HMS Eskimo: Tier VIII British Premium Destroyer

A Tribal-class destroyer and sister ship to the HMS Cossack, HMS Eskimo was commissioned in 1938. Her service record includes the Second Battle of Narvik, the invasions of North Africa and Sicily, and operations in the English Channel and the Far East.

 

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Key Features

• Armament: Equipped with 4x twin 120mm turrets featuring improved HE shells for better damage and penetration. Torpedo armament includes a single quadruple launcher with high alpha strike potential.
• Concealment: Excellent concealment allows for surprise attacks and ambushes.
• Survivability: Features a Repair Party for extended durability but lacks a Smoke Generator, requiring cautious play.
• Consumables: Lacks utility options like Engine Boost or Hydroacoustic Search, relying instead on terrain for cover.
• Playstyle: Designed as a skirmisher, effective against cruisers and battleships but vulnerable in direct destroyer engagements.

Gameplay Advice

• Pick Fights Carefully: Without a Smoke Generator, rely on terrain or allied support for disengagement. Position yourself strategically before engaging.
• Focus on Large Targets: Utilize improved HE shells to deal significant damage to cruisers and battleships. Avoid destroyer duels unless you have a clear advantage.
• Use Torpedoes Effectively: Employ torpedoes for area denial or opportunistic strikes against large or distracted ships.
• Prioritize Positioning: Stay near islands or allies for cover and retreat options. Avoid open water engagements without a clear escape plan.
• Conserve Health: Use Repair Party wisely to sustain yourself in prolonged battles.

HMS Eskimo Info:

Ship Name:   VIII HMS Eskimo

Level: 8

Class: Tribal class destroyer

WG introduction:  November 21, 2024

Base Value:  9,600

Estimate ship release: 0.14.1

Nation:   Britain

Current development status: Work in Progress

Armor

Hit Points: 15,200

Plating: 19 mm

Main Battery

Configuration: 4x2 120 mm/45 Mk.IX on a CPXIX mount

Firing Range: 12.1 km

Reload Time: 6.0 s

180-Degree Turn Time: 9.0 s

Maximum Dispersion: 106 m

Sigma: 2.00

Shell Types

HE Shells

8x 120 mm Mk I:

Maximum HE shell damage: 2,300

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Alpha Piercing HE: 30.0 mm

Shell Air Drag: 0.3327

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 68.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 120 mm

Shell Krupp: 1.0

Shell Mass: 22.68 kg

Shell Ricochet At: 91.0°

HE Shell initial velocity: 808.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire: 12.0%

AP Shells

8x 120 mm AP Mk I:

Max AP Shell Damage: 2,100

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.3327

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 10.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.01

Shell Detonator Threshold: 20.0 mm

Shell Diameter: 120 mm

Shell Krupp: 2438.0

Shell Mass: 22.68 kg

Ricochet At: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 808.0 m/s

Torpedoes

Configuration: 1x4 533 mm Mk IXM mod. 2

Maximum Damage: 16,767

Range: 12.0 km

Speed: 62 knots

Reload Time: 66 s

Launcher 180-Degree Turn Time: 7.2 s

Torpedo Detectability: 1.3 km

Spread Options: Fire individual torpedoes or all at once

Depth Charges

Maximum Damage: 5,000

Charges: 2

Bombs Per Charge: 4

Reload Time: 40 s

AA Defense

Short-Range:

Continuous Damage: 32 per second

Hit Probability: 95%

Action Zone: 1.5 km

Mid-Range:

Continuous Damage: 42 per second

Hit Probability: 100%

Action Zone: 2.5 km

Mobility

Maximum Speed: 36.0 knots

Turning Circle Radius: 610 m

Rudder Shift Time: 3.6 s

Propulsion: 44,000

Detection

Surface Detectability: 6.8 km

Air Detectability: 3.2 km

Detectability After Firing in Smoke: 2.5 km

Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party

Duration: 5 s

Reload Time: 40 s

Unlimited Uses

Slot 2: Repair Party

Duration: 10 s

HP Recovery: 152 per second

Reload Time: 80 s

Charges: 2

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