Chikuma
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+ | Get the Hull type b upgrade first.<br /> | |||
+ | Follow that by the gun fire control system for increased gun range.<br /> | |||
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+ | '''Pros''' | |||
+ | * Incredible armour for its tier. | |||
+ | * Fastest current Tier 2 cruiser at 26.4kts. | |||
+ | * Gun range is good before the upgrade. | |||
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+ | '''Cons''' | |||
+ | * Despite its speed the Chikumas Manoeuvrability is poor. | |||
+ | * Has less concealment than the Chester. | |||
+ | * AA Guns are practically useless. | |||
|History=The three Chikuma-class cruisers (筑摩型防護巡洋艦 Chikuma-gata bōgojun'yōkan?) were protected cruisers operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy. They participated in numerous actions during World War I.<br /> | |History=The three Chikuma-class cruisers (筑摩型防護巡洋艦 Chikuma-gata bōgojun'yōkan?) were protected cruisers operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy. They participated in numerous actions during World War I.<br /> |
Revision as of 19:31, 21 July 2015
Overview
Mobility
26 kt Max Speed |
5 s Rudder Shift Time |
530 m Turn Radius |
Armor
-1 - -1 mm Hull Armor |
-1 - -1 mm Citadel Armor |
-1 - -1 mm Deck Armor |
-1 - -1 mm Extremities Armor |
Primary Armament
Guns |
Secondary Armament
Guns |
Torpedoes
Torpedoes |
Aircrafts
Recon Squadrons |
Visibility
4.2 km Aerial Detection Range |
9.2 km Surface Detection Range |
II

69000
Modules

Cost, | artilleryShotspeed | artilleryRotationtime | artilleryDamagehe | artilleryDamageap | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
152 mm/45 41st Year Type on a single mount | 7500 | 5.2 | 20 | 2500 | 2900 |

Cost, | health | planesAmount | artilleryNumbarrels | atbaNumbarrels | aaNumbarrels | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chikuma (A) | 10000 | 17300 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Chikuma (B) | 42000 | 18700 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |

Cost, | suoMaxdist | suoIncreasedistpercent | |
---|---|---|---|
Type2 mod. 1 | 4500 | 9.3 | 0 |
Type2 mod. 2 | 18000 | 10.3 | 10 |

Cost, | mobilityMaxspeed | |
---|---|---|
Propulsion: 22,500 hp | 5000 | 26 |
Compatible Equipment
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Player Opinion
Early Research
Get the Hull type b upgrade first.
Follow that by the gun fire control system for increased gun range.
Pros
- Incredible armour for its tier.
- Fastest current Tier 2 cruiser at 26.4kts.
- Gun range is good before the upgrade.
Cons
- Despite its speed the Chikumas Manoeuvrability is poor.
- Has less concealment than the Chester.
- AA Guns are practically useless.
Historical Info
The three Chikuma-class cruisers (筑摩型防護巡洋艦 Chikuma-gata bōgojun'yōkan?) were protected cruisers operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy. They participated in numerous actions during World War I.
Japan
Cruisers