Longjiang

13.3

Longjiang

Destroyer | Pan-Asia | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price100 exp

Purchase price60,000

Hit Points6,900

Main Battery

105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range7.74 km.

Maximum Dispersion78 m.

HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.85

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity715 m./s.

HE Shell Weight18 kg.

AP Shell105 mm P.Spr.Gr.

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity715 m./s.

AP Shell Weight18.2 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.88 shots/min.

Reload Time32 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoIDS_PZPT007_G6_AV3_D

Maximum Damage9,233

Torpedo Speed49 knot

Torpedo Range8.4 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius440 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.24 km.

Air Detectability Range1.99 km.

Battle Levels

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13.3

Longjiang

Destroyer | Pan-Asia | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price100 exp

Purchase price60,000

Hit Points7,700

Main Battery

105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range8.51 km.

Maximum Dispersion78 m.

HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.85

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity715 m./s.

HE Shell Weight18 kg.

AP Shell105 mm P.Spr.Gr.

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity715 m./s.

AP Shell Weight18.2 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.88 shots/min.

Reload Time32 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoIDS_PZPT007_G6_AV3_D

Maximum Damage9,233

Torpedo Speed49 knot

Torpedo Range8.4 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius440 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.24 km.

Air Detectability Range1.99 km.

Battle Levels

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II

60,000

Longjiang — Pan-Asian Tier II destroyer.

In 1913, this destroyer was ordered from Germany in order to arm the Republic of China with up-to-date ships. She was never built, but her design formed the basis for German V-25 destroyers.

Modules

	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)	Purchase price ()
105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount	15	18	78	1,200	5	2,300		0	7,500

	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 ()
Longjiang (A)	6,900	6	9	3			2			0	10,000
Longjiang (B)	7,700	6	9	3			2			270	28,000

	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 ()
G/6 D	1.9	32	7.2					0	9,500

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
FKS Typ 2 Mod. 1		0		0	4,500
FKS Typ 2 Mod. 2		0		230	16,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 24,800 hp	36		0	5,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1

Player Opinion

Performance

For Captains acquainted with the German Destroyer line, Longjiang (龍江, lit. "Dragon River") will feel very familiar to V25; many aspects of this oriental Hochsee-torpedoboote (ocean-going torpedo boat) will mirror her German cousin, but she is not an identical vessel.

The primary weapon for this vessel is her Deep-Water Torpedoes (DWT), used to combat against enemy capital ships – Cruisers, Battleships, and Carriers. Compared to her German equivalent, she can release 4 fish every 32 seconds, which can run up to a distance of 8km. In conjunction with her superior concealment of 5.4km and superior speed of 36 knots, her primary task will be to hunt down isolated and/or unaware warships, surprising them with volleys of torpedoes from a safe distance. With a default torpedo speeds of 49 knots, they are relatively feasible to dodge, so crafty captains will offset this by using islands to close the engagement distances to their targets, or choose targets that are preoccupied fighting other allied ships.

Her artillery on the other hand is situational; seen as a supplementary to her torpedo armament. Despite the superior fire-rate of 15 shots/min, the high shell arcs and average shell velocity make for overall mediocre performance. These should not be used for any primary damage dealing – other than to attempt fire starting via HE – and have the most use in self-defence.

But note, unlike V25, she does not have forward firing torpedo tubes: therefore no opportunities to engage in “torpedo-jousting” tactics favoured by V25 captains. More importantly, her DWT do not work against destroyers. Unless in situations that favour Longjiang, it is imperative to avoid combat with enemy destroyers, as she is inherently handicapped and overall very fragile. If destroyer encounters are unavoidable, captains should consider sticking close to allied ships in order to ensure an advantageous situation.

In summary, Longjiang provides captains with a user-friendly platform to familiarize themselves with DWT before they progress further up the Pan-Asian Destroyer line.

Pros:

• Tied for lowest detection range of all ships in game.
• Tied for highest speed of all Tier II DDs.
• Can fire torpedoes while undetected.
• Torpedoes have the largest range of all Tier II DDs.
• Tied for fastest artillery fire rate of all Tier II DDs.
• Highly manoeuvrable.

Cons:

• Tied for lowest hit-points of all Tier II DDs.
• Average turret traverse.
• Average torpedo reload rate.
• High shell arcs.
• Does not retain the forward torpedo tubes of V25
• Deep-Water Torpedoes are ineffective against Destroyers

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Longjiang is as follows:

• Hull: Upgrade to Hull B for increase in hit-points and decrease in rudder-shift time.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to FKS Type 2 Mod. 2 for increase in range.

Phra Ruang becomes available to research once all Hull upgrades are unlocked.

It is recommended to solely focus on Hull upgrades for captains who wish to progress further up the tech tree. For captains who wish to continue playing Longjiang, FKS Type 2 Mod. 2 is an inexpensive upgrade to research and mount.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

As a Tier II Destroyer, Longjiang only has access to Modification Slot 1; the options are presented above.

The recommended upgrades for Longjiang are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1*

Main Armaments Modification 1 will mitigate the chance of torpedo tubes being incapacitated in combat.

Commander Skills

Captains are recommended to focus on two key aspects when selecting commander skills for Longjiang: increasing her survivability or increasing her torpedo potency. She is a fragile vessel with low HP and easily damaged modules, so any boost to her damage mitigation will prove beneficial. On the other hand, Longjiang has the ability to trade torpedo distance for speed, and increase reload times; all in favour of increasing DPM done by torpedoes.

Full list of key skills for Longjiang commanders include the ones shown below:

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched.	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time.	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. ★★★	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. ★	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. ★★★	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of shells from secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -1% chance of fire on target caused by shells <=139mm. -3% chance of fire on target caused by shells >139mm. ★	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +5% attack aircraft aiming speed. +5% torpedo bomber aiming speed. +10% dive bomber aiming speed.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% damage/sec. within the explosion radius of shells fired from long-range AA defenses. ★★	Massive AA Fire Instantaneous Damage +100%. Priority AA sector cooldown +50%.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Meh     Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Longjiang can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Engine Boost 

It is recommended for Captains to take the premium Damage Control Party II () in order to have more opportunities to repair damaged modules.

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; It is recommended to use Type 1 or Type 5 camouflage in order to decrease detectability range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Longjiang with Type 6 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Combat signals will be the ones most frequently mounted; It is recommended to focus on speed, and armament.

Full list of appropriate signals for Longjiang are shown below:

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

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  Postcards from Pan-Asia!

Historical Info

SMS V25, 1913

Construction

Builder: AG Vulcan; Stettin, German Empire

Ordered: 1 April 1913

Launched: 29 January 1914

Commissioned: 27 June 1914

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Specifications

Displacement: 975 tons, standard

Length: 78.5m

Beam: 8.33m

Draft: 3.3m

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Machinery

3 oil-fired boilers, 2 steam turbines

225 tons of oil

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Performance

33.5 knots at 23,500 shaft horsepower

1,080 nautical miles at 20 knots

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Armament

Main

Three (3x1) 88mm SK L/45 guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x1, 2x2) 500mm torpedo tubes

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Complement

3 Officers, 80 Enlisted

History

As their name might imply, the Type 1913-class Hochsee-torpedoboote (ocean-going torpedo boats) were designated for the 1913 and 1914 fiscal year naval construction programs of the Kaiserliche Marine. Contemporarily known as the V25-class (based on the lead ship), the main goal for their inception was to improve on the Type 1911-class torpedo boats – contemporarily known as the V1-class – which proved to be disapprovingly ineffective at their intended role

Many improvements were summarily implemented. In comparison to their predecessors, the V25-class was larger in every dimension to increase overall displacement, and ergo increase internal volume and functionality. As well, the vessels moved to using purely oil-firing boilers, instead of the more common coal or mix-firing boilers of the time. Despite the greater operating costs, the intended effects were achieved. The class of vessels were able to achieve better cruising capabilities and in general attain better seaworthiness. The transition to oil-firing machinery resulted in higher speeds. In fact, despite the design specifications rating the propulsion to achieve no more than 33 knots, almost every ship was able to exceed that parameter in sea trials; the fastest ships surpassed the benchmark by almost 3 knots. Furthermore, since the oil-firing equipment was smaller than conventional coal and mix-firing equipment, less manpower had to be dedicated to their daily operations, and the space saved could be allotted for more fuel. Hence, the V25-class achieved greater operation range than that of their predecessors as well.

The class was able to incorporate some of the latest torpedo boat-level weaponry that was in the Kaiserliche Marine arsenal. The class all mounted three of the latest 88mm SK L/45 rifled guns in single mounts; forward, centre, and aft, respectively. To increase their potency, most of the coats in the class later had their guns replaced with the much more powerful 105mm SK L/45 guns. Furthermore, the class carried six torpedo tubes with eight of the latest 50cm torpedoes. Interesting to note, the Kaiserliche Marine still kept experimenting with and implementing forward facing torpedo tubes, which later would become a staple of torpedo boat construction.

Interestingly, SMS V-25 herself briefly carried a Friedrichshafen FF.33 seaplane in place of her middle gun.

Over the span of three years, three shipyards would construct 71 Type 1913 Hochseetorpedoboote across Imperial Germany. As per the serializing procedure of the Kaiserliche Marine, the ships were numbered according to the yard that built them. For example, SMS V25 was the 25th torpedo boat built by AG Vulcan Stettin.

These 71 torpedo boats would go onto serving in the High Seas Fleet during World War I. 62 would be lost over the course of the War: 32 sunk during combat in the North and Baltic Seas, 30 would be scuttled with the German fleet in Scapa Flow. The remaining 6 were given off as war reparations to Britain, France, and Italy.

Historical Accuracy

The V-25-class only served with the Imperial German Navy. The Republic of China considered ordering torpedo boats from Imperial Germany to bolster its naval forces, but such a decision was not further pursued.

Historical Gallery

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  SMS V-43 underway, date unknown.

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  Artist's rendering of V-25.

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  Line drawing of V-25.

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  Colour render of V-27.

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