Kiev
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| *Guns have relatively flat arcs, allowing for accurate fire over ranges USN DDs can only dream about, AFT only extends that distance | *Guns have relatively flat arcs, allowing for accurate fire over ranges USN DDs can only dream about, AFT only extends that distance | |||
| *Shells have amazing penetration qualities, Kiev is able to dish out 2k salvos on broadside BBs (at the superstructure, it will bounce on belt armor) and can easily citadel broadside cruisers at a fairly decent range | *Shells have amazing penetration qualities, Kiev is able to dish out 2k salvos on broadside BBs (at the superstructure, it will bounce on belt armor) and can easily citadel broadside cruisers at a fairly decent range | |||
| + | *Torpedoes are incredibly fast and come in two quintuple launchers. Because you are forced to launch them at almost point blank range, their speed and sheer number makes them nearly impossible to dodge | |||
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| Research price109000 exp |
Purchase price8,800,000 
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| Hit Points16,200 |
| 130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-2LM mount3 х 2 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
| Reload Time5 sec. |
| Rotation Speed9.7 deg./sec. |
| 180 Degree Turn Time18.56 sec. |
| Firing Range11.14 km. |
| Maximum Dispersion98 m. |
| HE ShellHE-46 |
| Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 |
| Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
| Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
| HE Shell Weight33.4 kg. |
| AP ShellSAP-46 |
| Maximum AP Shell Damage2,500 |
| Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
| AP Shell Weight33.5 kg. |
| 533 mm Quintuple 2-N2 х 5 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire0.49 shots/min. |
| Reload Time123 sec. |
| Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
| 180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
| Torpedo53-38U |
| Maximum Damage17,933 |
| Torpedo Speed65 knot |
| Torpedo Range4.02 km. |
| 37 mm 70-K mount5 х 1 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second28.5 |
| . . . Firing Range3.21 km. |
| 12.7 mm DShK4 х 1 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second14.4 |
| . . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
| 76 mm Model 1935 on a 39-K mount1 х 2 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second3.1 |
| . . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
| Maximum Speed42.5 knot |
| Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
| Rudder Shift Time6.7 sec. |
| Surface Detectability Range8.54 km. |
| Air Detectability Range3.88 km. |
Kiev — Soviet Tier VIII destroyer.
The performance specifications for a Project 48 leader, derived from Project 1 and Project 38, were approved in 1938. The draft and technical designs were approved in 1939. The lead ship, Kiev, was launched in 1940. After the Axis invasion, construction work on Kiev and Yerevan was halted. The hulls were towed to Sevastopol and then to Batumi. The ships were intended to be completed under the revised Project 48K in the post-war period, but they were eventually canceled.
Modules
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Dispersion (m) | Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP) | Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%) | Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
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| 130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-2LM mount | 12 | 18.6 | 98 | 1,900 | 8 | 2,500 | 0 | 650,000 |
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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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| Kiev (A) | 16,200 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 4/5/1 | 2 | 0 | 850,000 | |||
| Kiev (B) | 17,500 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 4/5/1 | 2 | 30,000 | 2,500,000 |
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
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Purchase price ( ) | |
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| 53-38U | 0.5 | 123 | 7.2 | 17,933 | 65 | 4 | 0 | 800,000 | |
| 53-36 mod. 2 | 0.5 | 117 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 55 | 8 | 15,000 | 1,400,000 |
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IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%) | Maximum Firing Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price ( ) | |
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| GFCS VIII mod. 1 | 0 | 0 | 400,000 | ||
| GFCS VIII mod. 2 | 0 | 20,000 | 1,500,000 |
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Maximum Speed (knot) |
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| Propulsion: 81,000 hp | 42.5 | 0 | 700,000 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Kiev is a significant upgrade over the Ognevoi in nearly all respects. While it loses out a bit on hitpoints, it has significantly more firepower and is considerably faster. The Kiev excels at long-range harassment, and at closer ranges is capable of fighting against even cruisers with its excellent guns, if they are foolish enough to show their broadside.
The Kiev uses the same 130 mm guns as the Ognevoi and Gnevny, but now has a third superfiring turret mounted on the front deck. This allows the Kiev to still maintain respectable salvos without exposing its broadside, allowing it to pursue fleeing targets without sacrificing too much firepower. It also means that losing a turret is not as crippling as on the Ognevoi. The excellent ballistics of the 130 mm guns mean that the Kiev is much better at hitting long range targets than the competing USN and IJN destroyers, but as usual, this come at the cost of torpedoes with a range of only 4 km. These do come in two salvos of five torpedoes with a very high speed, and if the Kiev is able to get within range to use them, it is very difficult to avoid them.
With a blistering top speed of nearly 43 knots, the Kiev is a lot faster than its competitors, the Mahan and the Hatsuharu. With the engine boost consumable activated and speed-increasing signal flags mounted, it is capable of even outrunning some torpedoes! There is no other ship in this tier which is capable of outrunning it. However, the maneuverability of the ship is not particularly outstanding, especially at high speeds. This can be a problem in close-range fights against other destroyers, especially when it comes to dodging torpedoes.
Interestingly, the Kiev has a single dual-purpose secondary gun turret with two 76 mm guns on the A Hull, and two 85 mm guns on the B Hull. The range is decent at 5.8 km but like all secondaries, it is horribly inaccurate and cannot be relied on in a close quarters brawl. It is one of the few destroyers in the game with secondary guns, but the turret tends to get knocked out fairly quickly, but it is quite cute to watch while it's still functioning.Pros:
- Excellent 130 mm guns, with six of them compared to four on previous destroyers
- Two front-mounted turrets, ideal for pursuing fleeing targets
- Very high top speed and acceleration
- Can fire a 10-torpedo salvo, with a high torpedo speed
- Guns have relatively flat arcs, allowing for accurate fire over ranges USN DDs can only dream about, AFT only extends that distance
- Shells have amazing penetration qualities, Kiev is able to dish out 2k salvos on broadside BBs (at the superstructure, it will bounce on belt armor) and can easily citadel broadside cruisers at a fairly decent range
- Torpedoes are incredibly fast and come in two quintuple launchers. Because you are forced to launch them at almost point blank range, their speed and sheer number makes them nearly impossible to dodge
Cons:
- Lower HP pool than the preceding Ognevoi
- Sluggish rudder and turning for a destroyer
- Very short torpedo range
Research
- Without Advanced Firing Training, it is recommended to get the Fire-Control System upgrade first, in order to increase the gun range as much as possible.
- The hull should be taken next
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