Wickes
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+ | At first glance, ''Wickes'' might appear a downgrade from ''[[Sampson]]'', particularly given her low health pool. While she is slightly more fragile than her predecessor, she makes up for it by retaining ''Sampson''’s handling characteristics while gaining about 5 knots worth of top speed. | |||
? | + | More importantly than that, ''Wickes'' moves up from ''Sampson''’s twin double-tube launchers on each side of the ship to twin triple-tube launchers. Combined with the better damage from her upgraded Torpedo module, it is a huge increase in firepower. ''Wickes'' is a tremendous threat to enemy capital ships she's allowed to close with; however, now she can simply wipe them out with a single well-aimed salvo of torpedoes as opposed to ''Sampson''’s steady "death by a thousand cuts" method. Her main battery is virtually unchanged from ''Sampson''; the guns are the same, and she retains the unusual gun placement that prevents her from getting more than three barrels on target at once. | ||
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? | + | Overall, ''Wickes'' packs more firepower into a hull that is just as fragile as her predecessor, while continuing to encourage clever positioning and sneak attacks from behind cover in order to maximize damage from her deadly torpedo armament. | ||
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|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
* Excellent maneuverability. | * Excellent maneuverability. | |||
? | * | + | * Quick turret traverse speed. | |
* Able to drop waves of torpedoes from both sides. | * Able to drop waves of torpedoes from both sides. | |||
? | * | + | * Low detection range. | |
|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
? | * Gun reload is a | + | * Gun reload is a on the slow side. | |
? | * | + | * Virtually no armor (as is typical of destroyers). | |
? | * Guns are arranged such that | + | * Guns are arranged such that only 3 can be brought to bear on a target at a time. | |
? | * Torpedoes are | + | * Torpedoes are out-ranged by both German and Japanese counterparts (''[[G-101]]'' and ''[[Wakatake]]'', respectively). | |
? | * | + | * Anti-aircraft armament is non-existent. | |
+ | * Even less health than ''[[Sampson]]''. | |||
? | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | + | |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> | |
+ | Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows: | |||
+ | * '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for a few more hit points and slightly more AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to ''[[Clemson]]''. | |||
+ | * '''Torpedoes:''' Upgrading to the Bliss-Leavitt Mark 9's provides ''Wickes''’s torpedo armament with a major boost in damage and a little more range on her fish. | |||
+ | * '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk3 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery. | |||
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+ | In an odd twist for American destroyers, the best place to spend initial experience gains in ''Wickes'' is in the upgraded Torpedo module. Hull (B) provides a smidgeon more health and should be taken next. The Fire Control System module upgrade to boost her gun range can be saved for last. | |||
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+ | |OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)--> | |||
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+ | |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |||
+ | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} | |||
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+ | |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |||
+ | Priority skills for any ''Wickes'' commander are Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, Survivability Expert at Level 3, and Concealment Expert at Level 4. | |||
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+ | {{Commander Skills 3 DD | |||
+ | | rating11 = <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |||
+ | | rating12 = <!-- Liquidator -->1 | |||
+ | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist -->1 | |||
+ | | rating14 = <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |||
+ | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->1 | |||
+ | | rating16 = <!-- Preventive Maintenance -->3 | |||
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+ | | rating21 = <!-- Pyrotechnician -->1 | |||
+ | | rating22 = <!-- Swift Fish -->1 | |||
+ | | rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |||
+ | | rating24 = <!-- Extra-Heavy AP Shells --> | |||
+ | | rating25 = <!-- Priority Target -->2 | |||
+ | | rating26 = <!-- Last Stand -->3 | |||
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+ | | rating31 = <!-- Main Battery & AA Specialist -->3 | |||
+ | | rating32 = <!-- Fill the Tubes -->1 | |||
+ | | rating33 = <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->3 | |||
+ | | rating34 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |||
+ | | rating35 = <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
+ | | rating36 = <!-- Survivability Expert -->3 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | rating41 = <!-- Main Battery & AA Expert -->1 | |||
+ | | rating42 = <!-- Swift in Silence -->2 | |||
+ | | rating43 = <!-- Radio Location -->2 | |||
+ | | rating44 = <!-- Fearless Brawler --> | |||
+ | | rating45 = <!-- Concealment Expert -->3 | |||
+ | | rating46 = <!-- Dazzle -->2 | |||
+ | }} | |||
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+ | |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |||
+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} | |||
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+ | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
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+ | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
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+ | {{Signal Flags | |||
+ | | November Echo Setteseven = | |||
+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = 2 | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 2 | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = 2 | |||
+ | | Hotel Yankee = 1 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | November Foxtrot = 1 | |||
+ | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |||
+ | | India Delta = | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
+ | | India Yankee = | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | }} | |||
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+ | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |||
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+ | File:Wickes_Hull_A.jpg|Hull A | |||
+ | File:T318WickesB1050ti.jpg|Hull B | |||
+ | File:Wickes_Hull_B_Type1.jpg|Type 1 Camo on Hull B | |||
+ | File:Wickes_Hull_B_Type2.jpg|Type 2 Camo on Hull B | |||
+ | File:Wickes_Hull_B_Type5.jpg|Type 5 Camo on Hull B | |||
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|History=<!-- write text below --> | |History=<!-- write text below --> | |||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | |||
? | :Bath Iron Works | + | :Bath Iron Works, Bath, United States | |
? | :Laid down: 26 June 1917 | + | :Laid down: 26 June 1917 | |
? | :Launched: 25 June 1918 | + | :Launched: 25 June 1918 | |
:Commissioned: 31 July 1918 | :Commissioned: 31 July 1918 | |||
===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | :1,107 tons displacement, standard | + | :1,107 tons displacement, standard | |
? | :98.4m length | + | :98.4m length | |
? | :9.4m beam | + | :9.4m beam | |
:2.8m draft | :2.8m draft | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | :35 knots at 24,200 shaft horsepower | + | :35 knots at 24,200 shaft horsepower | |
:2,500 nm at 20 knots | :2,500 nm at 20 knots | |||
====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
? | :Four (4x1) 102mm guns | + | =====Main===== | |
+ | :Four (4x1) 102mm guns | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | :One (1x1) 76.2mm gun | |||
+ | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
+ | :Twelve (4x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
+ | ====Design==== | |||
The ''Wickes'' was a class of destroyers designed during World War I. As the successor to the ''Caldwell'' class, the primary improvements consisted of increased range and speed, resulting in a heavier ship with little increase in combat power. They were intended to operate in conjunction with the future ''Omaha'' class cruisers and ''Constellation'' class battlecruisers, forming the light component of the fast heavy units which the navy was expecting. | The ''Wickes'' was a class of destroyers designed during World War I. As the successor to the ''Caldwell'' class, the primary improvements consisted of increased range and speed, resulting in a heavier ship with little increase in combat power. They were intended to operate in conjunction with the future ''Omaha'' class cruisers and ''Constellation'' class battlecruisers, forming the light component of the fast heavy units which the navy was expecting. | |||
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The entry of the United States into World War II saw the recommissioning of dozens of the ''Wickes'' class destroyers. Because of their age and obsolescence, conversion from fleet destroyer to more specialist roles became common. | The entry of the United States into World War II saw the recommissioning of dozens of the ''Wickes'' class destroyers. Because of their age and obsolescence, conversion from fleet destroyer to more specialist roles became common. | |||
? | === Conversions and Characteristics Thereof=== | + | ====Conversions and Characteristics Thereof==== | |
? | ==== ASW modifications (15 ships | + | ===== ASW modifications (15 ships: DD-118, -126, -130, -142, -144, -145, -147, -152, -153, -154, -155, -157, -158, -159, and -160) ===== | |
? | All four 102mm rifles landed, replaced by six (6x1) 76.2mm | + | :All four 102mm rifles landed, replaced by six (6x1) 76.2mm rifle. | |
? | Aft torpedo bank (2x3) landed, replaced by two of six (6x1) 76.2mm rifles | + | :Aft torpedo bank (2x3) landed, replaced by two of six (6x1) 76.2mm rifles. | |
? | Extra depth charge equipment installed, including K-guns | + | :Extra depth charge equipment installed, including K-guns. | |
? | ==== APD, fast transport (12 ships | + | ===== APD, fast transport (12 ships: DD-103, -113, -114, -115, -116, -125, -137, -147, -157, -160, and -164) ===== | |
? | Both torpedo banks (4x3) landed, mountings for four LCP(R) installed | + | :Both torpedo banks (4x3) landed, mountings for four LCP(R) installed. | |
? | Forward boiler removed | + | :Forward boiler removed. | |
? | ==== DMS, destroyer minesweeper (9 ships | + | ===== DMS, destroyer minesweeper (9 ships: DD-117, -119, -136, -141, -146, -161, -178, -179, and -180) ===== | |
? | Stern rebuilt to accommodate minesweeping equipment | + | :Stern rebuilt to accommodate minesweeping equipment. | |
? | ==== DM, destroyer minelayer (4 ships | + | ===== DM, destroyer minelayer (4 ships: DD-121, -122, -123, and -124) ===== | |
? | Both torpedo banks (4x3) landed, replaced with stowage for 80 mines | + | :Both torpedo banks (4x3) landed, replaced with stowage for 80 mines. | |
? | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | + | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |
? | File:Bernadou.jpeg|USS ''Bernadou'' in Measure 2 camouflage. She has been stripped down (masts removed) and modified for close-in support of the Torch landings in North Africa. | + | File:Bernadou.jpeg|USS ''Bernadou'' (DD-153) in Measure 2 camouflage. She has been stripped down (masts removed) and modified for close-in support of the Torch landings in North Africa. | |
? | File:Talbot.jpeg|USS ''Talbot'' as built, interwar paint scheme. | + | File:Talbot.jpeg|USS ''Talbot'' (DD-114) as built, interwar paint scheme. | |
File:Wickes mothballed.jpeg|A view of "Red Lead Row" in San Francisco harbor, 1920s. | File:Wickes mothballed.jpeg|A view of "Red Lead Row" in San Francisco harbor, 1920s. | |||
? | File:Biddle.jpeg|USS Biddle. The removal of the aft mast, absence of aft funnel, and absence of aft torpedo bank indicates modification for ASW duties. | + | File:Biddle.jpeg|USS ''Biddle'' (DD-151). The removal of the aft mast, absence of aft funnel, and absence of aft torpedo bank indicates modification for ASW duties. | |
? | File:Dickerson.jpeg|USS ''Dickerson'' after APD conversion. Aft mast, | + | File:Dickerson.jpeg|USS ''Dickerson'' (DD-157) after APD conversion. Aft mast, forward funnels, and both torpedo banks have been removed. Davits installed and four LCP(R) loaded. | |
? | File:Dent.jpeg|USS ''Dent'' as built, in WWI dazzle camouflage pattern. | + | File:Dent.jpeg|USS ''Dent'' (DD-116) as built, in WWI dazzle camouflage pattern. | |
? | File:Breckenridge.jpeg|USS ''Breckenridge''. Her mainmast, aft funnel, and aft torpedo bank have been removed. Note the additional ASW armament, including K-guns. She retains her 102mm guns. | + | File:Breckenridge.jpeg|USS ''Breckenridge'' (DD-148). Her mainmast, aft funnel, and aft torpedo bank have been removed. Note the additional ASW armament, including K-guns. She retains her 102mm guns. | |
? | File:Roper.jpeg|An excellent colorized photo of USS ''Roper''. She is modified for ASW duties and possesses the 76.2mm gun arrangement. | + | File:Roper.jpeg|An excellent colorized photo of USS ''Roper'' (DD-147). She is modified for ASW duties and possesses the 76.2mm gun arrangement. | |
? | File:Ward.jpeg|USS ''Ward'' afire after Kamikaze attack. She would later sink, three years to the day after initiating the opening engagement of the Pacific War against a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. | + | File:Ward.jpeg|USS ''Ward'' (DD-139) afire after Kamikaze attack. She would later sink, three years to the day after initiating the opening engagement of the Pacific War against a Japanese midget submarine outside Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941. | |
? | File:Crane.jpeg|USS ''Crane'' as built, interwar photo. | + | File:Crane.jpeg|USS ''Crane'' (DD-109) as built, interwar photo. | |
? | File:Chew.jpeg|USS ''Chew''. An excellent photo exhibiting ASW conversion. Her aft mast, aft torpedo bank, and aft funnel have been removed. Her enhanced ASW armament, including K-guns, are clearly visible. She retains her 102mm armament. | + | File:Chew.jpeg|USS ''Chew'' (DD-106). An excellent photo exhibiting ASW conversion. Her aft mast, aft torpedo bank, and aft funnel have been removed. Her enhanced ASW armament, including K-guns, are clearly visible. She retains her 102mm armament. | |
? | File:Herbert.jpeg|USS ''Herbert'' as built. Note the awning framework which has been put up over the forward gun. | + | File:Herbert.jpeg|USS ''Herbert'' (DD-160) as built. Note the awning framework which has been put up over the forward gun. | |
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Wickes_(DD-75) USS ''Wickes'' (DD-75) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wickes-class_destroyer ''Wickes-class'' destroyer - Wikipedia] | |||
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+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Added to the game in Update 0.3.0. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.0: | |||
+ | **Main battery turret rotation speed increased from 10 to 11.5 degrees per second. | |||
+ | **Added the ability to upgrade Bliss-Leavitt Mark 9 torpedoes. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.2: | |||
+ | **Credit earnings increased by 11%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.7: | |||
+ | **The armor model of the hull was refined. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.8: | |||
+ | **The sector of rotation of the main battery turret No. 1 is equal to 360°. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.11: | |||
+ | **Improved appearance with the use of special technology for improved rendering of thin elements. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.09 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s. | |||
+ | **The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects the 76.2 mm gun. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.0: | |||
+ | **Fixed a bug with the displacement of the camera from first person under water. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.9: | |||
+ | **Range of stock torpedoes was increased from 4.5 to 5 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.5: | |||
+ | **Fixed geometry and textures of the ship. | |||
+ | *Update 0.11.6: | |||
+ | **Ship's 3D model changed, resulting in: | |||
+ | ***0.04 m increase in draught. | |||
+ | ***0.32 m decrease in hull height. | |||
+ | ***0.55 m increase in waterline length. | |||
+ | ***0.1 m increase in total length. | |||
+ | ***0.05 m increase in waterline hull width. | |||
+ | ***0.05 m decrease in maximum hull width. | |||
+ | **Amount of HP in the stern of Hull A increased from 700 to 900. | |||
+ | **Amount of HP in the superstructure of Hull A decreased from 400 to 300. | |||
+ | **Firing sector of the starboard main battery gun of Hull A increased by 3 degrees. | |||
+ | **Aiming sector of the second torpedo launcher of Hull A decreased by 1 degree. | |||
+ | **Aiming sector of the third and fourth torpedo launchers of Hull A increased by 3 degrees. | |||
+ | **Amount of HP in the stern of Hull B increased from 800 to 900. | |||
+ | **Amount of HP in the superstructure of Hull B decreased from 400 to 300. | |||
+ | *Update 0.11.9: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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Latest revision as of 15:45, 31 July 2023
102 mm/50 Mk.9 on a shielded mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed11.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time15.65 sec. |
Firing Range8.37 km. |
Maximum Dispersion84 m. |
HE Shell102 mm HE/HC Mk15 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity884 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight14.97 kg. |
AP Shell102 mm AP/SC Mk16 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity884 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight14.97 kg. |
533 mm Triple4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.88 shots/min. |
Reload Time32 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk3 |
Maximum Damage6,400 |
Torpedo Speed48 knot |
Torpedo Range5.001 km. |
76.2 mm/23 Mk.14 on a single mount1 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second1 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius520 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.46 km. |
Air Detectability Range2.46 km. |
Wickes — American Tier III destroyer.
During World War I, the first destroyers of an improved design—flush-deck ships with greater displacement and firepower—were laid down, followed by the Wickes-class destroyers of the second series. The lead ship escorted transports until the end of the war. With the outbreak of World War II, Wickes went on patrol missions in the Caribbean Sea. In late 1940, the ship was transferred to the Royal Navy and renamed HMS Montgomery.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
At first glance, Wickes might appear a downgrade from Sampson, particularly given her low health pool. While she is slightly more fragile than her predecessor, she makes up for it by retaining Sampson’s handling characteristics while gaining about 5 knots worth of top speed.
More importantly than that, Wickes moves up from Sampson’s twin double-tube launchers on each side of the ship to twin triple-tube launchers. Combined with the better damage from her upgraded Torpedo module, it is a huge increase in firepower. Wickes is a tremendous threat to enemy capital ships she's allowed to close with; however, now she can simply wipe them out with a single well-aimed salvo of torpedoes as opposed to Sampson’s steady "death by a thousand cuts" method. Her main battery is virtually unchanged from Sampson; the guns are the same, and she retains the unusual gun placement that prevents her from getting more than three barrels on target at once.
Overall, Wickes packs more firepower into a hull that is just as fragile as her predecessor, while continuing to encourage clever positioning and sneak attacks from behind cover in order to maximize damage from her deadly torpedo armament.Pros:
- Excellent maneuverability.
- Quick turret traverse speed.
- Able to drop waves of torpedoes from both sides.
- Low detection range.
Cons:
- Gun reload is a on the slow side.
- Virtually no armor (as is typical of destroyers).
- Guns are arranged such that only 3 can be brought to bear on a target at a time.
- Torpedoes are out-ranged by both German and Japanese counterparts (G-101 and Wakatake, respectively).
- Anti-aircraft armament is non-existent.
- Even less health than Sampson.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Wickes is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for a few more hit points and slightly more AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Clemson.
- Torpedoes: Upgrading to the Bliss-Leavitt Mark 9's provides Wickes’s torpedo armament with a major boost in damage and a little more range on her fish.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk3 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Wickes are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Commander Skills
Priority skills for any Wickes commander are Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, Survivability Expert at Level 3, and Concealment Expert at Level 4.
Consumables
Wickes can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Signals
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★★ |
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★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Added to the game in Update 0.3.0.
- Update 0.5.0:
- Main battery turret rotation speed increased from 10 to 11.5 degrees per second.
- Added the ability to upgrade Bliss-Leavitt Mark 9 torpedoes.
- Update 0.5.2:
- Credit earnings increased by 11%.
- Update 0.5.7:
- The armor model of the hull was refined.
- Update 0.5.8:
- The sector of rotation of the main battery turret No. 1 is equal to 360°.
- Update 0.6.11:
- Improved appearance with the use of special technology for improved rendering of thin elements.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.09 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects the 76.2 mm gun.
- Update 0.7.0:
- Fixed a bug with the displacement of the camera from first person under water.
- Update 0.7.9:
- Range of stock torpedoes was increased from 4.5 to 5 km.
- Update 0.10.5:
- Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 0.11.6:
- Ship's 3D model changed, resulting in:
- 0.04 m increase in draught.
- 0.32 m decrease in hull height.
- 0.55 m increase in waterline length.
- 0.1 m increase in total length.
- 0.05 m increase in waterline hull width.
- 0.05 m decrease in maximum hull width.
- Amount of HP in the stern of Hull A increased from 700 to 900.
- Amount of HP in the superstructure of Hull A decreased from 400 to 300.
- Firing sector of the starboard main battery gun of Hull A increased by 3 degrees.
- Aiming sector of the second torpedo launcher of Hull A decreased by 1 degree.
- Aiming sector of the third and fourth torpedo launchers of Hull A increased by 3 degrees.
- Amount of HP in the stern of Hull B increased from 800 to 900.
- Amount of HP in the superstructure of Hull B decreased from 400 to 300.
- Ship's 3D model changed, resulting in:
- Update 0.11.9:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.