Type 1934/1934A Refit (1942 WWII Modernization)
WWII Modernization - Enhanced AA vs. Allied Air Superiority - ~8-10 ships modernized 1942-1943 from Type 1934/1934A survivors (Z5-Z16 remaining operational). WWII destroyer modernization program. Enhanced AA armament (6× 37mm from 4×, 10× 20mm from 6×), radar installation (FuMO 21/24/25 - NEW), improved fire control integration. 2,310 tons standard, 5× 12.7cm guns, 8× 533mm torpedoes, 37.8 knots (reduced from 38.9 due to added weight). Responded to Allied air superiority threat. Extended combat effectiveness 1942-1945. Maintained destroyer force strength during critical mid-war period.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 2223 t
- Displacement (full)
- 3240 t
- Length
- 374 ft
- Beam
- 37.1 ft
- Crew
- 335 (increased from 325)
Performance
- Top speed
- 36 kn
- Range
- 4750 nm at 19 knots
Armament
- Main guns
- 5× 12.7cm SK C/34
- Secondary guns
- "6× 37mm AA" (ENHANCED from 4×)
- Torpedoes
- 8× 533mm (2 quad)
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None (unarmored)
- Deck
- None
- Fire control
- Radar-equipped fire control (NEW)
In-Game
- Tier
- T4
- Game power
- 82.48
- Research cost
- 29,033
- Credit cost
- 57,736
Notable
- WWII destroyer modernization program
- Enhanced AA armament (6× 37mm, 10× 20mm)
- Radar installation (FuMO 21/24/25)
- Improved fire control integration
- Enhanced crew training facilities
- ~8-10 Type 1934/34A ships upgraded
- Responded to Allied air superiority
- Extended combat effectiveness 1942-1945
- Maintained destroyer force strength
- Mid-war upgrade program