Alabama
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+ | ''Alabama'' is a tier VIII United States Battleship that shares many characteristics with her tech tree counterpart, ''[[North Carolina]]''. One major similarity is that both share the same 16"/45 guns mounted in triple turrets in an ABX configuration, as well as firing the same 13100 damage AP shells. Both battleships also feature powerful antiaircraft suites that make them unappealing targets for same tier or lower carriers. ''Alabama'' features an extremely strong torpedo defense system, along with a 2 second faster rudder shift time and a 50 meter smaller turning circle radius, making her better protected against torpedoes compared to her tech tree counterpart. However, ''Alabama'' gets this better torpedo protection at the expense of a higher citadel, making her extremely vulnerable to battleship fire to her broadside. ''Alabama'' and ''North Carolina'' both have the same tanky bow, but ''Alabama'' is more likely to be punished for showing any broadside due to this above-waterline citadel. If one likes ''Iowa's'' play style and can deal with her citadel, ''Alabama'' is a very fun ship. However, the high citadel means that any positioning mistakes are often punished swiftly. | |||
'''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/118543-premium-ship-review-alabama/#topmost LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Alabama] from the NA Forums''' | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/118543-premium-ship-review-alabama/#topmost LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Alabama] from the NA Forums''' |
Revision as of 05:31, 18 March 2017
406 mm/45 Mk.6 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec. |
Firing Range21.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion271 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity803 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 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 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount12 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second190.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount52 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second187.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.72 km. |
Alabama — American premium Tier VIII battleship.
One of a series of the South Dakota-class battleships. Boasted powerful AA defenses and sophisticated surveillance systems. Had a sensible armor layout including an internal main armor belt and a solid horizontal protection.
USS Alabama is now preserved as a military museum ship in Mobile, Alabama.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Alabama is a tier VIII United States Battleship that shares many characteristics with her tech tree counterpart, North Carolina. One major similarity is that both share the same 16"/45 guns mounted in triple turrets in an ABX configuration, as well as firing the same 13100 damage AP shells. Both battleships also feature powerful antiaircraft suites that make them unappealing targets for same tier or lower carriers. Alabama features an extremely strong torpedo defense system, along with a 2 second faster rudder shift time and a 50 meter smaller turning circle radius, making her better protected against torpedoes compared to her tech tree counterpart. However, Alabama gets this better torpedo protection at the expense of a higher citadel, making her extremely vulnerable to battleship fire to her broadside. Alabama and North Carolina both have the same tanky bow, but Alabama is more likely to be punished for showing any broadside due to this above-waterline citadel. If one likes Iowa's play style and can deal with her citadel, Alabama is a very fun ship. However, the high citadel means that any positioning mistakes are often punished swiftly.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Alabama from the NA Forums
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a Tier VIII American battleship with access to five upgrade slots, the following upgrades are recommended for Alabama:
- Slot 1: Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 (as battleship main batteries are rarely destroyed and this would be more helpful towards anti-air focused builds).
- Slot 2: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1 (for players that feel that the range is insufficient or lacking when compared to North Carolina) or AA Guns Modification 2 (for players focused on anti-air build; works well in conjunction with Advanced Firing Training).
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 1 (for decreased fire and flooding chances).
- Slot 5: Steering Gears Modification 2 (to improve agility and ability to dodge incoming enemy torpedoes).
- Slot 6: Concealment System Modification 1 (works very well in conjunction with Concealment Expert skill and camouflage).
Commander Skills
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2 |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
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3 |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Alabama comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Both Alabamas demolish an enemy Gearing class destroyer.
Alabama bounces an enemy North Carolina battleship's shells.
North Carolina is nearly rammed by Alabama.
Alabama destroys an enemy Minotaur in one salvo.
Alabama and North Carolina touch tips.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery