U.S.A. · Tier 9 · Premium

Johnston

Destroyer · 5×1 127 mm

Hit points17 100
Top speed38 kt
Sea detection (base)7.2 km
Turning radius580 m
Johnston — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationU.S.A.
ClassDestroyer
Tier9
StatusPremium
Hit points17 100
Upgrade slots6
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed38 kt
Turning radius580 m
Rudder shift time3 s
Battle levels9–11
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea7.2 km
Detectability by air3.3 km
Detectability by submarine3.3 km

Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.

Armament

Main battery

Layout5×1 127 mm
Total guns5
Caliber127 mm
Range12.5 km
Reload4 s
180° traverse5.3 s
Maximum dispersion108 m
Rate of fire13.3/min
HE shell

HE shell

Name127 mm HE Mk32
Max damage1 800
Muzzle velocity792 m/s
Shell mass25 kg
Fire chance5%
Torpilles

Torpedo armament

Layout2×5 533 mm
Total tubes10
TorpedoMk17
Range13.5 km
Speed66 kt
Reload170 s
Maximum damage17 900
Detectability1.4 km
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating57
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount6 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount5 mounts
127 mm · 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount5 mounts
ASW

Depth charges

Bombs per drop12
Max damage per bomb5100
Available charges2
Reload40 s
Calculated

Theoretical values

HE broadside alpha9 000
Theoretical HE DPM135 000
Theoretical torpedo salvo179 000

Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.

Background

About the ship

A Fletcher-class destroyer—one of the most extensively produced destroyers in the U.S. Navy. After entering service in 1943, the ship participated in military operations in the Pacific, conducting patrol duties, providing fire support for ground forces, and escorting various formations and convoys. In October 1944, during the Battle of Leyte Gulf, USS Johnston served as part of a covering force for a group of escort aircraft carriers. The ship bravely engaged the Japanese forces with six other destroyers, providing cover for the carriers to escape the attack; however, she was ultimately sunk in the intense battle.

Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.