Chikugo
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Description
The Chikugo-class, Chikugo (DE-215) is a rank IV Japanese sub-chaser
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. Turret is placed on front of the ship and can effectively cover front and sides of your vessel. Blindspot is back of the ship as its natural for armaments placed on front. HE shells of 76 mm diameter can take care of no armoured targets especially motor boats which can be destroyed with few shots. For armoured targets and destroyers you can choose AP shells but you still have to keep in mind it is 76 mm multi purpose cannon. HE-VT shells are good for AA role same as in other ships.
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 mean 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 back.
Torpedo armament
Two torpedo launchers capable to release three torpedoes are installed on sides of 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 best in game). They are pretty small and dont have much explosive compared to other torpedoes at this rank range but will give hard time to any ship they will hit.
Usage in battles
Chikugo use destroyer spawn but don't get fooled, it's not capable to encounter other destroyer on long range. You cant compete with firepower and range of their cannons. Best way to stay alive is focus on motor boats and sub chasers and avoid any contact with destroyers even if it take more time to go to boat zone. Then it’s best to stay little back and use excellent mid-range capabilities of your main armament. If you ever have to encounter destroyers, it should be on close range and you should give them everything you have. That mean main cannon with AP or HE shells, secondary Bofors with AP belt and torpedoes. Then 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 other hand main gun can load high explosive shells with time variable fuse, when combined with functional radar and secondary armament you will be nightmare to every pilot.
Pros and cons
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Pros:
- Able to equip AP shells
- Secondary armament is capable against all kind of targets
Cons:
- Very expensive (SL and RP) for its rank
- Only destroyer spawn althought 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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