Wickes
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+ | | Juliet Charlie = 3 | |||
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+ | | Victor Lima = 2 | |||
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+ | | Papa Papa = 1 | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = 2 | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 2 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 1 | |||
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===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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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: DD-118, -126, -130, -142, -144, -145, -147, -152, -153, -154, -155, -157, -158, -159, and -160) ==== | + | ===== 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 rifle. | :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: DD-103, -113, -114, -115, -116, -125, -137, -147, -157, -160, and -164) ==== | + | ===== 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: DD-117, -119, -136, -141, -146, -161, -178, -179, and -180) ==== | + | ===== 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: DD-121, -122, -123, and -124) ==== | + | ===== 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. | |||
Revision as of 14:26, 9 February 2017
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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Player Opinion
Performance
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
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Main Armaments Modification 1 or Magazine Modification 1 are the best picks for Upgrade Slot 1. Propulsion Modification 1 should be plugged into Upgrade Slot 4 to reduce the chance of Wickes having her engine knocked out while under heavy fire.
Commander Skills
Priority skills for any Wickes commander are Preventative Maintenance at Level 1, Last Stand at Level 2, Basic Firing Training at Level 3, and Concealment Expert at Level 4.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
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★★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★ |
★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
4 |
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★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Wickes can equip both Damage Control Party and Engine Boost. The premium version of the former is recommended; the premium version of the latter is nice to have, but not necessary.
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
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★★ |
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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