Tsurugi: Tier IX Japanese Premium Battlecruiser 1921

Under the Japanese Navy's recent development plan, the designs for battleships and battlecruisers were quite similar, with battlecruisers having the same speed as the Kii class battleships. This was a departure from traditional Japanese naval strategy. To enhance speed and transform a design into an authentic battlecruiser, it might be necessary to remove one of the main turrets.

 

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Tsurugi Commemorative Flag

Straight double-edged swords went out of use in Japan in the 10th century. But several mountain peaks inherited their name, including the famous "sword mountain" Tsurugi on the island of Shikoku.

 

 

Key Features

• Main Battery Guns: The Tsurugi’s main armament consists of long-range 457 mm/50 5th Year Type guns mounted in a twin turret setup, providing significant firepower at a distance.
• Torpedoes: Equipped with deep-water torpedoes, Tsurugi offers a unique offensive edge, albeit with a shorter range than the Asashio class.
• Speed and Concealment: With its high speed and effective concealment, Tsurugi can swiftly reposition and surprise opponents, making it a stealthy adversary.
• Hit Points (HP): The ship has a smaller HP pool of 69,700, which may leave it vulnerable during prolonged fights.
• Armor: Tsurugi’s armor is relatively weak, particularly around the citadel, necessitating careful navigation to minimize the risk of critical hits.

Gameplay

• Long-Range Firepower: Utilize the Tsurugi’s 457 mm/50 5th Year Type guns to engage enemies from a distance. The ship’s main battery has a max range of 23.0 km, allowing you to strike before opponents get close.
• Torpedo Strategy: The Tsurugi is equipped with deep-water torpedoes that can only damage battleships and aircraft carriers. Use them wisely, considering their 15.0 km range and 67 knots speed.
• Speed and Stealth: With a maximum speed of 35.0 knots and good concealment, reposition quickly and launch surprise attacks. However, be mindful of the ship’s 14.1 km surface detectability.
• Survivability: Avoid prolonged fights and use the ship’s Repair Party consumable effectively to recover HP.

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Tsurugi Info

Ship Name:  IX Tsurugi

level: 9

WG introduction:  July 13, 2023

Status when final:  Premium Ship

Released: 12.9

Nation:   Japan

Current development status: Released

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Armor:

Hit Points: 69,700 hp

Overall: 19-356

Fore Athwartships: 32 mm

Aft Athwartships: 32 mm

Citadel Fore Athwartships: 76-305 mm

Citadel Aft Athwartships: 76 mm

Superstructure: 19 mm

Armor Belt: 32-305 mm

Citadel Torpedo Bulkhead: 76 mm

Citadel Deck: 127 mm

Turret Plating: 152-356 mm

Citadel Bottom: 50 mm

Torpedo protection - Damage reduction: 41%

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Main Battery Armament:

3×2 457 mm/50 5th Year Type in a twin turret:

Max Range:  23.0 km

Reload:  25.0 s

180° Turn Time:  36.0 s

Dispersion at Max Range:  234 m

Sigma:  2.05σ

 

Shell Types:

HE Shells

3x2 457 mm HE Type0:

Max HE Shell Damage: 7,300

Alpha Piercing HE: 77.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.543

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 8.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 457 mm

Shell Krupp: 240.0

Shell Mass: 1360.0 kg

Shell Ricochet At: 91.0°

Shell Speed: 805.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire: 35%

 

AP Shells

3x2 457 mm AP/APC Type91:

Max AP Shell Damage: 13,500

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.292

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 6.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.033

Shell Detonator Threshold: 76.0 mm

Shell Diameter: 457 mm

Shell Krupp: 2574.0

Shell Mass: 1130.0 kg

Shell Ricochet At: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 860.0 m/s

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Secondary Armament

4x2 140 mm HE Type0 HE:

Max HE Shell Damage: 2,400

Range: 7.0 km

Reload: 8.0 s

Alpha Piercing HE: 23.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.34

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 155 mm

Shell Krupp: 360.0

Shell Mass: 38.0 kg

Shell Speed: 850.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire: 10%

 

2x2 127 mm HE Type0 HE:

Max HE Shell Damage: 2,100

Range: 7.0 km

Reload: 5.0 s

Alpha Piercing HE: 21.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.3395

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 100 mm

Shell Krupp: 500.0

Shell Mass: 23.45 kg

Shell Speed: 725.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire: 8%

 

6x2 127 mm HE Type0 HE:

Max HE Shell Damage: 2,100

Range: 7.0 km

Reload: 7.5 s

Alpha Piercing HE: 21.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.3395

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 100 mm

Shell Krupp: 500.0

Shell Mass: 23.45 kg

Shell Speed: 725.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire: 8%

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Depth Charges Airstrike:

Available Flights: 2

No of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1

Aircraft HP: 2000

Bombs in Payload: 2x Experimental 45 kg

Max Bomb Damage: 4200

Max Range: 10 km

Reload: 30 s

Chance of causing fire: 24%

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Torpedoes:

Equipped with Deepwater torpedoes that can only damage battleships  and aircraft carriers .

2×4 610 mm Quad/Type93 [DW]:

Range: 15.0 km

Reload: 150 s

Alpha Damage: 20,967

Speed: 67 knots

180 degree turn time: 7.2 s

Torpedo detectability: 0.9 km

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Anti Aircraft Defence:

Long Range:

6×2 127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 Mod.2 mount:
2×2 127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount:

Firing range:  5.8 km

Hit Probability:  75 %

Damage Within an Explosion:  1540

Damage by long range AA guns:  102

Number of Explosions Per Salvo:  5

Action Zone:  3.5 - 5.8 km

Continuous Damage: 208

 

Medium Range:

8x2 40 mm/60 Type 5 on a twin mount:

Firing range: 3.5 km

Hit Probability: 75 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 158

 

Short Range:

20×1 25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount:
12×3 25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount:

Firing range: 2.5 km

Hit Probability: 85 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 165

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Mobility:

Maximum speed: 35.0 knots

Turning circle radius: 970 m

Rudder shift time: 16.0 s

Propulsion: 241,940 hp

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Detection:

Surface Detectability: 14.1 km

Air Detectability: 11.8 km

Detectability by enemy subs: 0-11.8 km

Detectability whilst in smoke: 15.7 km

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Consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Work Time: 10 s

Reload Time:  80 s

Slot 2: Repair Party:

Charges 3

Action Time:  28 s

Reload Time:  80 s

HP per Second: +348hp/sec

Slot 3: Torpedo Reload Booster:

Charges 2

Action Time:  8 s

Reload Time:  300 s

 

All statistics are presented without crew and upgrade modifiers, but with the best modules available. Please note that these statistics may change at any time.