Hipper
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? | ''Admiral Hipper'' is a very capable heavy cruiser. In historical terms, the Admiral Hipper class of cruisers were the most advanced designs ever commissioned by the | + | Tier VIII's ''Admiral Hipper'' is a very capable heavy cruiser. In historical terms, the ''Admiral Hipper'' class of cruisers were the most advanced designs ever commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. That legacy translates well into World of Warships: when fully upgraded, ''Admiral Hipper'' has a solid main battery, a fearsome anti-aircraft suite, best-in-class German [[Ship:Consumables#Hydroacoustic Search|Hydroacoustic Search]], and banks of deadly torpedoes on both sides for ships that wander too close. | |
? | The Admiral Hipper is | + | Like other German cruisers, ''Admiral Hipper''’s primary strength is the superior range and favorable dispersion of her 8-inch (203 mm) guns. Her main battery is capable of dealing excellent armor piercing damage to enemy cruisers, but can also deal a surprising amount of damage to battleships exposing their flat broadside to her. The long range (nearly 5.6 km) of her Hydroacoustic Search consumable makes it very difficult to torpedo her from a distance and allows her to actively hunt down destroyers or other ships that might be stationary in a nearby cloud of [[Ship:Consumables#Smoke Generator|smoke]]. Her AA guns are mediocre on her stock hull and Hull (B), but once Hull (C) is equipped ''Hipper''’s AA is a true asset to herself and her team. | |
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+ | While ''Admiral Hipper'' has many strengths, she is not without faults. Her high explosive shells, while serviceable, will sometimes frustrate and disappoint, and the armor scheme of the ship is highly vulnerable to long-range fire. Her range is excellent by cruiser standards, but any battleship at the same tier or above will significantly outrange ''Hipper'', which — combined with her high detectability (the worst among Tier VIII cruisers) — makes drawing attention early in a match nearly suicidal. With a top speed of 32 knots, she's on the slower side for a cruiser and while her main battery has outstanding range and shell performance, the reload is notably slower than her counterparts in other nations. ''Hipper'' captains must make every shot count, as cruisers like ''[[Mikhail Kutuzov]]'' or ''[[Edinburgh]]'' put shells downrange nearly twice as quickly. | |||
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+ | ''Admiral Hipper'' is well-suited to the role of either a second-line long range support ship or part of a flanking group. She truly shines when engaging either other cruisers or a distracted target; if she finds herself dueling a battleship, a smart ''Hipper'' captain is advised to hold the range open, find some island cover or friendly smoke to duck behind, and re-engage under better circumstances. ''Hipper''’s large health pool makes it a virtual certainty that she can survive late into games — providing her captain doesn't make any serious mistakes — and it is in the late game that she truly shines, able to flex her varied strengths and contribute to victory regardless of the situation she finds herself in. | |||
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+ | ''Admiral Hipper'' has access to the [[Ship:Consumables#Damage Control Party|Damage Control Party]], [[Ship:Consumables#Defensive AA Fire|Defensive AA Fire]], [[Ship:Consumables#Hydroacoustic Search|Hydroacoustic Search]], and [[Ship:Consumables#Catapult Fighter|Catapult Fighter]] consumables. The premium version of Damage Control Party is highly recommended. The choice between Defensive AA Fire and Hydroacoustic Search depends largely on how her commander's skill points are invested. Captains who have heavily invested into the '''Anti-Aircraft Build''' may wish to go all-in with Defensive AA Fire, or shore up their vulnerability to enemy torpedo strikes with Hydroacoustic Search. Conversely, captains who opted for the more '''Generalist Build''' approach can likewise go either way depending on who their division-mates are. | |||
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File:Admiral Hipper cruiser in dry dock Kiel 1945.jpg|The bombed out remains of ''Admiral Hipper'' in dry dock at Kiel, 3 May 1945. | File:Admiral Hipper cruiser in dry dock Kiel 1945.jpg|The bombed out remains of ''Admiral Hipper'' in dry dock at Kiel, 3 May 1945. | |||
File:Hipper%27s_bell.jpg|The ship's bell of ''Admiral Hipper'' resides in the collection of the [https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum National Maritime Museum] in Greenwich, England. | File:Hipper%27s_bell.jpg|The ship's bell of ''Admiral Hipper'' resides in the collection of the [https://www.rmg.co.uk/national-maritime-museum National Maritime Museum] in Greenwich, England. | |||
? | File:Blucher_anchor.JPG|Both of ''Blücher''’s anchors were salvaged from her wreck and are on display: this one in | + | File:Blucher_anchor.JPG|Both of ''Blücher''’s anchors were salvaged from her wreck and are on display: this one in the harbor in Oslo, Norway; the other, farther down the Oslofjord near Drøbak. | |
? | File:Prinz_Eugen_prop.jpg|One of ''Prinz Eugen''’s propellers, salvaged from Kwajalein Atoll and on display at the [https://deutscher-marinebund.de/ German Naval Memorial] in Laboe. | + | File:Prinz_Eugen_prop.jpg|One of ''Prinz Eugen''’s propellers, salvaged from Kwajalein Atoll and on display at the [https://deutscher-marinebund.de/ German Naval Memorial] in Laboe, Germany. | |
File:Admiral Hipper ONI.jpg|US Office of Naval Intelligence recognition drawing of an ''Admiral Hipper''-class cruiser. | File:Admiral Hipper ONI.jpg|US Office of Naval Intelligence recognition drawing of an ''Admiral Hipper''-class cruiser. | |||
File:Seydlitz_авианосец_с_самолётами.jpg|Artist's rendering of ''Seydlitz'' with her conversion to a light carrier completed. | File:Seydlitz_авианосец_с_самолётами.jpg|Artist's rendering of ''Seydlitz'' with her conversion to a light carrier completed. |
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IDS_PGGM030_203MM_C344 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5.71 shots/min. |
Reload Time10.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range16.08 km. |
Maximum Dispersion143 m. |
HE Shell203 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.7 Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight122 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/4.4 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage5,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity925 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight122 kg. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/31 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.35 sec. |
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
533 mm Drilling4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.88 shots/min. |
Reload Time68 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoG7a T1 |
Maximum Damage13,700 |
Torpedo Speed64 knot |
Torpedo Range6 km. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/31 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second99.6 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second18 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a twin mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Flak 28 on a single mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second45 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed32 knot |
Turning Circle Radius740 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.79 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.18 km. |
Admiral Hipper — German Tier VIII cruiser.
In 1934, a technical design specification was developed for a draft design of a heavy cruiser. Drawing from the lessons learned from the Deutschland class ships, engineers discarded the idea of using diesel power plants and instead opted for turbines and boilers with high steam parameters. The lead cruiser, Admiral Hipper, participated in the invasions of Denmark and Norway during World War II and conducted several raids in the Atlantic. On December 31, 1942, Hipper participated in the Battle of the Barents Sea against the JW-51B convoy, where she took damage in the engagement.
Modules
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) |
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G7a T1 | 0.9 | 68 | 7.2 | 13,700 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 260,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier VIII's Admiral Hipper is a very capable heavy cruiser. In historical terms, the Admiral Hipper class of cruisers were the most advanced designs ever commissioned by the Kriegsmarine. That legacy translates well into World of Warships: when fully upgraded, Admiral Hipper has a solid main battery, a fearsome anti-aircraft suite, best-in-class German Hydroacoustic Search, and banks of deadly torpedoes on both sides for ships that wander too close.
Like other German cruisers, Admiral Hipper’s primary strength is the superior range and favorable dispersion of her 8-inch (203 mm) guns. Her main battery is capable of dealing excellent armor piercing damage to enemy cruisers, but can also deal a surprising amount of damage to battleships exposing their flat broadside to her. The long range (nearly 5.6 km) of her Hydroacoustic Search consumable makes it very difficult to torpedo her from a distance and allows her to actively hunt down destroyers or other ships that might be stationary in a nearby cloud of smoke. Her AA guns are mediocre on her stock hull and Hull (B), but once Hull (C) is equipped Hipper’s AA is a true asset to herself and her team.
While Admiral Hipper has many strengths, she is not without faults. Her high explosive shells, while serviceable, will sometimes frustrate and disappoint, and the armor scheme of the ship is highly vulnerable to long-range fire. Her range is excellent by cruiser standards, but any battleship at the same tier or above will significantly outrange Hipper, which — combined with her high detectability (the worst among Tier VIII cruisers) — makes drawing attention early in a match nearly suicidal. With a top speed of 32 knots, she's on the slower side for a cruiser and while her main battery has outstanding range and shell performance, the reload is notably slower than her counterparts in other nations. Hipper captains must make every shot count, as cruisers like Mikhail Kutuzov or Edinburgh put shells downrange nearly twice as quickly.
Admiral Hipper is well-suited to the role of either a second-line long range support ship or part of a flanking group. She truly shines when engaging either other cruisers or a distracted target; if she finds herself dueling a battleship, a smart Hipper captain is advised to hold the range open, find some island cover or friendly smoke to duck behind, and re-engage under better circumstances. Hipper’s large health pool makes it a virtual certainty that she can survive late into games — providing her captain doesn't make any serious mistakes — and it is in the late game that she truly shines, able to flex her varied strengths and contribute to victory regardless of the situation she finds herself in.Pros:
- Largest health pool of all Tier VIII cruisers.
- Very impressive armor piercing shell damage.
- Excellent range, favorable dispersion, and high shell velocity from her main battery.
- Retains access to improved German version of Hydroacoustic Search consumable.
- Fastest main battery traverse rate of all Tier VIII cruisers (even those with smaller guns).
- Angling works well despite relatively low main armor belt value; turtleback armor scheme makes her more resilient to non-battleship AP at medium and close ranges.
- Hull (C) has an excellent anti-aircraft suite.
Cons:
- Only eight (8) rifles in her main battery limits her damage output.
- Main battery rate of fire is the lowest among Tier VIII cruisers.
- Slowest Tier VIII cruiser (32 knots).
- Heavy torpedo armament is only suitable for close-range engagements and ambushes.
- Huge, easy-to-penetrate citadel via long-range plunging fire (due to lack of deck armor).
- High explosive shell damage and fire chance are below average (even after the Hull (B) upgrade).
- Large detection radius makes Concealment Expert and Concealment Systems Modification 1 must-haves.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Virtually all builds of Admiral Hipper find themselves mounting at least two upgrades in common: Main Armaments Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 1 and Damage Control System Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 4. Steering Gears Modification 2 is typically taken in Upgrade Slot 5 to improve her handling. Concealment System Modification 1 is highly recommended in Upgrade Slot 6 in order to help curtail her large detection radius. Combined with a captain with the Level 4 skill Concealment Expert, her detectability range drops under 12km. Conversely, Steering Gears Modification 3 is a strong option in Slot 6 for captains who prefer quicker rudder response.
As with most cruisers, the upgrade in Upgrade Slot 2 is what will differentiate one Admiral Hipper from another.
Generalist Build: The easy choice for Slot 2 is Aiming Systems Modification 1, which improves her shell dispersion and provides a minor buff to her secondary battery. This is the recommended pick for captains who don't wish to specialize the ship in anti-aircraft defenses.
Anti-Aircraft Build: Admiral Hipper’s already outstanding AA suite can be made even more potent by equipping AA Guns Modification 2, and maximized by assigning a captain with Advanced Firing Training. This pair of upgrades pushes the firing radius of her 105mm dual-purpose guns out to 6.5 km, providing excellent anti-aircraft protection for herself and teammates when utilizing Defensive AA Fire. This does mean sacrificing the exceptional German Hydroacoustic Search, however, and is a setup that is largely wasted in games without an aircraft carrier present.
Commander Skills
Admiral Hipper prefers to hold opponents at arms' length. Brawling is not recommended unless the situation is heavily favorable, and the skills of her commander should be tailored to such a strategy. At this end of the German cruiser line the ships begin to play — and handle — more like small battleships, and players will frequently find their commander skill choices echoing those popularly found on battleships: Priority Target at Level 1 and Expert Marskman at Level 2. Concealment Expert is also highly recommended at Level 4, as is Advanced Firing Training for captains pursuing an Anti-Aircraft Build. Level 4 also offers Manual Control for AA Armament to captains wishing to go all-in on their Anti-Aircraft Build; this is a very strong skill for high-tier German cruisers and battleships due to the AA potency of their dual-purpose 105mm guns.
Level 3 is where captains are offered some customization in their build. Captains preferring the Anti-Aircraft Build will want to opt for Basic Firing Training. Those pursuing the Generalist Build are better off opting for Demolition Expert; Vigilance is also a decent choice.
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2 |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
3 |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Admiral Hipper has access to the Damage Control Party, Defensive AA Fire, Hydroacoustic Search, and Catapult Fighter consumables. The premium version of Damage Control Party is highly recommended. The choice between Defensive AA Fire and Hydroacoustic Search depends largely on how her commander's skill points are invested. Captains who have heavily invested into the Anti-Aircraft Build may wish to go all-in with Defensive AA Fire, or shore up their vulnerability to enemy torpedo strikes with Hydroacoustic Search. Conversely, captains who opted for the more Generalist Build approach can likewise go either way depending on who their division-mates are.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Admiral Hipper with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery