V-25

13.3

V-25

Destroyer | Germany | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price500 exp

Purchase price75,000

Hit Points6,900

Main Battery

88 mm/45 Tbts C/13 on a Tbts LC/13 mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range7.57 km.

Maximum Dispersion77 m.

HE Shell88 mm Spr.Gr.

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,000

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell3 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity750 m./s.

HE Shell Weight9.5 kg.

AP Shell88 mm P.Spr.Gr.

Maximum AP Shell Damage1,800

Initial AP Shell Velocity750 m./s.

AP Shell Weight9.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 / 2 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min.

Reload Time38 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoG/6

Maximum Damage9,067

Torpedo Speed49 knot

Torpedo Range5.01 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius440 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.24 km.

Air Detectability Range1.99 km.

Battle Levels

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13.3

V-25

Destroyer | Germany | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price500 exp

Purchase price75,000

Hit Points7,700

Main Battery

105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount3 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range8.33 km.

Maximum Dispersion77 m.

HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.89

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity715 m./s.

HE Shell Weight18 kg.

AP Shell105 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.8

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity715 m./s.

AP Shell Weight18.2 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 / 2 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min.

Reload Time38 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

TorpedoG/6 AV**

Maximum Damage10,600

Torpedo Speed49 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

AA Defense

7.92 mm MG 08 machine gun2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3.4

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius440 m.

Rudder Shift Time2.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range5.24 km.

Air Detectability Range1.99 km.

Battle Levels

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II

75,000

V-25 — German Tier II destroyer.

This ship was designed for escorting the battle fleet and belonged to the most numerous series of destroyers in the German Navy. She boasted a very high speed for her time. Initially ships of this class carried weak artillery, but during World War I many were re-equipped with more powerful guns.

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 ()
88 mm/45 Tbts C/13 on a Tbts LC/13 mount	15	18	77	1,000	3	1,800		0	4,000
105 mm/45 Tbts C/16 on a Tbts LC/16 mount	15	18	77	1,200	5	2,300		270	10,000

	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 ()
V-25 (A)	6,900	6	9	3			2/2			0	11,000
V-25 (B)	7,700	6	9	3		2	2/2			270	31,500

	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 ()
G/6	1.6	38	7.2	9,066	49	5		0	6,500
G/6 AV**	1.6	38	7.2	10,600	49	6		180	14,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
FKS Typ 2 Mod. 1		0		0	4,000
FKS Typ 2 Mod. 2		0		100	14,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 24,800 hp	36		0	6,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1

Player Opinion

Performance

As the smallest ship in the game and one of the fastest for her tier, V-25 is arguably one of the best destroyers for her tier. Having a powerful torpedo armament array, decent main batteries, great concealment, and is the fastest ship for her tier, she can easily sneak up to her enemies and annihilate them with ease. However, this powerful combination of attributes does not reflect the same potential of the later tier destroyers in the line, as noted with Z-52 having only decent torpedo armament and concealment relative to her tier of destroyers. Nonetheless, because of how powerful V-25 is for her tier, she can be considered the best introductory destroyer to new players wishing to play this ship type.

Pros:

• Lowest detection of all ships in the game, with a base value of 5.4 km.
• Very fast and very small, making her hard to hit.
• Has single torpedo launchers that can almost fire forwards.
• Can fire torpedoes from beyond detection range.
• Guns have fastest rate of fire of all Tier II destroyers.
• Fastest Tier II destroyer (36 knots).
• Aforementioned forward-firing torpedoes allow V-25 to assault smoke screens with greater ease than other destroyers, given that she can charge in presenting a much smaller target.

Cons:

• High shell arcs.
• Weak armor might as well be non-existent.
• Slowest torpedo reload of all Tier II destroyers.
• Smallest health pool of all Tier II destroyers.
• very low gun caliber

Research

V-25 has quite a number of upgraded modules to choose from. The best one for her to invest in first is likely the torpedo upgrade. Her torpedo arcs are incredibly generous, and provide the majority of her damage output. After that, pick up Hull (B) followed by the improved main battery. The Fire Control System module upgrade that boost her main battery range can be saved for last.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for V-25 are as follows:

• Slot 1: Magazine Modification 1 *

V-25 only has one upgrade slot; either Main Armaments Modification 1 or Magazine Modification 1 are the recommended picks.

Commander Skills

Low-tier German DDs need skills that allow them to survive longer. Priority Target, Preventative Maintenance, High Alert, Last Stand, Vigilance, Survivability Expert, Concealment Expert, and Advanced Firing Training will all help in this regard.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. Χ	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters. Χ	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. Χ	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. Χ
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. ★★	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. ★	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. Χ	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. ★★	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. Χ	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. Χ	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage. ★★★	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Meh      Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

V-25 equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Engine Boost 

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Signals

Juliet Charlie (), Sierra Mike (), India X-Ray (), Victor Lima (), and November Foxtrot () signals are good signals to mount for this ship.

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

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  V-25 torpedoes an enemy Weymouth-class cruiser.

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  V-25 destroys an enemy Sampson-class destroyer.

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  A V-25 torpedo breaks the keel of a St. Louis-class cruiser.

Historical Info

SMS V25, 1913

Construction

Builder: AG Vulcan; Stettin, German Empire

Ordered: 1 April 1913

Launched: 29 January 1914

Commissioned: 27 June 1914

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Specifications

Displacement: 975 tons, standard

Length: 78.5m

Beam: 8.33m

Draft: 3.3m

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Machinery

3 oil-fired boilers, 2 steam turbines

225 tons of oil

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Performance

33.5 knots at 23,500 shaft horsepower

1,080 nautical miles at 20 knots

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Armament

Main

Three (3x1) 88mm SK L/45 guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x1, 2x2) 500mm torpedo tubes

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Complement

3 Officers, 80 Enlisted

History

As their name might imply, the Type 1913-class Hochseetorpedoboote (ocean-going torpedo-boats) were designated for the 1913 and 1914 fiscal year naval construction programs of the Kaiserliche Marine. Known as the V-25-class (based on the lead ship), the main goal for their inception was to improve on the Type 1911-class torpedo boats — known as the V-1-class — which proved to be disapprovingly ineffective at their intended role

Many improvements were summarily implemented. In comparison to their predecessors, the V-25-class was larger in every dimension to increase overall displacement, and ergo increase internal volume and functionality. As well, the vessels moved to using purely oil-firing boilers, instead of the more common coal or mix-firing boilers of the time. Despite the greater operating costs, the intended effects were achieved. The class of vessels were able to achieve better cruising capabilities and in general attain better seaworthiness. The transition to oil-firing machinery resulted in higher speeds. In fact, despite the design specifications rating the propulsion to achieve no more than 33 knots, almost every ship was able to exceed that parameter in sea trials; the fastest ships surpassed the benchmark by almost 3 knots. Furthermore, since the oil-firing equipment was smaller than conventional coal and mix-firing equipment, less manpower had to be dedicated to their daily operations, and the space saved could be allotted for more fuel. Hence, the V-25-class achieved greater operation range than that of their predecessors as well.

The class was able to incorporate some of the latest torpedo boat-level weaponry that was in the Kaiserliche Marine arsenal. The class all mounted three of the latest 88mm SK L/45 rifled guns in single mounts; forward, center, and aft, respectively. To increase their potency, most of the coats in the class later had their guns replaced with the much more powerful 105mm SK L/45 guns. Furthermore, the class carried six torpedo tubes with eight of the latest 500mm torpedoes. It is interesting to note that the Kaiserliche Marine still kept experimenting with and implementing forward facing torpedo tubes, which later would become a staple of torpedo boat construction. SMS V-25 also briefly carried a Friedrichshafen FF.33 seaplane in place of her middle gun.

Over the span of three years, three shipyards would construct 71 Type 1913 Hochseetorpedoboote across Imperial Germany. As per the serializing procedure of the Kaiserliche Marine, the ships were numbered according to the yard that built them. For example, SMS V-25 was the 25th torpedo boat built by AG Vulcan Stettin.

These 71 torpedo boats would go onto serving in the High Seas Fleet during World War I. 62 would be lost over the course of the War: 32 sunk during combat in the North and Baltic Seas, 30 would be scuttled with the German fleet in Scapa Flow. The remaining 6 were given off as war reparations to Britain, France, and Italy.

Historical Inaccuracies

• The V-25s only served with the Imperial German Navy, yet it flies the Kriegsmarine ensign of Nazi Germany. The flag itself did not exist until the 1930s.

Historical Gallery

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  SMS V-43 underway, date unknown.

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  Artist's rendering of V-25.

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  Line drawing of V-25.

References

1. V25-class torpedo boat - Wikipedia
   

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