Tashkent

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Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier IX

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13,200,000

Tashkent — Soviet Tier IX destroyer.

In the early 1930s, the Soviet Navy's authorities placed an order for a destroyer leader to be built by the Italian company Odero Terni Orlando. In 1937, a Project 201 destroyer named Tashkent was laid down at the Livorno dockyard. The leader joined the Black Sea Fleet of the U.S.S.R. in 1939, but the intended 130 mm B-2LM twin-gun turrets were fitted only in 1941. During World War II, she took part in the defense of Odessa and Sevastopol, where she was the last vessel to break through the city under siege.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
130 mm/50 Model 1936 on a B-2LM mount	12	18.6	110	1,900	8	2,500		0	1,000,000
130 mm/55 on a B-2-U mount	12	9	110	1,900	8	2,600		23,500	1,800,000

	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 ()
Tashkent (A)	16,700	6	20	3		6/5/1	3			0	1,400,000
Tashkent (B)	21,800	6	20	3		6	3			40,000	3,200,000

	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 ()
53-36 mod. 2	0.9	70	7.2	14,400	55	8		0	1,300,000
53-39 mod.2	0.9	69	7.2	15,100	60	8		20,000	1,500,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
GFCS IX mod. 1		0		0	900,000
GFCS IX mod. 2		0		25,000	1,900,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 125,500 hp	42.5		0	1,100,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

The Tashkent is a Tier IX destroyer in World of Warships, part of the Soviet destroyer line. This ship is known for its impressive speed and firepower, offering a distinctive playstyle among destroyers.

Firepower: The Tashkent features a potent main battery armament with three triple 130mm gun turrets, totaling six guns. These guns exhibit an average reload time but can provide substantial damage output. The turret traverse speed is commendable, facilitating rapid target switching. It's worth noting that the guns tend to have a rather long reload times compared to other gunboats. Nonetheless, the excellent shell velocity compensates for this limitation.

Torpedoes: The Tashkent carries three triple-tube torpedo launchers with torpedoes of limited range. While these torpedoes have constraints in terms of range, they can still be used effectively in close-quarters combat situations. They might not be a primary armament, but they provide a supplementary weapon system for the Tashkent when the need arises.

Speed and Maneuverability: The Tashkent is one of the fastest destroyers in the game, reaching speeds exceeding 43 knots. This remarkable speed allows you to dictate the tempo of engagements and renders you a challenging target for enemy vessels. The ship's maneuverability is not as impressive, with a fairly long rudder shift time and large turning circle radius, but her high top speed should help in dodging incoming shells.

Durability: In terms of durability, the Tashkent has a more substantial health pool than some other destroyers at Tier IX, making it capable of withstanding damage better. This added durability can be valuable when engaging in prolonged engagements and provides you with greater staying power.

Concealment: The Tashkent's concealment characteristics are not its forte. It possesses a high detection range, resulting in frequent enemy detection before you can spot them. This can pose a challenge in fulfilling the traditional destroyer roles of capturing objectives and providing spotting for your team.

Playstyle: The Tashkent is most effectively employed as a long-range gunboat. Exploit its exceptional speed to kite enemy vessels, maintaining a safe distance while delivering harassing fire with its formidable guns. Its torpedoes can be used as a last resort or for close-range engagements, but their limited range should be taken into account.

Overall: The Tashkent offers a distinctive and enjoyable destroyer experience, presenting a playstyle different from other destroyers. Its remarkable speed, impressive gun armament, and supplementary torpedoes make it a versatile vessel. Its added durability allows it to engage enemies more effectively in prolonged combat. However, its fragility and suboptimal concealment necessitate careful positioning and heightened map awareness. In the hands of a skilled commander, the Tashkent can prove to be a formidable vessel in specific situations, though it may not align with every player's preferred playstyle.

Pros:

Large health pool for a destroyer
Good HE shell fire chance
Strong AP shells, reliable against all un-angled targets
Three triple torpedo launchers
Decent torpedo damage and range, as well as quick torpedo reload speed
Very fast, with an unmodified speed of 42.5 knots
Has access to the Repair Party  consumable

Cons:

Large ship, almost as big as a light cruiser
Very poor concealment for a destroyer
Large turn radius and slow rudder shift
Torpedo tubes easily incapacitated or destroyed
Must give up Smoke Generator  to equip Repair Party

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Tashkent is as follows:

Main Battery: Upgrade to 130 mm/55 on a B-2-U mount, for better turret traverse, improved ballistics, higher AP shell damage, and long-range AA defenses.
Hull: Upgrade to Tashkent (B) for more health, improved maneuverability, and better AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Delny.
Torpedoes: Upgrade to 53-39 mod.2 for better damage, faster speed, and higher flooding chance.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to GFCS IX mod. 2 for an extra 10% main battery range.

Optimal Configuration

As with Kiev the second Consumables slot defines how Tashkent plays, as well as two distinct builds for her. The Smoke build provides the standard utility of team cover, retreating, and smoke firing. However, a Repair build offers a unique play style giving captains a survivability increase to assist their gun-fighting capabilities.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Tashkent are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection *
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 *
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 
Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3

Consider replacing Engine Room Protection in Slot 2 with the Engine Boost Modification 1 Special Upgrade to extend the Engine Boost  consumable duration by 30%.

In Slot 4, Propulsion Modification 1 may be preferred, particularly with a Smoke build.

Commander Skills

Tashkent is a gunboat destroyer through and through. Therefore, skills boosting her gunnery are much appreciated.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★★	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party , Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km. ★	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★★	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage. ★★★	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time. ★	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted. ★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Tashkent can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Smoke Generator  – 3 charges or Repair Party  – 3 charges
Slot 3: Engine Boost  – 3 charges

Signals

Since Tashkent is a gunboat destroyer with excellent fire starting guns, use Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () for further boosting the fire starting capabilities of the ship. Alongside them, mount Juliet Charlie () for keeping the ship from having a quick trip back to port due to a detonation.

India Delta () or Sierra Bravo () should be flown to bolster the selected consumable in Slot 2.

Note that the India Delta signal flag is only useful for captains that choose her Repair Party over the Smoke Generator consumable. Likewise, the X-Ray Papa Unaone signal is only useful when combined with the Smoke Generator consumable.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator . ★★	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Torpedo beats intensify.

References

Ship Change Log

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Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.0.1.
Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.0.3.
Update 0.5.2:
- The damage of HE-46 high-explosive shells was reduced from 1900 to 1600, and the chance of setting fire was reduced from 9% to 7%.
Update 0.5.3.2:
- The Type 7 camouflage was renamed to Type 10.
Update 0.5.6:
- The firing range of 37-mm 70-K air defense installations on Hull A was increased by 1.2 km (from 2 to 3.2 km).
- The durability of the 70-K shield mounting variant was increased by 20%.
Update 0.5.7:
- The armored model of the hull was refined.
Update 0.5.10:
- Added a new director model.
- The display of some decorative objects was fixed on low graphics settings.
Update 0.6.2:
- Moved from Tier VIII to Tier IX.
- The damage of HE-46 shells was increased from 1600 to 1900.
- The Repair Party consumable was added to the Smoke Generator slot.
Update 0.6.5:
- Improved the appearance of Tier IX ships with the use of a special technology for drawing thin elements (mainly rigging).
Update 0.6.7:
- Experience earnings increased by +10%.
- Credits earnings increased by +10%.
Update 0.6.8:
- HP for Hull B was increased from 19,600 to 21,800.
Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 3.73 km.
Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
Update 0.7.7:
- Added a researchable main battery module: 130 mm / 55 B-2-U, from Khabarovsk.
Update 0.8.7:
- Fixed names of torpedo tube modules.
Update 0.10.3:
- The base hull was replaced with a new one, created on the basis of the upgraded hull with a modified air defense composition.
Update 0.10.7:
- Fixed a bug due to which there was no alternative color scheme for her permanent camouflage.
Update 0.11.1:
- Minor corrections to geometry and textures of the ship.
Update 0.11.3:
- Draft increased by approximately 0.5 m, she now sits lower in the water.
- Port preview fixed.
Update 0.11.6:
- Minor fixes to the model and textures of the ship.
Update 0.11.7:
- Fixed the geometry and textures of the Crush'n'Destroy permanent camouflage.
Update 0.11.9:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the Crush 'n' Destroy permanent camouflage.
Update 12.1:
- Armor layout updated.
Update 12.5:
- Detectability range by sea reduced from 9.1 to 8.9 km.
- Detectability range by air increased from 4 to 4.3 km.
- The ship's visibility when firing from the smoke screen has been reduced from 3.7 to 3.6 km.

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