Dreadnought
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===History=== | ===History=== | |||
? | + | ''HMS Dreadnought'' was a Battleship laid down by the Royal Navy in 1905, which set a new world-wide standard for Battleships as well as coining the today well-known term "Dreadnought". The principle of modern Naval Combat was realized by introducing a unified caliber for the main battery, a high speed of 21kn and an armor protection sufficient for its time, while at the same time not displacing more weight than what was necessary. | ||
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? | + | Being completed within 14 months, she also demonstrated that the ship-building capabilities of the United Kingdom was not to be underestimated. | ||
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+ | While never being part of a Naval Battle, ''HMS Dreasdnought'' did distinguish herself by being the only Battleship in history to sink a submarine. In 1915 she rammed the German UBoat U-25, which as a consequence sank. Following WW1 ''HMS Dreadnought'' was sold for scrap in 1920. | |||
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====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
Revision as of 14:51, 17 November 2018
305 mm/45 Mk.X on a BVIII mount5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed3 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time60 sec. |
Firing Range13.68 km. |
Maximum Dispersion196 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Mk IIa |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell32 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity831 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight386 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP Mk VIa |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity831 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight389.8 kg. |
76 mm/50 QF Mk.I on a PIV mount17 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3.2 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE Mk27 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
Maximum Speed21 knot |
Turning Circle Radius520 m. |
Rudder Shift Time11.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.89 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.96 km. |
Dreadnought — British special premium Tier III battleship.
This ship began a new era in the naval history. It was the first battleship in the world whose main battery consisted only of large-caliber guns as well as the first ship of this type having a turbine-driven propulsion. She significantly surpassed her predecessors in size, speed, and armament in particular.
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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Dreadnought | 37,400 | 10 | 305 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Pros:
- Powerful main guns with good damage and penetration for both HE and AP shells.
- Excellent turning circle and rudder shift time
- Decent concealment with 10.26KM surface detection
Cons:
- Low maximum speed
- Slow turret traverse
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Dreadnought are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
Consumables
Dreadnought can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
Premium variants of the consumables can be equipped to improve her performance in battle.
Signals
Dreadnought captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike () flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta () and India Yankee () flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Foxtrot () flags can also be mounted to decrease consumable cooldown time. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle.
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★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery