Talk:Abukuma/@comment-219.92.132.108-20150717104534/@comment-24978536-20150717131338

I don't think short range is much of a problem for Abukuma. If cut-in set up is used, her Firepower will be at a DD's level and medium range wouldn't bring much benefit. If Type A Ko-hyoteki + 2 guns are used, the other gun can be either 15.5cm Secondary or OTO, which both increase range to medium - as she won't perform artillery spotting in any case, it doesn't matter much which are equipped instead, main or secondary guns. If you are equipping her with seaplanes when having short range would be a problem, you might as well run some other CL with higher firepower in that case.

For Isuzu Kai Ni that short range is a problem most of the time, I find. I consistently find situtations where her short range ends up being a hindrance, but I still keep using her, as she is one of my favourite ship girls after all.