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Kagerō
Destroyer | Japan | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
Akatsuki
Yūgumo
stock
 top
General
Research price115000 exp
Purchase price9,100,000 Credits
Hit Points13,300 
Main Battery
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount3 х 2 pcs.
Rate of Fire8.5 shots/min
Reload Timesec
Rotation Speed6.9 deg/sec
180 Degree Turn Time26.1 sec
Firing Range8.6 km
Maximum Dispersion79 m
HE Shell127 mm HE Type1 
Maximum HE Damage2,150 
Chance of Fire%
Initial HE Velocity915 m/s
HE Shell Weight23 kg
AP Shell127 mm AP Type0 
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 
Initial AP Shell Velocity915 m/s
AP Shell Weight23 kg
Torpedo Tubes
610 mm Quad2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire0.6 shots/min
Reload Time101 sec
Rotation Speed  deg/sec
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec
TorpedoType90 mod. 1 
Maximum Damage17,233 
Torpedo Speed62 knot
Torpedo Range10 km
AA Defense
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot
Turning Circle Radius640 m
Rudder Shift Timesec
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.6 km
Air Detectability Range3.1 km
Battle Levels
12345678910
VIII
9,100,000

Kagerō — Japanese Tier VIII destroyer.

Due to a good balance of her main characteristics, Kagero was the most successful destroyer design in the Imperial Japanese Navy. She had extremely long-range, high-speed, oxygen-fueled torpedoes that made her considerably superior to all ships of her type in terms of torpedo armament power.

Modules

Main Battery GunsRate of Fire
(shots/min)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Dispersion
(m)
Maximum HE Shell Damage
(HP)
Chances of HE shells causing a fire on target
(%)
Maximum AP Shell Damage
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
127 mm/50 3rd Year Type on a Type C mount8.526.1792,15092,2000590,000
HullHit Points
(HP)
Armor
(mm)
Armor
(mm)
Main Turrets
(pcs.)
Secondary Gun Turrets
(pcs.)
AA Mounts
(pcs.)
Torpedo Tubes
(pcs.)
Hangar Capacity
(pcs.)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Kagerō (A)13,30062034/320610,000
Kagerō (B)15,100620310221,0001,600,000
TorpedoesRate of Fire
(shots/min)
Torpedo Tubes Reload Time
(sec)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Damage
(HP)
Torpedo Speed
(knot)
Torpedo Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type90 mod. 10.61017.217,233621001,300,000
Type 93 mod. 20.51127.220,966671020,0001,800,000
Fire Control SystemIDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Type8 mod. 100350,000
Type8 mod. 208,000780,000
EngineMaximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 52,000 hp350600,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Boost Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Smoke Generator Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Depth Charges Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 2
Ship Consumable Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

Kagerō is the Tier VIII entry on the IJN "torpedo boat" branch. Captains who have moved up from Akatsuki will find Kagerō familiar in many ways. Both should be accustomed to the A-X-Y turret arrangement of the main battery, her handling characteristics are nearly identical (similar turning circle radius and rudder shift time), and her anti-aircraft suite is still hardly worth mentioning. So, what's new?

For starters, Kagerō’s guns reload a little faster, though they do give up some range. This gives her more of a fighting chance when cornered by an enemy gunboat destroyer (such as Benson), especially if said enemy is already wounded. With that said, however, captains who have progressed this far up the line should know by now when to hang in a gun duel against an enemy destroyer and when discretion is the better part of valor — never court a gunfight with an American or Russian destroyer with lots of health. Kagerō’s detection radius is improved over Akatsuki; not only is her base detection radius of 6.84 km the lowest of all high-tier Japanese destroyers, she can equip Concealment System Modification 1: -10% to detectability radius. / +5% to the dispersion of enemy shells fired at your ship. for a radius of 6.2 km.

Kagerō has some fairly glaring deficiencies compared to her counterparts at Tier VIII, though. Her speed is fairly pedestrian, her anti-aircraft guns are ineffective at shooting down enemy planes, and her main battery reload and turret traverse times are painfully slow. Unlike Akatsuki, she has two quad torpedo launchers, foregoing the tactical flexibility of three triple torpedo launchers. As nasty as her upgraded Type93 mod. 2 torpedoes are — and they hit very, very hard — their reload time means that getting off more than a few salvos in a match is tough. Luckily, Kagerō can give up Smoke GeneratorWhile active, generates a smoke screen that blocks line-of-sight for both enemies and teammates. in exchange for Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced.. This allows her to force an 8-second reload time on her torpedoes once every four minutes. Given her best-in-tier detection radius, this will be a worthwhile gamble for many captains.

The Japanese destroyer line becomes challenging to excel in at high tiers, but Kagero provides all the tools necessary for captains to do just that; they need only bring patience and a willingness to learn how to handle her.

Pros:

  • Lowest detection range of all Tier VIII destroyers.
  • Fast, powerful torpedoes that hit like freight trains.
  • Good handling; same turning circle as her predecessors, quick rudder shift.
  • Gains access to Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced., allowing her to launch 16 torpedoes within ~10 seconds.

Cons:

  • Mediocre top speed of 35 knots.
  • Main battery is slightly improved from Akatsuki, but is still nothing special.
  • Painfully long torpedo reload time, regardless of which torpedoes are equipped.
  • Has to choose between Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced. or Smoke GeneratorWhile active, generates a smoke screen that blocks line-of-sight for both enemies and teammates., unlike Akizuki.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Kagerō is as follows:

  1. Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improvement in several characteristics, including +15% health. Research of this module unlocks progression to IX Yugumo.
  2. Torpedoes: Upgrade to Type93 mod. 2 for swift, truly deadly, fish.
  3. Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Type8 mod. 2 for an extra 10% main battery range.
Captains going for a hybrid build might prefer the Gun Fire Control System module earlier. Captain's pick for this one, there's not really a wrong answer.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Kagerō are as follows:

Torpedo Tubes Modification 1 further protects her tubes from incapacitation and adds 5 kts to torpedo speed. Aiming Systems Modification 1 : -7% main battery dispersion. / +20% torpedo tubes traverse speed. / +5% secondary battery firing range. / -5% secondary battery dispersion. and Main Battery Modification 2 : +15% to main battery traverse speed. help her weak artillery if a hybrid build is desired.

Commander Skills

Concentrate on survivability, sneak, and torpedo performance. 'Grease the Gears' may prove useful, especially if you have an extra point to spend.

Consumables

Kagerō can equip the following consumables:

Kagerō captains must choose between equipping Smoke GeneratorWhile active, generates a smoke screen that blocks line-of-sight for both enemies and teammates. and a downgraded version of the Torpedo Reload BoosterWhen used, torpedo reload time is significantly reduced. consumable that Shiratsuyu and Akizuki have access to.

Signals

Considering that Kagero is a standard Japanese torpedo ship captains should focus on flags that increase her ability to cause damage over time and improve her torpedoes. It should also be noted that as a tech tree ship it is up to the captains discretion when running economic flags. While there is benefit to doing so it is not going to garner the same as a premium ship.

Historical Info

References

  1. Japanese destroyer Kagerō (1938) - Wikipedia
  2. Kagerō-class destroyer - Wikipedia
  3. Stille, M. Wright, P. (2013). Imperial Japanese Navy Destroyers 1919-45 (2): Asashio to Tachibana Classes. London, UK: Osprey Publishing Ltd.
  4. Chesneau, R., Gardiner, R. (1980). Conway’s All the World’s Fighting Ships, 1922-1946. London, UK: Conway Maritime Press.

Ship Change Log

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