Based on the results of the 0.8.4. Public Test, we decided to revert the changes to the J5N Tenrai Type 91 mod. 8 torpedo bombers of the Japanese tier X Hakuryu aircraft carrier. Today we would like to tell you about the reasons behind this.
The main weakness of carriers overall, including Hakuryu, is a group of ships who coordinate to protect each other from planes. In it's current state, torpedo bombers with a large attack range are much less efficient than standard torpedo bombers. Changing the parameters of the J5N Tenrai Type 91 mod 8 torpedoes showed that as they strengthened, this carrier loses this shortcoming and becomes a universal ship, capable of attacking any target. In order to provide balance, it is necessary to almost completely change the parameters of the aircraft carrier and all its squadrons which changes the ships concept.
Therefore, we will remove the possibility of installing the J5N Tenrai Type 91 mod 8 torpedoes in a future update for Hakuryu and compensate the costs of their research and purchase. Details will be published on the official game website.
World of Warships team.