed in its class - 38 seconds unmodified | + | * Significantly worse AP penetration than techtree counterpart ''[[Izumo]]''. | |
? | + | * Extensively covered with 32mm plating. | ||
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? | * Significantly worse AP penetration than techtree counterpart ''[[Izumo]]'' | + | ||
? | * Extensively covered with 32mm plating | + | ||
* A maximum of four {{Repair Party}} charges (three stock) | * A maximum of four {{Repair Party}} charges (three stock) | |||
? | * | + | * Like ''Izumo'', AA is nothing spectacular. | |
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Revision as of 02:45, 23 February 2021
Hizen
Battleship | Japan | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
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Main Battery
410 mm/50 10th Year Type Mod.A in a triple turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min. |
Reload Time38 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range20.33 km. |
Maximum Dispersion230 m. |
HE Shell410 mm HE Type 01 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage6,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell30 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity834 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight1016 kg. |
AP Shell410 mm AP/APC Type 01 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,750 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity834 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1020 kg. |
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.2 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel8 % |
Secondary Armament #2
155 mm/60 3rd Year Type in a triple turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range7 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell155 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,600 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel10 % |
Secondary Armament #3
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel8 % |
AA Defense
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.2 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second60.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount24 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second64.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount18 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second32.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount12 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed28.2 knot |
Turning Circle Radius880 m. |
Rudder Shift Time17.2 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range17.38 km. |
Air Detectability Range12.96 km. |
Battle Levels
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Hizen — Japanese promo premium Tier IX battleship.
A variant of the "super battleship" design (project A-140-J3) that was the predecessor of the Yamato-class ships. It was planned for her to have twelve 410 mm guns in triple turrets as her main battery.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- Heavy broadside of twelve (12) main guns.
- Excellent main battery dispersion.
- Great firing angles foward and backwards.
- Combined with thick belt armor, this makes bouncing enemy shells while keeping all guns on a target easy.
- Decent main battery range, comparable to Alsace.
Cons:
- Second worst main battery reload speed in its class - 38 seconds unmodified.
- Significantly worse AP penetration than techtree counterpart Izumo.
- Extensively covered with 32mm plating.
- A maximum of four Repair Party (
) charges (three stock)
- Like Izumo, AA is nothing spectacular.
Research
As a premium ship, Hizen doesn't have any upgrades to research.
Optimal Configuration
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
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