Bayern
380 mm/45 Drh LC/1913 on a Drh LC/1913 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed3.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time51.43 sec. |
Firing Range16.12 km. |
Maximum Dispersion237 m. |
HE Shell380 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell35 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity800 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight750 kg. |
AP Shell380 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.5 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage10,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity800 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight750 kg. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell88 mm Spr.Gr. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity890 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on an MPL C/13 mount10 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire7 shots/min. |
Reload Time8.57 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm HE K Gr 18 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a Flak 35 Vierling L/38 mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second25.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed22.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius630 m. |
Rudder Shift Time19.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.44 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.74 km. |
Bayern — German Tier VI battleship.
In 1910, it became apparent that the caliber of guns on upcoming battleships of Great Britain, the U.S., and other countries would exceed 305 mm. In view of this, Germany started developing a potential counter to these ships. After a period of study and discussion, a design for a ship armed with eight 380 mm guns in four turrets was approved. The lead ship of the series, SMS Bayern, engaged in patrolling and raiding activities during World War I; however, her only combat mission was Operation Albion, which aimed at occupying the Moonsund Archipelago, then under the control of the Russian Army and fleet.
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Player Opinion
Performance
The last Imperial German battleship, the Bayern-class stands as the ultimate refinement of the dreadnought-type before the shift to the fast battleship. She represents the best of what the Kaiserliche Marine had ever wanted for their linienschiff dreadnoughts: tough-as-nails, good offensive power, and fast (for a dreadnought); she is very potent when compared to other battleships of her tier.
Covering this dread is an armor belt significantly stronger than her American colleague New Mexico and much stronger than Fuso, though like all dreadnoughts the deck armor might be questionable. Her offensive armament rivals that of the tier 6 premium battleship Warspite in terms of gun caliber and ballistics with the German gun firing several tics faster. At a glance, Bayern may not look like much compared to her peers, but she is a solidly-rounded ship with many strengths and few weaknesses.Pros:
- Excellent damage and penetration values from her main battery guns.
- Armor layout makes her highly resistant to damage.
- Impressive range with the GFCS alone.
- Comparable gun caliber to Warspite.
- Good shell velocity.
- High volume of secondaries with decent range.
- Above average speed and turning characteristics.
- Surprisingly stealthy for a dreadnought, allowing her to close the distance to where her guns will do more damage.
- Final hull with captain perks and modules can make her almost immune to even tier 7 aircraft. Very impressive AA for a ship of her era.
- Statistically, she is the most well rounded BB for her tier.
Cons:
- Dispersion of her main battery guns is often frustrating.
- As with all dreadnought battleships, the stock grind can be painful.
- The stock World War I-era hull does not have any anti-aircraft defenses, allowing aircraft to attack with impunity.
- Does not have a catapult to launch spotter planes or defensive fighters.
- Slow turret traverse.
- Slightly longer reload time than most German battleships.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
- Main Battery 1
- Aiming Systems 1
- Damage Control 1
- Damage Control 2
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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Historical Info
Historical Gallery