Kidd
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? | '''Upgrade Slot 4''' allows players to mount [[Ship:Upgrades#Defensive_AA_Fire_Modification.C2.A01|Defensive AA Fire Modification 1]], a special upgrade which boosts the duration of the | + | '''Upgrade Slot 4''' allows players to mount [[Ship:Upgrades#Defensive_AA_Fire_Modification.C2.A01|Defensive AA Fire Modification 1]], a special upgrade which boosts the duration of the {{Defensive AA Fire}} consumable by 20%. This is a useful upgrade to mount when fully specializing for AA duties. | |
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? | File:KiddTirpitz.jpg|''Kidd'' challenges the mighty [[ | + | File:KiddTirpitz.jpg|''Kidd'' challenges the mighty ''[[Tirpitz]]''. | |
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? | File:USS Kidd 2015.jpg|The USS ''Kidd'' (DD-661) on its dry-dock platform in Baton Rouge, February 2015 | + | File:USS Kidd 2015.jpg|The USS ''Kidd'' (DD-661) on its dry-dock platform in Baton Rouge, February 2015. | |
? | File:USS Kidd (DD-661) at Baton Rouge on dock 2008.jpg|USS ''Kidd'' resting on dry-dock | + | File:USS Kidd (DD-661) at Baton Rouge on dock 2008.jpg|USS ''Kidd'' resting on dry-dock. | |
File:USS Kidd DD-661 dropping depth charge NAN9-58.jpg|USS ''Kidd'' dropping depth charges. | File:USS Kidd DD-661 dropping depth charge NAN9-58.jpg|USS ''Kidd'' dropping depth charges. | |||
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Revision as of 15:57, 7 November 2017
Kidd
Tech Tree Position
Main Battery
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.96 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.34 sec. |
Rotation Speed34 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time5.29 sec. |
Firing Range12.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion105 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Mk151 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.49 shots/min. |
Reload Time122 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk15 mod. 3 |
Maximum Damage16,633 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range9.15 km. |
AA Defense
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second53.5 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33.9 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second36.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second31.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed38 knot |
Turning Circle Radius620 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.9 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.29 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
Kidd — American premium Tier VIII destroyer.
A Fletcher-class destroyer that has powerful anti-aircraft armament and a high speed. In May 1945, she was modernized to receive enhanced AA armament by removing her forward torpedo launcher.
USS Kidd is now preserved as a military museum ship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
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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Kidd | 16,700 | 13 | 20 | 5 | 6/3/2/5 | 1 | 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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Mk15 mod. 3 | 0.5 | 122 | 7.2 | 16,633 | 55 | 9.2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
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Research
As a premium ship, Kidd doesn't have any upgrades to research.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Kidd are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: AA Guns Modification 2
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1*
- Slot 5: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 6: Concealment System Modification 1
Upgrade Slot 4 allows players to mount Defensive AA Fire Modification 1, a special upgrade which boosts the duration of the Defensive AA Fire consumable by 20%. This is a useful upgrade to mount when fully specializing for AA duties.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Kidd comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Kidd challenges the mighty Tirpitz.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Ships of U.S.A.
Destroyers
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