Z-42 - Tier X German Destroyer 1945

Z42 was the name given to the planned German Type 1936B destroyer, ordered in Feb 1941. She was cancelled later in the year, and the name Z42 would be reassigned to the Spähkreuzer 1938-class Scout Cruiser originally named SP3.

 

Z-42 Commemorative Flag

The Z-42 destroyer project was extensively changed several times, and ships that entirely differed from one another appeared under the designation at various stages. They were united only by the place of their planned construction—Germaniawerft (Germania shipyard)—which had three fastened rings depicted on its emblem.

 

 

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 Key Features

Key Features

Unlike her sister ships, Z42's main battery is composed of dual-purpose gun, which are spread between five twin 105mm mounts.

 

In terms of gameplay, Z-42 is reminiscent of Harugumo due to her quick-firing guns with increased armour penetration and good AP shell damage. She is quite capable of countering enemy destroyers and supporting allies with covering fire.

 

Her torpedo armament is represented by two four-tube torpedo launchers with average characteristics for the Tier. The ship's small HP pool is offset by her good concealment and speed.

 

As far as consumables, Z-42 has access to a Short-Burst Smoke Generator with a short action time but large number of charges, Engine Boost, and Hydroacoustic Search with improved action time and acquisition range.

 Z-42 Info

Z-42 Info

Ship Name:  X Z-42

Level: 10

Paper ship: Yes

Class:  Project Type 1936B class destroyer

WG introduction: November 2, 2022

Status during tests and Final:  X Special Ship

Ship release: 12.1

Base value: 34,650  doubloons.

Resource cost:  27,000 Steel

Nation:  Germany

Current development status: Released

 Survivability

Survivability

Hit Points: 19,700 hp

Overall: 13-20 mm

Side Plating: 19 mm

Deck Plating: 19 mm

Bottom: 20 mm

Turret Plating: 15 mm

Tonnage: 3.542 t

 Main Battery Armament

Main Battery Armament

5 x 2 105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount:

Max Range: 12.6 km

Reload: 4.5 s

180° Turn Time: 18.0 s

Dispersion at Max Range: 109 m

Sigma: 2.00σ

 

Shell Types:

HE Shells 10 x 105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz.:

Max HE Shell Damage: 1200

Alpha Piercing HE: 26.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.29

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 68.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Krupp: 3.0

Shell Mass: 15.1 kg

Shell Ricochet: 91.0°

Shell Speed: 900.0 m/s

Burn Probability: 5%

 

AP Shells: 10 x 105 mm P.Spr.Gr.:

Max AP Shell Damage: 2300

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.29

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 10.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.01

Shell Detonator Threshold: 18.0

Shell Krupp: 2149.0

Shell Mass: 15.1 kg

Ricochet: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 900.0 m/s

Depth Charges

Depth Charges

Maximum damage: 2200

Charges: 2

Bombs per charge: 8

Reload time: 40 s

Torpedoes

Torpedoes

2 × 4 533 mm Vierling/G7a T1:

Max Damage: 13,700

Range: 10.0 km

Reload: 100 s

Speed: 62 kts

180 degree turn time: 7.2 s

Torpedo detectability: 1.3 km

Enemy response time after spotting these torps: 8.06 s

Anti Aircraft Defence

Anti Aircraft Defence

Long Range:

5 x 2 105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37:

Firing range: 5.2 km

Hit Probability: 100 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 112

Damage Caused by Shell Explosions: 1540

Number of Explosions Per Salvo: 5

Action Zone: 3.5 - 5.2 km

Continuous Damage: 218

Mid Range:

4 x 2 37 mm/69 Flak M42 on an LM/42 mount:

Firing range: 3.5 km

Hit Probability: 100 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 77

Short Range:

3 x 4 30 mm/45 Flak 103/38 on a quadruple mount:

Firing range: 3.0 km

Hit Probability: 95 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 98

 Mobility

Mobility

Maximum speed: 36.5 knots

Turning circle radius: 670 m

Rudder shift time: 4.4 s

Propulsion: 70,000 hp

 Visibility

Visibility

Surface Detectability: 7.6 km

Air Detectability: 3.5 km

Detectability by enemy subs: 0-3.5 km

Detectability whilst firing in smoke: 2.6 km

Available Consumables

Available Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Charges: infinite

Action Time: 5 s

Reload Time: 40 s

Slot 2: Short-Burst Smoke Generator:

Charges: 6

Action Time: 10 s

Smoke screen dispersion time: 40 s

Radius: 600.0 m

Reload Time: 70 s

Slot 3: Engine Boost:

Charges: 3

Action Time: 120 s

Reload Time: 120 s

Boost: +8%

Slot 4: Hydroacoustic Search:

Charges: 3

Action Time: 120 s

Reload Time: 120 s

Torpedo detection range: 4.0 km

Ship detection range: 6.0 km

 

All stats are listed without crew and upgrade modifiers but with best available modules. The stats are subject to change at any time.