Kiev
130 mm/50 B-2LM3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
Rotation Speed9.7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18.56 sec. |
Firing Range11.14 km. |
Maximum Dispersion98 m. |
HE ShellHE-46 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1900 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight33.4 kg. |
AP ShellSAP-46 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight33.5 kg. |
533 mm Quintuple 2-N2 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.49 shots/min. |
Reload Time123 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-38U |
Maximum Damage17 933 |
Torpedo Speed65 knot |
Torpedo Range4.02 km. |
12.7 mm DShKM-2B4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm 70-K4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.21 km. |
76 mm 39-K1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second3.1 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed42.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9 km. |
Air Detectability Range4.44 km. |
Kiev — Soviet Tier VIII destroyer.
The design for a destroyer flotilla leader, created under the "Big Fleet" program (Project 48). The ship was developed from the first Soviet Leningrad-class destroyer leaders. Among ships of the same type, she boasted powerful armament and a very high speed.
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 2 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM006_MainGun_Mod_II_bffc35efc4e090487fd6110a10a2be1f5d51b7918303f724194817e698055412.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 de la batería principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_de_la.C2.A0bater.C3.ADa_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM018_AirDefense_Mod_III_d3f357c6dc4e5e627a86e17a16432cb38da32bb1b7999b4a7852371491511770.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los cañones AA|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0ca.C3.B1ones_AA]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM033_Guidance_Mod_I_10c7521afe2d577c42618dd04cf6834f2be78cf6b64503844cf87793a5816484.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los sistemas de tiro|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0sistemas_de_tiro]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM070_Torpedo_Mod_IV_9e34ebc4f1a15656201b4148e32870eb1c67ddb2fb1a0bc410406236b472d1dd.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los tubos de torpedo|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0tubos_de_torpedo]] |
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]] | ||
Slot 5 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM023_DamageControl_Mod_II_3c6aea0c5bccc94f1d8f1fa52662232afa007d784638ce6e981c8ad3457c63fa.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM024_Engine_Mod_II_4b4f4c217cf5cf580f47ccbbf76ecede110c5143055c55ab45a82d19e87423fb.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la propulsión|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0propulsi.C3.B3n]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM025_SteeringGear_Mod_II_523c86ce4c7d228e73ee3d2cb406f4d78a205aa2453fec45b0925dec519bf7c5.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del aparato de gobierno|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0aparato_de_gobierno]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM089_DepthCharges_Mod_I_734ed2711a1c6aa8227fa258f81054dcc2db8aecf66e4baaf0006589181ceb33.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de las cargas de profundidad|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_las_cargas_de_profundidad]] |
Slot 6 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM026_LookoutStation_Mod_I_9bdab08af77f5c612cec2a357353f7b60d37118aaab4763721dd53230f68943b.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Sistema de vigilancia de torpedos|link=Ship:Upgrades#Sistema_de_vigilancia_de_torpedos]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM027_ConcealmentMeasures_Mod_I_bda1386ab237032301b6273e655a1998de5bfb50e2c8e59124c8a93d73093f0a.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del sistema de ocultación|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0sistema_de_ocultaci.C3.B3n]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM035_SteeringGear_Mod_III_9bbaf379d4027413eb48f3407a4374e40151f55611d71fac0a66d12a5d4e4434.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 del aparato de gobierno|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_del.C2.A0aparato_de_gobierno]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM072_AbilityWorktimeBoost_Mod_I_e6323cc6cf2a0c16e8a3a3ca4db0ceaebbdb868447435dbafea6f580b66ff101.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los consumibles del barco|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los_consumibles_del_barco]] |
Player Opinion
Performance
Kiev is a significant upgrade over Minsk in many respects: she has significantly more firepower and improved torpedoes, to name two. Kiev excels at long-range harassment, and at closer ranges is capable of fighting against even cruisers with his excellent guns, if they are foolish enough to show their broadside.
Kiev uses the same 130 mm guns as Minsk and Gnevny, but now has a pair of superfiring turrets mounted on the front deck. This allows Kiev to still maintain respectable salvos without exposing his broadside, enabling him to pursue fleeing targets without sacrificing too much firepower. The excellent ballistics of the 130 mm guns mean that Kiev is much better at hitting long range targets than the competing American and Japanese destroyers. These do come in two salvos of five torpedoes with a very high speed, and if Kiev is able to get within range to use them, it is very difficult to avoid them.
With a blistering top speed of nearly 43 knots, Kiev is a lot faster than her competitors, Z-23, Benson, Kagero, and Akizuki. With the Engine Boost consumable activated and a Sierra Mike signal flag mounted, he is capable of even outrunning some torpedoes! There is no other ship in this tier which is capable of outrunning it. However, his maneuverability is not particularly outstanding, especially at high speeds. This can be a problem in close-range fights against other destroyers, especially when it comes to dodging torpedoes.
Interestingly, Kiev has a single dual-purpose secondary gun turret with two 76 mm guns on Hull (A), and two 85 mm guns on Hull (B). The range is decent at 5.8 km but like all secondaries, they cannot be relied on in a close quarters brawl. He is one of the few destroyers in the game with secondary guns; the turrets tend to get knocked out fairly quickly, but it is fun to watch while it's still functioning.Pros:
- Excellent 130 mm guns with very long range.
- Two front-mounted turrets, ideal for pursuing fleeing targets.
- Very high top speed and acceleration.
- Can fire a 10-torpedo salvo with decent range.
- Guns have relatively flat arcs, allowing for accurate fire over ranges American destroyers can only dream about. Advanced Firing Training only extends that distance.
- Shells have amazing penetration qualities; Kiev is able to dish out solid AP salvos on broadside battleships — against the superstructure, his AP will bounce off battleship belt armor — and can easily citadel broadside cruisers at medium range.
Cons:
- Very small potential window to launch stealth torpedo attacks from.
- Incredibly large detection range, even with maximum stealth build.
- Sluggish rudder and turning for a destroyer.
- Incredibly sluggish torpedo reload
Research
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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★★★ |
★★ |
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2 |
★ |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★ |
★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
As Kiev is Tier VIII and is part of the main VMF destroyer line, the ship has access to the following standard destroyer consumables:
It is highly recommended to at least mount the premium Engine Boost II consumable to better effectively utilize Kiev's speed, as it has a fantastic base speed of 42.5 kts and is easily the fastest ship at Tier VIII.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Players looking to keep Kiev and wish to spend doubloons are recommended to equip Kiev with the permanent Type 18 camouflage rather than the pay-per-battle premium Type 6 camouflage as the permanent Type 18 lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces cost of repairs, and increases the amount of experience she earns. The premium Type 6, unlike the permanent Type 18, does not provide repair cost reduction benefits.
Signals
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★★ |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
Economic | |||||
★ |
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★★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery