Sanzang
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* High alpha bomb and rocket damage. | * High alpha bomb and rocket damage. | |||
* Planes have high speed and good-sized HP pools. | * Planes have high speed and good-sized HP pools. | |||
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* Torpedo bombers drop 2 torpedoes per plane (4 fish per drop). | * Torpedo bombers drop 2 torpedoes per plane (4 fish per drop). | |||
* Good rudder shift, turning circle and top speed, making it easier to reposition the carrier. | * Good rudder shift, turning circle and top speed, making it easier to reposition the carrier. | |||
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* '''Slot 1''': {{Air Groups Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Air Groups Modification 1}} | |||
* '''Slot 2''': {{Aircraft Engines Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 2''': {{Aircraft Engines Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 3''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Torpedo Bombers Modification 1}} to allow captains to drop earlier so that they do not need to dodge so much flak. | |
* '''Slot 4''': {{Bombers Modification 2}} | * '''Slot 4''': {{Bombers Modification 2}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} to help further prevent enemies from detecting the ship. | |
Revision as of 10:21, 23 January 2021
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second113 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount15 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second91.5 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.2 mount5 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second79.5 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius920 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.87 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.18 km. |
Sanzang — Pan-Asian special premium Tier VIII aircraft сarrier.
Sanzang is a Buddhist monk, scientist, philosopher, traveler, and translator. He is not only an eminent person, but also the main character from "Journey to the West", a novel by Wu Cheng'en.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Sanzang | 47,900 | 6 | 152 | 15/10/5 | 0 | 0 |
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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F8F Bearcat | 176 | 1,660 | 0 | 0 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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BTD Destroyer | 6,467 | 131 | 2,040 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
As the first Pan-Asian premium aircraft carrier, Sanzang is not a new concept, but is actually a clone of the USN T8 premium Saipan, except for the permanent camouflage. She plays exactly the same as Saipan and shares her strengths and weaknesses. Players who are comfortable with the play style of Saipan should not have any problem playing with Sanzang.
Sanzang shares the same Tiny Tim rockets, stock torpedoes and upgraded HE bombs as the Midway, but has only 6 planes for each plane type per squadron and only 9 of each plane type on deck at the start of the game. On top of that, the plane restoration time is more than 2 minutes, sharing the title of having the worst l plane restoration time with Saipan. Like Midway, the HE bombs and rockets have very high alpha damage, but sometimes will have overly large aiming circles and bad dispersion.
For a better and more in-depth review, here is the link to the Saipan page.Pros:
- High alpha bomb and rocket damage.
- Planes have high speed and good-sized HP pools.
- Acceptable torpedo bomber aiming speed.
- Torpedo bombers drop 2 torpedoes per plane (4 fish per drop).
- Good rudder shift, turning circle and top speed, making it easier to reposition the carrier.
- Small detection radius by sea.
Cons:
- Low plane count per squadron and on deck.
- Horrible plane restoration time of more than 2 minutes for torpedo and dive bombers, and 117s restoration for attack aircraft.
- Very weak armor compared to the Lexington or Enterprise.
- Anemic AA defenses with stock range of 3.5km and insufficient AA fire power to make attack runs on this carrier expensive.
- Despite the good detectability range by sea, detection range by air is 10.4km, giving enemy aircraft carrier more than enough time to maneuver squadron into o position before attacking.
- Small number of planes makes attacks by enemy fighter squadrons very costly for the player.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Sanzang are as follows:
- Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
- Slot 2: Aircraft Engines Modification 1
- Slot 3: Torpedo Bombers Modification 1 to allow captains to drop earlier so that they do not need to dodge so much flak.
- Slot 4: Bombers Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 to help further prevent enemies from detecting the ship.
Commander Skills
Captains should focus on plane survivability despite the generous HP pools of the planes due to the long plane restoration time. Air Supremacy, Improved Engines, Aircraft Armor, Survivability Expert, Sight Stabilisation, and Proximity Fuse are recommended for a 15 point commander, with special emphasis on the defense skills. However, do note that the distribution of skill points is a matter of personal choice. Captains should choose different skills for Sanzang if they feel more comfortable with that playstyle.
Consumables
Sanzang can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party infinite charges
- Slot 2: CAP Fighter 4
All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated and cannot be activated manually.
Attack Aircraft:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 2
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter 3
Torpedo Bombers:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 2
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter 3
- Slot 3: In-flight Repair 3
Bombers:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 2
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter 3
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Sanzang comes included with Type 10 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
The signals that should be used are the same as most other carriers.
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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 |
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 |
Spain | |
Europe | |
Netherlands | |
Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |