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Tier X American destroyer Somers:
Torpedo tubes reload time increased from 108 to 130 s.
Somers was designed as a 'universal' destroyer with a good main battery guns and long-range torpedoes. Testing showed that torpedo weapons were too strong for a ship that also had good artillery.
Tier V American destroyer Hill:
Main battery guns reload time increased from 4 to 4.8 s.
Damage per minute of Hill's main battery guns was too high for a tier V destroyer, so reload time was increased.
Tier VIII French destroyer Le Fantasque:
Torpedo detectability range increased from 1.4 to 1.8 km.
Le Fantasque has very fast torpedoes with a range of 8 km, and she can easily hit enemies with them. These torpedoes were too strong for a tier VIII destroyer. We decided to increase detectability range of the Le Fantasque torpedoes, so players would have a little more time to react to them.
Tier VII French destroyer Vauquelin:
Hit points of re-searchable hull increased from 16900 to 18100.
Turrets 180° turn time lowered from 22.5 to 18 s.
Torpedo maximum speed increased from 57 to 68 knots.
Torpedo detectability range increased from 1.2 to 1.4 km.
In some characteristics Vauquelin was not strong enough for a French destroyer of tier VII and did not fit into the overall progression of the branch.
Vauquelin's researchable hull increased the amount of hit points of the ship by too small amount for a tier VII destroyer.
French destroyers are designed for dynamic fights whilst actively maneuvering. With the progression of the tier, the dynamics of the battle grows too, and the previous traverse speed of the Vauquelin turrets was too low to permit effective play at her tier.
Vauquelin's torpedoes maximum speed was increased to make them easier to hit an enemy. Also increasing the detectability range of the torpedoes will give players time to react to the improved torpedoes of this French destroyer.
Tier VI French destroyer Guepard:
Main battery guns reload time increased from 4.8 to 5.2 s.
Tier V French destroyer Jaguar:
Main battery guns reload time increased from 6 to 6.6 s.
According to the test results, the reload time of the Jaguar and Guepard main battery guns has been changed to balance their damage per minute.
Tier X French cruiser Colbert:
Improved acceleration dynamics from 0 to 8 knots.
"Repair party" consumable number of charges increased from 2 to 3.
Colbert is designed to play at medium distances with the help of covers. For this playstyle to be successful, the ship must be able to gain speed quickly.
Recent changes to test ships have increased the recovery of Colbert's hit points with "Repair party" equipment to compensate ship's low amount of hit points. The old number of "Repair party" charges did not allow this change to be sufficiently realized.
Tier VII Japanese destroyer Yudachi:
"Torpedo reload boost" consumable added to a separate slot.
Detectability range by sea increased from 6.48 to 7 km.
Detectability range firing main guns in smoke increased from 2.42 to 2.61 km.
Detectability range by air increased from 2.784 to 3.01 km.
The concept of Yudachi, as a destroyer with good concealment and powerful long-range torpedoes, works fine, but the gameplay on her can be quite monotonous. Yudachi has received "Torpedo reload boost" equipment in a separate slot to allow players to launch an extra wave of torpedoes at the right time. This will enhance the gameplay and will allow with the correct use of equipment to have a significant impact on the result of the battle. To compensate this reinforcement, her detectability range has been increased.
Tier X Japanese cruiser Yoshino:
"Repair party" consumable number of charges increased from 2 to 3.
Because of her long-range guns and torpedoes, as well as her armor, Yoshino is designed for careful long-distance play. In order to allow her to get close to the enemy at the end of the game and take an active part in the battle, we have slightly increased the survivability of the ship by adding one additional "Repair party" charge to her.
Tier VI British aircraft carrier Ark Royal:
Fairey Albacore torpedo bombers replaced by Fairey Swordfish.
Aircraft hit points lowered from 1110 to 1070;
Aircraft cruise speed increased from 97 to 98 knots.
Fairey Swordfish squadrons are as famous as the Ark Royal aircraft carrier itself. For historical accuracy purposes, the Fairey Albacore torpedo bombers are replaced by Swordfish, which are a bit faster, but with a lower hit points.