Wakatake
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Wakatake
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Main Battery
120 mm/45 3rd Year Type on a Model G mount3 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range9.41 km. |
Maximum Dispersion85 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE Type1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm AP Type0 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity825 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight20.3 kg. |
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.54 shots/min. |
Reload Time39 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Type44 mod. 2 |
Maximum Damage9,067 |
Torpedo Speed57 knot |
Torpedo Range6.99 km. |
AA Defense
6.5 mm/115 3rd Year Type on a single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2.4 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius470 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range5.94 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.04 km. |
Battle Levels
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Wakatake — Japanese Tier III destroyer.
The last class of Japanese "small" destroyers comprised eight Wakatake-class ships built between 1921 and 1923. They effectively constituted an enlarged Momi class. The lead ship of the series was laid down in December 1921. She participated in the Sino-Japanese War, patrolling the coast of China. During World War II, she served as an escort ship. The ship was sunk on March 30, 1944, during an Allied air raid on Palau.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Wakatake is a very fragile ship, so one would need to keep the concealment distance (6.1 KM) and torpedo range (7 KM) memorized and balance between them. With 8,200 HP max, there isn't much leeway for mistake, so be sure to only go for an attack if you're certain that you will destroy the enemy ship. Stay away from areas with many ships and attack stragglers. The artillery on the ship isn't the strongest, so the guns should be used on few occasions such as lighting enemy carriers on fire as a flaming deck cannot launch or refuel planes, or when the enemy ship is low and can be killed. It is a very bad idea, worse than usual, to shoot at an enemy if There are multiple enemy ships in the area, if you have not been spotted, or if there are ships that can cut you down at a range i.e. cruisers and battleships. Also, it is important to turn off your AA, as it is literally worthless. Your AA gives away your position to enemy aircraft very quickly at a greater range than aerial spotting range. Also, when using torpedoes, launch them when the enemy is showing their broadside. This will make turning to avoid the torpedoes much harder and will yield greater success.
Pros:
- Very agile and maneuverable, can out-run and out-turn almost any ship.
- Detection range allows for close range torpedo drops and easy flanking.
- The Torpedoes on the Wakatake are the strongest in tier III. The Wakatake has the capability of destroying any ship in tier III with a perfect torpedo salvo.
- High speed and good concealment make for a good ship to get these torpedoes on target.
Cons:
- Turret rotation cannot keep up with maneuvers. Hard to get a shot off in twisting attacks.
- Torpedo range similar to detection range, thus leaving you a small window of attack.
- Vulnerable to rudder and engine damage.
- Low HP compared to other ships.
- Almost no AA.
- Has very weak artillery.
- Torpedo distance is shorter than that of her predecessor, the Umikaze in exchange for damage
- Has fewer hit points than that of the Umikaze
Research
The Wakatake only has one upgrade to research, the hull. Hull must be researched in order to unlock the Isokaze.
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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2 |
★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability range.Gallery
Historical Info
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