Shinano: Tier X Japanese Special Aircraft Carrier 1944 (Including Short Video)

  Shinano: Japanese Special Aircraft Carrier 1944

The largest aircraft carrier of World War II and the largest warship sunk by a submarine. Initially, she was built as the third Yamato-class battleship. After the defeat at Midway, the Japanese Navy command decided to complete Shinano as an aircraft carrier. The ship sunk on November 29, 1944, during her first trip to sea after formal commission into service by torpedoes from the submarine Archerfish.

 

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Short YouTube Video

 

Latest: Added Armor image and short video.

 

Key Features

Skip Bombers with AP Bombs:

• Shinano introduces a new type of plane squadron: skip bombers armed with armor-piercing (AP) bombs.
• These bombs behave similarly to high-explosive (HE) skip bombs in terms of attack patterns.
• However, the AP bombs lose penetration and lower their arming threshold with each skip.
• For maximum effectiveness, consider hitting enemy battleships with the first skip, while lightly armored ships can be targeted with second or third skips.

Torpedo Bombers:

• Shinano’s second squadron consists of torpedo bombers.
• Each torpedo bomber squad has only 6 planes and attacks in groups of 3.

HE Dive Bombers with Smoke Curtain Generator:

• The third squadron comprises tactical HE dive bombers equipped with a Smoke Curtain Generator.
• This generator creates a smoke screen to provide cover or disrupt enemy visibility.

Weaknesses:

• Shinano faces limitations, including a limited hangar capacity.
• Additionally, her planes are outdated and have low hit points (HP).
• However, her quick hangar restoration time helps mitigate these weaknesses.

 

Gameplay

Aggressive Positioning:

• As a Shinano captain, prioritize aggressive positioning on the battlefield.
• Utilize the ship’s armor effectively to withstand incoming damage.
• Take advantage of the tactical squadron’s Smoke Curtain Generator to secure advantageous positions.

Fast Plane Cycling:

• Shinano’s squadrons have a small size but pack a high alpha strike
• To maximize damage output, focus on fast plane cycling.
• Engage enemies from relatively close range to maintain consistent attacks.

Target Selection:

• Look for targets that are actively engaged with your teammates.
• Both regular squadron types (skip bombers and torpedo bombers) perform best when attacking broadside targets.
• Coordinate with your team to capitalize on vulnerable enemy ships.

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Shinano Info

Default Permanent Camouflages

Ship Name:   X Shinano

Level: (10)

Class: Yamato-class Aircraft Carrier

WG introduction: August 2nd, 2024

Estimated release: 13.11

Nation:   Japan

Current development status: Work in Progress

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Armor

Hit Points: 71,700 hp

Overall: 13-401 mm

Hangar plating: 27 mm

Armor Belt: 70-410 mm

Citadel Deck: 100-190 mm

Citadel Bottom: 50 mm

Superstructure: 13 mm

Tonnage: 72 800 ton

Torpedo protection, damage reduction: 55%

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Air Wing

Torpedo Bombers (B7A Ryūsei) Level 8

Plane HP: 1670 hp

Cruising Speed: 137 kts

Max Speed: 177 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Engine Boost Reload Time: 40 s

Attacking Flight Size: 3

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 6

Aircraft on Deck: 9

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/55 s

Detectability: 7.5 km

 

Torpedo Stats:

Alpha Damage: 7,233

Torpedoes in Payload: 1x Type 91 mod. 3

Aerial torpedo speed: 50 knots

Arming distance: 537 m

Range: 5.0 km

Arming time: 5 s

Torpedo detectability: 1.3 km

Chance of causing a flood: 40%

 

Skip Bombers (B7A Ryūsei) Level 8

Plane HP: 1650 hp

Cruising Speed: 145 kts

Max Speed: 185 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Engine Boost Reload Time: 40 s

Attacking Flight Size: 4

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 8

Aircraft on Deck: 12

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/65 s

Detectability: 10 km

 

Bomb Stats:

AP Bomb: 1× Type 99 No. 80 Mk. 6:

Max AP Shell Damage: 6800

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.35

Shell Detonator: 0.033

Shell Detonator Threshold: 250.0

Shell Krupp: 2850.0

Shell Mass: 587.0 kg

Shell Speed: 490.0 m/s

Number of Bounces: x2

 

Dive Bombers (J5N Tenrai) Level 10

Plane HP: 1710 hp

Cruising Speed: 152 kts

Max Speed: 192 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Engine Boost Reload Time: 40 s

Attacking Flight Size: 8

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 8

Aircraft on Deck: 8

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/150 s

Detectability: 10 km

 

Bomb Stats:

Bombs: 1× Type 90 No. 50 Mk. 2

Max HE Shell Damage: 8,800

Alpha Piercing HE: 55.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.35

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 45.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.03

Shell Detonator Threshold: 25.0

Shell Krupp: 3.0

Shell Mass: 507.0 kg

Shell Ricochet: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 300.0 m/s

Chance of causing a fire: 50%

 

Smoke Curtain Generator - Squadron Consumable

Smoke Curtain Generator info

The smoke curtain generator is a squadron consumable of Dive Bombers consumables.

Generates a smoke screen that reduces the risk of allied ships being detected by the enemy.

Smoke Curtain Generator Parameters:

Number of consumables: 3

Consumable action time: 10 s

Smoke screen dispersion time: 60 s

Action radius: 530 m

Cooldown time: 90 s

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Depth Charge Airstrike (Auto)

Reload: 25 s

Available Flights: 1

No of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1

Max Range: 8 km

Bombs in Payload: 1x Type 1 No. 25 Mk 2 mod. 1 HE

Max Bomb Damage: 4900

Chance of causing a fire: 28%

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Secondary Armament

8x2 127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount:

Range: 7.3 km

Reload: 5.0 s

Max Damage: 2,100

Alpha Piercing HE: 21.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Speed: 725.0 m/s

Chance of causing a fire: 8%

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Anti Aircraft Defence

Long Range:

8x2 127 mm/40 Type 89 on a Model A1 mount:
12x28 120 mm AA Rocket: Wiki Details

Firing range: 5.8 km

Hit Probability: 100 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 207

Damage Caused by Shell Explosions: 1540

Number of Explosions Per Salvo: 8

Action Zone:  3.5 - 5.8 km

Continuous Damage: 363

 

Short Range:

35x3 25 mm/60 Type 96 on a triple mount
40x1 25 mm/60 Type 96 on a single mount:

Firing range: 2.5 km

Hit Probability: 95 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 382

Action Zone:  0.1 - 2.5 km

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Mobility

Maximum Speed: 27.0 kts

Turning Circle Radius: 1200 m

Rudder Shift Time: 18.7 s

Propulsion: soon hp

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Detection

Surface Detectability: 14.8 km

Detectability by depths: 0-14.8 km

Air Detectability: 12.9 km

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Available Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Charges: infinite.

Action Time: 20 s.

Reload Time: 70 s.

 

Slot 2: Patrol Fighters:

Charges: 4

Action time: 600 s

Reload time: 40 s

Radius: 4 km

Fighters: x4

 

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.

 

Please be aware that all information in this post is 'Work in Progress', the announced adjustments and features may undergo multiple changes during testing, all changes will be added to this post immediately after they become available, the final details will be officially published and labelled in the ship info as 'Released' on this post.