V25-Class Modernization (1917 WWI Refit)
First German Destroyer Modernization - 1917 WWI Refit - ~30 ships modernized 1917-1918 from famous V25-class (71 ships total). First German destroyer modernization program. Enhanced 3× 10.5cm guns (improved fire control), added AA armament (1× 8.8cm AA gun - NEW for V25), improved fire control systems. 705 tons standard, 6× 50cm torpedoes, 33.5 knots (reduced from 34.5 due to added weight). Maintained combat effectiveness late WWI (1917-1918). Extended service life to 1919-1920. Established mid-life upgrade template for future German destroyer modernizations.
Specifications
- Displacement (std)
- 975 t
- Displacement (full)
- 830 t
- Length
- 277.7 ft
- Beam
- 27.3 ft
- Crew
- 78
Performance
- Top speed
- 33.5 kn
- Range
- 2300 nm at 17 knots
Armament
- Main guns
- 3× 10.5cm SK L/45 (enhanced models)
- Secondary guns
- "1× 8.8cm SK L/45 AA" (NEW)
- Torpedoes
- 6× 50cm
Armor & Systems
- Belt
- None (unarmored)
- Deck
- None
- Fire control
- Improved optical sighting with rangefinder
In-Game
- Tier
- T3
- Game power
- 42.69
- Research cost
- 8,453
- Credit cost
- 29,883
Notable
- First German destroyer modernization program
- Enhanced 10.5cm guns (improved fire control)
- Added AA armament (1× 8.8cm AA)
- Improved fire control systems
- Enhanced crew accommodations
- ~30 ships modernized from 71-ship class
- Maintained combat effectiveness late WWI
- Extended service life to 1919-1920
- Lessons learned program
- Mid-life upgrade template