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I-56

Japan Submarine

The second Otsu-Gata Type B3 submarine was commissioned in June 1944. I-56 took part in the defense of the Philippine Islands and engaged in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, during which she sustained damage. In 1944, she was converted into a Kaiten torpedo carrier. I-56 was lost in the course of the Battle of Okinawa, and the circumstances of her loss remain unknown.

11,000 Gold
24200 Hit Points
29.0 kts Max Speed
8.5 km Gun Range
7.1 km Detection
6.0 km Torpedo Range
Overview

Survivability

Hit Points 24200
Armor Protection 37%
Torpedo Damage Reduction 0%

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed 29.0 knots
Turning Radius 590 m
Rudder Shift Time 9.0 s

Concealment

Surface Detectability 7.1 km
Air Detectability 2.6 km
Submarine Detectability 2.6 km

Weaponry Effectiveness

Artillery 26%
Torpedoes 30%
Armor & Protection
Citadel
-1 mm
Casemate
-1 mm
Deck
-1 mm
Extremities
-1 mm
Belt
6 - 19 mm

Torpedo Protection

Damage Reduction 0%
Flooding Risk Reduction N/A%
Armament

Main Battery

Range 8.5 km
Reload Time 1.0 s
Rate of Fire 33.3 rpm
180° Rotation Time 7.2 s
Max Dispersion 44 m

Secondary Battery

Range 0.0 km

Torpedo Armament

Range 6.0 km
Reload Time 35 s
Maximum Damage 10800
Torpedo Speed 78 knots
Detectability 2.1 km
Type Type95 mod. 3
Submarine Systems
Dive Capacity
Max Capacity 120.0
Consumption Rate 1.0/s
Recharge Rate 2.0/s
Underwater Maneuverability
Underwater Speed 13 kts
Dive/Ascent Speed 2.4 kts
Diving Plane Shift 25.9 s
Sonar System
Max Range 6.0 km
Ping Width 18°
Reload Time 6.5 s
Single Ping Duration 25 s
Modules & Upgrades

Hull Configuration

Main Turrets 1
Secondary Turrets 0
Torpedo Tubes 6
AA Mounts 0

Available Modules

Engine
1 available
Hull
1 available
Artillery
1 available
Torpedoes
1 available
Sonar
1 available
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