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- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
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- Memory: 6 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Memory: 8 GB
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- Memory: 4 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 95 GB
The premium light cruiser Yubari, used to test technological solutions for the Japanese fleet, will become one of the newcomers in the upcoming War Thunder update.
IJN Yubari, light cruiser, Japan, rank III. Premium (available for GE).
Pros
- Premium status
- Excellent AA protection
Cons
- Low number of main calibre guns
The experimental light cruiser Yubari was designed as a ship that would combine powerful weapons, good defense with the speed of a destroyer leader. The main feature in the project was the inclusion of armor for the ship's powertrain - the armor of the hull and deck itself became a supporting structure, both freeing up space for placing equipment and significantly reducing the ship's displacement. The ambitious project, which was proposed and personally overseen by the leading designer of the Japanese Navy, Yuzuru Hiraga, was completed in record time - just 9 months after the start of construction, the ship was launched, and after another 5 months, the cruiser was enlisted into the Imperial Navy. The experimental cruiser was named Yubari, after one of the rivers on the island of Hokkaido.
Since the beginning of her service in 1921, the Yubari was actively used in maneuvers and exercises, the ship was decommissioned and returned to service several times. Yubari received her baptism of fire during the First Shanghai Incident, when the ship's artillery suppressed the Chinese fortifications on shore. Immediately after Japan's entry into World War II, Yubari participated in the attempt to capture Wake Island in December 1941, and then took part in all significant naval battles in the Pacific.
In the spring of 1944, during a mission to transport troops and military supplies from Palau to Sonsorol Island, the cruiser entered the sights of the American submarine Bluegill (SS-242), but the attack was aborted as the Yubari managed to hide behind the island. Lieutenant Commander Eric L. Barr ambushed the light cruiser on its return course. One of 6 torpedoes launched at the cruiser reached the target. As a result of the hit, the bow boiler rooms were instantly filled with water, and a fire started on the cruiser. After an unsuccessful attempt to tow the sinking ship, the Yubari crew began an evacuation. The next morning, the light cruiser Yubari sank.
The light cruiser Yubari will appear in War Thunder with the next major update and will become a premium ship in the Japanese bluewater fleet at rank III. Yubari was a landmark ship for the Japanese navy, it was she who laid down distinctive technical features for Japanese cruisers: armor as part of the hull powertrain, twin funnels and an S-shaped stem. By the time the Second World War began, Yubari was noticeably outdated, but it continued to serve and was actively modernized. The main calibre on this "mini-cruiser" is four 140mm guns housed in two turrets.
This is a good weapon for those battles in which Yubari participates: the commander has a choice of HE, two types of semi-armor-piercing shells and time fuse shells. The disadvantage of the cruiser's main calibre is the small number of guns and a rather slow turn rate of the gun turrets. An auxiliary 120mm gun is located in the bow of the ship and able to fire at smaller ships with the help of the AI. The Yubari's air defense battery consists of highly efficient 25mm rapid-fire auto guns - a total of 25 barrels in single, double and triple mounts.
Despite the very low displacement, comparable to some destroyers, Yubari has all the attributes of a light cruiser - a 38 mm armor belt and an armored deck, good speed and a crew of 368 men.
The legendary Yubari, a Japanese "destroyer on steroids", is truly a must-have for all fans of the Japanese navy. This small, fast enough light cruiser will do well in the bluewater battles at ranks III and IV. At the same time, the Yubari, thanks to its premium status, will not only bring increased income to its owners, but will also accelerate the research of any Japanese ocean ships from ranks I to IV.
Comments (98)
nice little cruiser! hope to see some italian ships too.
Nice addition, but when are we finally getting the Takao class cruisers?
Looks good, been waiting for her for a while now!
why a 2nd premium cruiser? the one they have is quite capable
It fits best as a premium. Remember, premiums aren't always about necessity. Sometimes they're just about adding something cool.
DMYEugen, fair enough :)
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The confirmation for the T-80bvm UBH upgrade would have been alot better than just a devblog from a boaty boat, and there are already much better destroyers ingame than the yubari im not sure why it was added.
Dev blog about 3D decoration would be more interesting yes
When mike said something cool for today's devblog I expected about the duck he mentioned ( viggen?) or something, not another DD which is food for cruisers and dreaghnoughts
This is not a destroyer, she is 1500 tons heavier than the fletcher and has (1920s) cruiser level guns
Except it isnt a destroyer and she has a 99.9% chance of being 4.7 so wont see a BB.... soooooo.......
cool
Ah Imperial Japanese experimental cruiser Yubari an odd ship in history but that's okay as it was an experimental ship afterall, Still I don't think it's fair to call it low displacement when quite a few cruisers of WWI era were of around 2000-4000t. Anyway 25× 25 mm ain't excellent AA in WT and another thing why keep putting the prefix IJN on ships ingame when said prefix was never used?
YES!!!! I've been waiting for her! Well, I hope she's not That expensive as a premium, I would rather if she was in the tech tree, but I see the reason why she's a premium and that makes sense. I will definitely get her once I get a 50% discount on her GE cost. I know it's unlikely that she will be 50% off in the anniversary sale by November, but I hope Gaijin adds her to the sale. Anyway, I can't wait to get her, more love to naval is always GREAT! Can't wait for what's coming next in naval!
she won't be in the sale
She wont be in any sale until at least 1 patch after release (if not 6 months)
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