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Tier XSubmarine
U.S.A.SpecialLesta
U.S.A.SpecialLestaGato
WoWS World of Warships U.S.A. Submarine · Tier X
- Torpedoes
- 533 mm
- 10 launchers × 1 tubes
- Range 8 km
Specifications
Survivability
Hit Points20,200
#3 of 10
Group avg 20,490Main Belt Armor25 mm
Bow / Stern Armor19 mm
Ship Length95.0 m
Ship Width8.2 m
Torpedoes
Mark 29 mod 1
Mark 29 mod 1Speed89 knots
Range8.0 km
#10 of 10
Group avg 11.5 kmDamage19,000
#1 of 10
Group avg 12,648Alpha Damage54,000
Splash Damage1,400
Flood Chance121%
Detectability2.40 km
Reload Time35.0 s
#2 of 10
Group avg 44.3 s180° Rotation15.0 s
Arming Time2 s
Resurface Distance14 m
Spread Angle1° / 1°
Torpedo Caliber533 mm
Tube Module HP1,200
Loaders2
Fuse Depth0.14 m
Maneuverability
Max Speed34.0 knots
#1 of 10
Group avg 29.4 knotsTurning Radius670 m
#9 of 10
Group avg 598 mRudder Shift Time7.2 s
Engine Power5,400 hp
Displacement2,424 t
Power-to-Weight2.23 hp/t
Submarine Maneuverability
Max Speed (Periscope)11.2 knots
Max Speed (Deep)11.2 knots
#1 of 10
Group avg 9.7 knotsSurface/Dive Speed3.3 m/s
Horizontal Rudder Shift Time26.13 s
Battery Capacity170 s
#4 of 10
Group avg 193 sBattery Recharge Rate0.10 /s
Concealment
Max Surface Detection5.76 km
#3 of 10
Group avg 5.85 kmMin Surface Detection5.18 km
Air Detection2.08 km
Submarine Detection2.08 km
Consumables
Slot 1
Damage Control Party
Damage Control Party
Extinguishes fires, removes instances of flooding, and repairs damaged modules. Prevents enemy acoustic torpedoes from homing.
Reload40 s
Duration5 s
Charges∞
Slot 2
Enhanced Rudder Gears
Enhanced Rudder Gears
Increases dive and ascent speed and reduces diving plane shift time.
Reload120 s
Duration30 s
Charges2
Armor Model
Overview
The U.S. Navy High Command conceived that "fleet submarines" were to complement the sluggish conventional battleships. With a high surface speed, heavy armament, and long operational range, they were supposed to conduct reconnaissance and finish off enemy ships once artillery duels between battleships ceased. However, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, their strategy changed, and a new type—Gato—was geared for extended patrols. Comfortable for their crews, these submarines carried a large fuel supply and torpedoes. USS Gato was laid down in October 1940 and commissioned in December 1941. The submarine conducted thirteen combat missions, earning the same number of battle stars and the Presidential Unit Citation.
Modules
Gato
Propulsion: 5,400 hp
Mk10 mod. 1
Upgrades
Slot 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Torpedo tube reload time: -5%
Weapon Survivability System
Weapon Survivability System
Risk of main battery becoming incapacitated: -50%
Main battery repair time: -25%
Risk of intermediate battery becoming incapacitated: -50%
Intermediate battery repair time: -25%
Risk of torpedo tubes becoming incapacitated: -50%
Torpedo tubes repair time: -25%
Risk of sonar becoming incapacitated: -50%
Sonar repair time: -25%
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Consumable work time: +8
Slot 2
Hydrophone Modification 1
Hydrophone Modification 1
Wave emission interval: -20%
Engine Room Protection
Engine Room Protection
Risk of steering gears becoming incapacitated: -20%
Steering gears repair time: -20%
Risk of engine becoming incapacitated: -20%
Engine repair time: -20%
Damage Control System Modification 1
Damage Control System Modification 1
Risk of catching fire: -5%
Risk of flooding when a torpedo hits the torpedo protection: -3%
Slot 3
Sonar Modification 1
Sonar Modification 1
Sonar cooldown time: -10%
Dive Capacity Modification 1
Dive Capacity Modification 1
Dive Capacity Recharge Rate per Second: +50%
Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
Risk of torpedo tubes becoming incapacitated: -40%
Torpedo tubes traverse speed: +20%
Torpedo speed: +5%
Slot 4
Submarine Steering Gears Modification 2
Submarine Steering Gears Modification 2
Rudder shift time: -20%
[UNUSED]Time it takes diving planes to return to their starting position: -20%
Diving plane shift time: -20%
Propulsion Modification 1
Propulsion Modification 1
Maximum reverse speed at full power: +140%
Time to reach full engine power when decelerating: -50%
Maximum forward speed at full power: +140%
Time taken to reach full engine power when accelerating: -50%
Damage Control System Modification 2
Damage Control System Modification 2
Fire extinguishing time: -15%
Flooding recovery time: -15%
Slot 5
Submarine Steering Gears Modification 3
Submarine Steering Gears Modification 3
Steering gears repair time: -80%
Rudder shift time: -40%
[UNUSED]Time it takes diving planes to return to their starting position: -40%
Diving plane shift time: -40%
Ship Consumables
Modification 1
Ship Consumables Modification 1
Ship consumables preparation and reload time: -5%
Consumable action time: +10%
Torpedo & Mine Lookout System
Torpedo & Mine Lookout System
Damage received from torpedoes, mines, and depth charges: -10%
Guaranteed mine detection range: +1000
Assured acquisition range of torpedoes: +2100
Slot 6
Dive Capacity Modification 2
Dive Capacity Modification 2
Dive Capacity: +15%
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3
Risk of torpedo tubes becoming incapacitated: +50%
Torpedo tube reload time: -15%