Ryujo
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+ | An aircraft carrier built under the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. Owing to a double-deck hangar, she could carry an impressive air group despite her limited displacement. Her drawbacks were low survivability and the small size of her flight deck, which hampered takeoff and landing for squadrons.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|781e37c00a3a454d8d324b3e737dcac8}} | |||
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? | ''Ryujo'' is a potent carrier due to its supply of reserve aircraft, choice between air superiority and strike loadouts, and access to manual attack options at Tier VI. ''Ryujo'' is a light carrier but with a larger hangar capacity than its counterpart ''[[Independence]]''. She uses the exact same torpedo bombers as ''[[Zuiho]]'', and has access to the | + | ''Ryujo'' is a potent carrier due to its supply of reserve aircraft, choice between air superiority and strike loadouts, and access to manual attack options at Tier VI. ''Ryujo'' is a light carrier but with a larger hangar capacity than its counterpart ''[[Independence]]''. She uses the exact same torpedo bombers as ''[[Zuiho]]'', and has access to the Tier VI D3A1 "Val" dive bombers and Tier VI A6M2 "Zero" fighters. | |
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* Relatively maneuverable, better than its predecessor ''[[Zuiho]]''. | * Relatively maneuverable, better than its predecessor ''[[Zuiho]]''. | |||
* Strike loadout will deal massive damage to enemy ships, similar to ''Zuiho''. | * Strike loadout will deal massive damage to enemy ships, similar to ''Zuiho''. | |||
? | * Planes outperform Independence' | + | * Planes outperform ''Independence''’s in almost every aspect - speed, loadout time and damage per minute. | |
* 127mm dual-purpose guns can be boosted by AA skills, particularly Manual Fire Control for AA Armament. | * 127mm dual-purpose guns can be boosted by AA skills, particularly Manual Fire Control for AA Armament. | |||
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* Poor armor protection and large size make her prone to taking large hits and HE damage. | * Poor armor protection and large size make her prone to taking large hits and HE damage. | |||
? | * Air superiority loadout is very slightly inferior to that of Independence' | + | * Air superiority loadout is very slightly inferior to that of ''Independence''’s, since its fighters have 170 hitpoints lower and are 2 knots slower, though not significant. | |
* AA is weaker than her counterpart ''[[Independence]]''. | * AA is weaker than her counterpart ''[[Independence]]''. | |||
? | * Stock flight control system (1-1-2) fails in terms of either dealing damage to enemy ships if not played carefully or enemy aircraft, frequently runs out of planes. | + | * Stock flight control system (1-1-2) fails in terms of either dealing damage to enemy ships if not played carefully or enemy aircraft, and frequently runs out of planes. | |
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*'''Slot 3''': {{Air Groups Modification 2}} | *'''Slot 3''': {{Air Groups Modification 2}} | |||
*'''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | *'''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | |||
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'''Upgrade Slot 3''' is the main choice of upgrades with ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. For players looking to improve their fighter's capabilities, {{Air Groups Modification 2}} is highly recommended, especially when using the Type 6 mod. 3 flight control system. Otherwise, the {{Flight Control Modification 1}} helps players land and launch ''{{#var:ship_name}}''`s multiple flight squadrons. | '''Upgrade Slot 3''' is the main choice of upgrades with ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. For players looking to improve their fighter's capabilities, {{Air Groups Modification 2}} is highly recommended, especially when using the Type 6 mod. 3 flight control system. Otherwise, the {{Flight Control Modification 1}} helps players land and launch ''{{#var:ship_name}}''`s multiple flight squadrons. | |||
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For AA defense, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has large-caliber 127mm guns that benefit from [[Ship:Commander#Manual_Fire_Control_for_AA_Armament|Manual Fire Control for AA Armament]]. [[Ship:Commander#Basic_Firing_Training|Basic Firing Training]] is also a good choice to boost all AA guns' DPS by 20%. While ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s AA DPS output is not sufficient to wipe out entire squadrons, it can knock out a few planes and, in combination with maneuvering, can help avoid taking serious damage. | For AA defense, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has large-caliber 127mm guns that benefit from [[Ship:Commander#Manual_Fire_Control_for_AA_Armament|Manual Fire Control for AA Armament]]. [[Ship:Commander#Basic_Firing_Training|Basic Firing Training]] is also a good choice to boost all AA guns' DPS by 20%. While ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s AA DPS output is not sufficient to wipe out entire squadrons, it can knock out a few planes and, in combination with maneuvering, can help avoid taking serious damage. | |||
? | [[Ship:Commander#Evasive_Maneuver|Evasive Maneuvers]] is recommended as it increases the bombers' survivability when returning to the carrier, and is especially useful when the enemy targets have activated | + | [[Ship:Commander#Evasive_Maneuver|Evasive Maneuvers]] is recommended as it increases the bombers' survivability when returning to the carrier, and is especially useful when the enemy targets have activated {{Defensive AA Fire}}. | |
Any skills that are related to an enemy vessel firing on your carrier are not useful, as the cost-benefit of investing in survivability skills is not worth the minimal benefit they offer. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has a low HP pool and is large and unarmored, and will not survive an attack by any ship larger than a destroyer. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains must position their ship near friendlies and far back from the enemy fleet. [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]] may be taken to further reduce detection range if the captain so desires. | Any skills that are related to an enemy vessel firing on your carrier are not useful, as the cost-benefit of investing in survivability skills is not worth the minimal benefit they offer. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has a low HP pool and is large and unarmored, and will not survive an attack by any ship larger than a destroyer. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains must position their ship near friendlies and far back from the enemy fleet. [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]] may be taken to further reduce detection range if the captain so desires. | |||
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+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
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? | As a carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can only mount at most four signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount | + | As a carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can only mount at most four signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London ({{Equal Speed Charlie London|Size=18px}}), Zulu Hotel ({{Zulu Hotel|Size=18px}}), and, for the last two: November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) and Juliet Whiskey Unaone ({{Juliet Whiskey Unaone|Size=18px}}). However, the last two recommended signal flags are not highly recommended if the player wishes to conserve the signal for later tiers. | |
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127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Type0 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second60.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a twin mount9 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24.3 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount5 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second9 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed28 knot |
Turning Circle Radius770 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.6 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.82 km. |
Ryūjō — Japanese Tier VI aircraft сarrier.
An aircraft carrier built under the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922. Owing to a double-deck hangar, she could carry an impressive air group despite her limited displacement. Her drawbacks were low survivability and the small size of her flight deck, which hampered takeoff and landing for squadrons.
Modules
Speed (knot) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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A5M Claude | 134 | 1,210 | 0 | 300,000 | |||
A6M2 Zero | 139 | 1,270 | 7,000 | 750,000 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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B4Y Jean | 5,000 | 120 | 1,460 | 0 | 300,000 | |
B5N2 Kate | 5,000 | 128 | 1,530 | 7,000 | 750,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Large reserve of planes for its tier at 48 compared to Independence at 37.
- 5 squadrons of planes, and at least 1 fighter squadron, in any of the upgraded loadouts.
- Low concealment.
- Relatively maneuverable, better than its predecessor Zuiho.
- Strike loadout will deal massive damage to enemy ships, similar to Zuiho.
- Planes outperform Independence’s in almost every aspect - speed, loadout time and damage per minute.
- 127mm dual-purpose guns can be boosted by AA skills, particularly Manual Fire Control for AA Armament.
Cons:
- Poor armor protection and large size make her prone to taking large hits and HE damage.
- Air superiority loadout is very slightly inferior to that of Independence’s, since its fighters have 170 hitpoints lower and are 2 knots slower, though not significant.
- AA is weaker than her counterpart Independence.
- Stock flight control system (1-1-2) fails in terms of either dealing damage to enemy ships if not played carefully or enemy aircraft, and frequently runs out of planes.
Research
This is a suggested upgrade path:
- Type 6 Mod. 2 (Flight Control Mod)
- Mitsubishi A6M2 fighters
- Aichi D3A1 dive bombers
- Free XP the B hull, get the C hull for additional AA protection and rudder shift.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Ryūjō are as follows:
- Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Air Groups Modification 2
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 ()
Upgrade Slot 3 is the main choice of upgrades with Ryūjō. For players looking to improve their fighter's capabilities, Air Groups Modification 2 is highly recommended, especially when using the Type 6 mod. 3 flight control system. Otherwise, the Flight Control Modification 1 helps players land and launch Ryūjō`s multiple flight squadrons.
Commander Skills
Ryūjō uses the standard IJN CV captain skill setup. Emphasis should be on skills that boost fighter and bomber effectiveness and AA protection. Aircraft Servicing Expert, Torpedo Acceleration, Torpedo Armament Expertise, and Air Supremacy are "must have" skills. Dogfighting Expert is also useful if Ryūjō faces a higher tier carrier, and the bonus to ammunition allows her fighters to remain airborne longer before returning to rearm.
For AA defense, Ryūjō has large-caliber 127mm guns that benefit from Manual Fire Control for AA Armament. Basic Firing Training is also a good choice to boost all AA guns' DPS by 20%. While Ryūjō’s AA DPS output is not sufficient to wipe out entire squadrons, it can knock out a few planes and, in combination with maneuvering, can help avoid taking serious damage.
Evasive Maneuvers is recommended as it increases the bombers' survivability when returning to the carrier, and is especially useful when the enemy targets have activated Defensive AA Fire .
Any skills that are related to an enemy vessel firing on your carrier are not useful, as the cost-benefit of investing in survivability skills is not worth the minimal benefit they offer. Ryūjō has a low HP pool and is large and unarmored, and will not survive an attack by any ship larger than a destroyer. Ryūjō captains must position their ship near friendlies and far back from the enemy fleet. Concealment Expert may be taken to further reduce detection range if the captain so desires.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Ryūjō can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Ryūjō with Type 16 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As a carrier, Ryūjō can only mount at most four signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), Zulu Hotel (🚫), and, for the last two: November Echo Setteseven () and Juliet Whiskey Unaone (). However, the last two recommended signal flags are not highly recommended if the player wishes to conserve the signal for later tiers.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Japan | IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII Kaga • VIII Kaga B • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu |
U.K. | IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark Royal • VIII Implacable • VIII Indomitable • VIII Colossus • X Audacious • X Malta • ★ Eagle |
France | VI Béarn |
U.S.S.R. | IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII Chkalov • VIII Chkalov B • X Admiral Nakhimov |
U.S.A. | IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII Enterprise • VIII Saipan • VIII Hornet • VIII Saipan B • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. Roosevelt • ★ United States |
Germany | IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann |
Pan-Asia | VIII Sanzang |
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Europe | |
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Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |