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Supertest: Japanese Tier IX Premium Cruiser Ōta

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As the last Premium ship entering testing with Update 15.9, here is Ōta. As was announced in the Roadmap article, she will be available as the reward of the next Dockyard event. Time to see what this plus-size Harugumo is packing. Historical background Ōta doesn't have much background to speak of. She is a fictional AA refit of Gokase (which, itself, is as far as I remember based on the C44 design/Agano-kai). The main battery was replaced with six twin 100 mm dual-purpose turrets, and a large number of 25 mm AA guns were installed in various configurations. While not a real design, Ōta appears as she would have been fitted in 1944. Ship's preview Ship's permanent camouflage As it's already been revealed in the roadmap, here is her Dockyard commemorative camouflage: As a reminder, this ship is in testing; anything can change, so don't treat her as if she's already been released. Modules Hull Engine Gun Fire Control System Main battery Torpedoes ...