Ship:Västerås
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| Research price35000 exp |
Purchase price3,000,000  |
| Hit Points11,000 |
| 120 mm/45 Bofors Model 1924C on a shielded mount3 х 2 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire8 shots/min |
| Reload Time7 sec |
| Rotation Speed8 deg/sec |
| 180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec |
| Firing Range9 km |
| Maximum Dispersion89 m |
| HE Shell120 mm HE M1936 |
| Maximum HE Damage1,600 |
| Chance of Fire7 % |
| Initial HE Velocity900 m/s |
| HE Shell Weight24 kg |
| AP Shell120 mm AP M1936 |
| Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 |
| Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m/s |
| AP Shell Weight24 kg |
| 533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire1 shots/min |
| Reload Time59 sec |
| Rotation Speed deg/sec |
| 180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec |
| TorpedoTorped M1929 |
| Maximum Damage6,200 |
| Torpedo Speed65 knot |
| Torpedo Range8 km |
| Maximum Speed38 knot |
| Turning Circle Radius590 m |
| Rudder Shift Time4.2 sec |
| Surface Detectability Range6.9 km |
| Air Detectability Range3 km |
Västerås — European Tier VI destroyer.
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 ( ) | |
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| 120 mm/45 Bofors Model 1924C on a shielded mount | 8 | 22.5 | 89 | 1,600 | 7 | 2,200 | 0 | 200,000 |
 | 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 ( ) | |
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| Västerås (A) | 11,000 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2/3 | 2 | 0 | 300,000 | |||
| Västerås (B) | 12,100 | 7 | 16 | 3 | 2/3 | 2 | 10,500 | 840,000 |
 | 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 ( ) | |
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| Torped M1929 | 1 | 59 | 7.2 | 6,200 | 65 | 8 | 0 | 200,000 | |
| Torped M1924 mod 1 | 1 | 59 | 7.2 | 7,533 | 65 | 10 | 7,000 | 560,000 |
 | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%) | Maximum Firing Range (km) | Research price (exp) | Purchase price ( ) | |
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| SUO Mk 6 Mod. 1 | 0 | 0 | 200,000 | ||
| SUO Mk 6 Mod. 2 | 0 | 7,000 | 560,000 |
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| Propulsion: 41,000 hp | 38 | 0 | 200,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Tier VI destroyer Vasteras embodies the standard characteristics of the European destroyer line. Although she features many of the trademark European strengths, such as fast reloading torpedoes and the Repair Party 
consumable, she lacks other important strengths of higher tier ships of the line.
In terms of armament, Vasteras can be considered a gun-torpedo hybrid in many regards. Her torpedoes have a very quick reload time of just under one minute, which is the fastest at Tier VI. They boast a fairly long range, and decent speed. Because of these strengths, the torpedoes have a pitiful alpha damage of 7,533, which is by far the lowest of all Tier VI destroyers. This prevents Vasteras from being able to successfully rush and kill enemies at close range. In terms of gun power, Vasteras is fairly weak. She has six 120mm guns in three double turrets, one bow and two aft. These turrets, similar to Visby’s, have a very poor turret traverse speed, making close range engagements with enemy destroyers difficult. The long reload and bad HE fire chance, along with the small gun caliber, make damaging armored enemies with guns unviable as a source of damage.
Vasteras has a mediocre HP pool of 12,100 fully upgraded. As with all destroyers, use of the Survivability Expert skill is highly recommended. Despite this medium amount of health, she gets access to the Repair Party consumable, which is extremely uncommon among mid tier destroyers. This allows Vasteras to take risky engagements and recover from them much more efficiently than her peers. She also has strong handling, with a 3 second rudder shift time, and a tight turning circle. This allows Vasteras to effectively dodge incoming fire from longer ranges.
As a European destroyer, Vasteras has one of the strongest AA suites of her tier. Her AA range is longer than her air detectability, so players should disable AA guns until she is spotted by planes in order to preserve her concealment. Although Vasteras' AA appears to be stronger than other Tier VI destroyers, it is unlikely that they will be able to defend her from a Tier VI carrier, and a Tier VIII carrier will surely be able to attack her.
Taking all her characteristics into account, captains of Vasteras should adopt a long range playstyle, using her good concealment and excellent torpedo range to attack sluggish targets from range. Due to her poor turret traverse and bad gun DPM, and especially due to her lack of Smoke Generator 
, Vasteras players should avoid contesting key areas and fighting other destroyers early in the game. However, the extra survivability provided by her Repair Party can make a significant difference in the later part of the match.
Pros:
- Quick reloading torpedoes
- Above average concealment for her tier
- Good maneuverability
- Access to Repair Party
Cons:
- No access to Smoke Generator
- Weak main battery
- Poor firing range
- Low torpedo alpha damage
- Annoyingly slow turret traverse speed
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Västerås is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hit points, an additional main battery gun and faster rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Skåne.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SUO Mk 6 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Västerås are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Commander Skills
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Consumables
Västerås can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Engine Boost
- Slot 3: Repair Party
Signals
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Gallery
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
| Destroyers | II Tátra • III Romulus • IV Klas Horn • V Visby • V Muavenet • V Kalmar  • VI Västerås • VI Stord • VII Skåne • VII Grom • VII Błyskawica • VII Stord '43 • VII Scarlet Storm • VIII Öland • VIII Split • VIII Orkan • VIII Błyskawica '44 • IX Östergötland • IX Lambros Katsonis • IX Velos • IX Friesland • IX Jäger • IX Błyskawica '52 • X Halland • X Gdańsk • X Småland • X Ragnar • ★ Dalarna
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| Cruisers | I Gryf • VI Elli • VIII Regele Carol I • X Svea
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| Battleships | IV Yavuz Sultan Selim • V Tegetthoff • V Viribus Unitis • VI Laudon • VII Chios • VII Lugdunum • VIII Enigheten • VIII Turgut Reis • IX Gustav den Store • IX Karl XIV Johan • IX Niord • IX Karl XIV Johan B • X Thor
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