Cataluña

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Cruiser | Spain | Tier VIII

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9,000,000

Cataluña — Spanish Tier VIII cruiser.

After the Nationalists proclaimed victory in the Civil War, ties between Spain and the Fascist regime in Italy built up momentum. Suffering from a scarcity of modern ships of all types in its service, Spain planned to study the latest advancements in global shipbuilding, including those made by Italy. The Ansaldo company came up with three heavy cruiser projects for Spain, each with its own armament composition. One of the projects provided for armament to be made up of three 203 mm triple-gun mounts.

Cataluña was first Fully released During 12.8

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
203 mm/53 Model 1927 in a turret	4.8	25.7	136	2,850	15	4,800		0	900,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Cataluña (A)	36,800	16	180	3	6	10/6/6	2			0	1,350,000
Cataluña (B)	40,800	16	180	3	6	10/6/6	2			36,000	2,100,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
533 mm Si 270 ES	0.6	106	7.2	15,866	61	8		0	900,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SCI Mk VIII Mod. 1		0		0	900,000
SCI Mk VIII Mod. 2		0		24,000	1,400,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 200,000 hp	37		0	900,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Combat Capability - Alternative Firing Modes

Cataluña can alternate between a regular firing mode and a Burst Fire firing mode. Firing the guns with the alternative firing mode enabled will fire 2 salvos in quick succession. This firing mode takes much longer to reload.

Requirements:

Burst fire can be toggled on and off at will.

Effects:

Reload time: 31 seconds
Interval between individual shots: 1.8 seconds
Number of bursts in a series: 2

As the first high-tier ship in the Spanish cruiser line, Cataluña further expands on the line’s playstyle as long-range cruisers with access to Burst Fire.

Hull

Like most cruisers, Cataluña's armor cannot be relied upon. Her 180 mm main belt will do little against most AP shells striking it broadside. Her bow and stern are 25 mm, which allows overmatch by the numerous 380 mm+ guns that are quite common on battleships within her tier spread. Her torpedo protection is only 7%, providing little defense against torpedoes. She boasts a respectable HP pool at 40,800. Despite this, captains should rely on active dodging, in order to mitigate damage.

Cataluña's maneuverability leaves much to be desired. While she can reach a high speed of 37 knots, her 10.3 second rudder shift and 850 m turning circle are both rather poor. She also has poor concealment, reaching only 11.5 km when fully specced. As such, captains should pick and choose their engagements carefully.

Armament

Cataluña carries nine 203 mm guns in three triple turrets. Her AP shells have good armor penetration and damage, while her HE shells have standard characteristics for their caliber. Captains should seek to use AP against broadside cruisers and the upper belts of battleships, as she can deal decent damage against them. She has a moderate reload of 12.5 seconds, which gives her average damage output overall. Her range is decent at 16.5 km, and combined with her flat ballistics, she is able to engage enemies comfortably at long distances. Cataluña also has acceptable gun handling, with her guns having a 25.7-second 180* turn time, as well as good firing angles. This allows her to present a smaller target when engaging enemies.

Cataluña also has the ability to use Burst Fire. She can fire two salvoes in quick succession, but it has a long reload of 31 seconds. Captains should use it at good opportunities, such as against broadside enemy ships, to secure a kill, or right before a ship leaves her gun range.

Cataluña carries decent torpedo armament. She has two quintuple torpedo tubes, one on each side. Her torpedoes have decent damage and speed, at 15,867 and 61 knots respectively, but a short range of 8 km. Their reload is an acceptable 106 seconds. Captains will find they are mostly useful at close range, mainly as a self-defense weapon.

Cataluña’s AA defenses are poor overall. She has a good max range of 6 km, but all of her auras have low DPS values. As a result, her best defense against enemy aircraft is sticking close to allied ships for their AA protection.

Cataluña carries standard Depth Charge Airstrikes for a Tier VIII cruiser. She has access to two charges, with a 7 km range and a 30-second reload. Each charge has one aircraft armed with two bombs that deal up to 4,200 damage each. Captains should make active use of this armament whenever there are signs of a submarine's presence nearby, such as fuel spills and sonar pings.

Consumables

Cataluña has access to a good amount of consumables. Alongside her standard Damage Control Party , she has the Repair Party  consumable, which gives her extra survivability over most of her peers. She has a choice between Hydroacoustic Search  and Defensive AA Fire  in one slot, and a choice between Spotting Aircraft  and Catapult Fighter  in another. Captains should take the Hydroacoustic Search for extra utility, and the Spotting Aircraft to extend her maximum firing range and thus allow engaging enemies at longer distances.

Gameplay

Cataluña plays like a typical long-range kiting cruiser. Captains should use her gun range to keep enemy ships at a distance. Using both her AP and HE shells as needed will allow captains to deal efficient damage in battle. In addition, her Burst Fire allows her to easily punish enemy misplays, or deal lots of damage in a short amount of time. Captains should take note of her poor armor, rudder shift, and turning circle, and plan their actions accordingly.

Captains who prefer the playstyle of kiting cruisers will feel comfortable in Cataluña. Her tools give her many ways to influence a battle, while her Burst Fire additionally opens up new opportunities to capitalize on.

Pros:

Guns have flat ballistics, with good AP shell penetration and damage
Access to Burst Fire, allowing her to quickly deal damage
Fast reloading torpedoes
High maximum speed
Access to Repair Party

Cons:

Poor armor
Burst Fire has a long cooldown
Short-ranged torpedoes
Poor AA
Poor rudder shift time and turning circle
Poor concealment

Research

Researchable upgrades for Cataluña:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Andalucía.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SCI Mk VIII Mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost. ★★	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time. ★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: • +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. • +25% continuous damage. • +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger. ★★	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Cataluña equips the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Repair Party  – 3 charges
Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search  – 3 charges or Defensive AA Fire  – 3 charges
Slot 4: Spotting Aircraft  – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter  – 3 charges

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire . ★★

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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