Mahan
127 mm/38 Mk21 mod. 05 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
Rotation Speed15 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time12 sec. |
Firing Range10.61 km. |
Maximum Dispersion102 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24.5 kg. |
AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight25 kg. |
533 mm Mk143 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.68 shots/min. |
Reload Time88 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk12 |
Maximum Damage11 733 |
Torpedo Speed64 knot |
Torpedo Range6.39 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk21 mod. 12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk21 mod. 03 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second9.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
12.7 mm Browning M2 mod. 24 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15.2 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk21 mod. 12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk21 mod. 02 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius560 m. |
Rudder Shift Time4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.92 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.57 km. |
Mahan — American Tier VII destroyer.
Developed from the Farragut class, Mahan carried a more powerful torpedo armament. At the beginning of World War II, these destroyers were modernized with several automatic AA guns to fight enemy aircraft more efficiently.
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]] |
Player Opinion
Performance
Mahan is a fairly well-rounded destroyer by the standards of the class. She is the first American destroyer to have the capability to fire torpedoes from beyond her detection range — via the upgraded torpedoes she has access to upon equipping Hull (B) — as well as sporting a solid pool of hit points and fast firing guns that turn quickly.
Overall, Mahan is good at almost anything her enemies can throw at her (with the possible exception of aircraft). She is able to defend herself from Russian and Japanese destroyers adequately, even more once she gains additional hit points from upgrading to Hull (B). Her upgraded torpedoes are somewhat slow, but hit decently hard and can be fired from stealth. One thing of note about her torpedo launchers: she has one port, one starboard, and one centerline. This allows her to put a very respectable 8 fish into the water on either side; however, many opponents forget about the odd launcher on the opposite side of the ship. It can make for a nasty surprise at close range if they believe that she's launched all of the torpedoes she had loaded.
Mahan’s primary weaknesses are her large detection range and enemy aircraft; Hull (C) can assist with the latter by allowing captains to trade Engine Boost for Defensive AA Fire. Lacking access to Upgrade Slot 6, there is little that Mahan can do for her large detection radius other than spend commander skill points on Concealment Expert; even then, her detection radius is still over 7 km.
Overall, Mahan is a definite upgrade from Farragut and a solid Tier VII destroyer.Pros:
- Fast turret rotation speed.
- Outstanding main battery rate of fire.
- Three torpedo tube launchers provide additional flexibility and will frequently catch opponents off-guard.
- Large health pool for a destroyer.
- Long range torpedoes reach out to 9.2 km, making her the first American destroyer capable of firing torpedoes from beyond her detection range.
- Has access to the Defensive AA Fire consumable with Hull (C) equipped.
Cons:
- Very weak armor.
- Anti-aircraft guns are mainly for show and will rarely shoot anything down, even with the later hull upgrades.
- Large silhouette and a fairly large detection range.
- Shorter main battery range compared to Farragut.
- Slowest Tier VII destroyer at 35.4 knots.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Upgrade options are pretty thin on the ground for Mahan. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice for Upgrade Slot 1. Upgrade Slot 2 is fairly well restricted to Aiming Systems Modification 1; AA Guns Modification 2 is a waste of time given how anemic Mahan’s suite of anti-aircraft guns is. Upgrade Slot 4 and Upgrade Slot 5 are best given over to Propulsion Modifications 1 and 2, respectively, in order to preserve Mahan’s mobility when under fire.
Commander Skills
Level 1's best choice is Preventative Maintenance, as it reduces the chance of Mahan having her engine or rudder knocked out while under heavy fire. Last Stand is the best of the lot at Level 2; Mahan captains will find themselves under enemy fire frequently, and losing her engine is the worst possible module knockout she can suffer. Concealment Expert is clearly the best option at Level 4.
Level 3 offers a ton of great skill choices: Basic Firing Training improves Mahan’s abysmal anti-aircraft DPS as well as improving the rate of fire of her main battery guns; Survivability Expert adds more than 17% extra health; Vigilance allows her to better screen her allies from enemy torpeodes; Superintendent provides extra charges of valuable consumables; Demolition Expert increases the damage potency of her main battery. None of these are bad choices, but Survivability Expert should be the first one chosen. A dead Mahan does no damage, after all.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★ |
★★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
★ |
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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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★ |
★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Damage Control Party II is worth the credits (or doubloons) for the shortened cooldown on repairing broken modules. Engine Boost II or Defensive AA Fire II aren't really worth the investment; stick with the free version of whichever one is chosen.
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 Mahan with Type 17 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
Equipping a Sierra Mike signal is an excellent way to help make up for Mahan’s deficiency in maximum speed. Captains should also consider Victor Lima and India X-Ray signals to increase the fire chance of her main battery shells, though they should be paired with a Juliet Charlie to ensure that Mahan doesn't detonate under enemy fire.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
Economic | |||||
★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
★ | |
Special | |||||
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★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
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