U.S.A. · Tier 9 · Premium
Johnston
Destroyer · 5×1 — mm
Hit points17 100
Top speed38 kt
Sea detection (base)7.2 km
Turning radius580 m
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
Armament
Main battery
Layout5×1 — 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 mass24 kg
Fire chance5%
Secondaries
Secondary battery
Secondary range0 km
Torpedoes
Torpedoes
Layout2×5 533 mm
Total tubes10
Range13.5 km
Reload170 s
Speed66 kt
Max damage17 900
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
Calculated
Theoretical values
HE broadside alpha9 000
Theoretical HE DPM135 000
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.
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