Chikugo

Chikugo

PT-808

Isuzu

Chikugo

PT-808

Isuzu

Japan

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
3.3	3.3	3.3

Class:

Frigate

Research:120 000

Purchase:360 000

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Description

The Chikugo-class, Chikugo (DE-215) is a rank IV Japanese frigate with a battle rating of 3.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.89 "Imperial Navy".

General info

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

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Armament

Primary armament

Chikugo carries two 3 inch Mk.33 automatic cannons in twin installation. The turret is placed at the front of the ship and can effectively cover the front and sides of your vessel, but is unable to react to enemies from the rear. HE shells can take care of unarmoured targets especially motor boats which can be destroyed within a few shots. For armoured targets and destroyers you can choose AP shells but you still have to keep in mind that it is a 76 mm multi-purpose cannon. HE-VT shells are good for use in AA roles.

Secondary armament

40 mm Bofors in twin installation is very capable weapon placed on back of Chikugo so it have natural blind spot in front of ship. This means that you can't completely rely on AI as anti-aircraft armament nor its help with naval targets. If you ignore that, its powerful weapon that can shoot down aircrafts within seconds and can be used as backup against motorboats that are trying to sneak up on you from behind.

Torpedo armament

Two torpedo launchers each able to release three torpedoes are installed on each side of the ship. This means only three torpedoes can be released to each side. They have mediocre 7.3 km range but excellent speed of 91 km/h (one of the best in-game). They are pretty small and don't have much explosive compared to other torpedoes at this rank but will give hard time to any ship they hit.

Usage in battles

Chikugo uses the destroyer spawn but don't be fooled, it can't compete with the firepower of other destroyers at long range. The best way to stay alive is to focus on motor boats and sub-chasers and avoid any contact with destroyers even if it takes more time to get there. Then it's best to stay little back and use the excellent mid-range capabilities of your main armament. If you ever have to encounter destroyers, it should be at close range and you should give them everything you have, meaning main cannon with AP or HE shells, secondary Bofors with AP belt, and torpedoes. Try to hit lethal parts like cannons or ammunition with AP shells or you can try to get rid of his crew with HE shells.

On the other hand, the main gun can load high explosive shells with time variable fuse, when combined with functional radar and secondary armament you will be a nightmare to every pilot.

Modules

Tier	Seakeeping	Unsinkability		Firepower
I	Dry-Docking	Tool Set		76 mm APHE	40 mm HE clips
II	Rudder Replacement	Fire Protection System	Smokescreen	76 mm HE-VT	40 mm AP clips	Auxiliary Armament Targeting
III	Propeller Replacement	Shrapnel Protection	Ventilation	Improved Rangefinder		Primary Armament Targeting
IV	Engine Maintenance	New Pumps	Ammo Wetting

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Radar
• Able to equip AP and HE-VT shells
• Secondary armament is capable against all kind of targets

Cons:

• Very expensive (SL and RP) for its rank
• Only destroyer spawn although its most effective against other subchasers
• Not able to release all torpedoes to one side
• Aiming with secondary armament can be difficult due to convergence of bridge and weapon

History

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See also

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Japan frigates
	IJN
Escort	IJN Syonan
	JMSDF
Destroyer Escort	JDS Akebono · JDS Ikazuchi · JDS Isuzu · JDS Chikugo
Destroyer	JDS Ayanami