The Clemson class of destroyers were built between 19, as the last 'flush-decker' type in the US navy, an evolution of the Wickes class.
Firepower is woefully inadequate for dealing with later destroyers. No anti-aircraft guns, vulnerable to any aircraft. Slow shell velocity and rate-of-fire, making long-shots difficult. Turret traverse is decent compared to other first-generation destroyers. With 1 gun in the front, 1 in the rear, and 1 on each side, you can only bring 3 of 4 guns to a broadside but, you can swing back and forth to use each side gun effectively.ĭestroyers abilities of the USS Litchfield. The gun mounts have 5mm of anti-fragmentation armour on each turret. With a maximum elevation of 20 degrees, you cannot target enemy planes effectively. Her shells are decently 'floaty' and require good leading at range, and you will be outgunned by almost every other destroyer of a higher BR. A reload speed of 7.93s with a stock crew or 6.1s with a fully aced crew is decent, but slow compared to other destroyers of a slightly higher rank. They have a traverse speed of 12 degrees per second, which is good compared to other early destroyers. 
It's worthwhile to stay with the HE shell as this Clemson doesn't see well-armoured enemies, so the extra HE filler over the APHEBC round is a bonus. They have a HE shell and APHEBC round available to them, both of which are mediocre shells. DD-336 Clemson carries four 102mm Mk.9 cannons.
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