Mahan

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Destroyer | U.S.A. | Tier VII

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5,350,000

Mahan — American Tier VII destroyer.

Developed from the Farragut class, Mahan carried a more powerful torpedo armament. At the beginning of World War II, these destroyers were modernized with several automatic AA guns to fight enemy aircraft more efficiently.

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 ()
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mount	18.2	12	102	1,800	5	2,100		0	420,000

	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 ()
Mahan (A)	11,700	6	16	5		6/5	3			0	600,000
Mahan (B)	14,100	6	16	5		6/5	3			14,200	1,240,000

	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 ()
Mk12	0.7	88	7.2	11,733	64	6.4		0	575,000
Mk15 mod. 0	0.7	87	7.2	11,600	55	9.2		10,500	780,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk7 mod. 1		0		0	320,000
Mk7 mod. 2		0		8,200	750,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 49,000 hp	35		0	395,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Mahan is a fairly well-rounded destroyer by the standards of the class. She is the first American destroyer to have the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond her detection range — via the upgraded torpedoes she has access to upon equipping Hull (B) — as well as sporting a solid pool of hit points and fast firing guns that turn quickly.

Overall, Mahan is good at almost anything her enemies can throw at her (with the possible exception of aircraft). She is able to defend herself from Russian and Japanese destroyers adequately, even more once she gains additional hit points from upgrading to Hull (B). Her upgraded torpedoes are somewhat slow, but hit decently hard and can be fired from stealth. One thing of note about her torpedo launchers: she has one port, one starboard, and one centerline. This allows her to put a very respectable 8 fish into the water on either side; however, many opponents forget about the odd launcher on the opposite side of the ship. It can make for a nasty surprise at close range if they believe that she's launched all of the torpedoes she had loaded.

Mahan’s primary weaknesses are her large detection range and enemy aircraft; Hull (C) can assist with the latter by allowing captains to trade Engine Boost for Defensive AA Fire. Lacking access to Upgrade Slot 6, there is little that Mahan can do for her large detection radius other than spend commander skill points on Concealment Expert; even then, her detection radius is still over 7 km.

Overall, Mahan is a definite upgrade from Farragut and a solid Tier VII destroyer.

Pros:

Fast turret rotation speed.
Outstanding main battery rate of fire.
Three torpedo tube launchers provide additional flexibility and will frequently catch opponents off-guard.
Large health pool for a destroyer.
Long range torpedoes reach out to 9.2 km, making her the first American destroyer capable of firing torpedoes from beyond her detection range.
Has access to the Defensive AA Fire consumable with Hull (C) equipped.

Cons:

Very weak armor.
Anti-aircraft guns are mainly for show and will rarely shoot anything down, even with the later hull upgrades.
Large silhouette and a fairly large detection range.
Shorter main battery range compared to Farragut.
Slowest Tier VII destroyer at 35.4 knots.

Research

Hull (B) is the best place to invest early gains in Mahan; the additional hit points will increase her survivability immeasurably. The Torpedo upgrade is the next best place to spend experience gains; pick up the Fire Control System upgrade last. Hull (C) follows the pattern from Farragut of allowing access to the Defensive AA Fire consumable by sacrificing one of the main battery turrets. This is an optional upgrade for captains who wish to maximize their defenses against enemy aircraft and is probably best either skipped or acquired after unlocking Benson.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Upgrade options are pretty thin on the ground for Mahan. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice for Upgrade Slot 1. Upgrade Slot 2 is fairly well restricted to Aiming Systems Modification 1; AA Guns Modification 2 is a waste of time given how anemic Mahan’s suite of anti-aircraft guns is. Upgrade Slot 4 and Upgrade Slot 5 are best given over to Propulsion Modifications 1 and 2, respectively, in order to preserve Mahan’s mobility when under fire.

Commander Skills

Tier 1's clear choice is Basic Firing Training, as it improves Mahan’s abysmal anti-aircraft DPS as well as improving the rate of fire of her main battery guns. Last Stand is highly recommended at Tier 2; Mahan captains will find themselves under enemy fire frequently, and losing her engine is the worst possible module knockout she can suffer. Torpedo Armament Expertise at the same tier might be a good place to put points earned after 15.

Tier 3 is a toss-up between Vigilance and Superintendent: Vigilance is recommended over Superintendent if premium consumables are equipped; Superintendent is recommended before Vigilance otherwise. Survivability Expert is the best choice at Tier 4, but Demolition Expert isn't a bad option if it is preferred. Concealment Expert is highly recommended at Tier 5.

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

Damage Control Party II is worth the credits (or doubloons) for the shortened cooldown on repairing broken modules. Engine Boost II or Defensive AA Fire II aren't really worth the investment; stick with the free version of whichever one is chosen.

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Mahan with Type 17 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Equipping a Sierra Mike signal flag is an excellent way to help make up for Mahan’s deficiency in maximum speed. Captains should also consider Victor Lima and India X-Ray flags to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells, though they should be paired with a Juliet Charlie to ensure that Mahan doesn't detonate under enemy fire.

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U.S.A.	II Sampson • II Smith • III Wickes • IV Clemson • V Nicholas • V Hill • VI Farragut • VI Monaghan • VII Mahan • VII Sims • VII Sims B • VIII Benson • VIII Kidd • IX Fletcher • IX Benham • IX Halford • IX Black B • IX Black • X Gearing • X Somers • X Forrest Sherman • ★ Joshua Humphreys
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