It was also armed with five main battery turrets but with larger caliber guns. Project L, an enlarged version of Project A, which became Kii class, was developed. Construction was scheduled to begin in 1922, but because of the Washington Conference, these battlecruisers were not laid down.Īfter revision of the Japanese fleet development plan, new battleships and battlecruisers were ordered. The so-called “Project A,” which became the Kii-class, was chosen as the battleship, and “Project K” was chosen for the battlecruisers. Thirteen variants of battleships and battlecruisers were proposed.

And KGV just fits on that job perfectly.After the United States announced an ambitious shipbuilding program in 1919, the Japanese naval plan was revised: it required four battleships and four battlecruisers to be built. And when I got the free rental for Duke of York, I did not feel anything like when I play KGV although both ships are from the same class.įor ranked, the effectiveness of HE-spamming may play a big factor because the bow-tanking tactic is commonly practiced. The small caliber is also a blessing because it makes the AP less likely to overpen the cruisers, the short fuse gimmick emphasizes the fact even further.Īll the good things about KGV made me utterly disappointed about Monarch when I finally got my hands on her.

But the combination of high fire chance, fast reload (only second to Scharnorst), and fast turret traverse makes the ship incredibly effective against Sinop. Sure those 14 inch guns are puny for a T7. KGV is notoriously powerful at T7 even after the citadel nerf.

The Fifth of His Name, He who Slays the Bismarck, Avenger of the Hood. Although I'm a diehard Scharnhorst fanboy, I cannot deny there is one ship that outclasses her in most aspects.

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