Kamikaze
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? | The Kamikaze class destroyers were built from an improved and slightly larger Minekaze class design. The newer class featured a widened beam to allow for a larger superstructure. At the time of construction, the Kamikaze class destroyers carried the same machinery and armament as the preceding class, but the location of the aft torpedo tubes and main guns were altered. Numerous anti-aircraft guns and depth charge launchers were mounted on the ships before and during World War II which further increased their displacement. Consequently, Kamikaze and her sister ships suffered from a lower top speed. | + | The ''Kamikaze'' class destroyers were built from an improved and slightly larger [[ship:Minekaze|''Minekaze'']] class design. The newer class featured a widened beam to allow for a larger superstructure. At the time of construction, the ''Kamikaze'' class destroyers carried the same machinery and armament as the preceding class, but the location of the aft torpedo tubes and main guns were altered. Numerous anti-aircraft guns and depth charge launchers were mounted on the ships before and during World War II which further increased their displacement. Consequently, ''Kamikaze'' and her sister ships suffered from a lower top speed. | |
? | Kamikaze was laid down at the Mitsubishi Dockyard in Nagasaki in late 1921. The ship was commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy on 28 December 1922 under the name Destroyer No. 1 and was renamed to Kamikaze six years later. | + | ''Kamikaze'' was laid down at the Mitsubishi Dockyard in Nagasaki in late 1921. The ship was commissioned into the Imperial Japanese Navy on 28 December 1922 under the name ''Destroyer No. 1'' and was renamed to ''Kamikaze'' six years later. | |
====Service==== | ====Service==== |
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120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a single mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range8.68 km. |
Maximum Dispersion80 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,000 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm AP Type0 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
533 mm Twin3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.28 shots/min. |
Reload Time47 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType 92 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed68 knot |
Torpedo Range6.99 km. |
7.7 mm/80 Type 92 on a single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second3.2 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
Maximum Speed37.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius550 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.01 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.5 km. |
Kamikaze — Japanese special premium Tier V destroyer.
A second group of 9 Minekaze-class destroyers, also known as the Kamikaze class, was built between 1921 and 1925. The ships featured an increased draft to improve their seaworthiness. Kamikaze was laid down under the name Destroyer No. 1 in 1921. Seven years later, the destroyer received her own name. In World War II, she was involved in the Aleutian Islands Campaign and escorted ship convoys to remote outposts in the Kuril Islands. In 1945, Kamikaze was reassigned to the Combined Fleet, and she formed part of the escort for both Ise-class battleships as they sailed from Singapore to Japan.
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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Kamikaze | 11,100 | 6 | 18 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 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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Type 92 | 1.3 | 47 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 68 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
For user opinion on an extremely similar ship, see Minekaze.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Kamikaze from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Kamikaze 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.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery