Mutsuki
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? | Much like the Minekaze was, the Mutsuki is also heavily reliant on its torpedoes to perform well. However, it does suffer from quite a long reload time (over a minute). Players sometimes | + | Much like the Minekaze was, the Mutsuki is also heavily reliant on its torpedoes to perform well. However, it does suffer from quite a long reload time (over a minute). Players sometimes nicknamed the ship "Mutsucky" because when it comes to every category critical to the strengths of mid tier IJN DD's (torpedo reload, speed, concealment, launcher config, etc), it was somewhat of a downgrade from the Minekaze. While slower than the Minekaze, the Mutsuki still features the fantastic detection and torpedo ranges that make the mid tier IJN destroyers so devastating although you may have a hard time running away if you get detected. The Mutsuki features 2 triple-tube torpedo mounts, and can have fairly decent AA. With a surface detection range of 6.2km without camouflage and an air detection range of 3.1km, with a torpedo range of 8) the Mutsuki can remain undetected whilst unleashing torpedo hell on the enemy. This is highly recommended as its poor armor coupled with mediocre gun performance make this a ship you do not want to get into a close-range engagement in. Going for close-in engagements with only guns is a one-way trip, and you likely will lose one or both guns anyway. Stay away from ships, at least 7 km away, and only use your guns in self-defense provided you are already detected. | |
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? | + | With the IJN DD line changes, Mutsuki is fairly simple. Get the upgraded hull, upgraded guns(you'll need them, you only get two from either hull, so you want to be able to make the most of them) and then upgraded range for those guns. than proceed to Fubuki at Tier VI. | ||
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+ | However, as a IJN Destroyer it is still recommended not to shoot unless you have to. | |||
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Revision as of 16:28, 1 December 2016
120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount2 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range8.11 km. |
Maximum Dispersion81 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm AP Type0 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
610 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.92 shots/min. |
Reload Time65 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoType8 mod. 3 |
Maximum Damage14,600 |
Torpedo Speed63 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
IDS_PJGM015_120MM45_TYPE_HAGUN_102 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed37.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius550 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.01 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.5 km. |
Mutsuki — Japanese Tier V destroyer.
The "enhanced Kamikaze"-class destroyers were the last Japanese destroyers to have a torpedo launcher positioned ahead of the bow superstructure. Twelve destroyers were built between 1924 and 1927, and all were lost during World War II. Mutsuki, which entered service in March 1926, participated in the Sino-Japanese War. During World War II, she participated in the Battle of Wake Island and the landings on the Solomon Islands and New Guinea. On August 24, 1942, the ship was sunk near the Solomon Islands after being hit by an aerial bomb.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Low detection range
- A little better 8 km Torpedo range from the stock modules
- Decent speed
- Decent reload time with the gun upgrade
- Arguably a more dangerous DD at Tier V than Minekaze's nerfed form
- Actually usable torpedoes which come into their own in Tier VII matches
Cons:
- Reload time of stock guns is abysmal, can be fixed with the upgrade.
- Terrible gun traverse speed, even with the upgrade.
- Small gun range, less than its predecessor Minekaze.
- No armor, incapacitations are likely to happen when the ship takes hits.
- Slow torpedo speed makes them easier to dodge.
- Low Hitpoints
Research
With the IJN DD line changes, Mutsuki is fairly simple. Get the upgraded hull, upgraded guns(you'll need them, you only get two from either hull, so you want to be able to make the most of them) and then upgraded range for those guns. than proceed to Fubuki at Tier VI.
However, as a IJN Destroyer it is still recommended not to shoot unless you have to.Gallery
Mutsuki fires a salvo of torpedoes at an enemy Imperator Nikolai I.
Mutsuki seeks its' next victim after sinking an enemy Langley.
Mutsuki stalks its prey, a Hosho class aircraft carrier.