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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''RN Corazziere''' was laid down on 7 October 1937, launched on 22 May 1938, completed and commissioned on 4 March 1939, and was placed in the 12°Squadriglia cacciatorpediniere, then later in the 2°Squadra Navale, 3°Divisione Navale and C.C.FF.NN. Before the Second World War, she mainly carried out training missions. During the war, she carried out intense activity, taking part in most operations in the Mediterranean. The RN Corazziere carried out 135 war missions, 24 of which were escort and traffic protection, covering no less than 53,000 miles (85,295 km). On 15 February, the RN Corazziere was severely damaged by an enemy air attack and was stranded in the harbour basin in Naples. Between 1 and 3 April, she was towed to Genoa for major works. On 9 September 1943, after the signing of the Armistice, she was attempted to be scuttled in Genoa but later captured by the Germans, only to be sunk completely on 4 September 1944.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Italian destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]].
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]]. As with the others of the [[Soldati (Family)|Soldati class]], Corazziere is an excellent destroyer for its speed, manoeuvrability, and torpedoes. However, the armament is rather weak, consisting of only five 120 mm cannons equipped only with AP and HE which have rather low damage output. The anti-aircraft armament is mediocre, but allows you to destroy enemy coastal boats and planes at medium and short range.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The Corazziere has no armour whatsoever other than 12 mm anti-fragmentation shields protecting the main gun mounts. These mounts are, however, open-backed, and can be disabled by nearby explosions if they land behind the gun shield. There are also some large fuel tanks providing some degree of protection to the transmission and the stern and amidships main gun magazines.
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The Corazziere has a massive unarmoured bridge that takes up almost the entirety of the forward superstructure, which makes her very vulnerable to getting the bridge disabled.
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The Corazziere has a crew complement of 215 men, which is unremarkable for a destroyer at her battle rating.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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The RN Corazziere is powered by 3 engines, which gives RN Corazziere the ability to achieve the maximum speed of 70 km/h in RB and 86 km/h in AB, while the reverse speed is 29 km/h in RB and 35 km/h in AB.
  
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In both AB and RB modes, the RN Corazziere has very good acceleration both forward and backwards from a standstill, this gives you a better chance to dodge torpedoes or enemy salvoes. In combat, in a sustained turn the speed remains at 49 km/h in RB and 52 km/h in AB.
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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== Armament ==
 
== Armament ==
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=== Primary armament ===
 
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{{main|120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 (120 mm)}}
 
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The Corazziere's main armament consists of five 120/50 OTO Mod. 1936 guns. Four of these are distributed in twin mounts located on the bow and stern, with the fifth located amidships in a single mount. These mounts have excellent traverse arcs, fast traverse and elevation speeds, but are crippled by their low rate of fire (8 rounds/minute with an aced crew).
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The 120 mm guns can fire three types of ammunition: HE, AP, and HE-DF. The HE and HE-DF shells are identical in terms of filler, the primary difference being the HE-DF will burst at the range set by the rangefinder, allowing it to be used against aircraft. Both have weak explosive fillers (~1.6 kg TNT) compared to similar calibre destroyer guns, and are also considerably smaller than the ones of HE shells used by the older Italian destroyers such as the [[RN Leone|Leone]] and [[RN Turbine|Turbine]]. The AP shell has a fairly large filler for its type and calibre, approaching that of the HE shell at 1.3 kg TNT. It has reasonably good penetration capabilities as well, able to get through the belt armour of light cruisers at medium ranges.
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{{:120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 (120 mm)/Ammunition|120 mm HE Dirompente, 120 mm APCBC Perforante, 120 mm HE-TF Contro-aerea}}
  
 
=== Anti-aircraft armament ===
 
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{{main|20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)}}
 
{{main|20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)}}
  
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Like almost all Italian ships, the Corazziere has very weak anti-aircraft armament. It consists of four twin 20/65 Breda Mod. 1935 cannon, two on each side of the ship. These are decent close range anti-aircraft weapons, but are too few to really provide effective protection.
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The Corazziere is armed with two triple 533 mm torpedo tubes located on the centreline. These fire the Si 270/533.2 x 7.2 Tipo I torpedo which has a speed and range of 76 km/h and 4 km (70 km/h and 10 km with torpedo mode installed), respectively. It carries a 270 kg TNT warhead.
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She also has access to a depth charge (bomb) thrower, although the utility of this weapon against surface targets is questionable at best.
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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The Corazziere has the speed to get to important locations quickly, but unfortunately is really lacking in firepower to make much of an impact. She has only five 120 mm guns that not only have a glacial reload time for a destroyer weapon but also have weak HE shell fillers. Her AP shell is reasonably good, but she simply doesn't have the damage output to fight head-to-head against most other destroyers, especially American ones. The torpedo armament is also fairly unremarkable, if serviceable once the torpedo mode is installed. The ship also has virtually no armour and is highly vulnerable to disabling hits to the massive bridge and the main guns. Her anti-aircraft defences are also quite poor and have a large deadzone against coastal boats.
  
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With all this in mind, the Corazziere tends to fare very poorly in close-range brawls. Even when ambushing a target, her weak shells and low rate of fire can leave her outgunned by the ambushed target. She functions best in a supporting role, where she can rely on teammates to cover her many weaknesses.
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
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== History ==
 
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== Media ==
 
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== See also ==
 
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Latest revision as of 18:00, 24 July 2024

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
RN Corazziere
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RN Corazziere
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Description

The RN Corazziere was laid down on 7 October 1937, launched on 22 May 1938, completed and commissioned on 4 March 1939, and was placed in the 12°Squadriglia cacciatorpediniere, then later in the 2°Squadra Navale, 3°Divisione Navale and C.C.FF.NN. Before the Second World War, she mainly carried out training missions. During the war, she carried out intense activity, taking part in most operations in the Mediterranean. The RN Corazziere carried out 135 war missions, 24 of which were escort and traffic protection, covering no less than 53,000 miles (85,295 km). On 15 February, the RN Corazziere was severely damaged by an enemy air attack and was stranded in the harbour basin in Naples. Between 1 and 3 April, she was towed to Genoa for major works. On 9 September 1943, after the signing of the Armistice, she was attempted to be scuttled in Genoa but later captured by the Germans, only to be sunk completely on 4 September 1944.

The Soldati-class, RN Corazziere, 1943 was introduced in Update "Starfighters". As with the others of the Soldati class, Corazziere is an excellent destroyer for its speed, manoeuvrability, and torpedoes. However, the armament is rather weak, consisting of only five 120 mm cannons equipped only with AP and HE which have rather low damage output. The anti-aircraft armament is mediocre, but allows you to destroy enemy coastal boats and planes at medium and short range.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Main fire tower12 / 12 / 0 mm
Hull16 mm (steel)
Superstructure4 mm (steel)
Number of section7
Displacement2 580 t
Crew215 people

The Corazziere has no armour whatsoever other than 12 mm anti-fragmentation shields protecting the main gun mounts. These mounts are, however, open-backed, and can be disabled by nearby explosions if they land behind the gun shield. There are also some large fuel tanks providing some degree of protection to the transmission and the stern and amidships main gun magazines.

The Corazziere has a massive unarmoured bridge that takes up almost the entirety of the forward superstructure, which makes her very vulnerable to getting the bridge disabled.

The Corazziere has a crew complement of 215 men, which is unremarkable for a destroyer at her battle rating.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB86 / 35 km/h
RB70 / 29 km/h

The RN Corazziere is powered by 3 engines, which gives RN Corazziere the ability to achieve the maximum speed of 70 km/h in RB and 86 km/h in AB, while the reverse speed is 29 km/h in RB and 35 km/h in AB.

In both AB and RB modes, the RN Corazziere has very good acceleration both forward and backwards from a standstill, this gives you a better chance to dodge torpedoes or enemy salvoes. In combat, in a sustained turn the speed remains at 49 km/h in RB and 52 km/h in AB.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock 63 26 ~110.75 ~215.43
Upgraded 86 35 ___ ___
RB/SB Stock ___ ___ ___ ___
Upgraded 70 29 ___ ___

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB1 897 → 2 430 Sl icon.png
RB2 947 → 3 775 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications13 860 Rp icon.png
19 940 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost860 Ge icon.png
Crew training9 200 Sl icon.png
Experts32 000 Sl icon.png
Aces320 Ge icon.png
Research Aces250 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 380 / 100 % Sl icon.png
130 / 130 / 130 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
920 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
920 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods engine smoke screen system.png
Smokescreen
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods ship anti fragmentation protection.png
Shrapnel Protection
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods ship venting.png
Ventilation
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
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New Pumps
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods ship ammo wetting.png
Ammo Wetting
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
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20mm_it_breda_he_ammo_pack
Research:
920 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
180 Ge icon.png
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120mm_it_50cal_ansaldo_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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20mm_it_breda_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
Mods new aux caliber turrets.png
Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
520 Rp icon.png
Cost:
750 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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120mm_it_50cal_ansaldo_he_df_ammo_pack
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods ship rangefinder.png
Improved Rangefinder
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
580 Rp icon.png
Cost:
840 Sl icon.png
115 Ge icon.png
Mods torpedo.png
Torpedo Mode
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png
Mods ship mortar.png
Bomb mortar
Research:
900 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 300 Sl icon.png
175 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

2 х Turret2 x 120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 cannon
Ammunition400 rounds
Vertical guidance-10° / 35°
Turret120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 cannon
Ammunition200 rounds
Vertical guidance-10° / 35°
Main article: 120 mm/50 O.T.O. Mod.1936 (120 mm)

The Corazziere's main armament consists of five 120/50 OTO Mod. 1936 guns. Four of these are distributed in twin mounts located on the bow and stern, with the fifth located amidships in a single mount. These mounts have excellent traverse arcs, fast traverse and elevation speeds, but are crippled by their low rate of fire (8 rounds/minute with an aced crew).

The 120 mm guns can fire three types of ammunition: HE, AP, and HE-DF. The HE and HE-DF shells are identical in terms of filler, the primary difference being the HE-DF will burst at the range set by the rangefinder, allowing it to be used against aircraft. Both have weak explosive fillers (~1.6 kg TNT) compared to similar calibre destroyer guns, and are also considerably smaller than the ones of HE shells used by the older Italian destroyers such as the Leone and Turbine. The AP shell has a fairly large filler for its type and calibre, approaching that of the HE shell at 1.3 kg TNT. It has reasonably good penetration capabilities as well, able to get through the belt armour of light cruisers at medium ranges.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
1,000 m 2,500 m 5,000 m 7,500 m 10,000 m 15,000 m
HE Dirompente HE 21 21 21 21 21 21
APCBC Perforante APHEBC 183 144 96 66 47 37
HE-TF Contro-aerea HE-TF 21 21 21 21 21 21
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(s) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HE Dirompente HE 950 22.8 0 0.1 1.63 79° 80° 81°
APCBC Perforante APHEBC 950 23.49 0.025 6 1.3 48° 63° 71°
HE-TF Contro-aerea HE-TF 950 22.8 0 0.1 1.63 79° 80° 81°

Anti-aircraft armament

4 х Turret2 x 20 mm/65 Breda anti-aircraft gun
Ammunition4800 rounds
Belt capacity12 rounds
Fire rate240 shots/min
Main article: 20 mm/65 Breda (20 mm)

Like almost all Italian ships, the Corazziere has very weak anti-aircraft armament. It consists of four twin 20/65 Breda Mod. 1935 cannon, two on each side of the ship. These are decent close range anti-aircraft weapons, but are too few to really provide effective protection.

Because of the railings surrounding these weapons, they cannot depress enough to engage surface targets closer than ~1.1 km, making them useless against coastal craft.

  • Universal: API-T · HEFI-T*
  • 20 mm HE belts: HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · HEFI-T* · API-T
  • 20 mm AP belts: API-T · API-T · API-T · HEFI-T*

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
HEFI-T* 4 4 4 4 4 4
API-T 38 36 27 19 14 10
Shell details
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(s) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
HEFI-T* 830 0.14 0 0.1 3 79° 80° 81°
API-T 832 0.14 0.001 1 1.7 47° 60° 65°

Additional armament

Setup 16 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I
Setup 22 x B TG 100 depth charge
Setup 36 x 533 mm steam turbined torpedo S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I
2 x B TG 100 depth charge
Main articles: S.I. 270/533,4X7,2 Tipo I (533 mm), B TG 100 depth charge

The Corazziere is armed with two triple 533 mm torpedo tubes located on the centreline. These fire the Si 270/533.2 x 7.2 Tipo I torpedo which has a speed and range of 76 km/h and 4 km (70 km/h and 10 km with torpedo mode installed), respectively. It carries a 270 kg TNT warhead.

She also has access to a depth charge (bomb) thrower, although the utility of this weapon against surface targets is questionable at best.

Usage in battles

The Corazziere has the speed to get to important locations quickly, but unfortunately is really lacking in firepower to make much of an impact. She has only five 120 mm guns that not only have a glacial reload time for a destroyer weapon but also have weak HE shell fillers. Her AP shell is reasonably good, but she simply doesn't have the damage output to fight head-to-head against most other destroyers, especially American ones. The torpedo armament is also fairly unremarkable, if serviceable once the torpedo mode is installed. The ship also has virtually no armour and is highly vulnerable to disabling hits to the massive bridge and the main guns. Her anti-aircraft defences are also quite poor and have a large deadzone against coastal boats.

With all this in mind, the Corazziere tends to fare very poorly in close-range brawls. Even when ambushing a target, her weak shells and low rate of fire can leave her outgunned by the ambushed target. She functions best in a supporting role, where she can rely on teammates to cover her many weaknesses.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Fast ship
  • Fairly large AP shell filler with good penetration
  • Fast main gun traverse and elevation speeds
  • Wide main gun traverse arcs

Cons:

  • Huge unarmoured bridge
  • Small HE shell filler
  • Low main gun rate of fire
  • Inadequate anti-aircraft defences
  • Cannot depress anti-aircraft guns to engage naval targets at close range
  • Torpedoes have a very short range without the torpedo mode installed

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Odero-Terni-Orlando Company
Destroyers 
Turbine-class  RN Turbine · RN Aquilone
Dardo-class  RN Dardo
Soldati-class  RN Corazziere · RN Aviere · RN Geniere
Comandanti Medaglie d'Oro-class  RN Comandante Margottini
Light Cruisers 
Condottieri-class  Kerch* · RN Duca degli Abruzzi
Capitani Romani-class  RN Attilio Regolo · Guichen**
Heavy Cruisers 
Trento-class  RN Trento
Zara-class  RN Zara · RN Pola
Battleships 
Conte di Cavour-class  RN Leonardo da Vinci***
Export  Tashkent****
See Also  OTO Melara
  *RN Duca d'Aosta before war reparation to the USSR
  **RN Scipione Africano before war reparation to France
  ***Previously ‘’Cantieri navali Odero’’ in Genoa-Sestri Ponente
  ****Built for the USSR

Italy destroyers
  Regia Marina
Aquila-class  RN Aquila
Leone-class  RN Leone · RN Tigre
Turbine-class  RN Aquilone · RN Turbine
Navigatori-class  RN Da Verazzano
Dardo-class  RN Dardo
Soldati-class  RN Aviere · RN Corazziere · RN Geniere
Comandanti Medaglie d'Oro-class  RN Comandante Margottini
  Marina Militare
Fante-class*  Geniere
Indomito-class  Impetuoso
  * Modified Fletcher-class destroyers

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