AL Shinano - Tier X Azur Lane Japanese Aircraft Carrier 1944

An armored aircraft carrier of the Sakura Empire, converted from a Yamato-class battleship. She was praised as the largest and most powerful aircraft carrier. Though her speech is old-fashioned and ethereal, she possesses a gentle and caring personality. From the Azur Lane game.

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Released 15.3

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 9 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• Additionally, her planes are outdated and have low hit points (HP).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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AL Shinano Info

AL Shinano Permanent Camouflage

Ship Name:   X AL Shinano

Level: 10

Class: Yamato-class Aircraft Carrier

Rarity Level: Epic Ship. Requires significant time, effort, or high investment. Typically limited-time and difficult to reobtain.

Released: 15.3

Base value:  41,500

Nation:   Japan (Sakura Empire)

Resource: Azur Lane: Manjuu Premium container
After obtaining X AL Shinano from a Manjuu container, play one battle on the ship to receive her commemorative flag. The mission to obtain the flag will be available until the release of Update 15.5.

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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

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: 9

Aircraft on Deck: 12

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/55 s

Detectability: 7.5 km

 

Torpedo Stats:

Alpha Damage: 6,533

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

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: 12

Aircraft on Deck: 18

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/65 s

Detectability: 10 km

 

Bomb Stats:

AP Bomb: 1× Type 99 No. 80 Mk. 6:

Max AP Shell Damage: 6,100

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.35

Shell Detonator: 0.033

Shell Detonator Threshold: 250.0

Shell Krupp: 3000.0

Shell Mass: 1936.0 kg

Shell Speed: 490.0 m/s

Number of Bounces: x2

 

Dive Bombers

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/120 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:

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: 14.3 km

Detectability by depths: 0-14.3 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.