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? | The Smith is a unique ship in that it has single torpedo launchers. | + | The Smith is a unique ship in that it has three single tube torpedo launchers, one on each side and one near the stern that can fire to either side. They have extremely low damage, range, and speed, but they reload every 11 seconds. This gives it a very interesting playstyle contrasting to the higher alpha strikes of the other low tier DD's. She can afford to "pewpew" torps at possible enemy locations, however with only 4.5km range torps, this works best in confined areas such as the southwest section of Big Race and maps such as Islands which have lots of cover to allow you to get close (and be careful not to fire torpedoes at allies!). Another interesting tactic that can be used is to find a low tier battleship and simply shoot more torpedoes than it can dodge at it, resulting in an amusing chain of torpedo hits and flooding if you can stay alive. As for her guns, they are the smallest and weakest in the game, rivaled only by the Tachibana's. They don't do much damage, and the HE will bounce off an Umikaze. However, they fire fast, but that's all they have going for them. Overall, the ship, while not very good, is extremely amusing to play. | |
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Smith
Tech Tree Position
Main Battery
76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount5 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire17.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range6.55 km. |
Maximum Dispersion64 m. |
HE Shell76 mm HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight5.9 kg. |
AP Shell76 mm AP Mk29 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight5.9 kg. |
Torpedo Tubes
450 mm Mk53 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5.45 shots/min. |
Reload Time11 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk7 mod. 0 |
Maximum Damage6,033 |
Torpedo Speed54 knot |
Torpedo Range4.5 km. |
AA Defense
7.62 mm Hotchkiss2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2.6 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed28 knot |
Turning Circle Radius480 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range5.59 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.06 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
Smith — American special premium Tier II destroyer.
The Smith class was the first American destroyer to be equipped with steam turbines and was the first type of seakeeping destroyer—she was almost twice the size of her predecessors and featured a high forecastle. Upon her commissioning, USS Smith was assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. During World War I, the ship participated in patrol and escort missions.
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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Smith | 7,300 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Smith is a unique ship in that it has three single tube torpedo launchers, one on each side and one near the stern that can fire to either side. They have extremely low damage, range, and speed, but they reload every 11 seconds. This gives it a very interesting playstyle contrasting to the higher alpha strikes of the other low tier DD's. She can afford to "pewpew" torps at possible enemy locations, however with only 4.5km range torps, this works best in confined areas such as the southwest section of Big Race and maps such as Islands which have lots of cover to allow you to get close (and be careful not to fire torpedoes at allies!). Another interesting tactic that can be used is to find a low tier battleship and simply shoot more torpedoes than it can dodge at it, resulting in an amusing chain of torpedo hits and flooding if you can stay alive. As for her guns, they are the smallest and weakest in the game, rivaled only by the Tachibana's. They don't do much damage, and the HE will bounce off an Umikaze. However, they fire fast, but that's all they have going for them. Overall, the ship, while not very good, is extremely amusing to play.
Pros:
- Very fast firing guns for tier 2 ship
- Small profile
- Very fast torpedo reload
Cons:
- Very small health pool
- Very slow for a destroyer
- Lowest torpedo alpha at only two torps in a salvo maximum
- 76mm guns are the smallest in the game, with low damage and bad pen
- Abysmal gunnery range
Research
None required due to premium status.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/81774-premium-ship-review-uss-smith //A review of the ship by Little White Mouse.
Ships of U.S.A.
Destroyers
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