Dmitri Donskoi
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Dmitri Donskoi
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Main Battery
IDS_PRGM069_180MM_CM_34 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.8 shots/min. |
Reload Time12.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range16.16 km. |
Maximum Dispersion155 m. |
HE ShellHE-32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
AP ShellAP-32 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
Secondary Armament #1
100 mm/56 on a B-54 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm PTA-53-302 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.51 shots/min. |
Reload Time117 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-36 mod. 2 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
AA Defense
100 mm/56 on a B-54 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
25 mm 110-PM on a 2M-3 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
45 mm SM-20-ZIF mount6 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second123.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius970 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14.8 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range15.54 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.61 km. |
Battle Levels
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Dmitri Donskoi — Soviet Tier IX cruiser.
In 1943, the Navy's Main Staff ordered the design of a light cruiser (Project 65) intended to escort battleships and heavy cruisers. The hull of the 68-bis project cruiser was used as its basis. In 1946, 40 variants of Project 65 were developed, including some with 180 mm main guns. The ship's displacement increased to 19,000 tons. Eventually, it was decided to abandon further development of the project and keep the focus on completing the 68-bis ships.
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Player Opinion
Performance
A reliable cruiser in skilled hands, the Dmitri Donskoi, named after hero Dmitri Donskoi (translation: Dmitri of the Don) or "Dima" can be said as the analogous counterpart for the US cruiser of the same tier the Baltimore, albeit having different values than her US counterpart. If anything, the cruiser has a surprising AA suite aboard as well as trading gun caliber from the standard 8 inch guns normally seen on heavy cruisers to the 7.1 inch guns that was mounted on the Kirov at first. As an "escort cruiser", she is ideal for screening the carriers and battleships from aerial assaults as well as providing a second line of fire within the battle line as her range can permit her to do so. However despite her potency and effectiveness, be constantly vigilant and mobile as the ship absolutely can NOT survive a beating nor can it hide if it is concentrated upon. Work as a support cruiser and escort cruiser and you will see surprising results.
Pros:
- Improved 7.1 inch guns from her tier 5 predecessor Kirov
- Fast despite her appearance
- Powerful AA suite, potentially surpassing her US counterpart Baltimore in terms of this
- Impressive gun range
- Good rudder shift
- Friendly ergonomics
- Surprisingly durable for a cruiser of her type
Cons:
- High detection range for a cruiser; it is equivalent to a battleship
- The ship, despite being fairly durable, cannot take excess punishment
- Cannot effectively join fast striking cruiser groups due to her detection compared to her colleagues the Roon, Baltimore and Ibuki
Research
If you are comfortable with the range with your rather high detection range, research hull B to improve your ship's HP and AA suite then hull C and then the GFCS, or you can acquire hull B, then gun range then hull C.
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