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8 x 127 mm; range 4 km;

14 x 152 mm; range 4 km.

InWorld of Warshipsit’s a tier V ship.

The main advantage ofKongois the range of those cannons, it’s 21,2 kilometers.

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No ship of the same tier can posses any threat from such distance.

Sadly, to use this advantage you must aim very well, it can be hard without some experience.

You should also notice the very long time of steer changing - 18 seconds.

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Because of that the ship is very vulnerable to enemy torpedo attacks.

In case ofKongoyou should start with developing and buying engine upgrade.

It will give you 5 additional knots of maximum speed.

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Second update should be the hull, and the last one fire control system.

Kongo battleship has three upgrade slots.

In first one you should install theMain Battery Modification 1, it will increase the resistance of your weapons.

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Remain away from enemies.

Your main advantage over your enemies is that you might shoot them and they cannot shoot at you.

It is best to keep more than 15 kilometers of distance between you and your enemies.

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Use mostly high explosive ammunition.

Armor piercing ammunition won’t be effective from so large distance.

Remember to aim ahead of enemy.

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The bullet will fly for around 7-8 seconds.

have a go at keep the cannons turned towards the enemy.

Turning them to other side will take few dozens of minutes.

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Because of that, it is important to keep the proper direction of sailing.

When you are shot at byKongobattleship, make a run at reduce the distance between you and him.

You should do it while hiding behind islands.

Use high explosive ammunition againstKongo.

The only exception is when Kongo is positioned with his side towards you.

Then you might shoot him with armor piercing ammunition - aim the back and front of the ship.

If you have the batteries above 350 mm, you could shoot at the side ofKongowith armor piercing bullets.

You will have chance to hit the citadel.

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