Vittorio Cuniberti

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Destroyer | Italy | Tier VIII

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9,000,000

Vittorio Cuniberti — Italian Tier VIII destroyer.

The Maelstrate Class were a class of destroyers constructed for the Italian Navy between 1931 and 1934. Their design included a brand new hull that was intended to correct the stability problems experienced with the previous classes.

Vittorio Cuniberti was intended to be a further development of the Maelstrate class equipped with twin superfiring mounts forward of the superstructure and quadruple torpedo launchers.

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 ()
120 mm/50 OTO Model 1931 on a Model 1931 mount	10	12.9	79	1,700	7			0	900,000

	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 ()
Vittorio Cuniberti (A)	14,300	6	20	3		4/2	2			0	1,350,000
Vittorio Cuniberti (B)	16,700	6	20	3		4/2	2			33,000	2,100,000

	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 ()
533 mm Si 270 M1	0.9	70	7.2	10,000	56	10		0	900,000
533 mm Si 270 M2	0.7	90	7.2	10,000	56	12		22,000	1,400,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SDT 8 mod.1		0		0	900,000
SDT 8 mod.2		0		22,000	1,400,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 76,000 hp	39		0	900,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
For a graphic summary of ships Tiers VIII thru XI see LittleWhiteMouse's "Actual AA DPS".

The Ship

Vittorio Cuniberti is a Tier VIII ship in the Italian destroyer line and continues the close quarters characteristics of Italian destroyers. She maintains nearly the same effective gun firepower as her predecessor and receives upgraded torpedo firepower both with improved firing angles.

Armament

Vittorio Cuniberti uses 120 mm/50 OTO Model 1931 guns which retain the same shell ballistics and characteristics as the Aviere and Luca Tarigo. Vittorio Cuniberti being a destroyer of the Italian line has access to both HE and SAP shells. SAP shells have higher alpha damage and can penetrate thicker plating than standard HE shells but cannot light fires and can ricochet at steep angles. Her HE and SAP shell damage is the same as her predecessor at 1700 with 7% fire chance and 2850 respectively. Her main battery has a 6 second reload. The average reload gives her HE shells below average damage per minute while her SAP shells have some of the highest damage per minute values of Tier VIII destroyers. Unlike her predecessors though, which maintained a sizeable lead in damage per minute over most of their contemporaries, Vittorio Cuniberti contends with far more destroyers that have similar gun fire power. Her firing arcs are better than Luca Tarigo and her rear turret can rotate 360 degrees which alleviates some of the issues with her contenders as she can easily keep most of her guns on target especially when facing forward. Like her predecessors she has the lowest firing range of any destroyer at her tier with 8.6 km using the SDT 8 mod.2 module.

The torpedoes on Vittorio Cuniberti are average in characteristics for the tier. Her base torpedoes are two triple torpedo launchers that are identical to Luca Targio. Her upgraded torpedoes are two quadruple launchers that have a base reload of 90 seconds. Her torpedoes are slow for Tier VIII at 56 knots but they have a 12km range which allows her to launch from safe distances outside of most radar ranges. The damage per hit for individual torpedoes is one of the lowest at the tier at 10000. The torpedoes are not as strong compared to the torpedoes of other destroyers at Tier VIII and are best used to catch enemy vessels off guard with the long range and quick reload.

Vittorio Cuniberti has access to standard Italian DD consumables Exhaust Smoke Generator  and Emergency Engine Power . The Exhaust Smoke Generator allows her to sail at full speed during bloom time while remaining concealed however it has the lowest dispersion time in the game effectively making the end of the bloom time the end of the concealment time. Emergency Engine Power acts similarly to the normal Engine Boost  consumable found on many other destroyers however gives a much larger increase to speed for a much shorter period of time.These consumables couple make her useful as an ambush predator when engaging enemy destroyers or can be used as a quick means of disengaging from unfavorable engagements. Her base speed of 39 knots is above average for Tier VIII and when using Emergency Engine Power she can reach 50 knots, only slower than the French destroyers at Tier VIII. Her upgraded hull has average hit points for Tier VIII with average maneuverability. Her detectability is high with 8.4 km base concealment which is worse than most destroyers at Tier VIII.

Anti-Aircraft

Vittorio Cuniberti has access to both mid range and short range AA but lacks long range AA. The short ranged AA and mid ranged AA have below average values at 24.8 and 17.8 damage per second respectively. Her AA range is 3.5 km for the mid range and 2.0 km for the short range. It would be best for Vittorio Cuniberti to keep her AA turned off to reduce her detectability and only be used to defend herself when aircraft are close by.

Battle Performance

Vittorio Cuniberti serves the role of an ambush predator that can use her consumables to get out of trouble more easily than other destroyers. The limited range of her main armament encourages captains to take her into knife fight range to engage enemy vessels while using her high damage SAP shells and using either her Exhaust Smoke Generator  or Emergency Engine Power  to leave the area during disadvantageous situations.

Captains should use her as a mix of an opportunistic knife fighter when engaging enemy destroyers and a long range torpedo boat launching frequently at cruisers and battleships. She has good firing arcs for her main battery and her torpedo tubes giving her more flexibility when positioning for an engagement. The 360 degree rear turret makes chasing down low HP opponents with her strong engine boost a viable maneuver. Her smoke generator has a small number of charges that mostly limit it to being used as a defensive tool for escape.

Pros:

High damage SAP shells with some of the highest damage at Tier VIII.
Good firing angles making the guns and torpedoes comfortable to use
12 km torpedo range is on the higher side
Good base torpedo reload at 90 seconds
Access to Exhaust Smoke Generator  that allow concealment at full speed
Emergency Engine Power  provides a large boost to speed when needed

Cons:

Poor damage per minute for HE shells
Tougher competition from other gun oriented destroyers at Tier VIII
Short uptimes on consumables leave frequent periods waiting for recharge
Torpedoes have low damage and flood chance
Completely lacks long range AAA.

Research

Researchable upgrades for Vittorio Cuniberti:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, AAA, and maneuverability. Research of this module unlocks progression to IX Adriatico.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SDT 8 mod.2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Torpedoes: Upgrade to Si 270 M2 for 2km longer range torpedoes at the cost of 20 seconds longer reload time.

Optimal Configuration

Vittorio Cuniberti should be tailored toward improving her firepower and maneuverability. Her torpedoes have more limited uses and should hold less priority than her guns.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Engine Boost Modification 1 (if available)
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1

Commander Skills

Vittorio Cuniberti uses a playstyle that is almost the same as the remainder of the destroyers in the Italian Tech Tree and will use a very similar build. Below is a recommended build for Vittorio Cuniberti and the Italian Tech Tree destroyers.

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 -10% cooldown time of: Main Battery Reload Booster , Torpedo Reload Booster , Spotting Aircraft , Catapult Fighter , & Defensive AA Fire . ★★	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. ★★★
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. ★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Vittorio Cuniberti equips the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Exhaust Smoke Generator  - 3 charges
Slot 3: Emergency Engine Power  - 6 charges

Signals

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 +15% 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.

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