Clemson
Clemson
Tech Tree Position
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Aircraft
Main Battery
102 mm/50 Mk124 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range7.85 km. |
Maximum Dispersion73 m. |
HE Shell102 mm HE/HC Mk15 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1500 |
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 Damage1700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity884 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight14.97 kg. |
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Triple4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time40 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk9 mod. 1b |
Maximum Damage9900 |
Torpedo Speed56 knot |
Torpedo Range5.04 km. |
AA Defense
76.2 mm/23 Mk71 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second1 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius520 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range7.02 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.06 km. |
Battle Levels
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Clemson — American Tier IV destroyer.
Developed from the Wickes class, Clemson belonged to the second series of the U.S. Navy "flush-deckers". The ship's hull was designed in such a way that the single mounts of the main battery could be replaced by twin mounts in order to double the destroyer's firepower.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM030_MainWeapon_Mod_I_bb1e79efbcc73dfa03a6dd5ae173566ee691b77e3a6587389d6f7ea07eb03588.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM031_SecondaryWeapon_Mod_I_5369d8b071df59a515906433ea1fff10a55841495258bcd04d3365467e61e4af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento auxiliar|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_auxiliar]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM032_PowderMagazine_Mod_I_9607d8ec91ddcca4a95443845b888fbd9de4cd81df5a30a199d400657a552017.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la santabárbara|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0santab.C3.A1rbara]] |
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Slot 4 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM020_DamageControl_Mod_I_bbc708467bc8f1e6264ac88fb8999ea40660e4b0b94b59ab7b3f1a8b60539ed8.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM069_Movement_Mod_I_ca8429dcc45fdad36cdd474a13e5a289d6f7cf27ae32c9f30d42b72b9db493af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Protección de la sala de máquinas|link=Ship:Upgrades#Protecci.C3.B3n_de_la_sala_de_m.C3.A1quinas]] |
Player Opinion
Performance
As a torpedo boat, the Clemson is a difficult destroyer to play due to its poor, short-ranged torpedoes. While the upgraded torpedoes have an added 1700 damage and 0.5km range, it has an increased reload time of 26 seconds (23.4 with Torpedo Armament Expertise skill), which makes it questionable to upgrade to the Mk 11 torpedoes. The guns are excellent with relatively good shell speed and penetration for 102mm guns. However, its range is relatively short, much like a Japanese destroyer at 8.6km. Additionally, it has a relatively high detectability of 7km, slightly worse than its tier 5 counterpart and much worse than the Isokaze. However, it does have good rudder shift time, allowing for short-notice dodging. Its 2x3 torpedoes per side allow it to launch waves of torpedoes and keep the enemy at arm's length. In summary, it is a solid US destroyer, featuring good shell speed and maneuverability despite the below-average torpedoes.
Pros:
- Relatively good ergonomics for a small ship.
- Good shell speed.
- Good HE damage and AP penetration.
- Fast turret traverse and reload.
- Fast rudder shift time.
- Small profile.
- Relatively quick torpedo reload- until the upgrade.
Cons:
- High detectability.
- Very short-ranged torpedoes (cannot torpedo outside of detection range).
Research
If you don't want the torpedoes due to the reload time, quickly go for the B hull to get the guns. While it is a +1 to artillery, you actually effectively double your firepower (each turret has one added gun).
If you want the torpedoes first, then quickly research them and the guns last.Optimal Configuration
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
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