Z-39
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? | The last sister ship of destroyer ''[[Z-23]]'' belonged to a series of ships laid down after the start of World War II (Zerstörer 1936A Mob). She carried 150mm guns. During 1944-1945, the ship underwent an overhaul with a considerable reinforcement of her AA defenses. This, however, required that one of the ship's main guns be demounted. | + | The last sister ship of destroyer ''[[Z-23]]'' belonged to a series of ships laid down after the start of World War II (Zerstörer 1936A Mob). She carried 150mm guns. During 1944-1945, the ship underwent an overhaul with a considerable reinforcement of her AA defenses. This, however, required that one of the ship's main guns be demounted.<br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale worldwide on 18 May 2018.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|183fe2d0a0554247b4b65abe90a436b1}} | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has surprisingly good concealment for her tier, and for a German destroyer. In fact, most of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'s'' characteristics can be described the same way. Her 150 mm guns are some of the largest put on a destroyer in World of Warships, only matched by those available to her German compatriots ''[[Z-23]]'' and ''[[Ernst Gaede]]''. She has surprisingly good AA despite lacking access to {{Defensive AA Fire}}, and a decent striking arm of torpedoes which reload fairly fast and travel quickly. | ||
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? | + | The first unique thing about ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is her main battery, which is comprised of 150mm rifles. These are significantly different from the main battery guns found on other Tier VII destroyers, most of which top out around 127 or 128mm in caliber. They are capable of delivery devastating salvos to enemy ships should the AP manage a full penetration, and her HE packs a good punch as well despite the limitations of German HE damage and their slow reload time. Unfortunately, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s four barrels share the same reload as Tier VI's ''[[Ernst Gaede]]'', despite her also having four 150 mm guns with identical handling. The only thing ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' holds an edge on gunnery wise is her longer range, as she has a nearly kilometer advantage over ''Gaede''. While her guns are certainly powerful, it's nothing that cannot be found a tier lower. Her torpedoes are a similar story, though the German destroyer line is somewhat known for all ships having similar torpedoes. In fact, her torpedoes are identical to the ones found on a fully upgraded ''[[Leberecht Maass]]'', making them fairly unremarkable other than the noteworthy German traits of good speed and stealth. | ||
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? | + | Her AA is another unusual trait, possessing one of the most potent anti-aircraft arrays at her tier for a destroyer. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of this armament is dampened somewhat by the ship's lack of access to the {{Defensive AA Fire}} consumable. As such, she loses out to those destroyers capable of using DFAA; namely, ''[[Mahan]]'' and ''[[Sims]]''. Her health is another point of interest, following the typical German trend of having lots of it: in fact, she has the highest destroyer health at her tier. Additionally, she is the only Tier VII destroyer with access to '''Upgrade Slot 5''', meaning she can equip {{Concealment System Modification 1}} and reduce her detection range even further. | ||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' provides a good, well-balanced destroyer platform to operate from. She has a variety of tools that allow her to adapt to any situation: smoke to disengage from threats she can't handle, health and concealment to control engagements with enemy destroyers, and a solid mix of armaments to deal lethal damage to enemy vessels. All-in-all, she is a very capable ship at Tier VII. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/158757-premium-ship-review-z-39/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Z-39] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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+ | '''Information on the website:''' [https://worldofwarships.eu/en/news/history/armada-z-39/ Armada: Z-39] | |||
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* AP rounds can quickly devastate cruisers with citadels at mid-to-close range. | * AP rounds can quickly devastate cruisers with citadels at mid-to-close range. | |||
* Incredibly high hit point pool for a Tier VII destroyer; the hit point pool rivals those of Tier IX destroyers. | * Incredibly high hit point pool for a Tier VII destroyer; the hit point pool rivals those of Tier IX destroyers. | |||
+ | * {{Hydroacoustic Search}} and {{Smoke Generator}} durations and ranges use Tier VIII values, instead of Tier VII. | |||
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? | * Takes large amounts of HE damage | + | * Takes large amounts of HE damage. | |
? | * Lackluster HE performance | + | * Lackluster HE performance. | |
? | * Average torpedo alpha strike | + | * Average torpedo alpha strike. | |
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | * '''Slot 1''': | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |
? | * '''Slot 2''': | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | |
? | * '''Slot 3''': | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |
? | * '''Slot 4''': | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 2}} | |
? | * '''Slot 5''': | + | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |
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+ | '''Slot 1''' provides several options for captains. {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} is recommended to improve the survivability of the ship's weapons. {{Magazine Modification 1}} can instead be mounted to reduce the risk of a magazine detonation. Captains can also choose to mount the {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} or {{Engine Boost Modification 1}} upgrades in '''Slot 2'''. These upgrades increase the action time of their specified consumable. | |||
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Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are similar to those of most destroyers, with the addition of Expert Loader to improve the efficiency of her guns. Because of her 150 mm guns, Z-39 cannot make use of Basic Firing Training and Advanced Firing Training to improve her main battery reload and range, respectively. | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are similar to those of most destroyers, with the addition of Expert Loader to improve the efficiency of her guns. Because of her 150 mm guns, Z-39 cannot make use of Basic Firing Training and Advanced Firing Training to improve her main battery reload and range, respectively. | |||
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? | | | + | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = 2 <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
? | | Direction Center for | + | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |
? | | | + | | rating15 = 0 <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |
? | | Incoming Fire Alert | + | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |
? | | | + | | rating17 = 1 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |
+ | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |||
? | | High Alert = 1 | + | | rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert --> | |
? | + | | rating22 = 1 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | ||
? | | Expert Marksman | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | Torpedo Acceleration | + | | rating24 = <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert | + | | rating25 = 1 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating27 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | | + | | rating28 = 3 <!-- Last Stand --> | |
? | | Basics of Survivability | + | | rating31 = 1 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | Survivability Expert = 3 | + | | rating32 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
? | + | | rating33 = 3 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | ||
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? | | Basic Firing Training | + | | rating35 = <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
? | | Demolition Expert | + | | rating37 = 1 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |
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? | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament | + | | rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |
? | | Fire Prevention | + | | rating42 = <!-- Fire Prevention --> | |
? | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells | + | | rating43 = 1 <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
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? | | Advanced Firing Training | + | | rating45 = <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | |
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? | | Radio Position Finding | + | | rating47 = 1 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
? | | Concealment Expert | + | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
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? | + | As a Premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | ||
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? | <h2>'' | + | <h2>''Z-39'', 1943</h2> | |
? | ===Construction=== | + | ====Construction==== | |
? | :Builder: | + | :Builder: Germaniawerft; Kiel, Germany | |
? | :Laid down: | + | :Laid down: 1940 | |
? | :Launched: | + | :Launched: 5 August 1941 | |
? | :Commissioned: | + | :Commissioned: 21 August 1943 | |
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? | ===Specifications=== | + | ====Specifications==== | |
? | : | + | :Displacement: 2,603 tons, standard | |
? | : | + | :Length: 127m | |
? | : | + | :Beam: 12m | |
? | : | + | :Draft: 4.5m | |
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
? | : | + | :6 boilers, 2 turbines | |
+ | :825 tons of fuel oil | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | : | + | :38.5 knots at 70,000 shaft horsepower | |
? | : | + | :2,087 nautical miles at 19 knots | |
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | : | + | :Five (1x2, 3x1) 150mm/50 C36 guns | |
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? | : | + | :Two (2x1) 37mm/83 M42 guns | |
? | + | :Five (5x1) 20mm guns | ||
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=====Torpedoes===== | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
? | : | + | :Eight (2x4) 533mm launchers | |
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? | + | :332 of officers and men | ||
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? | + | [[File:Z-39 overview.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|''Z-39'' underway, date and location unknown. This photo was taken some time after the end of World War II, as she is sailing under the US flag.]] | ||
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===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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With the threat from aircraft rising throughout the war, it was deemed as necessary to increase the anti-air-armament of all destroyers, resulting in the so-called “Barbara-program” which added additional AA guns for almost all ships in 1944. The proposed changes for the 1936A class ships were the removal of a 15cm single mount, and a completely new AA armament of twelve 37mm M42 and eighteen 20mm FlaK 38 guns, with the addition of 8.6cm AA rockets in four single launchers. | With the threat from aircraft rising throughout the war, it was deemed as necessary to increase the anti-air-armament of all destroyers, resulting in the so-called “Barbara-program” which added additional AA guns for almost all ships in 1944. The proposed changes for the 1936A class ships were the removal of a 15cm single mount, and a completely new AA armament of twelve 37mm M42 and eighteen 20mm FlaK 38 guns, with the addition of 8.6cm AA rockets in four single launchers. | |||
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+ | ''Z-39'' was laid down on 15 August 1940, launched on 2 December 1941, and commissioned on 21 August 1943. Her commissioning was delayed almost two years due to her lengthy construction, and even after commissioning she was not fully operational until 7 January 1944. | |||
====Service==== | ====Service==== | |||
? | ''Z- | + | Her first operations were mine-laying duties in the Strait of Denmark until March 1944. She moved to the Gulf of Finland, joining ''Z-25'', ''Z-28'', and ''Z-35'' in the 6th Destroyer Flotilla. Until late June, she and the 6th Destroyer Flotilla rotated between mine-laying duties and coastal bombardment of Soviet forces. | |
? | + | On 23 June, ''Z-39'' was damaged by Soviet bombers off the coast of Estonia, and she later set sail for Kiel via Swinemünde for repairs. On 24 July while under repair at Kiel, she was hit by a bomb when the British air force raided the city; she had to be towed back to safer Swinemünde again to finish her repairs, using parts cannibalized from incomplete destroyers ''Z-44'' and ''Z-45''. ''Z-39'' was sufficiently seaworthy by 28 February 1945. She was initially intended to sail for Copenhagen to finish repairs, but due to lack of fuel, she could only make it to Sassnitz. She was fully repaired by 1 April 1945. From that point forward, ''Z-39''’s duty consisted almost entirely of escort duty and naval gunfire support for the Wehrmacht along the Baltic coastline. She also took part in several evacuation operations, joining evacuation fleets that sailed 55,000 refugees and soldiers to Copenhagen, and 20,000 soldiers and civilians to Glücksburg, arriving there on the 9 May, a day after the German Instrument of Surrender was enacted. She was decommissioned from the Kriegsmarine on 10 May 1945. | ||
? | + | After the war, ''Z-39'' initially went to the Royal Navy, but on 11 July 1945 she was instead handed over to the US Navy at Plymouth, arriving back in Boston on 7 August. After extensive trials, she was commissioned into the US Navy on 14 September as ''DD-939''. The US Navy's Bureau of Ships spent time experimenting with her equipment until late 1947, whereupon she was deemed obsolete; ''DD-939'' was transferred to the French Navy, arriving at Toulon in January 1948. Renamed ''Q-128'', she was primarily cannibalized for her parts to repair the other ex-German French destroyers, until eventually, her remains were scrapped in 1964. | ||
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+ | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
+ | * ''Z-39'' is depicted in early 1945 condition. Her paint scheme had no camouflage by this time. | |||
+ | * The camouflage paintwork was only worn in 1944, when ''Z-39'' still had three aft main gun turrets. | |||
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+ | File:Z-39 speed.jpg|''Z-39'' sailing with high speed. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 early.jpg|''Z-39'' during her early career, still lacking the additional AA that was mounted in 1944. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 turret.jpg|The forward 15cm twin turret on ''Z-39''. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 rear.jpg|The rear section of ''Z-39'', taken after the war. One of the main guns being clearly damaged. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 aft.jpg|A picture taken from directly behind ''Z-39''. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 side.jpg|This picture shows ''Z-39'' full length from the side, giving a good impression of her profile and her armament. This picture was also taken after the war. | |||
+ | File:Z-39 funnel.jpg|A detail shot of the second funnel. Clearly visible is the 37mm ''Flakzwilling 30'' and the 37mm ''M42'' single mount. | |||
+ | File:German_destroyer_Z39_underway_off_Boston_on_12_September_1945-sm.jpg|German destroyer ''Z-39'' underway off Boston, Massachusetts, 12 September 1945. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/German_destroyer_Z39 German destroyer ''Z39'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Type_1936A_destroyer Type 1936A destroyer - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/community/chimpan-a-to-chimpan-z/ Monthly Wiki Spotlight - Z-39 - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/142-video-z-32/ Watch the Makings of the Z-32 Destroyer at 1:42 Scale - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3XgEEet7ExM 1:42 Scale: Destroyer Z-32 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0qCKM6Wn7g Armada: Z-39 - May 18, 2018 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAQwYtforHw Armada: Z-39 - Oct 25, 2019 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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150 mm/55 Tbts KC/36 on a Tbts LC/36 mount2 х 1 / 1 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range11.84 km. |
Maximum Dispersion103 m. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight45.3 kg. |
AP Shell150 mm P.Spr.Gr. |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight45.3 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. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a Flak 35 Vierling L/38 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/69 Flak M42 on an LM/42 single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 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. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second8.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/69 Flak M42 on an LM/42 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second41.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius670 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.51 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.5 km. |
Z-39 — German special premium Tier VII destroyer.
The last sister ship of destroyer Z-23 belonged to a series of ships laid down after the start of World War II (Zerstörer 1936A Mob). She carried 150mm guns. During 1944-1945, the ship underwent an overhaul with a considerable reinforcement of her AA defenses. This, however, required that one of the ship's main guns be demounted.
Z-39 was first released for sale worldwide on 18 May 2018.
Modules
Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
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Z-39 | 19,600 | 6 | 30 | 2/1 | 2/2/2/4/2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Z-39 has surprisingly good concealment for her tier, and for a German destroyer. In fact, most of Z-39's characteristics can be described the same way. Her 150 mm guns are some of the largest put on a destroyer in World of Warships, only matched by those available to her German compatriots Z-23 and Ernst Gaede. She has surprisingly good AA despite lacking access to Defensive AA Fire , and a decent striking arm of torpedoes which reload fairly fast and travel quickly.
The first unique thing about Z-39 is her main battery, which is comprised of 150mm rifles. These are significantly different from the main battery guns found on other Tier VII destroyers, most of which top out around 127 or 128mm in caliber. They are capable of delivery devastating salvos to enemy ships should the AP manage a full penetration, and her HE packs a good punch as well despite the limitations of German HE damage and their slow reload time. Unfortunately, Z-39’s four barrels share the same reload as Tier VI's Ernst Gaede, despite her also having four 150 mm guns with identical handling. The only thing Z-39 holds an edge on gunnery wise is her longer range, as she has a nearly kilometer advantage over Gaede. While her guns are certainly powerful, it's nothing that cannot be found a tier lower. Her torpedoes are a similar story, though the German destroyer line is somewhat known for all ships having similar torpedoes. In fact, her torpedoes are identical to the ones found on a fully upgraded Leberecht Maass, making them fairly unremarkable other than the noteworthy German traits of good speed and stealth.
Her AA is another unusual trait, possessing one of the most potent anti-aircraft arrays at her tier for a destroyer. Unfortunately, the effectiveness of this armament is dampened somewhat by the ship's lack of access to the Defensive AA Fire consumable. As such, she loses out to those destroyers capable of using DFAA; namely, Mahan and Sims. Her health is another point of interest, following the typical German trend of having lots of it: in fact, she has the highest destroyer health at her tier. Additionally, she is the only Tier VII destroyer with access to Upgrade Slot 5, meaning she can equip Concealment System Modification 1 and reduce her detection range even further.
Z-39 provides a good, well-balanced destroyer platform to operate from. She has a variety of tools that allow her to adapt to any situation: smoke to disengage from threats she can't handle, health and concealment to control engagements with enemy destroyers, and a solid mix of armaments to deal lethal damage to enemy vessels. All-in-all, she is a very capable ship at Tier VII.
Pros:
- Has access to the Tier VIII module Concealment System Modification 1 , allowing the Z-39 to sneak around the seas.
- Fairly quick torpedo reload.
- Has access to the Hydroacoustic Search module.
- AP rounds can quickly devastate cruisers with citadels at mid-to-close range.
- Incredibly high hit point pool for a Tier VII destroyer; the hit point pool rivals those of Tier IX destroyers.
- Hydroacoustic Search and Smoke Generator durations and ranges use Tier VIII values, instead of Tier VII.
Cons:
- Takes large amounts of HE damage.
- Lackluster HE performance.
- Average torpedo alpha strike.
- AA mounts are fragile and will be destroyed under sustained fire.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Z-39 are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 ()
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Slot 1 provides several options for captains. Main Armaments Modification 1 is recommended to improve the survivability of the ship's weapons. Magazine Modification 1 can instead be mounted to reduce the risk of a magazine detonation. Captains can also choose to mount the Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 or Engine Boost Modification 1 upgrades in Slot 2. These upgrades increase the action time of their specified consumable.
Commander Skills
Key skills for Z-39 are similar to those of most destroyers, with the addition of Expert Loader to improve the efficiency of her guns. Because of her 150 mm guns, Z-39 cannot make use of Basic Firing Training and Advanced Firing Training to improve her main battery reload and range, respectively.
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★ |
★ |
★★ |
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★ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
Χ |
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★★★ |
★ |
★ |
4 |
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★ |
Χ |
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★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Z-39 can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
- Slot 4: Hydroacoustic Search
Camouflage
As a Premium ship, Z-39 comes included with Type 10 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
A typical flag setup for a destroyer works best for Z-39, featuring Sierra Mike (), Juliet Charlie (), and the two fire flags India X-Ray () and Victor Lima (). As Z-39 is a premium ship, economic flags such as Zulu Hotel (🚫), Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), will boost the XP earning potential of the ship, and captain XP.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★★★ |
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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
Video
References
- German destroyer Z39 - Wikipedia
- Type 1936A destroyer - Wikipedia
- Monthly Wiki Spotlight - Z-39 - News - World of Warships
- Watch the Makings of the Z-32 Destroyer at 1:42 Scale - News - World of Warships
- 1:42 Scale: Destroyer Z-32 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada: Z-39 - May 18, 2018 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada: Z-39 - Oct 25, 2019 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube