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ZH1: Unique Multi-Purpose Destroyer Detailed Introduction | World of Warships
This video presents the ZH1, a German Tier 9 Premium destroyer in World of Warships, which was originally a Dutch destroyer. It details its history, 3D model, armor, armament (including the unique airstrike), and consumables. Finally, a possible skill build and equipment for the ship are discussed.
1. 🇩🇪 The ZH1: A new German Tier 9 Premium Destroyer
- ✅ Introducing the ZH1, a new German Tier 9 Premium destroyer in World of Warships.
- ⚠️ This is a test ship, so changes are still possible.
00:00 - 00:22
1. 🇩🇪 The ZH1: A new German Tier 9 Premium Destroyer
- ✅ Introducing the ZH1, a new German Tier 9 Premium destroyer in World of Warships.
- ⚠️ This is a test ship, so changes are still possible.
00:33 - 02:06
2. 📜 The historical background of the ZH1
- ✅ Originally a Dutch destroyer named Jera Kenberg.
- ✅ Was scuttled during the Third Reich's invasion of the Netherlands to prevent it from falling into enemy hands.
- ✅ Raised, repaired, and commissioned by the Germans as ZH1.
- ✅ Sunk during an operation against Allied landings, killing 39 men.
02:07 - 03:44
3. 🔍 Detailed look at the 3D model of the ZH1
- ✅ The model has been revised compared to the original.
- ✅ Armament: Twin turret 120 mm, 37 mm and 20 mm anti-aircraft, quadruple torpedo launcher, depth charges.
03:45 - 04:16
4. 🛡️ Armor and survivability of the ZH1
- ✅ Standard 19 mm armor, making it vulnerable.
- ⚠️ Low hit points (14600), making it the second worst destroyer at Tier 9 in terms of survivability.
04:17 - 06:03
5. 💣 Artillery armament: 120 mm shells in detail
- ✅ 120 mm shells with a long reload time (6 seconds).
- ✅ Weak HE shells with low alpha damage and low fire chance, but 30 mm penetration.
- ✅ Good AP shells with high alpha damage (3150).
06:04 - 07:38
6. 🌊 Torpedoes and the unique airstrike of the ZH1
- ✅ Torpedoes: 10 km range, 85 seconds reload time, high damage (16500).
- ✅ Unique: Airstrike capability!
- ✅ Every 75 seconds, a flight group of 15 aircraft can be sent, each with five bombs (75 bombs in total).
- ✅ Bombs: 3000-4000 Alpha Damage, 32 mm Penetration, 23% Fire Chance.
07:39 - 09:25
7. ⚓ Depth charges and anti-aircraft of the ZH1
- ✅ Two charges of A24 depth charges with low alpha damage (2400).
- ❌ Weak anti-aircraft with short range (3.1 km) and manageable damage.
09:26 - 10:57
8. 💨 Maneuverability, concealment, and consumables
- ✅ Good top speed (37.5 knots un-skilled, over 40 knots achievable).
- ✅ Good turning circle radius (580 m) and rudder shift time (3.4 seconds).
- ✅ Good concealment (skillable down to 5.8 km at sea).
- ✅ Consumables: Damage Control Party, Short Burst Smoke Generator, Engine Boost, German Hydroacoustic Search (5 km ships, 2 km submarines, 3 km torpedoes).
10:58 - 14:07
9. 🛠️ Possible skill build and equipment for the ZH1
- ✅ Mixture of torpedo and airstrike ship.
- ✅ Focus on survival and reducing risk of failure at the beginning.
- ✅ Modules: Torpedo speed, faster torpedo launchers, improved Airstrike, concealment, reduced torpedo reload time.
- ✅ Signals: Sierra Mike, November Foxtrot, Serra Bravo.
- ✅ Captain skills (suggestion from Wargaming): Preventive Maintenance, Last Stand, Concealment Expert, Swift in Silence (discussion about alternative skill build).
| Improvement | Effect |
|---|---|
| Survivability | Increases hit points to 15300 |
| Torpedo launcher | Reduces reload time to 65 seconds |
| Torpedo speed | Increases speed to 74 knots |
| Airstrike | Reduces reload time to 60 seconds |
| Concealment | Reduces detectability to 5.8 km (at sea) and 1.8 km (from the air) |
14:08 - 14:46
10. 🎯 Conclusion: A hybrid destroyer with a focus on torpedoes and airstrikes
- ✅ The ZH1 is a hybrid destroyer that mainly relies on torpedoes and airstrikes.
- ✅ Agility, speed, and good concealment are its strengths.
- ⚠️ Shooting should be avoided.
14:47 - 15:40
11. 🤔 How could the ZH1 come into the game?
- ✅ Possible options: Steel ship, Research Bureau ship, Coal ship (unlikely).