Iwaki Alpha
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 given as a gift to any Alpha tester or Beta Weekend player at the beginning of the Closed Beta Test who played at least 100 matches during Alpha.
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 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
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 does wonders, and the 140mm guns gives this ship better guns than any destroyer in Tier IV. The biggest drawback to this ship is its cruiser sized hull with an appropriately-sized citadel section; this makes her an easier target for enemy gunners. Captains should take advantage of the ship's maneuverability to zig-zag into torpedo range.
Similar to Arkansas Beta, Iwaki Alpha has access to upgrade slots that other ships of her tier do not: namely Upgrade Slot 2 and Upgrade Slot 5.Pros:
- Fast and maneuverable.
- Aiming Systems Modification 0 ensures greater accuracy and faster turret traverse.
- Long-range torpedoes (10 km).
- Equipped with the smoke screen consumable.
- Changes to matchmaker mean that she will see no more than Tier V ships on the enemy team.
- Has access to four upgrade module slots (compared to Kuma’s two).
- Equipped with a permanent camo.
Cons:
- Thin armor.
- Prone to citadel hits and incapacitation of modules.
- Only five main guns compared to Kuma’s seven.
- Lacks secondary artillery armament.
- Short-range anti-aircraft guns (3.1 km).
- Poor torpedo firing arcs.
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
The recommended upgrades for Iwaki Alpha are as follows:
- Slot 1: Aiming Systems Modification 0 greatly improves the accuracy of the main battery.
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1 keeps the engine running.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 improves the accuracy of the guns even further.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 improves the rudder shift for more dodging.
Iwaki Alpha has access to Aiming Systems 0 and this upgrade should always be taken in Upgrade Slot 1. Combined with Aiming Systems Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 3, Iwaki Alpha becomes the most accurate ship in the game. Propulsion Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 2 and either Propulsion Modification 2 or Steering Gears Modification 2 in Upgrade Slot 4 are recommended.
Commander Skills
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1 |
★★ |
★★★ |
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2 |
★ |
★ |
★★ |
★ |
★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
3 |
★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Iwaki Alpha can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search
Spending credits or doubloons to equip Smoke Generator II () and Hydroacoustic Search II () are recommended for the reduced cooldown on each consumable.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Iwaki Alpha comes included 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.
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★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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Historical Info