Ikazuchi - Revision history

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‎Pros and cons: Torpedoes is such a stupid con for a "Destroyer Escort"

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Added caution about 3" guns overheating

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Updated format

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 == Description ==
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-The '''Ikazuchi-class, JDS Ikazuchi (DE-202)''' (いかづち, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Thunder) is a Japanese destroyer escort and the lead ship of her class. Laid down in 1954, she was among the first domestically built Japanese vessels after WWII, replacing earlier U.S. lend-lease patrol vessels like the [[USS Hoquiam|PF-]] and [[Asagao_(YTE-01)|LSSL]]-types, which had kickstarted the Coastal Safety Force. By the time of Ikazuchi's introduction, this force had evolved into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Ikazuchi's design drew inspiration from U.S. destroyer escorts, incorporating experience from Imperial Japanese coastal defense ships. Developed after Japan's first post-war DE, [[Akebono]], Ikazuchi was slightly smaller but equipped with two high-output, medium-speed diesel engines. These engines, unlike steam turbines, required less space, required less engine crew, and offered better performance once initial defects were resolved. Originally armed with Type 54 3-inch "slow firing" guns (Mk.22), Ikazuchi received an upgrade in 1959 to {{Annotation|Type 57|Later redesignated Type 68}} 3-inch automatic guns (Mk.33), along with new sensors, as the original equipment had quickly become outdated after her 1956 introduction. Unlike Akebono, which had to sacrifice some depth charges to mount better guns, Ikazuchi was able to maintain her full ASW armament while upgrading her guns.
+The '''Ikazuchi-class, JDS Ikazuchi (DE-202)''' (いかづち, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Thunder) was a Japanese destroyer escort and the lead ship of her class. Laid down in 1954, she was among the first domestically built Japanese vessels after WWII, replacing earlier US lend-lease patrol vessels like the [[USS Hoquiam|PF-]] and [[Asagao_(YTE-01)|LSSL]]-types, which had kickstarted the Coastal Safety Force. By the time of Ikazuchi's introduction, this force had evolved into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Ikazuchi's design drew inspiration from US destroyer escorts, incorporating experience from Imperial Japanese coastal defence ships. Developed after Japan's first post-war DE, [[Akebono]], Ikazuchi was slightly smaller but equipped with two high-output, medium-speed diesel engines. These engines, unlike steam turbines, required less space, required less engine crew, and offered better performance once initial defects were resolved. Originally armed with Type 54 3-inch "slow firing" guns (Mk.22), Ikazuchi received an upgrade in 1959 to {{Annotation|Type 57|Later redesignated Type 68}} 3-inch automatic guns (Mk.33), along with new sensors, as the original equipment had quickly become outdated after her 1956 introduction. Unlike Akebono, which had to sacrifice some depth charges to mount better guns, Ikazuchi was able to maintain her full ASW armament while upgrading her guns.
-Ikazuchi was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. She features relatively fast-firing 3-inch guns with a variety of shell options, including standard HE, HE-VT for anti-aircraft use, and APHE for armored targets. As a destroyer escort, she does not carry torpedoes, as her primary roles were anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and coastal patrol. The ship's guns are strategically placed at both ends, providing nearly 360° coverage. This allows for excellent firing angles and the ability to execute evasive maneuvers by swinging the ship from port to starboard without the need to completely reposition the guns.
+Ikazuchi was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. She features relatively fast-firing 3-inch guns with a variety of shell options, including standard HE, HE-VT for anti-aircraft use, and APHE for armoured targets. As a destroyer escort, she does not carry torpedoes, as her primary roles were anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and coastal patrol. The ship's guns are strategically placed at both ends, providing nearly 360° coverage. This allows for excellent firing angles and the ability to execute evasive manoeuvres by swinging the ship from port to starboard without needing to completely reposition the guns.
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
-* Able to equip AP and HE-VT shells
+* Modern naval FCS
-* Each gun is placed at other end of ship which provides 360° coverage
+* Capable of equipping APHE and HE-VT shells for versatile combat
-* Secondary armament is capable against all kind of targets
+* Each gun is placed at opposite ends of the ship, providing 360° coverage
 '''Cons:'''
-* No torpedoes
+* The 3" (76mm) guns overheat quickly, requiring disciplined fire control to avoid gun failure
-* The 3" (76mm) guns heat up very quickly so disciplined fire control is necessary to avoid gun failure
+* Gun mounts lack surrounding turret armor, making them vulnerable to being knocked out easily
 == History ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' (いかづち, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Thunder) is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese frigate {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
+The '''Ikazuchi-class, JDS Ikazuchi (DE-202)''' (いかづち, [[Abbreviations#.28JP.29_Naval|namesake]]: Thunder) is a Japanese destroyer escort and the lead ship of her class. Laid down in 1954, she was among the first domestically built Japanese vessels after WWII, replacing earlier U.S. lend-lease patrol vessels like the [[USS Hoquiam|PF-]] and [[Asagao_(YTE-01)|LSSL]]-types, which had kickstarted the Coastal Safety Force. By the time of Ikazuchi's introduction, this force had evolved into the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF). Ikazuchi's design drew inspiration from U.S. destroyer escorts, incorporating experience from Imperial Japanese coastal defense ships. Developed after Japan's first post-war DE, [[Akebono]], Ikazuchi was slightly smaller but equipped with two high-output, medium-speed diesel engines. These engines, unlike steam turbines, required less space, required less engine crew, and offered better performance once initial defects were resolved. Originally armed with Type 54 3-inch "slow firing" guns (Mk.22), Ikazuchi received an upgrade in 1959 to {{Annotation|Type 57|Later redesignated Type 68}} 3-inch automatic guns (Mk.33), along with new sensors, as the original equipment had quickly become outdated after her 1956 introduction. Unlike Akebono, which had to sacrifice some depth charges to mount better guns, Ikazuchi was able to maintain her full ASW armament while upgrading her guns.
 == General info ==

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 '''Pros:'''
 * Able to equip AP and HE-VT shells
 * Each gun is placed at other end of ship which provides 360° coverage
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 '''Cons:'''
 * No torpedoes
 == History ==
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 ;Skins
 * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=jp_escort_ikazuchi_class Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
 ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 * ''reference to the series of the ship;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
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 == External links ==
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 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''

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 ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
 === Secondary armament ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}
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 ''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''
 === Additional armament ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}

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 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
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 == See also ==
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 ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
 * ''other literature.''
 {{ShipManufacturer Kawasaki Shipyard Co.}}
 {{Japan frigates}}

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 == Description ==
-<!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot; if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
+<!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' -->
 The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Japanese frigate {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
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 {{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}
 ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.''
 === Modifications and economy ===
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 {{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}
 {{main|3 inch Mk.33 (76 mm)}}
 ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
 === Secondary armament ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}
 {{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)}}
 ''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''
 === Additional armament ===
 {{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}
-''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes.''
+{{main|Mk.9 depth charge|Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar|K-gun Mk.9 depth charge}}
-''If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''
+''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''
 == Usage in battles ==
 ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).''
 === Pros and cons ===

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 == Description ==
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 == General info ==
 === Survivability and armour ===
 ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.''
 === Mobility ===
 ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.''
 == Armament ==
 === Primary armament ===
 {{main|3 inch Mk.33 (76 mm)}}
 ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.''
 === Secondary armament ===
 {{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)}}
 ''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''
 === Special armament ===
 {{main|Mk.10 Hedgehog mortar|K-gun Mk.9 depth charge|Mk.9 depth charge}}
 ''Depth charges, mines, rocket launchers and missiles are also effective in skilled hands and can take an off-guard opponent by surprise. Evaluate the ammunition of this type of armament and rate its performance in combat. If there are no special armaments, remove this section.''
 == Usage in battles ==