Rhode Island
356 mm/50 Mk.11 in a turret3 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.73 shots/min. |
Reload Time22 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range21.04 km. |
Maximum Dispersion224 m. |
HE Shell356 mm HE/HC Mk22 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,000 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell31 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity861 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight578.34 kg. |
AP Shell356 mm AP Mk16 mod. 1 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight585 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.38 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.5 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 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.38 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount40 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second144 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.33 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second41.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.33 mount14 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second291.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius890 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.2 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.51 km. |
Rhode Island — American Tier X battleship.
A battleship based on a 1938 "fast battleship" design variant, featuring an alternative armament configuration. The ship's main battery consists of twelve 356 mm guns housed in quadruple-gun turrets, initially planned for use on North Carolina-class battleships in 1937.
Rhode Island was first released for sale on 10 January 2024 with Update 13.0, and was initially available 1 of 46 random doubloon bundles in the Armory.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Rhode Island sports twelve 356mm main battery guns. True, compared to her peers her caliber is below average, but any potential opponents would be wise not to underestimate her firepower. Players will benefit from her good accuracy thanks to improved dispersion, and she boasts high damage per minute due to her quick reload time. To top this off, her Ap shells have improved ricochet angles. Rhode Island also brings a large number of secondary guns with a decent fire rate and good accuracy to the fray.
Now just because Rhode Island can pack a punch, it doesn't mean you should just rush into combat guns blazing. She's a Delicate beauty - one that requires tactical gameplay, active repositioning, and being quick on your toes. Luckily, she's perfectly suited for this since she boasts high movement speed and good maneuverability.
Now let's talk about her consumables. Her small HP pool is somewhat alleviated by the presence of Enhanced Repair Party with a reduced cooldown time. If you find yourself in a pinch and you need to get out of hot water swiftly, you'll be grateful for her Engine Boost consumable. Finally there's an additional slot that can hold one of the following three consumables: Catapult Fighter , Spotting Aircraft , and Surveillance Radar . Choose the option that complements your unique playstyle best!
To sum up, Rhode Island resembles a battlecruiser, combining the agility of a large cruiser with the firepower of a battleship. She has a fast firing rate for a battleship. She can be quite menacing against lightly armored ships, especially destroyers, and her maneuverability can come in quite handy when evading torpedoes. Even better, players who choose the Surveillance Radar consumable can help their fellow Captains spot enemies hiding in smoke. Finally, we recommend avoiding direct confrontations against sturdier battleships.Pros:
- Guns have Good Accuracy
- Quick Reload giving her good DPM
- AP Shells have Improved Ricochet Angles
- Decent Number of Secondaries with good fire rate and accuracy
- High Movement Speed and Good Maneuverability
Cons:
- Below Average Gun Caliber for her tier
- Small HP Pool
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 or Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Main Battery Modification 2 or Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1 or Secondary Battery Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2 or Main Battery Modification 3
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Consumables
Rhode Island equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party – 4 charges
- Slot 3: Engine Boost – 3 charges
- Slot 4: Surveillance Radar – 3 charges or Spotting Aircraft – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter – 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Rhode Island comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.10.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 484:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 495:
- HE shell parameters were changed:
- Maximum damage increased: 4,750 to 5,000.
- Fire chance increased from 22 to 31%.
- Restoration of hit points after receiving damage to the parts of the hull increased from 50 to 60%.
- HE shell parameters were changed:
- DevBlog 500:
- Main battery reload time reduced from 25 to 24 s.
- Rudder shift time reduced from 16.5 to 12.1 s.
- DevBlog 501:
- Detectability by sea reduced from 16.4 to 15.2 km.
- All other parameters adjusted accordingly.
- With the release of Update 13.0:
- Main Battery Reload time reduced from 24 to 22 s.
- Detectability by sea reduced from 16.4 to 15.2 km.
- Update 13.0:
- Available in 1 of 46 random bundles available in the Armory for 2,000 doubloons each.
- Update 13.2:
- Fixed textures for the ship.