Essex
Research price371000 exp |
Hit Points59,500 |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second32 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second60.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount17 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second270.3 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount56 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second201.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius1 120 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.49 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.73 km. |
Essex — American Tier X aircraft сarrier.
The first Essex-class aircraft carriers were ordered as part of the Navy's expansion program of 1938. The decision to construct more ships in the series was made after the Pacific war had broken out. The Essex-class aircraft carriers were significant for several reasons. They were large and fast; had strong air defenses; could carry and launch a large air group rapidly; and, importantly, they were available in substantial numbers. Through a combination of these qualities, they played a pivotal role in the U.S. Navy's achievements in the Pacific during the final 2 years of World War II.
Modules
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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AD-1 Skyraider | 5,067 | 126 | 2,040 | 0 | 1,000,000 | |
BTD Destroyer | 6,433 | 131 | 2,120 | 38,000 | 2,500,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Combat Capability - Smoke Curtain Generator
Requirements:
Activate the consumable with its assigned key. Tactical squadrons are available at the start of the battle. The squadrons do not return to the carrier, the full preparation time must elapse again before they can be launched again.Effects:
- Tactical Attack Squadron preparation time: 126 seconds
- Tactical Bomber Squadron preparation time: 144 seconds
- Consumable action time: 10 s
- Smoke screen dispersion time: 60 s
- Action radius: 530 m
- Cooldown time: 90 s
- Number of consumables: 2
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Research
Researchable upgrades for Essex:
- Tactical Rocket Aircraft: Upgrade to F8F Bearcat Tiny Tim for improved plane HP, restoration time and an extra plane for the squadron.
- Torpedo Bombers: Upgrade to BTD Destroyer for improved plane speed, HP and restoration time, as well as improved torpedo damage.
- Tactical Dive Bombers: Upgrade to SB2C-4 Helldiver for improved plane HP, restoration time and an extra plane for the squadron.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1:
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Essex equips the following consumables:
Aircraft Carrier:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: CAP Fighter – 4 charges
All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated.
Tactical Attack Aircraft:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling – 2 charges
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Smoke Curtain Generator – 2 charges
Torpedo Bombers:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling – 2 charges
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter – 3 charges
- Slot 3: In-flight Repair – 4 charges
Tactical Bombers:
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling – 2 charges
- Slot 2: Patrol Fighter – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Smoke Curtain Generator – 2 charges
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by all players in the game in Update 12.7 in the Concealed Maneuvers game mode.
- Returned for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.9.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 461:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 476:
- New set of preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 478:
- Changed the parameters of the Patrol Fighter consumable:
- Patrol Fighters' arrival time increased to standard parameters.
- Patrol Fighters' HP increased by 30%.
- Activation time when enemy aircraft enters their action radius reduced by 50%.
- Reload time reduced from 10 to 5 s (Unlisted change).
- Changed the parameters of the Patrol Fighter consumable:
- DevBlog 485:
- Removed the preparation time for tactical attack aircraft and dive bomber squadrons at the start of the battle. They will now be ready to use immediately at the start of the battle.
- DevBlog 488:
- Researchable Torpedo bomber parameters were changed:
- Maximum torpedo damage increased from 5,933 to 6,433.
- All other parameters were adjusted accordingly.
- Stock Bomber parameters were changed:
- HP increased from 2,750 to 3,010.
- Researchable Bomber parameters were changed:
- HP increased from 2,860 to 3,140.
- Patrol Fighters consumable parameters were changed:
- Number of fighters increased from 7 to 9.
- Action radius increased by 14%.
- Researchable Torpedo bomber parameters were changed:
- Update 13.0:
- Available for 2,000 American Tokens during the U.S. Aircraft Carriers event.
- The Defender of the Pacific Ocean permanent camouflage.
- Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 13.2.
- Update 13.2:
- Included additional description for the Patrol Fighters of the ship.
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