Ship Database
Tier X Destroyer

Germany

Z-52

In the early 1940s, the construction of destroyers running on diesel fuel began. Type 1942 became the first in the series and served as the basis for Z-51, which was laid down in 1943. Later, Type 1944 arrived, fitted with increased firepower. Five destroyers, from Z-52 to Z-56, were laid down in 1943 at the Deschimag shipyard. However, bombardments by...

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In the early 1940s, the construction of destroyers running on diesel fuel began. Type 1942 became the first in the series and served as the basis for Z-51, which was laid down in 1943. Later, Type 1944 arrived, fitted with increased firepower. Five destroyers, from Z-52 to Z-56, were laid down in 1943 at the Deschimag shipyard. However, bombardments by Allied forces, a lack of materials, and the need to build submarines led to the construction of these destroyers being canceled in 1944.

Credits
19,500,000
Official profile image of Z-52

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
20,300
Maximum speed
37.5 knots
Surface detection
7.5 km
Main battery range
12.1 km
Main battery reload
3.0 s

Combat envelope

Range and detection

Scale: 15 km

Every bar uses the same 15 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.

  • Surface detection7.5 km
  • Main battery12.1 km
  • Torpedoes10 km

Damage comparison

Published maximum per hit

Ship-relative

Bars are normalized only against this ship's highest listed hit. They are not salvo damage, expected damage or DPM.

  • HE · 128 mm Spr.Gr. 1,500
  • AP · 128 mm P.Spr.Gr. Ausf.B 3,000
  • Torpedo · G7 Wolfsbarsch 14,400
  • Depth charge 2,200
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
37.5 knots
Turning circle radius
700 m
Rudder shift time
4.5 s
Maneuverability API rating 67

Concealment

Surface detection
7.5 km
Air detection
3.7 km
Submarine detection
3.7 km
Concealment API rating 87

Survivability

Hit points
20,300
Torpedo damage reduction
0 %
Survivability API rating 36

Published armour thickness

Only positive values supplied by the API are shown.

Overall published range
13–20 mm
Weapons and payloadsArmament

Surface armament

Main battery

Artillery API rating 61
Maximum range
12.1 km
Reload time
3.0 s
Rate of fire
15.8 rounds/min
180° turn time
10.0 s
Maximum dispersion
105 m

Shells

Damage is the API's published maximum for one shell hit.

128 mm Spr.Gr.
HE
Maximum damage per hit
1,500
Fire chance
7.0 %
Muzzle velocity
830 m/s
Shell mass
28 kg
128 mm P.Spr.Gr. Ausf.B
AP
Maximum damage per hit
3,000
Muzzle velocity
830 m/s
Shell mass
28 kg
Gun layout
Mount
128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount
Mounts
3
Barrels each
2

Automatic armament

Secondary battery

Underwater armament

Torpedoes

Torpedoes API rating 23

G7 Wolfsbarsch

Maximum range
10.0 km
Maximum damage per hit
14,400
Reload time
90 s
Speed
67 knots
Detectability
1.4 km
180° turn time
7.2 s
Torpedo-tube layout
Mount
533 mm Vierling
Mounts
2
Tubes each
4

Anti-aircraft defence

AA defence API rating 66
Aura
37 mm/69 Flak M42 on an LM/42 mount
Calibre
37 mm
Mounts
7
Aura
55 mm/77 Gerät 58 on a single mount
Calibre
55 mm
Mounts
3
Aura
128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount
Calibre
128 mm
Mounts
3

Depth charges

Maximum damage per charge
2,200
Maximum packs
2
Charges per pack
16
Reload time
40.0 s
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
20,300
Main-battery barrels
3
Torpedo tubes
2
AA mounts
13

Engine

Published maximum speed
37.5 knots

Fire control

Module research tree

Names, research prices and defaults are reported directly by the API.

128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount

Default
Type
Artillery
Purchase
2,000,000 credits

FKS Typ 10 Mod. 1

Default
Type
Suo
Purchase
1,700,000 credits

G7 Wolfsbarsch

Default
Type
Torpedoes
Purchase
1,500,000 credits
Next modules
1

G7 Steinwal

Type
Torpedoes
Research
30,000 XP
Purchase
2,200,000 credits

Z-52

Default
Type
Hull
Purchase
2,350,000 credits

Propulsion: 76,000 hp

Default
Type
Engine
Purchase
1,800,000 credits

Compatible upgrades

Official modernization descriptions and listed purchase prices. Effects still depend on the slot and configuration used in game.

Propulsion Modification 1

Modernization

Reduces time to full speed

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Concealment System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Torpedo Tubes Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

Aiming Systems Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Damage Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Torpedo Lookout System

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Battery Modification 3

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

Steering Gears Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Main Battery Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Damage Control System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
250,000

Steering Gears Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Gun Fire Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
3,000,000

AA Guns Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000
Available module groups
10
Compatible upgrades
16
Upgrade slots
6
Published battle levels
10–11

Cross-nation comparison

Ships that fill a similar slot

Closest same-tier, same-class matches from other nations, ranked by published base statistics.

United Kingdom

Daring

HP
20,800
Speed
35 kn
Guns
12.8 km
Torps
10 km
Open comparison

U.S.A.

Gearing

HP
19,400
Speed
36 kn
Guns
11.1 km
Torps
10.5 km
Open comparison

U.S.S.R.

Grozovoi

HP
20,900
Speed
39.5 kn
Guns
12.3 km
Torps
8 km
Open comparison
All published source fields 171 values

Advanced reference for this saved default configuration. Field names follow Wargaming's source. An em dash replaces the source's −1 placeholder; it is not a negative measurement. These records do not include every mechanic in the game. Read the coverage guide.

Published fieldValue
ship_id4179506992
ship_id_strPGSD110
nameZ-52
typeDestroyer
nationgermany
tier10
is_premiumNo
is_specialNo
has_demo_profileNo
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price_gold0
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default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.guns7
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.name37 mm/69 Flak M42 on an LM/42 mount
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.caliber55
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.guns3
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.name55 mm/77 Gerät 58 on a single mount
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.caliber128
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.guns3
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.name128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount
default_profile.armour.casemate.max—
default_profile.armour.casemate.min—
default_profile.armour.citadel.max—
default_profile.armour.citadel.min—
default_profile.armour.deck.max—
default_profile.armour.deck.min—
default_profile.armour.extremities.max—
default_profile.armour.extremities.min—
default_profile.armour.flood_damage0
default_profile.armour.health20300
default_profile.armour.range.max20
default_profile.armour.range.min13
default_profile.armour.total36
default_profile.artillery.artillery_id3349131056
default_profile.artillery.artillery_id_strPGUA902
default_profile.artillery.distance12.1
default_profile.artillery.gun_rate15.8
default_profile.artillery.max_dispersion105
default_profile.artillery.rotation_time10.0
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_mass28
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_speed830
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.damage3000
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.name128 mm P.Spr.Gr. Ausf.B
default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.typeAP
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.bullet_mass28
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.bullet_speed830
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.burn_probability7.0
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.damage1500
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.name128 mm Spr.Gr.
default_profile.artillery.shells.HE.typeHE
default_profile.artillery.shot_delay3.0
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.barrels2
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.guns3
default_profile.artillery.slots.0.name128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount
default_profile.atbas.distance0.0
default_profile.battle_level_range_max11
default_profile.battle_level_range_min10
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_plane3.7
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_ship7.5
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine3.7
default_profile.concealment.total87
default_profile.depth_charge.bomb_max_damage2200
default_profile.depth_charge.max_packs2
default_profile.depth_charge.num_bombs_in_pack16
default_profile.depth_charge.reload_time40.0
default_profile.engine.engine_id3348999984
default_profile.engine.engine_id_strPGUE902
default_profile.engine.max_speed37.5
default_profile.fire_control.distance0.0
default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id3348541232
default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id_strPGUS902
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels13
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels3
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels0
default_profile.hull.health20300
default_profile.hull.hull_id3348901680
default_profile.hull.hull_id_strPGUH902
default_profile.hull.range.max20
default_profile.hull.range.min13
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels2
default_profile.mobility.max_speed37.5
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time4.5
default_profile.mobility.total67
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius700
default_profile.torpedoes.distance10.0
default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage14400
default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time90
default_profile.torpedoes.rotation_time7.2
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.barrels4
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.caliber533
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.guns2
default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.name533 mm Vierling
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_nameG7 Wolfsbarsch
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed67
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id3348508464
default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_strPGUT902
default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist1.4
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft0
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft66
default_profile.weaponry.artillery61
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes23
modules.artillery[0]3349131056
modules.engine[0]3348999984
modules.fire_control[0]3348541232
modules.hull[0]3348901680
modules.torpedoes[0]3348508464
modules.torpedoes[1]3347459888
modules_tree.3347459888.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3347459888.module_id3347459888
modules_tree.3347459888.module_id_strPGUT903
modules_tree.3347459888.nameG7 Steinwal
modules_tree.3347459888.price_credit2200000
modules_tree.3347459888.price_xp30000
modules_tree.3347459888.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3348508464.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3348508464.module_id3348508464
modules_tree.3348508464.module_id_strPGUT902
modules_tree.3348508464.nameG7 Wolfsbarsch
modules_tree.3348508464.next_modules[0]3347459888
modules_tree.3348508464.price_credit1500000
modules_tree.3348508464.price_xp0
modules_tree.3348508464.typeTorpedoes
modules_tree.3348541232.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3348541232.module_id3348541232
modules_tree.3348541232.module_id_strPGUS902
modules_tree.3348541232.nameFKS Typ 10 Mod. 1
modules_tree.3348541232.price_credit1700000
modules_tree.3348541232.price_xp0
modules_tree.3348541232.typeSuo
modules_tree.3348901680.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3348901680.module_id3348901680
modules_tree.3348901680.module_id_strPGUH902
modules_tree.3348901680.nameZ-52
modules_tree.3348901680.price_credit2350000
modules_tree.3348901680.price_xp0
modules_tree.3348901680.typeHull
modules_tree.3348999984.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3348999984.module_id3348999984
modules_tree.3348999984.module_id_strPGUE902
modules_tree.3348999984.namePropulsion: 76,000 hp
modules_tree.3348999984.price_credit1800000
modules_tree.3348999984.price_xp0
modules_tree.3348999984.typeEngine
modules_tree.3349131056.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3349131056.module_id3349131056
modules_tree.3349131056.module_id_strPGUA902
modules_tree.3349131056.name128 mm/45 SK C/41 on a Drh LC/41 mount
modules_tree.3349131056.price_credit2000000
modules_tree.3349131056.price_xp0
modules_tree.3349131056.typeArtillery
upgrades[0]4268937136
upgrades[1]4220702640
upgrades[2]4265791408
upgrades[3]4262645680
upgrades[4]4279422896
upgrades[5]4259499952
upgrades[6]4269985712
upgrades[7]4266839984
upgrades[8]4280471472
upgrades[9]4257402800
upgrades[10]4287811504
upgrades[11]4273131440
upgrades[12]4267888560
upgrades[13]4261597104
upgrades[14]4278374320
upgrades[15]4275228592

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