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Benson — USA · Tier VIII · Destroyer

The new destroyers were planned as an improved Sims class with an échelon arrangement of the propulsion unit. Based on the experience with previous classes, it was decided to rearrange all torpedo tubes along the centerline, reduce their number to two, and replace the quadruple-tube torpedo launchers with quintuple-tube launchers. During World War II, USS Benson escorted convoys in the Atlantic and Mediterranean, and she supported landings in Sicily and Italy. Later, she accompanied aircraft carriers in the Pacific. Over the course of the war, she was awarded four battle stars.

Benson

Ship Data

Basic Data

Hit points 12,800
Maximum speed 38 knots
Rudder shift time 4 seconds
Turning circle 570 metres

Main Battery

Main guns 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.0/Mk.30 mod.1 mount (5 turrets)
AP Overmatch bis 8 mm
Reload time 3.3 s
Range 10.5 km
Rate of fire 18 rounds/minute
Dispersion 94 m
Sigma 2
Turret traverse time 5.29 s
AP Maximum damage 2,100
HE Maximum damage 1,800

Torpedoes & Secondaries

Torpedo launchers 2
Torpedo range 9.15 km
Torpedo speed 55 kn
Torpedo damage 16,633
Secondary mounts 0
Secondary range 0 km
Brandwahrscheinlichkeit Secondaries HE –

Concealment & Economy

Ship / aircraft / submarine 7.2 km / 2.9 km / 2.9 km
After firing main guns in smoke 2.75 km
Premium ship No
Special ship No
Price 9,040,000 Credits
AA mounts 6

Main Battery & Ballistics

Main Battery · Stock Configuration

Mounts × barrels 5 × 1
Calibre 127 mm
Reload time 3.34 s
Range 10.54 km
Horizontal dispersion 94.02 m
Vertical dispersion 56.41 m
180° traverse time 5.29 s
Sigma 2

HE · 127 mm HE Mk32

HE
Alpha damage 1,800 HP
Calibre 127 mm
Shell mass 24.5 kg
Muzzle velocity 792 m/s
Air drag coefficient 0.35
HE-Durchschlag 21 mm
Fire chance 5 %

AP · 127 mm AP/SC Mk38

AP
Alpha damage 2,100 HP
Calibre 127 mm
Shell mass 25 kg
Muzzle velocity 792 m/s
Air drag coefficient 0.35
Krupp value 2,598
Fuse time 0.01 s
Fuse arming threshold 21 mm
Ricochet starts at 45 °
Guaranteed ricochet from 60 °

Torpedoes

Mk15 mod. 0

Launcher 533 mm Mk14
Tubes per launcher 5
Reload time 109 s
Maximum damage 11,600 HP
Range 9.15 km
Speed 55 kn
Detectability 1.1 km
Arming time 1 s
Diameter 533 mm

Mk15 mod. 3

Launcher 533 mm Mk14
Tubes per launcher 5
Reload time 122 s
Maximum damage 16,633 HP
Range 9.15 km
Speed 55 kn
Detectability 1.1 km
Arming time 1 s
Diameter 533 mm

Anti-Aircraft Defence

AA group 1

Total mounts 6
Mounts contributing to AA 6
Short range · Range 0.1–1.5 km
Short range · Aura-DPS 66.5 DPS
Short range · Hit chance 95 %

AA group 2

Total mounts 6
Mounts contributing to AA 6
Short range · Range 0.1–2 km
Short range · Aura-DPS 59.5 DPS
Short range · Hit chance 95 %

Shipborne Depth Charges

Current Configuration

Charges 2
Reload time 40 s
Bombs per drop 10
Maximum damage 5,100 HP
Bombs per sequence 10
Sequences per drop 1

Armour

Overview

Overall range 6–20 mm

Bow

Deck 19 mm
Side 19 mm
Bottom 20 mm

Stern

Deck 19 mm
Side 19 mm
Side 20 mm
Bottom 20 mm

Casemate

Belt 19 mm
Deck 19 mm
Bottom 20 mm

Casemate / Bow

Transverse bulkhead 19 mm

Casemate / Stern

Transverse bulkhead 19 mm

Superstructure

Side 13 mm
Roof 13 mm
Roof 13 mm

Rudder & Steering Gear

Side 13 mm
Front 13 mm
Rear 13 mm

Consumables

Damage Control Party Slot 1
ChargesUnlimited Preparation time0 s Reload time40 s Action time5 s
Smoke Generator Slot 2
Charges3 Preparation time0 s Reload time160 s Action time30 s
Engine Boost Slot 3
Charges3 Preparation time0 s Reload time120 s Action time120 s
Auxiliary and Torpedo Weaponry Coordination Slot 3
Charges3 Preparation time0 s Reload time120 s Action time30 s

Module Research Tree

Hull

  1. Benson (A) Stock module
    Module typeHull Purchase price690,000 Credits Hit points12,800 HP Technical layer thickness range6–20 mm Main battery mounts5 Secondary mounts0 AA mounts6 Torpedo armament mounts2
    Benson (A) to Benson (B): 18,000 XP
  2. Benson (B)
    Module typeHull Purchase price1,400,000 Credits Research cost18,000 XP Main battery mounts5 Secondary mounts0 AA mounts6 Torpedo armament mounts2

Main Battery

  1. 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.21 mod.0/Mk.30 mod.1 mount Stock module
    Module typeMain Battery Purchase price650,000 Credits Rate of fire18 Schuss/min 180° traverse time5.29 s AP-Maximum damage2,100 HP HE-Maximum damage1,800 HP

Torpedoes

  1. Mk15 mod. 0 Stock module
    Module typeTorpedoes Purchase price780,000 Credits Maximum torpedo damage11,600 HP Torpedo speed55 kn
    Mk15 mod. 0 to Mk15 mod. 3: 18,000 XP
  2. Mk15 mod. 3
    Module typeTorpedoes Purchase price1,470,000 Credits Research cost18,000 XP Maximum torpedo damage16,633 HP Torpedo speed55 kn

Fire Control System

  1. Mk8 mod. 1 Stock module
    Module typeFire Control System Purchase price395,000 Credits
    Mk8 mod. 1 to Mk8 mod. 2: 12,000 XP
  2. Mk8 mod. 2
    Module typeFire Control System Purchase price950,000 Credits Research cost12,000 XP

Engine

  1. Propulsion: 50,000 hp Stock module
    Module typeEngine Purchase price625,000 Credits Maximum speed38 kn

Upgrades

Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Increases the action time of the Damage Control Party and Fast Damage Control Team consumables.
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Increases the action time of the Engine Boost and Emergency Engine Power consumables.
Engine Boost Modification 1
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
AA Guns Modification 1
Main Battery Modification 2
Main battery traverse speed+15 %
Increases the action time of the Smoke Generator, Short-Burst Smoke Generator, Crawling Smoke Generator, Exhaust Smoke Generator, and Smoke Curtain Generator consumables.
Smoke Generator Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Torpedo launcher traverse speed+20 % Torpedo speed+5 %
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Main battery horizontal dispersion−7 % Secondary battery horizontal dispersion−5 % Secondary battery range+5 % Torpedo launcher traverse speed+20 %
Reduces time to full speed
Propulsion Modification 1
Damage Control System Modification 2
Steering Gears Modification 1
Rudder shift time−20 %
Depth Charges Modification 1
Ship Consumable Modification 1
Consumable action time+10 %
Steering Gears Modification 2
Rudder shift time−40 %
Concealment System Modification 1
Detectability−10 %
Torpedo Lookout System
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Roney6102
#548566348 		7,005 48.02% 21,791 166,434 0.46 38.06% 1,292 20 Oct 2026
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#519003467 		5,886 51.85% 23,699 144,888 0.73 41.42% 1,381 18 Sep 2026
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#539681285 		2,839 57.70% 38,090 212,274 0.93 33.53% 1,731 21 Oct 2026
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#534048626 		2,719 46.19% 21,940 153,482 0.48 18.72% 1,213 22 Aug 2026
1zoptirik1
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8italij
#563514629 		1,793 58.73% 36,618 202,218 0.93 33.58% 1,683 31 Jul 2026
jenson69
#514104853 		1,690 54.50% 29,342 189,649 0.76 22.84% 1,484 17 Oct 2026
Lesek_212
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#531067165 		1,499 54.64% 43,007 183,173 0.97 38.23% 1,732 16 Sep 2026
Gipposub
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SETO_56
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jossette007
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Polygon5
#503490142 		1,348 56.08% 40,148 164,715 0.99 49.48% 1,715 10 Sep 2024
olender
#500942962 		1,346 46.29% 26,682 132,152 0.66 23.40% 1,329 19 Sep 2026
Albtraum23
#529776501 		1,343 60.16% 41,537 159,693 1.14 46.61% 1,808 06 Mar 2021
Photon7612
#531389466 		1,273 39.20% 10,793 84,279 0.13 1.10% 832 17 Oct 2026
WMmobile
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gostrabbit
#537598714 		1,166 57.80% 32,345 169,268 0.80 33.28% 1,629 15 Feb 2026
RICHTT
#503460934 		1,166 44.08% 22,431 108,898 0.44 28.56% 1,137 17 Aug 2026
xHiDRa
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Griffenbls
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KptMotte
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stalker802004
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RANDO_JEFF
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DIABLOUBB
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Baerig
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Darklordste
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egeoizm
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Romych17
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RapidDemise
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Derstrup
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Kadraaier
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tetatoto_2016
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Alexxx5409
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Petaf
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Stefan_Blaton
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Plage_KWH
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Friedwart_der_Sadist
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Iceman_II
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MOABtheONLY
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jimmyps2
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2013cdtn
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JoDekker
#500030585 		798 54.01% 33,528 161,559 0.73 25.56% 1,539 05 Jan 2023
Erwin_Van_Dycke
#541826781 		795 43.02% 13,584 111,403 0.22 4.91% 916 26 Aug 2024
icemike68
#501549112 		791 60.81% 41,012 170,275 0.98 44.25% 1,771 26 Aug 2026
chessman24
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Broman_marksman
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petsi_ei
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TIKUTO
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Loopyrobot
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