USS Frank Knox - Revision history

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 == Media ==
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 == See also ==

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 * [[wt:en/news/7927-development-premium-destroyer-uss-frank-knox-and-economic-changes-to-the-uss-moffett-en|[Devblog] Premium destroyer USS Frank Knox and economic changes to the USS Moffett]]
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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was laud down in May of 1944, and commissioned in December 1944. She would see limited service in WW2, acting as a radar picket destroyer in the Battle for Okinawa. She would also be present for the Surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945. She would be reclassified as a  radar picket destroyer (DDR-742) in March of 1946, and would go on to serve in the Korean war in this role, notably taking part in the Inchon invasion. She would also see action in Vietnam providing gunfire support. She would be transferred to the Greek navy in 1971, and would see service until the early 1990s before being sunk as a torpedo target by the greek submarine Nireus on the 12th of September 2001.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was laid down in May of 1944, and commissioned in December 1944. She would see limited service in WW2, acting as a radar picket destroyer in the Battle for Okinawa. She would also be present for the Surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945. She would be reclassified as a radar picket destroyer (DDR-742) in March of 1946, and would go on to serve in the Korean war in this role, notably taking part in the Inchon invasion. She would also see action in Vietnam providing gunfire support. She would be transferred to the Greek navy in 1971, and would see service until the early 1990s before being sunk as a torpedo target by the Greek submarine Nireus on the 12th of September 2001.
-It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]], and compared to the other US Bluewater rank III premium [[USS Moffett]] is has both benefits and downsides. It does have a weaker main battery, with only 6 {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}} guns in the main battery. In exchange, it has a larger crew count and better anti-fragmentation armour, a much better anti-aircraft suite and 2 extra torpedos as well (10 instead of 8). It can easily deal with most destroyers of the rank with its rapid fire guns, and is also excellent for anti-air duties, even having radar for engaging air targets. Additionally the Frank Knox has an exceptionally high Silver Lion multiplier of 5.85, giving a multiplier of 1755% with premium time.
+USS Frank Knox was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]], and compared to the other US Bluewater rank III premium [[USS Moffett]], has both benefits and downsides. It does have a weaker main battery, with only 6 {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}} guns in the main battery. In exchange, it has a larger crew count and better anti-fragmentation armour, a much better anti-aircraft suite and 2 extra torpedoes as well (10 instead of 8). It can easily deal with most destroyers of the rank with its rapid fire guns, and is also excellent for anti-air duties, even having radar for engaging air targets. Additionally, Frank Knox has an exceptionally high Silver Lion multiplier of 5.85, giving a multiplier of 1755% with premium time.
 == General info ==

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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium rank {{Specs|rank}} American destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "Fire and Ice"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was laud down in May of 1944, and commissioned in December 1944. She would see limited service in WW2, acting as a radar picket destroyer in the Battle for Okinawa. She would also be present for the Surrender in Tokyo Bay in 1945. She would be reclassified as a  radar picket destroyer (DDR-742) in March of 1946, and would go on to serve in the Korean war in this role, notably taking part in the Inchon invasion. She would also see action in Vietnam providing gunfire support. She would be transferred to the Greek navy in 1971, and would see service until the early 1990s before being sunk as a torpedo target by the greek submarine Nireus on the 12th of September 2001.
 == General info ==

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 The USS Frank Knox gets access to four shell types - AAC Mk.34, Common Mk.32, SP Common Mk.46, and AAVT Mk.31. As the Frank Knox is a premium, captains will have all four shell types unlocked immediately. Therefore it is recommend to run two shell types, about 1/3 ammo load AAVT Mk.31 and 2/3 Common Mk.32. The AAVT shell has the same quantity of explosive filler as the AAC shell, and performs identically against surface targets whilst having a proximity fuse for use against air targets. The Common shell is recommended over the SP Common shell due to the greater quantity of filler in the shells compared to the SP Common shells, and the lower penetration isn't a concern against the destroyers of the rank. If captains find themselves fighting cruisers, the SP Common shell with its higher penetration is recommended.
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+{{:5 inch/38 Mk.12 (127 mm)/Ammunition|5 inch AAC Mk.34, 5 inch Common Mk.32, 5 inch SP Common Mk.46, 5 inch AAVT Mk.31}}
 === Secondary armament ===
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 The 40 mm AP belt is optimized for surface engagements, with 3 AP shells in every 4 in the clip. As before, there is some HE but the belt is heavily optimized for surface engagements. This allows the Frank Knox to use its 12 x 40 mm cannons to damage destroyers and destroy coastal vessels with ease.
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+{{:Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEFI-T, AP-T}}
 === Anti-aircraft armament ===

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 * ''reference to the series of the ship;''
 * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
-* ''reference to the series of the ship;''
+;[[Gearing (Family)|Related development]]
-* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+* [[USS Gearing]]
 == External links ==

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 {{main|Mk.15 (533 mm)|Mk.6 mortar depth charge}}
-USS Frank Knox, as a destroyer, carries torpedoes for use against heavier vessels. These come in two quintuple launchers, one in between the two funnels, and one aft, forward of the rear turret. These carry the American Mk.15 torpedo, with {{Annotation|5.5 km|3.4 miles}} of range stock, and a speed of {{Annotation|45 kn|83 km/h,52 mph}}. Once the "Torpedo mode" modification is selected, the range increases to {{Annotation|9.15 km|5.7 miles}}, but the speed drops sharply to {{Annotation|33 kn|62 km/h,39 mph}}. With the limited range of US torpedoes, in most cases it is recommended not to run the extra range, as the extra speed and a close launch are a more reliable way to guarantee hits.
+USS Frank Knox, as a destroyer, carries torpedoes for use against heavier vessels. These come in two quintuple launchers, one in between the two funnels, and one aft, forward of the rear turret. These carry the American Mk.15 torpedo, with {{Annotation|5.5 km|3.4 miles}} of range stock, and a speed of {{Annotation|45 kn|83 km/h;52 mph}}. Once the "Torpedo mode" modification is selected, the range increases to {{Annotation|9.15 km|5.7 miles}}, but the speed drops sharply to {{Annotation|33 kn|62 km/h;39 mph}}. With the limited range of US torpedoes, in most cases it is recommended not to run the extra range, as the extra speed and a close launch are a more reliable way to guarantee hits.
 Additionally, USS Frank Knox carries 24 x Mk.6 depth charges. These were intended for use against submarines, captains should expect very limited use against surface vessels. These can sometimes be used against PT boats which have gotten too close, or landing some on the deck of enemy ships in very close encounters, but overall they will play very little role in most engagements.
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 '''Pros:'''
-*Very fast fire rate and effective damage
+* Very fast fire rate and effective damage
-*Strong armour for a destroyer
+* Strong armour for a destroyer
-*Medium and light AA battery on par with some cruisers
+* Potent medium and light AA battery
-*Radar allows for accurate fire from main battery against air targets
+* Radar allows for accurate fire from main battery against air targets
 '''Cons:'''
-*Slower than some other destroyers
+* Vulnerable rear magazine
-*Vulnerable rear magazine
+* Torpedoes have a limited range
-*Lackluster torpedos compared to those of other nations
+* 2/3s of main battery is grouped up front; quickly disabled
 == History ==

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 == Usage in battles ==
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-USS Frank Knox plays similarly to other American destroyers of this rank: fast, hard hitting and aggressive. Unlike destroyers of other nations, American destroyers are armed with the {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 dual-purpose cannon, with a very fast fire rate and good damage. Frank Knox has 6 of these cannons, and this allows her to rapidly dish out punishment against any lightly armoured vessel in the vicinity. Captains are advised to drop a spread of torpedos in the path of heavier vessels, and then proceed to close the range with enemy destroyers. The {{Annotation|.75-inch|19 mm}} armour belt of anti-fragmentation armour will help lessen damage from HE shells, and the ship has a high crew count for a destroyer as well. This means the Frank Knox works well brawling, especially against destroyers with no SAP shells for their primary weapon. USS Frank Knox does exceptionally well at quickly dispatching enemy destroyers, as the main battery's high fire rate allows for high amounts of damage in s short period of time, and the Bofors secondary battery is quite the hefty backup. In mixed battles the [[USS Moffett]] will be the most common vessel seen; it is recommended to shoot under the aft two turrets, the magazine is located here and this will ammorack the enemy destroyer in a single hit if detonated. This weakspot also works against most other American destroyers; this includes USS Frank Knox. Captains of USS Frank Knox are advised to hide the rear magazine whenever possible, using terrain if able.
+USS Frank Knox plays similarly to other American destroyers of this rank: fast, hard hitting and aggressive. Unlike destroyers of other nations, American destroyers are armed with the {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 dual-purpose cannon, with a very fast fire rate and good damage. Frank Knox has 6 of these cannons, and this allows her to rapidly dish out punishment against any lightly armoured vessel in the vicinity. Captains are advised to drop a spread of torpedoes in the path of heavier vessels, and then proceed to close the range with enemy destroyers. The {{Annotation|0.75-inch|19 mm}} armour belt of anti-fragmentation armour will help lessen damage from HE shells, and the ship has a high crew count for a destroyer as well. This means the Frank Knox works well brawling, especially against destroyers with no SAP shells for their primary weapon. USS Frank Knox does exceptionally well at quickly dispatching enemy destroyers, as the main battery's high fire rate allows for high amounts of damage in a short period of time, and the Bofors secondary battery is quite the hefty backup. In mixed battles, the [[USS Moffett]] will be the most common vessel seen; it is recommended to shoot under the aft two turrets: the magazine is located here and this will ammorack the enemy destroyer in a single hit if detonated. This weakspot also works against most other American destroyers, including USS Frank Knox. Captains of USS Frank Knox are advised to hide the rear magazine whenever possible, using terrain if able.
 === Pros and cons ===
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