Phra Ruang
102 mm/40 QF Mk.IV on a PIX mount3 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range7.88 km. |
Maximum Dispersion80 m. |
HE Shell102 mm HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity664 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight14.1 kg. |
AP Shell102 mm AP |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity664 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight14.1 kg. |
533 mm DR Mk II2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.46 shots/min. |
Reload Time41 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoIDS_PZPT009_533_MKII_D |
Maximum Damage10,000 |
Torpedo Speed51 knot |
Torpedo Range7.32 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.II on a Mk.II HA mount1 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second5.7 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius450 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range5.59 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.04 km. |
Phra Ruang — Pan-Asian Tier III destroyer.
Formerly HMS Radiant of the British Navy, she was sold to the Royal Thai Navy in 1920 and renamed. She could travel at a very high speed and carried very good armament. For most of her service life, she was the most powerful torpedo ship in her country's service.Modules
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 () | ||
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533 mm Mk II | 1.5 | 41 | 7.2 | 0 | 21,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Tier III's Phra Ruang plays very similarly to her predecessor Longjiang, and shares many of the same strengths and weaknesses.
Phra Ruang’s torpedoes are quite good for her tier, and will inflict heavy damage upon the cruisers and battleships — and occasional aircraft carriers — she encounters; unfortunately, as deep water torpedoes, they are useless against smaller enemy units. This means she must rely upon her main battery when in close combat with opposing destroyers. Her 102mm guns are adequate, but not exceptional. At point-blank ranges (~5.0 km or less) they are good enough for self-defense, and fire quickly enough that they are likely to discourage enemy destroyers from pushing closer. Shell flight times out near her maximum range of 8.7 km, however, will make hitting anything but slow-moving battleships very challenging.
Phra Ruang captains should use her stealth and torpedoes to make quick work of enemy battleships and avoid engaging enemy destroyers at all costs. Her stealth makes her an excellent ship to capture control points in, as long as captains have a pre-planned exit strategy if spotted. Aggressive captains may feel comfortable taking on wounded destroyers — or hiding in a bank of smoke to harass enemy capital ships — with her main battery; this is a valid tactic, of course, but given her very low health pool (second-lowest at Tier III) the price for getting spotted is likely a quick trip back to port.Pros:
- Lowest detection range of all Tier III destroyers.
- Capable of delivering torpedo strikes from beyond detection range.
- Torpedo reload is relatively quick.
- Fastest Tier III destroyer.
Cons:
- Painfully slow torpedoes.
- Torpedoes are not useful when engaged in close combat with other destroyers.
- Main battery shell velocity makes long-range gunnery very difficult.
- Exceedingly fragile, Phra Ruang combines a low health pool with non-existent armor.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Phra Ruang is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional health, a touch more AA, and a quicker rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Shenyang.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk III mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Phra Ruang are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
Captains without Juliet Charlie () flags to use are strongly encouraged to equip Magazine Modification 1 in Slot 1 instead.
Commander Skills
Key skills for Phra Ruang commanders include Last Stand, Survivability Expert, and Concealment Expert. It's difficult to recommend investing skill points into buffing her main battery via Advanced/Basic Firing Training or Demolition Expert, but it's all she can rely on when up against enemy destroyers and may be worth sinking some points into for highly aggressive captains.
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2 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Phra Ruang can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Captains wishing to maximize their survivability are encouraged to invest credits (or doubloons) in Smoke Generator II ().
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.
Signals
The two best flags to equip on Phra Ruang are Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫) and Red Dragon (🚫) in order to quickly advance up the line. Sierra Mike () is always a good idea for a destroyer, though Phra Ruang is already the fastest destroyer at Tier III. Zulu Hotel (🚫) and/or Dragon Flag (🚫) will help captains advance towards that crucial Level 4 commander skill more quickly.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Gallery
Destroyers | II Longjiang • III Phra Ruang • IV Shenyang • V Jianwei • VI Fushun • VI Anshan • VII Gadjah Mada • VIII Hsienyang • VIII Siliwangi • VIII Loyang • VIII Fenyang • VIII Loyang B • VIII Ship Smasha • IX Chung Mu • X Yueyang • X Lüshun • ★ Kunming |
Cruisers | I Chengan • III Ning Hai • V Chungking • VI Rahmat • VI Huanghe • VII Chumphon • VIII Harbin • VIII Irian • VIII Wukong • IX Sejong • IX Dalian • IX Mengchong • IX Tianjin • X Jinan |
Battleships | IX Bajie • IX Wujing • IX Sun Yat-Sen • IX Louchuan |
Aircraft Carriers | VIII Sanzang |