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+ | A training cruiser of special construction with marginal armor protection and rather low speed. Despite her modest dimensions, she carried onboard aircraft equipment and torpedo armament. The cruiser's main guns were augmented with dual-purpose guns and automatic AA guns.<br /><br />First released in 2016 Black Friday bundles. Currently (0.10.1) in the Armory for Doubloons and in the Premium Shop for cash. | |||
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? | ''Katori'' is a Tier III premium Japanese cruiser which many Beta testers may remember as the original Tier I of the Japanese tech tree prior to the introduction of ''[[Hashidate]]''. In addition to being moved up two tiers, she gains her | + | ''Katori'' is a Tier III premium Japanese cruiser which many Beta testers may remember as the original Tier I of the Japanese tech tree prior to the introduction of ''[[Hashidate]]''. In addition to being moved up two tiers, she gains her catapult fighter and torpedo tubes that were missing from her old Tier I configuration. She is unique in that she is the only Tier III ship in the game capable of equipping a {{Catapult Fighter}}, allowing some extended vision, and annoying any aircraft carriers she encounters. | |
? | Her main battery guns are the standard Japanese 140mm barrels, mounted in two twin turrets (like ''[[Yubari]]'') instead of single mounts (like ''[[Tenryu]]'' and ''[[Kuma]]'') | + | Her main battery guns are the standard Japanese 140mm barrels, mounted in two twin turrets (like ''[[Yubari]]'') instead of single mounts (like ''[[Tenryu]]'' and ''[[Kuma]]''). Her torpedo tubes have wide firing angles and reload relatively quickly, but she only has one twin launcher per side so lacks the punch to wipe out most ships even if both torpedoes hit home. ''Katori'' can equip the legendary {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} — one of only three ships that can do so<ref>The others are ''Iwaki Alpha'' (now unobtainable) and ''[[Yubari]]''.</ref> — for large buffs to all main and secondary armament (except AA). | |
? | ''' | + | ''Katori''’s biggest downside is her slow speed, meaning she cannot move anywhere quickly; even some battleships can chase her down. She requires a very patient play style, and isn't for captains who are in a hurry to get where they're going. | |
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* Respectable health pool for a Tier III cruiser; far more health than her tech tree counterpart ''[[Tenryu]]''. | * Respectable health pool for a Tier III cruiser; far more health than her tech tree counterpart ''[[Tenryu]]''. | |||
? | * | + | * Best main battery range of any Tier III cruiser (13.5 km). | |
+ | * Guns are highly accurate with {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} equipped. | |||
* Can launch torpedoes from both sides with good firing arcs (unique for Japanese cruisers at low tier). | * Can launch torpedoes from both sides with good firing arcs (unique for Japanese cruisers at low tier). | |||
+ | * Has access to the {{Catapult Fighter}} consumable, giving her additional protection from low-tier carrier players and additional ability to spot enemy ships. | |||
+ | * Above average anti-aircraft suite for her tier. | |||
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? | * Painfully slow, even when compared to battleships. Only the stock configuration South Carolina is slower. | + | * Painfully slow, even when compared to battleships. Only the stock configuration ''South Carolina'' is slower. | |
* Badly outclassed by two of her most common cruiser opponents: ''[[St. Louis]]'' and ''[[Bogatyr]]''. | * Badly outclassed by two of her most common cruiser opponents: ''[[St. Louis]]'' and ''[[Bogatyr]]''. | |||
* Standard Tier III Japanese torpedoes, but only 2 launched per salvo. | * Standard Tier III Japanese torpedoes, but only 2 launched per salvo. | |||
? | * | + | * Weak armor protection. | |
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/104531-premium-ship-review-katori/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Katori] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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? | As a | + | As a Premium ship, ''Katori'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | |
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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}} greatly improves the | + | *'''Slot 1''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 0}} greatly improves the performance of all her aremament, except AA. | |
? | *'''Slot 2''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} since her engine is particularly vulnerable to being disabled. | |
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? | | | + | | rating21 = 1 <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |
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? | | Expert | + | | rating26 = 1 <!-- Expert AA Marksman/ does have LR AA --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating32 = 1 <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge --> | |
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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:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |||
? | + | ''Katori'' is the lowest tier ship capable of equipping a {{Catapult Fighter}}, | ||
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? | As a | + | As a Premium ship, ''Katori'' comes included 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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===History=== | ===History=== | |||
====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
? | Ordered in 1937, the ''Katori'' class cruisers were intended to replace the obsolete armored cruisers used for training purposes. These small vessels were designed to ready new recruits for service in the navy aboard larger warships and as a result, featured radically different specifications compared to the Japanese cruisers in service. Unlike many Japanese warships, ''Katori'' featured a high beam to length ratio, which gave her great stability at sea. Additionally, ''Katori'' and her sister ships were slow for vessels of their size due to the weaker engines fitted on them. These engines were designed for instructional purposes rather than for speed or power. | + | Ordered in 1937, the ''Katori''-class cruisers were intended to replace the obsolete armored cruisers used for training purposes. These small vessels were designed to ready new recruits for service in the navy aboard larger warships and as a result, featured radically different specifications compared to the Japanese cruisers in service. Unlike many Japanese warships, ''Katori'' featured a high beam to length ratio, which gave her great stability at sea. Additionally, ''Katori'' and her sister ships were slow for vessels of their size due to the weaker engines fitted on them. These engines were designed for instructional purposes rather than for speed or power. | |
Though designed and built as a training cruiser, ''Katori'' would later continue to serve as a flagship for various tasks during World War II. As a result, her anti-aircraft armament greatly increased. By 1944, her original aircraft catapult and torpedo tubes were removed to allow space for additional dual purpose 127mm mounts and numerous 25mm gun mounts. ''Katori'' was also fitted with a large amount of depth charges for anti-submarine duty. | Though designed and built as a training cruiser, ''Katori'' would later continue to serve as a flagship for various tasks during World War II. As a result, her anti-aircraft armament greatly increased. By 1944, her original aircraft catapult and torpedo tubes were removed to allow space for additional dual purpose 127mm mounts and numerous 25mm gun mounts. ''Katori'' was also fitted with a large amount of depth charges for anti-submarine duty. | |||
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===Historical Inaccuracies=== | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
? | * ''Katori''’s camouflage | + | * ''Katori''’s camouflage is actually the historical camouflage of the seaplane tender ''Akitsushima'' (not in the game). ''Katori''’s overall dark gray paint scheme is missing. | |
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Japanese_cruiser_Katori Japanese cruiser ''Katori'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katori-class_cruiser ''Katori''-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
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Revision as of 16:50, 12 April 2021
140 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed7.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time24 sec. |
Firing Range13.49 km. |
Maximum Dispersion126 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. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount1 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range3.5 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 Shell8 % |
533 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.54 shots/min. |
Reload Time39 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Type44 mod. 2 |
Maximum Damage9,067 |
Torpedo Speed57 knot |
Torpedo Range6.99 km. |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.1 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed18 knot |
Turning Circle Radius430 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.66 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Katori — Japanese premium Tier III cruiser.
A training cruiser of special construction with marginal armor protection and rather low speed. Despite her modest dimensions, she carried onboard aircraft equipment and torpedo armament. The cruiser's main guns were augmented with dual-purpose guns and automatic AA guns.
First released in 2016 Black Friday bundles. Currently (0.10.1) in the Armory for Doubloons and in the Premium Shop for cash.
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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Katori | 22,000 | 6 | 51 | 2 | 1 | 4/1 | 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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Type44 mod. 2 | 1.5 | 39 | 7.2 | 9,066 | 57 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Katori is a Tier III premium Japanese cruiser which many Beta testers may remember as the original Tier I of the Japanese tech tree prior to the introduction of Hashidate. In addition to being moved up two tiers, she gains her catapult fighter and torpedo tubes that were missing from her old Tier I configuration. She is unique in that she is the only Tier III ship in the game capable of equipping a Catapult Fighter , allowing some extended vision, and annoying any aircraft carriers she encounters.
Her main battery guns are the standard Japanese 140mm barrels, mounted in two twin turrets (like Yubari) instead of single mounts (like Tenryu and Kuma). Her torpedo tubes have wide firing angles and reload relatively quickly, but she only has one twin launcher per side so lacks the punch to wipe out most ships even if both torpedoes hit home. Katori can equip the legendary Aiming Systems Modification 0 — one of only three ships that can do so[1] — for large buffs to all main and secondary armament (except AA).
Katori’s biggest downside is her slow speed, meaning she cannot move anywhere quickly; even some battleships can chase her down. She requires a very patient play style, and isn't for captains who are in a hurry to get where they're going.Pros:
- Respectable health pool for a Tier III cruiser; far more health than her tech tree counterpart Tenryu.
- Best main battery range of any Tier III cruiser (13.5 km).
- Guns are highly accurate with Aiming Systems Modification 0 equipped.
- Can launch torpedoes from both sides with good firing arcs (unique for Japanese cruisers at low tier).
- Has access to the Catapult Fighter consumable, giving her additional protection from low-tier carrier players and additional ability to spot enemy ships.
- Above average anti-aircraft suite for her tier.
Cons:
- Painfully slow, even when compared to battleships. Only the stock configuration South Carolina is slower.
- Badly outclassed by two of her most common cruiser opponents: St. Louis and Bogatyr.
- Standard Tier III Japanese torpedoes, but only 2 launched per salvo.
- Weak armor protection.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Katori 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
The recommended upgrades for Katori are as follows:
- Slot 1: Aiming Systems Modification 0 greatly improves the performance of all her aremament, except AA.
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection since her engine is particularly vulnerable to being disabled.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Katori equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Catapult Fighter
Katori is the lowest tier ship capable of equipping a Catapult Fighter ,
Camouflage
As a Premium ship, Katori 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
As this is a premium ship, Katori’s main purpose is to increase retraining speed for captains while allowing the user to enjoy playing the ship with all the commander skills active. Therefore, the following signals are recommended for retraining a captain: Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), Zulu Hotel (🚫), and Dragon Flag (🚫).
As for normal ship purposes, the following signals are recommended: Sierra Mike () due to Katori’s absurdly slow speed, and Victor Lima () to set more fires.
India Bravo Terrathree (🚫) and Zulu (🚫) are not recommended because this is a Tier III ship and is a premium; it will not have a significant bonus to credit earning and the ship repair costs are negligible.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Katori harasses an enemy Kaiser class battleship.
Katori uses its' high gun arcs to fire over an island and hit an enemy Langley class aircraft carrier.