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Its carrying capacity of 64 torpedoes is huge in comparison to the Type B, meaning you can strike many more ships and can afford to spread numerous torpedoes to guarantee hits. As with the Type B, however, the I-400 has no rear facing torpedo tubes, meaning this blind spot can be capitalised upon by enemy destroyers equipped with depth charges. On the surface, the I-400 has a much more impression arsenal, sporting three 25mm AA guns and a single 5 inch gun. Whilst these mean the I-400 actually has anti-air potential, it is still highly advised you have air support of some kind. In addition, the sub features a single 5.5 inch gun which can easily take care of light ships if necessary. The I-400 also has exceptional endurance at the lowest depth level - its hull takes a long time to deteriorate to danger levels, allowing you to use this depth level much more if you see fit. | Its carrying capacity of 64 torpedoes is huge in comparison to the Type B, meaning you can strike many more ships and can afford to spread numerous torpedoes to guarantee hits. As with the Type B, however, the I-400 has no rear facing torpedo tubes, meaning this blind spot can be capitalised upon by enemy destroyers equipped with depth charges. On the surface, the I-400 has a much more impression arsenal, sporting three 25mm AA guns and a single 5 inch gun. Whilst these mean the I-400 actually has anti-air potential, it is still highly advised you have air support of some kind. In addition, the sub features a single 5.5 inch gun which can easily take care of light ships if necessary. The I-400 also has exceptional endurance at the lowest depth level - its hull takes a long time to deteriorate to danger levels, allowing you to use this depth level much more if you see fit. | ||
The I-400 is an unlockable unit, and can be unlocked by completing '''[[Battlestations: Pacific/Hunt for the USS Hornet|Mission 6 - Hunt for the USS Hornet]]''' with a silver medal. | |||
'''Official Description:''' ''The I-400 Class submarines, also called 'Sen Toku' were the largest submarines ever built in World War II, and also the largest submarines built before the huge nuclear ballistics submarines of the cold war. Capable of going around the world one and a half times. The boat has eight torpedo tubes mounted forward, a large deck gun and a number of 25mm guns for anti-air defense. The I-400 also carries three M6A Serian airplanes in a large, cylindrical hangar built in the boat. The Seirans can carry a torpedo or bombs up to 800kg and have a great speed and long range, extending the offensive capabilities of the I-400.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''The I-400 Class submarines, also called 'Sen Toku' were the largest submarines ever built in World War II, and also the largest submarines built before the huge nuclear ballistics submarines of the cold war. Capable of going around the world one and a half times. The boat has eight torpedo tubes mounted forward, a large deck gun and a number of 25mm guns for anti-air defense. The I-400 also carries three M6A Serian airplanes in a large, cylindrical hangar built in the boat. The Seirans can carry a torpedo or bombs up to 800kg and have a great speed and long range, extending the offensive capabilities of the I-400.'' | ||