Arkansas Beta
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* Premium ship, excellent for earning credits and developing captains. | * Premium ship, excellent for earning credits and developing captains. | |||
? | * Has a faster top speed, equivalent to | + | * Has a faster top speed, equivalent to ''[[Wyoming]]'' with the engine upgrade. | |
* Can use all six [[Ship:Upgrades|upgrade slots]], normally only available to ships at Tier IX and X. | * Can use all six [[Ship:Upgrades|upgrade slots]], normally only available to ships at Tier IX and X. | |||
* As a result of the above she can obtain a very high sustained damage output. | * As a result of the above she can obtain a very high sustained damage output. | |||
? | * | + | * Can reach an astoundingly low 10.2 km detection range when fully built for concealment. | |
* Secondaries can be formidable with upgrades. | * Secondaries can be formidable with upgrades. | |||
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* Certain upgrades are required in order for the ship to perform at an acceptable level. | * Certain upgrades are required in order for the ship to perform at an acceptable level. | |||
* Literally not a single AA gun and all carrier pilots know it. | * Literally not a single AA gun and all carrier pilots know it. | |||
? | * Deck armor is | + | * Deck armor is on the weak side; incoming high explosive rounds are a concern. | |
? | * Pretty slow, like Wyoming | + | * Pretty slow, just like ''[[Wyoming]]''. Don't plan on getting anywhere in a hurry. | |
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Revision as of 20:08, 5 November 2016
305 mm/50 Mk.7 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range14.38 km. |
Maximum Dispersion203 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Common 870 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell22 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity884 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight394.6 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP 870 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity884 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight394.6 kg. |
IDS_PAGS149_5IN_51_MK710 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.5 km. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk39 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity960 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
127 mm/51 Mk.7 on a Mk.13 mount11 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.5 km. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk39 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity960 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Maximum Speed20.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time17.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.62 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.73 km. |
Arkansas Beta — American special premium Tier IV battleship.
USS Arkansas, the second Wyoming-class battleship, was laid down in 1910 and entered service two years later. During World War I, she was assigned to Battleship Division Nine, which was under the command of the Royal Navy. Following the outbreak of World War II, Arkansas conducted neutrality patrols. She also escorted convoys in the Atlantic after the United States entered the war. Later, she supported the Normandy landings and provided fire support for the invasion of southern France. In 1945, she provided fire support during the landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. After the war, Arkansas transported soldiers back to the U.S. and participated in nuclear tests conducted at Bikini Atoll.
Arkansas Beta was given out as a gift ship to players who completed 49 or more matches of any mode during the Closed Beta. It is no longer available.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Arkansas | 43,800 | 13 | 305 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
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Slot 6 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Arkansas is essentially a stock Wyoming upgraded with the 28,000 hp propulsion and the hit points of the Wyoming (B) hull. The only other difference is that for some reason it has 0.7 less range than a stock Wyoming. As with American battleships, the armor is an all-or-nothing scheme with most of the protection surrounding the citadel, leaving the bow and stern vulnerable. The hard part of playing this ship is that she has absolutely no defense against enemy aircraft. If you find yourself being targeted by aircraft carriers, the only thing you can do about it is turn away, but that still won't do much good with the slow turning rate. If played as a close range brawler, her guns can destroy anything; the option to mount Main Battery Modification 3 allowing for a much higher rate of fire than a standard battleship of this tier.
The only performance advantage the Arkansas has is that it has all access to all six upgrade slots. Of course, actually using all of those slots will cost the player 6,875,000 credits. Upgrade Slots 1 and 4 are already available on the Wyoming. Upgrade Slot 2 can be equipped with a Gun Firing Control System Modification 1 to improve firing range so that it nearly ties an elite Wyoming. However, that only serves to bring parity. Upgrade Slot 3, Slot 5, and Slot 6 are where any potential improvements are to be had.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Arkansas from the NA forumsPros:
- Premium ship, excellent for earning credits and developing captains.
- Has a faster top speed, equivalent to Wyoming with the engine upgrade.
- Can use all six upgrade slots, normally only available to ships at Tier IX and X.
- As a result of the above she can obtain a very high sustained damage output.
- Can reach an astoundingly low 10.2 km detection range when fully built for concealment.
- Secondaries can be formidable with upgrades.
Cons:
- Certain upgrades are required in order for the ship to perform at an acceptable level.
- Literally not a single AA gun and all carrier pilots know it.
- Deck armor is on the weak side; incoming high explosive rounds are a concern.
- Pretty slow, just like Wyoming. Don't plan on getting anywhere in a hurry.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
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★ |
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★★ |
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2 |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
3 |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★★ |
4 |
★★ |
★★ |
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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, Arkansas Beta comes included with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery