Ship:Kidd

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Kidd

Destroyer | U.S.A. | Tier VIII

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase price11,000

Hit Points16,700

Main Battery

127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire18 shots/min

Reload Time3 sec

Rotation Speed33.96 deg/sec

180 Degree Turn Time5.3 sec

Firing Range12.1 km

Maximum Dispersion105 m

HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32

Maximum HE Damage1,800

Chance of Fire5 %

Initial HE Velocity792 m/s

HE Shell Weight24.5 kg

AP Shell127 mm AP/SC Mk38

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100

Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m/s

AP Shell Weight25 kg

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Mk151 х 5 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.5 shots/min

Reload Time122 sec

Rotation Speed  deg/sec

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec

TorpedoMk15 mod. 3

Maximum Damage16,633

Torpedo Speed55 knot

Torpedo Range9.2 km

AA Defense

20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount6 х 2 pcs.

40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount3 х 2 pcs.

40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs.

127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 х 1 pcs.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed38 knot

Turning Circle Radius620 m

Rudder Shift Time3.9 sec

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.2 km

Air Detectability Range3.3 km

Battle Levels

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VIII

11,000

Kidd — American premium Tier VIII destroyer.

A Fletcher-class destroyer, USS Kidd sailed across New York Harbor on her maiden voyage with the Jolly Roger raised. She provided covering fire during the landings on Bougainville Island, the Gilbert Islands, and the Marshall Islands in the Pacific Ocean. The destroyer took part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf and the Battle of Okinawa. USS Kidd was one of three ships designated by the Navy for preservation as a memorial. In May 1982, the destroyer was towed to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to be converted into a naval museum and memorial.

USS Kidd is now preserved as a military museum ship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was first released for sale worldwide on 10 November 2017.

Modules

	Rate 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 ()
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount	18	5.3	105	1,800	5	2,100		0	0

	Hit 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 ()
Kidd	16,700	13	20	5		6/3/2/5	1			0	0

	Rate 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 ()
Mk15 mod. 3	0.5	122	7.2	16,633	55	9.2		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk8 mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 60,000 hp	38		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

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Kidd plays like the love-child of Fletcher, Benson, and Sims. Hull-wise, she is a Fletcher-class destroyer, with the guns of her Tier IX parent. However, unlike Fletcher, Kidd fulfills a more niche role and plays similarly to Sims. She also has a single launcher of Benson torpedoes, completing the composition of this Frankenstein-esque Tier VIII premium destroyer.

Having the hull of a Fletcher-class destroyer, Kidd gains access to a rather impressive array of anti-aircraft armament and the Defensive AA Fire  consumable. Fully committing to an Anti-Aircraft Build will cause Kidd to become a respectable opponent for enemy aircraft carriers (or, more precisely, a target to be actively avoided). Even without fully investing in the skill and modules for AA firepower, triggering Defensive AA Fire  will cause no small amount of concern to enemy planes. In addition, Kidd has all the firepower of Tier IX's Fletcher, boasting five (5) fast-firing 127mm guns; perfect for the role of decimating enemy destroyers or severely annoying larger surface ships. She's also uniquely equipped with the Repair Party  consumable, adding to the survivability afforded by her relatively large health pool.

Maneuverability wise, Kidd straddles a line between the Benson and Fletcher: she is faster than the latter, but not as fast as the former. Her rudder shift is slightly better than that found on either ship, but she has a wider turning circle. Her concealment is on par with both ships, and her health pool sits in the middle between the two.

However, all is not sunshine and roses with Kidd, as her primary fault is rather glaring: the lack of an effective torpedo armament. With only a single rack of five cumbersome torpedoes, she cannot be expected to reliably make use of them. That is not to say that they are completely useless; rather, they simply fall short when compared to the usability of other equal-tiered destroyer torpedoes. It takes a whopping 122 seconds for them to reload; additionally, they move at an uninspiring 55 knots. In short, Kidd’s torpedo armament is the same as Benson, minus one whole launcher.

In play style, Kidd can most closely be likened to Sims. They greatly resemble each other, taking up a primary role of a gunboat that hunts down enemy destroyers, while having the Defensive AA Fire  consumable to discourage enemy carrier strikes. Playing Kidd in a scouting or hunter/killer role will prove greatly rewarding, as she is best suited to the front line of combat. If taking capture points is the name of the game, then Kidd might be one of the most frightening things to come across with her Repair Party  consumable allowing her to heal a portion of damage taken and engage in brutal destroyer-on-destroyer knife fights with an edge that no other Tier VIII destroyer can match.

Pros:

• Large health pool for a Tier VIII destroyer, trailing only German Z-23 and Japanese Akizuki (and slightly ahead of Russians Kiev and Ognevoi).
• Excellent main battery guns feature fast traverse, quick rate of fire, and decent firing range.
• Only American destroyer with access to Repair Party , giving her a clear edge in survivability when facing other destroyers.
• Very good anti-air capabilities, even without equipping Defensive AA Fire .
• Very low detection radius when kitted out with appropriate upgrades and commander skills.
• Higher top speed than her tier 9 sister, Fletcher (38 knots vs 36.5 knots)

Cons:

• Has only one torpedo launcher with a long reload; it is difficult to consistently deal high burst damage to enemy capital ships.
• Torpedoes are identical to Fletcher's stock ones; 55 knots with 9.2 km range
• Sluggish maneuverability; Kidd has a worse turning radius and rudder shift time than tech tree counterpart Benson.
• Relies on spotting damage, capping, and bullying other destroyers to earn credits and experience.
• Shell velocity makes landing main battery rounds at long range difficult.
  

Research

As a premium ship, Kidd has no module upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Kidd are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection *
• Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1
• Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 *
• Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 

Slot 2 allows players to mount Defensive AA Fire Modification 1 , a special upgrade which boosts the duration of the Defensive AA Fire  consumable by 20%. This is a useful upgrade to mount when fully specializing for an Anti-Aircraft Build. Propulsion Modification 1 is also a viable choice for Slot 4.

Commander Skills

Key skills for Kidd commanders include most common destroyer captain skills, such as Preventive Maintenance, Last Stand, Survivability Expert, and Concealment Expert. With only a single torpedo launcher, Kidd is not well suited to a torpedo build, so torpedo-related captain skills are less useful for her.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed.	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding. ★	Consumable Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party . ★	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km. ★	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines. ★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time. ★	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage. ★★	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time. ★★	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★★	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed. ★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Kidd can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Repair Party 
• Slot 4: Engine Boost  or Defensive AA Fire 

Mounting Defensive AA Fire  is recommended over mounting Engine Boost  to help shoot down or deter enemy aircraft nearby.

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Kidd comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Signals

As a destroyer with great anti-aircraft firepower, Kidd can utilize a variety of combat signal flags to her advantage. November Echo Setteseven () can be mounted to further boost Kidd’s anti-aircraft firepower, while signal flags such as India X-Ray (), Victor Lima (), and Juliet Whiskey Unaone () boost the strength of her main battery guns and torpedoes. November Foxtrot () and Sierra Mike () are standard fare for most destroyers, however unlike most destroyers Kidd can make use of India Delta () flags as she is one of the few destroyers in the game with the Repair Party  consumable.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. ★★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator . ★★	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Gallery

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  Kidd challenges the mighty Tirpitz.
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  Flag of USS Kidd. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Kidd.

Historical Info

USS Kidd, 1945

Construction

Builder: Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company;
   Kearny, New Jersey, USA

Laid down: 16 October 1942

Launched: 23 February 1943

Commissioned: 23 April 1943

Decommissioned: 10 December 1946

Recommissioned: 28 March 1951

Decommissioned: 19 June 1964

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Specifications

2,050 tons displacement, standard

114.7m length

12.1m beam

4.2m draft

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Machinery

4 oil-fired boilers, 2 turbines

492 tons of oil

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Performance

35.0 knots at 60,000 shaft horsepower

6,500 nm at 15 knots

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Armament

Main

Five (5x1) 127mm guns

Torpedoes

Five (1x5) 533mm torpedo tubes

Anti-Aircraft Guns

Fourteen (2x4, 3x2) 40mm Bofors cannons

Twelve (6x2) 20mm Oerlikon cannons

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Complement

270 - 320 men

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Design

As the first class of destroyers produced by a wartime United States, the Fletcher-class was seen as a logical progression from the pre-war designs. The design firm of Gibbs and Cox took their experience in designing the previous Benson and Gleaves classes and sought to rectify the deficiencies in both designs. Coming in above 1,500 tons, the previous designs failed to meet the armament requirement of five (5) 5-inch guns and ten (10) torpedo tubes; they were seen as too small and top heavy. History would prove their third creation to be a war-winner; the mettle and venerability of the Fletchers were displayed regularly during the grueling combat of the Pacific campaign in World War II.

The Fletcher-class ships were the first destroyers in the US Navy to exceed 2,000 tons displacement. In a change from previous design practice, Fletchers had flush decks as opposed to the raised forecastle design seen on the Benson class. This increased her length but decreased her freeboard and improved her handling; overall, the Fletcher class was considered a very structurally sound and seaworthy design. An interesting design choice to note: early build Fletchers had a taller, rounded-tower superstructure design – as seen on the in-game model for Fletcher – whereas late-build Fletchers (such as Kidd) had a superstructure that was lower in height with a flat-faced bridge.

In order to maintain the 38 knot speed despite the increase in tonnage, new propulsion machinery was utilized: boilers that were 20-30% more efficient and turbines that were 20% more powerful than predecessors were installed. Ultimately, a third of the internal space was consumed by propulsion machinery in a unique configuration. The forward boiler and turbine room were separated from the rear boiler and engine room via watertight bulkheads. Each individual segment ran the port and starboard propulsion screws, respectively. This configuration resulted in greater survivability of the machinery spaces when dealing with combat damage.

As required by U.S. Navy specifications, each Fletcher class ship was able to mount five (5) 5-inch guns in single, enclosed, dual-purpose mounts; two guns forward, two guns rear, and one amidships. All turrets were controlled by Mark 37 and Mark 22 fire directors. Feeding information to the gun computer, the main battery could all be remotely controlled if required. Furthermore, the class got to implement SG surface radar and "Variable-Time" proximity fuses — both novelties to the Navy — that allowed effective engagement of both surface and air threats.

Learning from the experience of Pearl Harbor, the Navy decided to invest in heavier anti-aircraft armament. After seeing their effectiveness during the Spanish Civil War, the Navy's Bureau of Ordnance (BuOrd) arranged manufacturing licences for Oerlikon 20mm and Bofors 40mm cannons. Anti-aircraft armament was constantly being changed throughout the war; for instance, the average Fletcher-class destroyer was armed with seven (7) 20mm and ten (10) 40mm AA guns for most of their time in the Pacific.

Finally, the class was able to mount ten (10) torpedoes in two quintuple-tube launchers amidships, the heaviest torpedo broadside of any U.S. Navy destroyer at the time. By also carrying depth charge launchers in conjunction with anti-submarine sonar, Fletchers were well-equipped to conduct anti-submarine operations as well. Overall, the class was armed with a plethora of tools to combat a myriad of threats.

In light of the mounting ferocity and desperation of Japanese kamikaze attacks against US carrier strike groups late into the Pacific campaign, the Navy saw it fit to increase anti-aircraft potency in picket ships however possible. In 1945, about 55 Fletcher-class destroyers – including Kidd – had their forward torpedo tubes removed to install an anti-aircraft platform mounting two quad-barrel 40mm. In addition to the three existing dual-barrel 40mm emplacements, the total was brought up to fourteen (14) 40mm AA guns. Furthermore, the seven (7) single-barrel 20mm were replaced with six dual-barrel emplacements, bringing the total up to twelve (12) 20mm AA guns.

In the end, 175 Fletchers were produced from 11 shipyards throughout the United States. USS Kidd (DD-661) was the 133rd Fletcher-class destroyer to be produced, named after Rear Admiral Isaac C. Kidd (killed in action during the sinking of his flagship USS Arizona on 7 December 1941). With the sponsorship of Admiral Kidd's widow, Federal Shipbuilding and Dry Dock Co. in Kearny, New Jersey built the namesake destroyer; she was laid down on 16 October 1942 and launched on 28 February 1943.

Service

USS Kidd (DD-661) was commissioned into the United States Navy eight weeks later on 23 April 1943. Following her shakedown, she cruised the Atlantic and Caribbean before departing to the Pacific as part of the escorting fleet of USS Alabama (BB-60) and USS South Dakota (BB-57) in August 1943. Shortly after she arrived at Pearl Harbor, she was tasked with escorting aircraft carriers to Wake Island until early October. Come mid-October, Kidd joined a formidable task force set to strike Rabaul and support the landings at Bougainville. During this time in the dangerous southern islands, Kidd broke off from her formation to rescue the crew of a plane launched from USS Essex (CV-9). While she was recovering the air crew, a mass of Japanese planes fell on her in an attempt to sink her while she was isolated. Her AA guns lit up the skies, shooting down three Japanese planes and successfully completing the rescue without taking damage. Kidd remained in the southeastern Pacific screening Allied ships and bombarding shorelines before returning to Pearl Harbor by early December, where she remained through the New Year.

By 11 January 1944, Kidd was back at sea, sailing for the Marshall Islands to screen the assaulting American forces. From March through April, Kidd guarded an airstrip under construction on the island of Emirau, later supporting operations off New Guinea. She fought in the Marianas campaign from June through July, bombarding Guam for impending invasion. Following some hard months of service, Kidd returned to Pearl Harbor for repairs in late August 1944. She departed Pearl by the 15 September, arriving at the Manus by early October. From there, she joined the gigantic Philippines invasion fleet, entering Leyte Gulf on 20 October. During the initial stages of the invasion, she screened landings and provided fire support across the Philippines, before returning to Mare Island, California (via New Guinea), arriving there on Christmas Day 1944.

Kidd’s next sortie came on 19 February 1945, as she joined Task Force 58 on their way to Okinawa. Kidd screened Allied ships, protected landings, bombarded key targets ashore, rescued down pilots, protected heavily-damaged USS Franklin (CV-13) and shot down kamikazes. While defending a picket station in early April 1945, Kidd along with her division mates USS Black (DD-666), USS Bullard (DD-660) and USS Chanucey (DD-667) repelled three air raids on their position. After the third raid, a single Japanese plane crash-landed on her deck, killing 38 men and wounding 55. Damaged and down on manpower, she returned slowly to Pearl Harbor for repairs, transferring all the way back to San Diego on 24 September 1945 for deactivation following the end of World War II. She was decommissioned on 10 December 1946 and entered the Pacific Reserve Fleet.

It was to be a brief respite. Kidd re-joined the active United States Navy a mere five years later with the outbreak of the Korean War. Following re-activation protocols, Kidd was recommissioned on 28 March 1951, setting sail for the Western Pacific. She arrived in Yokosuka, Japan by 15 July, joining Task Force 77. Her first actions were patrols off the southern Korean coast, until she was re-located to the eastern coast of the Korean peninsula. From October 1951 to January 1952, Kidd bombarded targets of opportunity along the coastline, until she was ordered to return to San Diego, arriving there on 6 February 1952. She returned to Korea by mid-September that year, patrolling off the North Korean coast after truce talks began. She remained stationed off Korea until she was to return to San Diego, via Midway and Pearl Harbor, for an overhaul, reaching San Diego at last on 20 March 1953.

Kidd remained in active service until 1964, sailing across the Pacific and visiting ports in Japan, Okinawa, Hong Kong, the Philippines, and Australia. In 1960, she was transferred to the Atlantic Fleet, cruising the Caribbean and the Atlantic. By mid-June 1964, Kidd was decommissioned and joined the Atlantic Reserve Fleet, berthing at Philadelphia. In 1982, Kidd became one of three Fletcher-class ships chosen to be preserved as wartime memorials. She was towed from Philadelphia to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where, on 23 May 1982, she was transferred to the custody of the Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission and became a military museum ship. Kidd is the only preserved U.S. Navy destroyer to retain her World War II appearance, as she has slowly been restored back to her August 1945 configuration (a process that took nearly 15 years of hard work by volunteers and a variety of equipment donations).

Kidd is famous today for her excellent state of preservation and maintenance, and frequently hosts events on her decks. Her special mooring configuration accounts for the drastic seasonal variations in the depth of the Mississippi River, allowing her to float freely in spring and summer when the river runs high, and resting her gently on a series of blocks that support her keel when the river level drops in fall and winter.

Historical Gallery

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  Ship's emblem of USS Kidd.
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  USS Kidd (DD-661) as she appeared early in her career, circa 1943 or 1944.
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  Kidd anchored at Roi, Kwajalein, 1944.
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  Kidd off Mare Island, California, 8 February 1945. She was in overhaul at Mare Island from 25 Dececember 1944 until 11 February 1945.
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  Kidd, circa 1950, location unknown.
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  Kidd underway at the time she was recommissioned for Korean War service, circa March 1951.
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  USS Kidd dropping depth charges during maneuvers in 1958.
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  Kidd as she appears today, as a museum ship in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

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References

1. USS Kidd (DD-661) - Wikipedia
2. Fletcher-class destroyer - Wikipedia
3. Armada: Kidd (no video) - News - World of Warships
4. Community Scoop - A Kidd-Friendly Article - News - World of Warships
5. Naval Legends: USS Kidd - News - World of Warships
6. Ship Stories - USS Kidd (LAST CHANCE!) - News - World of Warships
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11. Ship Stories – USS Kidd - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
12. Talkin' Ship - U.S.S. Kidd - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
13. Talkin' Ship - U.S.S Kidd, the Guns! - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
14. Talkin' Ship - U.S.S. Kidd Wardroom - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
15. Talkin' Ship - USS Kidd's Dry Dock - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
16. USS Kidd. The Attack of Kamikaze - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube

Ship Change Log

Testing Changes

• October 19, 2017:
  • Repair Party consumable added, with the following characteristics:
    • Heals 83 HP per second for 28 seconds.
    • Two charges stock, three charges stock with premium consumable.
    • 120 seconds cooldown, 80 seconds cooldown with premium consumable.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.5.
• First appeared on sale in November 2017.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • The efficiency of the Defensive Fire consumable was increased. Now it increases the power of the aura by four times (instead of three).
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
  • The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns
• Update 0.6.15:
  • Minor fixes to ship textures and geometry.
  • A bonus was added to the "Type 10" permanent camouflage: a 10% discount to the cost of post-battle maintenance.
• Update 0.7.7:
  • For 127mm AP / SC Mk38 armor-piercing shells, the detonation time of the fuse was reduced from 0.03 to 0.01 s.
  • Became available in the game client for purchase for doubloons.
• Update 0.9.5:
  • Small changes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.11.10:
  • Minor fixes to the geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 12.4:
  • The textures and geometry of the ship have been changed.

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