Armada: Ise

The first hybrid ship—Ise—has dropped anchor in World of Warships. Prepare for a unique hybrid naval warfare experience!
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[h2]History[/h2]
Ise, the lead ship of her series, was ordered as part of a planned replenishment program for the Japanese Navy under the 1914–1915 budget. It was originally planned for Ise and Hyūga—the latter being the second battleship of this class—to become the third and the fourth Fusō-class battleships. However, their project was reworked and they formed their own separate class. The placement of their central turrets was changed, secondary battery guns with a higher rate of fire were mounted, and their armor protection was also improved.

In November 1916, Ise was launched, and on December 15, 1917 she was equipped. After Ise was put into operation, she became the flagship of the 1st Battleship Division. She received various improvements during her service, and between 1934 and 1937, both ships were modernized. This significantly increased their speed.

In June 1942, Ise, together with other Japanese battleships, took part in the Battle of Midway. After losing four aircraft carriers in that battle, the Imperial Japanese Navy General Staff planned to convert both Ise-class battleships into aircraft carriers. However, full refurbishment would have taken a great deal of time and money. For this reason, the battleship was only partially rebuilt—her aft superstructures were removed and replaced by flight decks. Ise underwent reconstruction from February 23 to October 8, 1943.

In late October 1944, Ise participated in the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Later, Ise and Hyūga were tasked with transporting fuel, rubber, tin, and other materials to Japan. During an American air raid on Kure in 1945, Ise was sunk. A year later, she was raised from the bottom and scrapped.

[h2]Modeling the Ship[/h2]
VI Ise is the first hybrid ship that combines the traits of both the battleship and aircraft carrier ship types. She can attack her enemies both with artillery fire and from the air with the aid of her torpedo bombers.



Main battery: eight 356 mm/45 41st Year Type guns in twin turrets



Dual-purpose battery: sixteen 127 mm/40 Type 89 guns in Model A1 mounts



AA defenses: 93 25 mm/60 Type 96 anti-aircraft guns in triple mounts, 11 similar guns in single mounts, 180 120 mm AA Rocket anti-aircraft guns

[h2]Upgrades[/h2]

• Main Armaments Modification 1
  
• Damage Control System Modification 1
  
• Aiming Systems Modification 1
  
• Damage Control System Modification 2

[h2]Key Features[/h2]

• Eight long-range 356 mm guns
  
• Torpedo bomber squadron with excellent durability
  
• Good armor and a decent HP pool
  
• She earns more Credits per battle, while her permanent camouflage adds a 50% XP bonus per battle and reduces the cost of the ship's post-battle service by 10%

[h2]Armory and Premium Shop[/h2]
The Armory and Premium Shop are offering a traditional Admiral Pack, as part of which you’ll get VI Ise with a Port slot, Commander with 10 skill points, a stock of expendable camouflages, Credits, and signals, as well as a commemorative flag and a special combat mission that grants +200% XP per battle.
The bundles will be available for purchase until: Fri. 18 Jun. 07:00 CEST (UTC+2)

If deemed necessary, balance changes may be applied to VI Ise.