Drum

Not to be confused with the equipment "Drum Canister".

Info

492 Drum (ドラム) Drum Gato Class Submarine HP 13→17 FP 1→10 ARM 4→21 TORP 35→75 EVA 17→47 AA 0 PLA 0 ASW 0 SPD Slow LOS 11→43 RGE Short LUK 33→90

Aircraft Equipment 0 -Unequipped- -Locked- -Locked- -Locked- Modernization 0 2 0 0 Build Time 0:22 (Unbuildable) Remodel Req Consumption 10 20 Dismantle 1 2 2 2 Illustrator Shizuma Yoshinori Seiyuu Yuikawa Asaki

492 Drum改 (ドラムかい) Drum Kai Gato Class Submarine HP 17→21 FP 2→12 ARM 6→24 TORP 38→84 EVA 18→59 AA 0 PLA 0 ASW 0 SPD Slow LOS 12→43 RGE Short LUK 37→107

Aircraft Equipment 0 -Unequipped- 0 -Unequipped- -Locked- -Locked- Modernization 0 2 0 0 Remodel Level 50 Remodel Req 200 140 Consumption 10 20 Dismantle 1 2 2 3 Illustrator Shizuma Yoshinori Seiyuu Yuikawa Asaki

Drum's Ship Type on her Library page is "Submarine SS-228".

Gameplay Notes

Submarines (SS) have high torpedo stats, and are limited to the Opening Torpedo Salvo, the Closing Torpedo Salvo, and Night Battle. They:

• Are only vulnerable to ASW only.
• Utilize Sub Submarine Torpedoes and Submarine Equipment.
• Can inately trigger Opening Torpedo Salvos after reaching level 10.
• Have access to special Night Cut-Ins.

Special Mechanics

• None

Equipability Exceptions

SS	ExpandDefault equipment compatibility
	✔️ Can Equip	❌ Cannot Equip
		Sp Recon Bomber
	Sub Minisub Small	Sp Sp_Sec Large Small Large Sp
		Medium Large Small Large
	RE:
	Notes: = ; = ; = ; = ; =Recon ; =Bomber ; Small= ; Medium= ; Sec= ; =

Drum Equipability Exceptions
	Drum/Kai
Expansion Slot Exceptions	Can Equip:
Ship Exceptions	-

Fit Bonuses

Expand[edit]Drum Equipment Bonuses
Equipment	Extra Requirement									Note
533mm Quintuple Torpedo Mount (Late Model)	-	+2	+4
21inch 6-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) OR 21inch 6-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Late Model)	(1st equipped)		+2							One-time
Submarine 4-tube Stern Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) OR Submarine 4-tube Stern Torpedo Launcher (Late Model)	(1st equipped)		+2							One-time
21inch 4-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Initial Model) OR 21inch 4-tube Bow Torpedo Launcher (Late Model)	(1st equipped)		+1						+2	One-time
SJ Radar + Submarine Conning Tower Equipment	(1st equipped)		+1					+2	+2	One-time
Ship-Type Bonuses
Type D Kouhyouteki Kai (Kouryuu Kai)	-	-1							-7
Late Model 53cm Bow Torpedo Mount (8 tubes)	(1st equipped) (★8-9)		+1							One-time
	(1st equipped) (★MAX)		+1					+1		One-time
Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank OR Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai	(★0)	+1	+2						-1
	(★1-2)	+1	+3						-1
	(★3-5)	+1	+3					+1	-1
	(★6-9)	+1	+3					+2	-1
	(★MAX)	+1	+4					+2	-1
Special Type 4 Amphibious Tank Kai	(★0-1)	+1	+1					+1
	(★2-3)	+2	+1					+1
	(★4-7)	+2	+2					+1
	(★8-MAX)	+3	+2					+1
Late Model Submarine Radar & Passive Radiolocator	+ Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (6 tubes) OR Skilled Sonar Personnel + Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (6 tubes) OR Late Model 53cm Bow Torpedo Mount (8 tubes)		+3						+2	One-time
Late Model Radar & Passive Radiolocator + Snorkel Equipment	(★3-4)								+1
	(★5-9)		+1						+1
	(★MAX)		+1					+1	+1
	(★2-MAX) + ★4+ Skilled Sonar Personnel + Late Model Bow Torpedo Mount (4 tubes)		+7					+5		One-time

Drop Locations

Ship	Rarity	Type	No.	World 1						World 2					World 3					World 7					World 4					World 5					World 6					Remarks
				1	2	3	4	5	6	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5	1	2	3	4	5
Drum	Holo	SS	492																																					Unbuildable

Voice Lines

Quotes

Event	ExpandJapanese/English
Introduction Play	Are you the rumored Admiral? I'm honored! I'm Drum, of the Gato-class. I came all this way to see you.
	Are you the rumored Admiral? I'm honored! あたいがGato級のDrumよ。わざわざ会いに来たの。
Introduction Play	The weather's too nice today! Drum of the Gato-class, fully ready for another day! Wanna play?
	The weather's too nice today! Gato級のDrum、今日も準備ぼんたん! 遊んでみるかー!
Library Play	I'm Drum, one of the famous Gato-class submarines, and arguably the first of the class. What, I'm not? If you say so. I lived up to the name anyway, of course. After the war, I've been preserved along with a South Dakota-class battleship in Alabama. Hey, you can come visit!
	あの有名なGato級潜水艦、その一番艦かもしれないのがこのあたい、Drumってわけさ。 え？違う？ま、いいじゃん。もちろん、相当の戦果を挙げたぜ。戦いの終わった後はアラバマ州に South Dakota級の戦艦と一緒に保存されているのさ。 な、会い来ても……いいんだぜ？
Secretary 1 Play	Hmm, well, good enough.
	うーん、まあ、いっか。
Secretary 1 Play	Hmm, well, good enough. Let's go!
	うーん、まぁ、いっか。いこっ!
Secretary 2 Play	USS Drum? Yeah, not the musical instrument, the fish. Well, the fish was named that because it sounded like a drum.
	USS Drum? そうだよ、楽器じゃないよ、魚の方。 ま、その魚の名前も元は楽器の音なんだけどさ。
Secretary 2 Play	USS Drum? Yeah, not the musical instrument, the fish. You've already learned it, right?
	USS Drum? そうだよ、楽器じゃないよ、魚の方。もう覚えたよね。
Secretary 3 Play	What're ya looking at me like that for? If you're so interested, come see me in person! My body is still in Alabama. Oh, and there's the big girl too. I'm looking forward to seeing you!
	あんだよ、あたいに興味があるなら会いに来なよ。 あたいの体まだアラバマにいるぜ。 ああ、でっけえのもあっけどな。 I'm looking forward to seeing you.
Secretary 3 Play	Thanks! Nice, isn't it?
	Thanks! いい感じじゃね?
Idle Play	That's right, depending on how you count, the real first ship of the beloved Gato-class is me, Drum! Well, there aren't many people who think that way, haha...
	そうさ、数え方によっちゃ、みんな大好きGato級の本当の一番艦は、このあたい、Drumだぜ! まあ、あんまそう思ってるやついねえけどなあ、あへへ。
Secretary Married Play	You're a lil' tired, aren't you? Should I make some pancakes? Hold on, I'll make some coffee too.
	あんた、ちょっと疲えてーんね。 あたいがパンケーキ焼いたろうか? ちょっと待ってな、コーヒー付きでね。
Wedding Play	Admiral, did you call me? Ah, right. So, what's this? An engagement ring!? Hehe, has my charm finally gotten to you. Yeah, sure. And with that, thanks!
	Admiral, あたいを呼んだかい? ああ、そう。で、何さ、これ。engage ringじゃん! へへーん、あたいのこの魅力にやられちったってか? ふん、いいよ。じゃ、そういうことで、thanks!
Looking At Scores Play	Information? Here, give it a good look.
	Information? ほらよ、よく見な。
Joining A Fleet Play	USS Drum, sally go!
	USS Drum, sally go!
Equipment 1 Play	Thanks! Not bad at all!
	Thanks!悪かねーなー。
Equipment 2 Play	Hmm, I see...
	はぁーん、なるほどねー
Equipment 3 Play	That'll do I guess?
	まあいいんじゃね?
Supply Play	Mmmm, thanks a lot!
	うーん、thanks a lot!
Docking Minor Play	Need a sec to uh, fix up.
	ちょっとあれだね、治すわ。
Docking Major Play	Damn! It's so salty!
	Damn! しょっぺーなー!
Construction Play	She's done! One right after another...
	出来たってよ! ぼんぼん作るねー
Returning From Sortie Play	I'm back! Ahhh, so tired. Grub, grub, get me some grub!
	けーってきたぜー!ああ、疲れたー。めしめし、めしくれー!
Starting A Sortie Play	Gato-class, Drum, going on patrol! Weigh anchor!
	Gato-class Drumさ、哨戒出るぜ！抜錨！Weigh anchor!
Battle Start Play	Tally-ho! Eeeenemy spooootted! Time for work, time for work!
	Tally-ho! 敵さんみーっけ!お仕事お仕事ー!
Attack Play	Numbers 1, 2, ready? Okay, Fire!
	Number 1, 2, ready? Okay, Fire!
Secondary Attack Play	Numbers 3, 4, 5, 6, fire! Fire!
	Number 3, 4, 5, 6, fire! Fire!
Night Battle Play	The night's my specialty. Check this out!
	夜はあたい得意なんだよねー。こう見えてさ！
MVP Play	A battle star? Sure! For an ace like me, the more the merrier!
	Battle stars? いいぜ、あたいはaceさ！いくらもらったっていいもんだ!
Minor Damage 1 Play	Ah! What, did I get hit?
	いや、なんだ、くらった?
Minor Damage 2 Play	Shit! You won't get me!
	Shit! やられねーって！
Major Damage Play	Gyaa! Crap! That one might've gotten me! Emergency blow!
	ぎゃあ、やばっ! やられたかも! Emergency blow!
Sunk Play	Uwahhh, really? I'm really sinking. This is my first time. So this... is what it's like... to sink...
	うっわぁ、マジ? あたい、沈むんだ。初めての体験だ。そっか…これが、沈むって…ことか…

Hourlies (Kai)

Time	ExpandJapanese/English
00:00 Play	The start of another day. Seems I'm responsible for today. Well, why not?
	明日が今日になったよ。今日はあたいが担当だって。まあ、いいよね。
01:00 Play	It's 1 now. You know, admiral...
	It's 1 now! あのさ、admiral!
02:00 Play	It's 2 now! I actually work real hard...!
	It's 2 now! あたいけっこう働くわけ!
03:00 Play	It's 3 now. So, I'm tired, and sleepy now... can I go to bed?
	It's 3 now. だから、疲れちゃって、とても眠い now... 寝ていい?
04:00 Play	It's 4 now! Admiral, are you still awake? When you sleeping? Man, you really aren't gonna...?
	It's 4 now! あ、提督、まだ起きてんの? いつ寝てんの? あー、寝ないよマジで。
05:00 Play	It's 5 now! And I was right on the money, it's morning now!
	It's 5 now! ほーら、うなこと言ってたらもう朝じゃんやっぱー
06:00 Play	It's morning. It's 6 now. Good morning, everyone!
	朝だね。It's 6 now. Good morning, everyone!
07:00 Play	Hup, breakfast. Crispy bacon with scrambled eggs, toast with heaps of butter and strawberry jam, and coffee. Enjoy! It's 7 now!
	ほい、朝飯さ。カリカリのbaconにscramble。Toastはたっぷりbutterとstrawberry jam。あとコーヒーね。 さっ、enjoy! It's 7 now!
08:00 Play	It's 8 now. Hm? Is cooking one of my skills? Nah, this is pretty basic stuff. It's my routine.
	It's 8 now. ん?料理得意なの? って、いや簡単さこんなの。It's my routine.
09:00 Play	It's 9 now. Well, after breakfast comes patrol. Or maybe a walk? That sounds good.
	It's 9 now. さっ、朝飯食ったらpatrolでよ。それとも散歩か?それもいいなぁ。
10:00 Play	It's 10 now! Why don't you stop by Alabama sometime, Admiral? I'll be waiting!
	It's 10 now! Admiralも一度アラバマに来るか? 待ってるよ!
11:00 Play	It's 11 now. Well, a lot happened, and I ended up being placed on a hill, but come by when you get the chance.
	It's 11 now. まあ、いろいろあってさ、丘にあがっているけど、機会があったらね。いいぜ。
12:00 Play	It's noon. It's lunchtime. You alright with sandwiches? Great. I can't guarantee they taste good. But they still hit the spot, don't they? This is my routine, too. Here, coffee?
	It's noon. さ、昼飯だ。サンドでいいだろ? はいよ。味は保証せんよ。あ、けど、いけるだろ? これもあたいのroutineさ。ほい、coffee?
13:00 Play	It's 1 now! Oh, allies right? Destroyers and... hm? Is that larger ship in the middle of their diamond formation a seaplane tender?
	It's 1 now! お、ありゃお味方だね。駆逐艦と? んー? 輪形陣中央の中型艦は水上機母艦?
14:00 Play	It's 2- t-that's... Mizuho! H-Hi! Mizuho! How are you?
	It's 2- お、あれは… 瑞穂! H-Hi!! 瑞穂! How are you?
15:00 Play	I-I'm glad to hear that, Mizuho... It's 3- Takao! I-I didn't do anything! And don't glare at me like that, Oboro...
	そ、それはよかった、瑞穂… It's 3- 高雄!べ、別にあたい何にもしてないよ! 朧もニラもなって…
16:00 Play	It's 4 now... whew... jeez, all that commotion...
	It's 4 now... ふぅ…やれやれ…なんだよもう…
17:00 Play	It's 5 now. Oh, the sunset! Looks nice. Doesn't it? Hmm... yeah, time to head back.
	It's 5 now. お、サンセットだ! いいもんだな、な? うん…ん、帰ろっかな?
18:00 Play	It's 6 now. What to do for dinner... oh, Admiral, how bout you make it?
	It's 6 now. 夕飯どうすっかなー。あ、admiral, 夜はあんたが作ってくれるんかー?
19:00 Play	It's 7 now! It's good! Soooo good? What is it? Kai-sen-don? Wow, the fish is so good here, even raw! Cool!
	It's 7 now!うまい!うまいよ!これなに?海鮮丼?えぇ?ここの魚生でもマジでうまいな! Cool!
20:00 Play	It's 8 now. So kaisendon should be paired with grean tea and not coffee. I see, I see.
	It's 8 now. なるほど、海鮮丼には、coffeeじゃなくてgreen teaがいいんだな。理解理解。
21:00 Play	It's 9 now. Perfect time to wrap things up with a coffee now that things have settled. Thanks for dinner, I'll make yours.
	It's 9 now. さっ、落ち着いたところで、最後はやっぱりcoffeeで締めますか。夜のお礼にあたいが入れるよ。
22:00 Play	It's 10 now. Here you go, Admiral. It's hot, careful.
	It's 10 now. Admiral, はいよ。熱いよ。気をつけて。
23:00 Play	It's 11 now. Sigh... hm... what a long day... time for a break. Good night!
	It's 11 now. はー、んー、今日もいろいろあったねー。少し休もっか。Good night!

CG

ExpandRegular
Base Base Damaged

Trivia

Her abyssal form is assumed to be the Atoll Aircraft Carrier Anchorage Princess.

General Information

• Named after the Drum fish.
• She was launched on the 12th of May 1941.
• She was decommissioned on the 16th of February 1946.
• Is a museum ship since the 14th of April 1969 at Mobile, Alabama.

Update History

• She was added on the 1st of March 2024 as Early Spring 2024 Event E3 reward.

Misc

• Survived World War II.
• Ranked 8th among the most successful US submarines of WWII by tonnage sunk.
  • She sank a total of 15 ships during her career, including Mizuho. She also nearly sank Ryuuhou.
• A total of 12 stars can be seen on her thigh band/ahoge, a nod to the 12 battle stars she had earned during her service.
• The bell seen around her neck is a reference to the real ship's bell.
• The skull and crossbones on her uniform is a reference to the Jolly Roger seen on her battle flag.
• Her hair curls and her uniform's color scheme are thought to be references to the real ship's badge. This badge can be seen depicted on her left dive wing.
• She is one of the only kanmusu in the game that actually and openly advertises her modern day museum.

See Also

• Wikipedia entry on Drum