323 [KOOKS] pyantoryng Alpha Tester 2,869 posts 4,864 battles Report post #1 Posted January 15, 2017 Do the 15cm guns (well, only available on two ships out of eight, Gaede at T6 and Z-23 at T8) suffer or benefit from the unique characteristics of German AP? The penetration of AP is pretty anomalous as far as I can tell. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2,894 [HINON] Doomlock [HINON] Wiki Lead, Beta Testers, Privateers 6,801 posts 5,248 battles Report post #2 Posted January 15, 2017 Do the 15cm guns (well, only available on two ships out of eight, Gaede at T6 and Z-23 at T8) suffer or benefit from the unique characteristics of German AP? The penetration of AP is pretty anomalous as far as I can tell. That's German AP in general. If it's not flat, low damage. That being said yes the German DD' have the higher damage of their cruiser brethren. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
472 Flametz Banned 2,485 posts 977 battles Report post #3 Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Do the 15cm guns (well, only available on two ships out of eight, Gaede at T6 and Z-23 at T8) suffer or benefit from the unique characteristics of German AP? The penetration of AP is pretty anomalous as far as I can tell. It's rather poor for a 150mm, being even lower than their light cruiser 150mm AP src: http://forum.worldofwarships.eu/index.php?/topic/59528-armor-penetration-curves/ Though they do retain short fuze times (less overpen) and higher-than-average AP damage... so yes, technically they do benefit from German AP "national flavor" Edited January 15, 2017 by Flametz Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
444 [MPIRE] Ju87s Banned 1,662 posts 27,586 battles Report post #4 Posted January 16, 2017 Do the 15cm guns (well, only available on two ships out of eight, Gaede at T6 and Z-23 at T8) suffer or benefit from the unique characteristics of German AP? The penetration of AP is pretty anomalous as far as I can tell. the 150s are awesome, but for their HE fire chance. I make BBs my primary target and do well above average damage mainly from setting fires. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3,473 [BGA] Skuggsja Alpha Tester 4,051 posts 33,007 battles Report post #5 Posted January 17, 2017 I agree that the HE fire chance is where they really shine. Flooding and Fire damage are where it's at for the Germans. However, the 150mm German guns can do some decent damage to close up, broadside ships. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
323 [KOOKS] pyantoryng Alpha Tester 2,869 posts 4,864 battles Report post #6 Posted January 17, 2017 Sounds like Mini-Yorck to me...even the shell flight on the 15cm Gaede reminds me of the Yorck's 21cm when used in hydro range... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
13 Nanostrike Members 164 posts 2,002 battles Report post #7 Posted January 19, 2017 Their AP is pretty bad. Unless you're at almost point-blank, they hit at poor angles and bounce against anything not perfectly broadside. HE is much more useful. I use those against distracted targets or for smoke firing. Unless you hit BB turrets or armor belts it's generally some guaranteed damage and the fire chance is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
