Okhotnik

0.6.9.1.1

Okhotnik

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase pricepromo

Hit Points12 700

Aircraft

Main Battery

130 mm/55 B-77 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

Rotation Speed5.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time32.73 sec.

Firing Range9.2 km.

Maximum Dispersion83 m.

HE ShellHE-54

Maximum HE Shell Damage1900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity861 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2500

Initial AP Shell Velocity861 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

450 mm Goncharov Triple4 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.28 shots/min.

Reload Time47 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo45-36NU

Maximum Damage13 667

Torpedo Speed62 knot

Torpedo Range4.5 km.

AA Defense

7.62 mm Maxim machine gun4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.8

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

76.2 mm Lender gun2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3

. . . Firing Range3 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed34.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius730 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.48 km.

Air Detectability Range4.35 km.

Battle Levels

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0.6.9.1.1

Okhotnik

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase pricepromo

Hit Points12 700

Aircraft

Main Battery

130 mm/55 B-77 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire6 shots/min.

Reload Time10 sec.

Rotation Speed5.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time32.73 sec.

Firing Range9.2 km.

Maximum Dispersion83 m.

HE ShellHE-54

Maximum HE Shell Damage1900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity861 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2500

Initial AP Shell Velocity861 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

450 mm Goncharov Triple4 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.28 shots/min.

Reload Time47 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo45-36NU

Maximum Damage13 667

Torpedo Speed62 knot

Torpedo Range4.5 km.

AA Defense

7.62 mm Maxim machine gun4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.8

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

76.2 mm Lender gun2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3

. . . Firing Range3 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed34.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius730 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.48 km.

Air Detectability Range4.35 km.

Battle Levels

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Okhotnik — Soviet promo premium Tier V destroyer.

An original project for a unique large destroyer that was created during World War I to remedy the lack of modern cruisers in the Russian Navy. The ship's dimensions — too big for this type — allowed him to carry multiple guns and torpedo tubes.

Okhotnik first went on sale on 13 March 2017 on the NA servers, and on 11 March 2017 on the EU servers.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180 Degree Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
130 mm/55 Modelo 1913 en un montaje de la planta de Obukhov	6	32,7	83	1900	8	2500		0	0

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Okhotnik	12 700	6	16	7		4/2	4			0	0

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180 Degree Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
45-36NU	1,3	47	7,2	13 666	62	4,5		0	0

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SCT V mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsión: 35 200 CV	34,5		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3

Player Opinion

Performance

Okhotnik is a Tier V Russian destroyer that is the living embodiment of the phrase "anything worth doing is worth overdoing". He features seven main guns in single turrets, as well as twelve torpedo tubes in four triple-tube launchers.

In many ways, Okhotnik is what one might expect if the low tier Russian destroyers were scaled up in size, with more guns and torpedoes. However, Okhotnik’s guns fire slowly with a base rate of fire of only 6 rounds per minute, while their base 180 turret traverse time is 32.73 seconds, meaning he can easily out-turn his turrets. His torpedoes are 450mm size, featuring 13,666 damage, a range of 4.5 km at 62 knots, and a stock reload of 47 seconds per launcher. Okhotnik takes the alpha strike of the low tier Russian destroyers to the extreme, and pays for it in weapon reload and mobility. He bleeds large amounts of speed in turns, and feels sluggish to accelerate again. His large size also means he takes large amounts of damage from incoming fire.

Due to his rather short ranged torpedoes and heavy hitting guns, he excels at surprise attacks (using smoke and/or islands to close with an enemy). He does decently at longer ranges but his torpedoes are his biggest source of damage; developing tactics to deploy them well — or recognizing when a situation allows for their use — is key to getting maximum performance out of Okhotnik. He is an amusing destroyer to play if one likes to unleash large alpha strikes onto one's enemies.

LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Okhotnik from the NA forums

Pros:

• A very large amount of guns for a destroyer.
• Very stealthy for a Russian destroyer.
• The HE shells hit hard and are good at starting fires.
• Has a decent amount of hit points for its tier.

Cons:

• Poor rate of fire.
• Slow turret traverse.
• Very poor maneuverability; slowest of all the Tier V Russian destroyers and has a massive turning circle.
• Short firing range.
• Torpedoes have very short range.

Research

As a premium ship, Okhotnik doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Okhotnik are as follows:

• Slot 1: Modificación 1 del armamento principal
• Slot 2: Modificación 1 de la propulsión
• Slot 3: Modificación 1 de los sistemas de tiro *

Some captains may find Plantilla:Main Battery Modification 2 worthwhile in Slot 3, as it provides a notable increase in turret traverse speed for only an extra 0.5 second increase in main battery reload time.

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of modules. ★★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Aircraft Servicing Expert +5% to HP of carrier-based aircraft. -10% to servicing time of carrier-based aircraft.	Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft +1 catapult aircraft. -20% to the speed of catapult aircraft.	Dogfighting Expert +10% to average damage per second of fighter for each tier of difference between them. +10% to fighters ammunition.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Evasive Maneuver -20% to detectability of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier. +75% to HP of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier. -30% to airspeed of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. ★	Expert Rear Gunner +10% to average damage per second of self-defense armament for aircraft with rear gunners.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 HP for each ship tier. ★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. -20% to servicing time of torpedo bombers. ★	Emergency Takeoff Makes it possible to launch and recover aircraft while the ship is on fire. +100% to aircraft servicing time while aircraft carrier is on fire.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +20% to average damage per second of AA defense. ★★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★★	Demolition Expert +2% to chance of fire on a target caused by a main caliber shell, secondary shell, or bomb. ★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -15% to the maximum dispersion of shells for the secondary armament of Tier I-VI ships. -60% to the maximum dispersion of shells for the secondary armament of Tier VII-X ships.	Fire Prevention -7% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -3% to chance of fire on target caused by HE shells. ★★	Air Supremacy +1 fighter per squadron. +1 bomber per squadron.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +20% to AA defense firing range. ★★★	Manual Fire Control for AA Armament +100% to average damage per second of AA guns with a caliber exceeding 85mm against a designated target.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship (that isn't an aircraft carrier). The enemy player is alerted that a bearing has been taken on their ship. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of destroyers. -12% to the detection radius of cruisers. -14% to the detection radius of battleships. -16% to the detection radius of aircraft carriers. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Okhotnik can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Plantilla:Smoke Generator
• Slot 3: Engine Boost 

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Okhotnik comes included with Type 9 camouflage that lowers his detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience he earns.

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
November Echo Setteseven +10% average damage per second of all anti-aircraft mounts. +10% average damage per second of self-defense armament for aircraft with rear gunners.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	India X-Ray +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★	Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Victor Lima +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +4% chance of flooding (against your ship). ★★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.
November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when the Repair Party consumable is used.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Economic
Zulu +20% credits earned for the battle. ★	India Bravo Terrathree -10% to the cost of the ship's post-battle repair.	Equal Speed Charlie London +50% XP earned for the battle.	Zulu Hotel +50% Commander XP earned for the battle. ★★	Papa Papa +300% Free XP earned for the battle.
Special
Wyvern +50% credits earned for the battle.	Red Dragon +100% XP earned for the battle. +100% Commander XP earned for the battle.	Dragon Flag +333% Commander XP earned for the battle. ★★	Ouroboros +777% Free XP earned for the battle.	Hydra +50% XP earned for the battle. +150% Commander XP earned for the battle. +250% Free XP earned for the battle.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Not Useful

Gallery

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  Incoming wall of skill!

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  An enemy destroyer succumbs to flooding as Okhotnik loses its' bow.

Historical Info

Specifications

2,100 tons displacement, standard

130m length

11.24m beam

3.45m draft

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Machinery

4 boilers, 2 turbines

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Performance

34 knots at 35,200 shaft horsepower

869 nautical miles at 25 knots

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Armament

Main

Eight (8x1) 130mm guns

Anti-Aircraft

Two (2x1) 76.2mm guns

Two (2x1) 7.62mm guns

Torpedoes

Nine (3x3) 450mm torpedo tubes

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Complement

24 Officers, 220 Enlisted (1917)

Line drawing of proposed design for Okhotnik.

History

In early 1917, the Imperial Russian Naval Technical Board recognized the need to introduce high-speed “cruiser-killers” into the Baltic Fleet, in order to counter the increasing threat of Imperial German capital-ships. After further consideration, it was decided to focus upon a destroyer platform for the new project, as destroyers are relatively inexpensive to construct and re-arm to sizeable numbers. Further specifications outlined the role these new “destroyer-suppressors” were to play: anti-capital ship combat, high-speed reconnaissance, and mine-laying abilities; in short, a light multi-purpose high-speed warship. For all intents and purposes, what we consider to be the roles of modern destroyers. The future of this project fell to the charge of Colonel R. A. Matrosov.

In order to cut down design time, the team decided to modify an existing design present in the Russian Navy, as opposed to constructing a new vessel from scratch. The vessels in question were the Gavriil-class destroyers, a subclass of the much larger Novik-class destroyers. In order to produce more deck-space to mount more artillery, the vessels were planned to be increased a length of 30 meters to 130 meters total. In order to maintain hull integrity, the number of transverse bulkheads increased from 12 to 20, and the outer metal frame was increased to 10mm in thickness. Overall, this increased his total displacement to 2,100 tonnes.

Arguably, his most important characteristic was his main artillery, as Okhotnik was to serve as a detergent to any hostile force. As such, he was to be armed with no less than eight 130mm/57 B7 rifles; the same rifles seen mounted on the Svietlana-class cruisers. Interesting to note, the guns were not placed on top of their respective magazines, they were instead mounted on top of the bulkheads to ensure greater foundational stability for the heavy guns. Furthermore, as “destroyers” based upon the Gavriil-class, Okhotnik was to be fitted with the 3 triple torpedo launchers found on the aforementioned ships.

Albeit as an afterthought, Colonel Matrosov decided to mount the power plant of the Gavriil-class onto Okhotnik as well; 4 boilers connected to 2 turbines. As accordance to the calculations conducted by the design team, they predicted the 35,000 shaft horsepower output of the engine machinery to be sufficient to propel the craft up to 34 knots of speed.

The design was finalized by late 1917 and presented to the Board. To their astonishment at the outlandish proposal, many were quoted to calling him a “hunter” or a “killer”, and the name forever stuck. Considering top-weight in mind, the Board recommended to downscale guns 2 through 6 to 102mm. With their approval almost in hand, the mechanical advisors intervened with major criticisms. They were concerned that the proposed machinery would never be able to propel the heavier Okhotnik to Matrosov’s ambitious speeds. Matrosov remained bold and suggested mounting the 50,000 shaft horsepower power plant of the Svietlana-class cruisers, but that would require major redesigns and a divergence of limited resources. Thus, the proposed design would never come to fruition.

Okhotnik was an ambitious design; many would consider him ahead of his time. A destroyer that was more so a light cruiser by form, he attempted to merge the flexibility of a larger capital ship into compact construction. The problem of fitting high-power propulsion into a compact chassis was not successfully solved until post 1940s, when propulsion technologies advanced to the point where it was feasible to mount superheated boilers and multi-gear turbines into a hull the size of a destroyer.

Historical Accuracy

The real Okhotnik was a torpedo cruiser (reclassified as destroyer in 1907) that was built in 1905 and sunk after striking a German mine in the Gulf of Riga on 26 September 1917. Four ships of the Okhotnik-class were built.

Historical Gallery

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  Longitudinal section view and cross sections of Okhotnik.

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  Profile and top-down view of Okhotnik.

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  130mm/55 B7 Pattern 1913.

Video

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