Sims
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+ | A well-armed high-speed destroyer with excellent maneuverability. High rate of fire and excellent aiming speeds for her dual-purpose artillery mounts ensured good firepower and efficient AA defenses for her time.<br><br>''Sims'' was first sold in pre-order bundles from 8 April through 25 June 2015.<br> | |||
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+ | Fans of the American destroyer line will be very comfortable in Tier VII premium ''Sims''. She's fast, highly maneuverable, her guns spit out shells at a amazing 18 rounds per minute, and they turn fast... very fast. Her surface detectability is somewhat high as is typical of mid-tier American destroyers, but is lower than that of her tech tree cousin ''[[Mahan]]'' at just 7.3 km. Her turning radius is a mere 500 meters, allowing her to quickly and decisively dodge incoming shells and torpedoes. | |||
? | + | ''Sims'' captains have a choice of torpedo modules, one that will portend how they intend to play her. Aggressive captains can equip the Mk15 mod. 0 torpedoes and fight in close quarters and around islands. She inherits this style of play from her predecessors like ''[[Nicholas]]'' and ''[[Farragut]]''. Conversely, cagier captains can equip the Bliss Leavitt Mk7 mod. 2B torpedoes and fire them from stealth; however, the longer-legged torpedoes only do a little more than 8,000 damage a pop and travel at a snail-like 49 knots. While the ability to fire torpedoes from beyond her detection range is good practice for ''[[Benson]]'' and later American destroyers - and a capability that her lower-tier cousins do not have - in this configuration, ''Sims''’ torpedo armament is best described as "anemic". | ||
? | + | While her guns have low chance per shell of setting ships on fire, they put out so many shells that a target being focused will probably catch fire eventually. A reasonable marksman can — with some practice — hit sluggish capital ships like battleships and carriers over and over and over at medium range. She's also very capable of engaging other destroyers at ranges under 7.0 km and quickly dispatching them with her high rate of fire. | ||
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? | + | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/84643-premium-ship-review-uss-sims-20/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Sims] from the NA forums'''}} | ||
? | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/84643-premium-ship-review-uss-sims-20/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Sims] from the NA forums''' | + | ||
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* High rate of fire from her main battery. | * High rate of fire from her main battery. | |||
* Good acceleration and agility. | * Good acceleration and agility. | |||
? | * | + | * Second fastest American destroyer in the game with a top speed of 38.5 knots (behind ''[[Somers]]''). | |
? | * Can mount the | + | * Can mount the {{Defensive AA Fire}} consumable; ''Sims''’ AA can be made fairly respectable with the right mix of commander skills, upgrades, and signal flags. | |
? | * Can fire up to a range of 15.5km with a captain with [[Ship:Commander# | + | * Can fire up to a range of 15.5km with a captain with [[Ship:Commander#Advanced Firing Training|Advanced Firing Training]]. | |
* Outstanding turning circle radius of only 500m. | * Outstanding turning circle radius of only 500m. | |||
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* The Mk 15 mod. 0 torpedoes are fast and deal decent damage, but have a fairly short range. | * The Mk 15 mod. 0 torpedoes are fast and deal decent damage, but have a fairly short range. | |||
* Like all American destroyers equipped with 127mm guns, she suffers from the notorious 'rainbow' shell arc; it's hard to hit ships at long range. | * Like all American destroyers equipped with 127mm guns, she suffers from the notorious 'rainbow' shell arc; it's hard to hit ships at long range. | |||
+ | * Stock (unbuffed) AA is weak. | |||
* Has one less main battery gun than ''[[Mahan]]''. | * Has one less main battery gun than ''[[Mahan]]''. | |||
? | + | * Above-average detectability for a Tier VII destroyer. | ||
? | * Above-average detectability for a destroyer. | + | ||
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? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | ||
? | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | ||
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|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |||
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned. | The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned. | |||
? | {{Commander Skills | + | {{Commander Skills 3 DD | |
? | | | + | | rating11 = <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = <!-- Liquidator -->2 | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist -->1 | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
? | | | + | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->1 | |
? | + | | rating16 = <!-- Preventive Maintenance -->3 | ||
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? | | | + | | rating22 = <!-- Swift Fish -->1 | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Extra-Heavy AP Shells --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating32 = <!-- Fill the Tubes -->2 | |
? | | | + | | rating33 = <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->3 | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = <!-- Superintendent --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating41 = <!-- Main Battery & AA Expert -->1 | |
? | + | | rating42 = <!-- Swift in Silence -->2 | ||
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} '''or''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} | |||
|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
? | As a premium ship, '' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|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. | |
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{{Signal Flags | {{Signal Flags | |||
? | | | + | | November Echo Setteseven = 1 | |
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? | | | + | | India X-Ray = 3 | |
? | | | + | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 2 | |
? | | | + | | Victor Lima = 3 | |
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+ | | November Foxtrot = 1 | |||
+ | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |||
+ | | India Delta = | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
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+ | | X-Ray Papa Unaone = | |||
+ | | Sierra Bravo = | |||
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+ | | Zulu = 2 | |||
+ | | India Bravo Terrathree = | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | |||
| Zulu Hotel = 2 | | Zulu Hotel = 2 | |||
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| Dragon Flag = 2 | | Dragon Flag = 2 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = | |||
+ | | Hydra = | |||
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+ | File:1939SimsDD109.jpg|Premium Ship | |||
+ | File:1939SimsDD109type10camo.jpg|Type 10 Sims Camo | |||
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+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | <h2>USS ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1939</h2> | |||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | |||
? | :Bath Iron Works; Bath, Maine, United States | + | :Builder: Bath Iron Works; Bath,<br> Maine, United States | |
:Laid down: 15 July 1937 | :Laid down: 15 July 1937 | |||
:Launched: 8 April 1939 | :Launched: 8 April 1939 | |||
:Commissioned: 1 August 1939 | :Commissioned: 1 August 1939 | |||
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
:1,570 tons displacement, standard | :1,570 tons displacement, standard | |||
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:11m beam | :11m beam | |||
:4.07m draft | :4.07m draft | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
:3 boilers, 2 turbines | :3 boilers, 2 turbines | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
:37 knots at 50,000 shaft horsepower | :37 knots at 50,000 shaft horsepower | |||
:5,640nm at 12 knots | :5,640nm at 12 knots | |||
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
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:Twelve (3x4) 533mm torpedo tubes | :Twelve (3x4) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
? | '''NOTE:''' Armament is listed in as-built configuration; in-game configuration represents later modifications. | + | '''NOTE:''' Armament is listed in as-built configuration;<br> in-game configuration represents later modifications. | |
+ | }}</div> | |||
+ | [[File:Uss sims.jpeg|none|frame|x400px|link=|USS ''Sims'' (DD-409), lead ship of the class, on trials in 1939. The Mk 37 gun director has not yet been installed.]] | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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===Historical Inaccuracies=== | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
? | Sims' Measure 12 ( | + | * ''Sims''’ Measure 12 (modified) camouflage is missing. She wore this scheme at the time of her loss. | |
+ | * Premium camouflage resembles the Measure 32 Design 1D scheme, which was applied to surviving ''Sims''-class destroyers in 1944; ''Sims'' was sunk in May 1942. | |||
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? | File: | + | File:Lsims.jpeg|Launching of USS ''Sims'' (DD-409), 8 April 1939. | |
+ | File:Usssims2.jpeg|''Sims'' at anchor, date and location unknown. | |||
File:USS Russell (DD-414) line drawing 1943.jpg|USS ''Russell'' (DD-414), possibly as in 1941 with Mount 53 still equipped and K-guns added. | File:USS Russell (DD-414) line drawing 1943.jpg|USS ''Russell'' (DD-414), possibly as in 1941 with Mount 53 still equipped and K-guns added. | |||
+ | File:USS Russell (left) and USS Sims (right) in Dec 1941.jpg|''Russell'' (left) and ''Sims'' (right) in December 1941. As clearly shown in this photo, the gun tubs behind 'B' turret has two single 20mm Oerlikons; the in-game model has two single M2 Brownings. | |||
File:Mk37 Director circa1944.jpeg|Mk 37 Director ca. 1944 with Mk 12 (rectangular antenna) and Mk 22 "orange peel" radar antennas. | File:Mk37 Director circa1944.jpeg|Mk 37 Director ca. 1944 with Mk 12 (rectangular antenna) and Mk 22 "orange peel" radar antennas. | |||
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+ | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Sims_(DD-409) USS ''Sims'' (DD-409) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | #[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sims-class_destroyer Sims-class destroyer - Wikipedia] | |||
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Revision as of 15:55, 12 April 2021
IDS_PAGM135_5IN38_MK30_MOD14 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.96 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.34 sec. |
Rotation Speed34 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time5.29 sec. |
Firing Range12.88 km. |
Maximum Dispersion111 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.69 shots/min. |
Reload Time87 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk15 mod. 0 |
Maximum Damage11,600 |
Torpedo Speed65 knot |
Torpedo Range6.99 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second21.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM137_5IN38_MK30_MOD11 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.7 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PAGM135_5IN38_MK30_MOD11 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.7 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed38.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius500 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.33 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.93 km. |
Sims — American special premium Tier VII destroyer.
A well-armed high-speed destroyer with excellent maneuverability. High rate of fire and excellent aiming speeds for her dual-purpose artillery mounts ensured good firepower and efficient AA defenses for her time.
Sims was first sold in pre-order bundles from 8 April through 25 June 2015.
Modules
Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
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Sims | 13,800 | 10 | 20 | 4 | 4/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Fans of the American destroyer line will be very comfortable in Tier VII premium Sims. She's fast, highly maneuverable, her guns spit out shells at a amazing 18 rounds per minute, and they turn fast... very fast. Her surface detectability is somewhat high as is typical of mid-tier American destroyers, but is lower than that of her tech tree cousin Mahan at just 7.3 km. Her turning radius is a mere 500 meters, allowing her to quickly and decisively dodge incoming shells and torpedoes.
Sims captains have a choice of torpedo modules, one that will portend how they intend to play her. Aggressive captains can equip the Mk15 mod. 0 torpedoes and fight in close quarters and around islands. She inherits this style of play from her predecessors like Nicholas and Farragut. Conversely, cagier captains can equip the Bliss Leavitt Mk7 mod. 2B torpedoes and fire them from stealth; however, the longer-legged torpedoes only do a little more than 8,000 damage a pop and travel at a snail-like 49 knots. While the ability to fire torpedoes from beyond her detection range is good practice for Benson and later American destroyers - and a capability that her lower-tier cousins do not have - in this configuration, Sims’ torpedo armament is best described as "anemic".
While her guns have low chance per shell of setting ships on fire, they put out so many shells that a target being focused will probably catch fire eventually. A reasonable marksman can — with some practice — hit sluggish capital ships like battleships and carriers over and over and over at medium range. She's also very capable of engaging other destroyers at ranges under 7.0 km and quickly dispatching them with her high rate of fire.
Pros:
- Two centerline-mounted quadruple torpedo launchers, each one able to fire to both sides.
- Guns have very fast turret traverse; they are always on target.
- High rate of fire from her main battery.
- Good acceleration and agility.
- Second fastest American destroyer in the game with a top speed of 38.5 knots (behind Somers).
- Can mount the Defensive AA Fire consumable; Sims’ AA can be made fairly respectable with the right mix of commander skills, upgrades, and signal flags.
- Can fire up to a range of 15.5km with a captain with Advanced Firing Training.
- Outstanding turning circle radius of only 500m.
Cons:
- Very fragile armor and modules.
- The Bliss-Leavitt torpedoes are very slow at 49 knots and only deal 8,500 maximum damage.
- The Mk 15 mod. 0 torpedoes are fast and deal decent damage, but have a fairly short range.
- Like all American destroyers equipped with 127mm guns, she suffers from the notorious 'rainbow' shell arc; it's hard to hit ships at long range.
- Stock (unbuffed) AA is weak.
- Has one less main battery gun than Mahan.
- Above-average detectability for a Tier VII destroyer.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Sims are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Commander Skills
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
Consumables
Sims can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost or Defensive AA Fire
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Sims 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
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.