Z-23
128 mm/45 SK C/34 on an MPLC/34 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range9.85 km. |
Maximum Dispersion88 m. |
HE Shell128 mm Spr.Gr. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity830 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight28 kg. |
AP Shell128 mm P.Spr.Gr. |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity830 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight28 kg. |
533 mm Vierling2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time90 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoG7 Steinbarsch |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed65 knot |
Torpedo Range8.49 km. |
128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14.9 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second18 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second5.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed37 knot |
Turning Circle Radius680 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.68 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.5 km. |
Z-23 — German Tier VIII destroyer.
Developed from the Leberecht Maass-class destroyers (Zerstörer 1936A type), this ship had larger dimensions and greater firepower compared to her prototype. She received 150mm main gun mounts, but retained the torpedo armament of her predecessor.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- 128mm main battery guns have a very fast rate of fire.
- Can deliver torpedo strikes from beyond her detection range.
- The 150mm main battery guns have good AP shells, and has HE shells with a high (13%) fire chance.
- Has decent speed for a Tier VIII destroyer.
- Has access to Hydroacoustic Search.
- High amount of hit points for a Tier VIII destroyer, second only to the Akizuki.
Cons:
- Relatively large detection range compared to other Tier VIII destroyers.
- Main battery turrets have a somewhat slow turret traverse speed.
- Very short smokescreen duration limits offensive smoking ability.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
For optimal gun configuration, players should mount Main Armaments Modification 1, and Aiming Systems Modification 1 (to compete with her USN Tier VIII destroyer counterparts).
For utility upgrades, players should mount either Propulsion Modification 1 or Steering Gears Modification 1 (based on which the player feels more vital), Propulsion Modification 2 or Steering Gears Modification 2 (again based on whichever the player feels more important), and Concealment System Modification 1 (to compete with her Tier VIII USN & IJN counterparts).
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Players can equip the following consumables on this destroyer: Damage Control Party, Smoke Generator, Engine Boost, and Hydroacoustic Search.
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.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Z-23 with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
The choice of which Signal Flags to mount will confer to the individual preference of each captain, and are subject to great variation, although there are certain flags which suit Destroyer gameplay better. Captains should mount India Yankee to decrease time to extinguish fires, mount November Foxtrot to decrease reload time of consumables, and mount Sierra Mike to increase the ship's maximum speed. To make their torpedoes more potent, captains should mount Juliet Whisky Unaone to increase chance of causing flooding and Juliet Charlie to mitigate risk to magazine detonation from mounting the former flag. If captains wish to buff their primary artillery, they are encouraged to mount Victor Lima + India X-ray to increase fire chance to HE shells.Gallery
Z-23 destroys an enemy Benson class destroyer in a gun duel.
Z-23 fires a salvo at an enemy North Carolina class battleship.