Iwaki Alpha
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? | An advanced design of the ''[[Tenryu]]''-class cruiser. The ship's displacement exceeded that of her predecessor, which allowed for a reinforced artillery armament and more powerful propulsion. At the project design stage, the cruiser was faster than all existing cruisers and many destroyers.<br><br>''Iwaki Alpha'' was | + | An advanced design of the ''[[Tenryu]]''-class cruiser. The ship's displacement exceeded that of her predecessor, which allowed for a reinforced artillery armament and more powerful propulsion. At the project design stage, the cruiser was faster than all existing cruisers and many destroyers.<br /><br />''Iwaki Alpha'' was awarded to testers in March 2015 who had played 100 matches during the Closed Alpha period. The 'Death Pickle'<ref>'Pickle' from the color of her permanent camouflage.</ref> is considered so over-powered that she has not been available since. | |
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? | ''Iwaki Alpha'' is best treated as a destroyer that is the size of a cruiser. With its light armor and good maneuverability this ship can wolf pack it with the best of them. When played like a destroyer this ship | + | ''Iwaki Alpha'' is best treated as a destroyer (DD) that is the size of a cruiser. She has a smoke generator like a DD, and two triple racks of 610mm torpedoes with massive hitting power. With its light armor and good maneuverability this ship can wolf pack it with the best of them. When played like a torpedo destroyer this ship can work wonders. | |
? | + | The biggest drawback is ''Iwaki Alpha'''s cruiser sized hull with a deck-to-keel citadel. Stay undetected as much as you can. | ||
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* Fast and maneuverable. | * Fast and maneuverable. | |||
? | * | + | * The guns can be made very accurate indeed. | |
? | * | + | * Hard hitting, stealthy, long-range torpedoes (10 km) that give her the ability to launch from outside detection range. | |
? | * Equipped with the smoke | + | * Two triple center-line racks for a full six torpedo salvo. | |
? | + | * Equipped with the smoke generator and hydroacoustic search consumables. | ||
? | * Has access to four upgrade module slots (compared to | + | * Has access to four upgrade module slots (compared to the usual two). | |
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|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
* Thin armor. | * Thin armor. | |||
* Prone to citadel hits and incapacitation of modules. | * Prone to citadel hits and incapacitation of modules. | |||
? | * | + | * Generally lousy guns (DPM, range, ballistics). | |
+ | * Poor forward torpedo firing arcs. | |||
* Lacks secondary artillery armament. | * Lacks secondary artillery armament. | |||
? | * | + | * Weak anti-aircraft guns (3.1 km) with no long-range capability. | |
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+ | {{AnnoWiki|content='''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/131007-premium-ship-review-iwaki-alpha/ LittleWhiteMouse' Premium Ship Review: ''{{#var:ship_name}}''] from the NA forums.'''}} | |||
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? | As a premium ship, ''Iwaki Alpha'' doesn't have any | + | As a premium ship, ''Iwaki Alpha'' doesn't have any modules to research. | |
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the legendary {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} — one of only three ships that can do so<ref>The others are IV ''Yubari'' and III ''[[Katori]]''.</ref> — for large buffs to all main armament. Similar to ''[[Arkansas Beta]]'', ''Iwaki Alpha'' has access to upgrade slots 3 and 4 that other ships of her tier do not. | |||
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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''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} Don't even think about anything else. | |
? | * '''Slot 2''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}}, though the special {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} is tempting; smoke screens are torpedo magnets. | |
? | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} though the main turret traverse buff or torpedoes buff bear considering. | |
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} to make accelerating out of smoke and changing speeds easier. | |
? | + | Combining Aiming Systems Mods 0 and 1 makes ''Iwaki Alpha'' the most accurate (smallest dispersion ellipse) ship in the game. | ||
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? | | | + | | rating22 = 2 <!-- Fill the Tubes/ 76 sec reload --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Consumables Enhancements/ Smoke and hydro --> | |
? | + | | rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky --> | ||
? | + | | rating25 = 1 <!-- Priority Target --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating26 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman/ NO LR AA capability --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating36 = 1 <!-- Survivability Expert --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating42 = 1 <!-- Outnumbered --> | |
? | | | + | | rating43 = 1 <!-- Radio Location --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating45 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
? | + | | rating46 = <!-- AA Gunner/ what's the point? --> | ||
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? | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' equips the following consumables: | |
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
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? | As a premium ship, ''Iwaki Alpha'' comes | + | As a premium ship, ''Iwaki Alpha'' comes with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 9 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |
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Revision as of 16:51, 12 April 2021
140 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a single mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
Rotation Speed8.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time21.18 sec. |
Firing Range10.71 km. |
Maximum Dispersion106 m. |
HE Shell140 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,400 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight38 kg. |
AP Shell140 mm Capped Common Shell |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight38 kg. |
610 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.79 shots/min. |
Reload Time76 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType8 mod. 2 |
Maximum Damage16,267 |
Torpedo Speed59 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount5 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.5 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius580 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.8 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.84 km. |
Iwaki Alpha — Japanese special premium Tier IV cruiser.
An advanced design of the Tenryu-class cruiser. The ship's displacement exceeded that of her predecessor, which allowed for a reinforced artillery armament and more powerful propulsion. At the project design stage, the cruiser was faster than all existing cruisers and many destroyers.
Iwaki Alpha was awarded to testers in March 2015 who had played 100 matches during the Closed Alpha period. The 'Death Pickle'[1] is considered so over-powered that she has not been available since.
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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Iwaki | 18,600 | 3 | 63 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 () | ||
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Type8 mod. 2 | 0.8 | 76 | 7.2 | 16,266 | 59 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Iwaki Alpha is best treated as a destroyer (DD) that is the size of a cruiser. She has a smoke generator like a DD, and two triple racks of 610mm torpedoes with massive hitting power. With its light armor and good maneuverability this ship can wolf pack it with the best of them. When played like a torpedo destroyer this ship can work wonders.
The biggest drawback is Iwaki Alpha's cruiser sized hull with a deck-to-keel citadel. Stay undetected as much as you can.Pros:
- Fast and maneuverable.
- The guns can be made very accurate indeed.
- Hard hitting, stealthy, long-range torpedoes (10 km) that give her the ability to launch from outside detection range.
- Two triple center-line racks for a full six torpedo salvo.
- Equipped with the smoke generator and hydroacoustic search consumables.
- Has access to four upgrade module slots (compared to the usual two).
Cons:
- Thin armor.
- Prone to citadel hits and incapacitation of modules.
- Generally lousy guns (DPM, range, ballistics).
- Poor forward torpedo firing arcs.
- Lacks secondary artillery armament.
- Weak anti-aircraft guns (3.1 km) with no long-range capability.
LittleWhiteMouse' Premium Ship Review: Iwaki Alpha from the NA forums.
Research
Optimal Configuration
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
Upgrades
Iwaki Alpha can equip the legendary Aiming Systems Modification 0 — one of only three ships that can do so[2] — for large buffs to all main armament. Similar to Arkansas Beta, Iwaki Alpha has access to upgrade slots 3 and 4 that other ships of her tier do not.
The recommended upgrades for Iwaki Alpha are as follows:
- Slot 1: Aiming Systems Modification 0 Don't even think about anything else.
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection , though the special Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 is tempting; smoke screens are torpedo magnets.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 though the main turret traverse buff or torpedoes buff bear considering.
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 to make accelerating out of smoke and changing speeds easier.
Combining Aiming Systems Mods 0 and 1 makes Iwaki Alpha the most accurate (smallest dispersion ellipse) ship in the game.
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
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2 |
★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★ |
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3 |
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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 - Not Useful |
Consumables
Iwaki Alpha equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Iwaki Alpha comes with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Iwaki Alpha is reasonably fast, so Sierra Mike () may be useful to the player. Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () may be used to increase the fire chance of main battery high explosive ammunition by 1%. Juliet Whiskey Unaone () will increase torpedo efficiency by increasing the chance to cause flooding.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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★★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info