Friedrich der Große
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+ | The ''Friedrich der Große'' in game represents the 1939 "Battleship H" final design (H-39), with the upgraded hull incorporating hypothetical increases in AA armament and an electronics suite that would have matched the ''Tirpitz'' late in the war. The second main gun option in game are the planned 42.0 cm guns for the revised 1941 "Battleship H" (H-41) design, though the in game hull remains that of the H-39. It shares its name with the ''Kaiser''-class battleship ''Friedrich der Große''. | |||
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The ships neither received names nor were official name proposals published. The names, which appear in several publications (Hindenburg, Friedrich der Große, Großdeutschland) are pure speculation. Especially the often mentioned Großdeutschland (= "Greater Germany") is highly unlikely, as Hitler always feared the loss of a vessel with name of Germany (compare the renaming of Deutschland to ''Lützow''). The only hint on the names of the units were given by Hitler himself, who mentioned during documented unofficial talks, that he would propose the names Ulrich von Hutten and Götz von Berlichingen for the ships, as these names are not connected with persons of the third Reich or the country itself, so the loss would not have a significant negative psychological and propaganda effect on the German people. | The ships neither received names nor were official name proposals published. The names, which appear in several publications (Hindenburg, Friedrich der Große, Großdeutschland) are pure speculation. Especially the often mentioned Großdeutschland (= "Greater Germany") is highly unlikely, as Hitler always feared the loss of a vessel with name of Germany (compare the renaming of Deutschland to ''Lützow''). The only hint on the names of the units were given by Hitler himself, who mentioned during documented unofficial talks, that he would propose the names Ulrich von Hutten and Götz von Berlichingen for the ships, as these names are not connected with persons of the third Reich or the country itself, so the loss would not have a significant negative psychological and propaganda effect on the German people. | |||
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406 mm/52 SK C/34 on a Drh LC/34 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.31 shots/min. |
Reload Time26 sec. |
Rotation Speed5.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time32.73 sec. |
Firing Range18.47 km. |
Maximum Dispersion263 m. |
HE Shell406 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.4 Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell38 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity810 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight1030 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/4.4 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity810 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1030 kg. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/38 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.95 km. |
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.35 sec. |
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
150 mm/55 SK C/28 on a Dop. L. C/34 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.95 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
150 mm/55 SK C/28 on a Dop. L. C/34 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.95 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/38 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second132.8 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a twin mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
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 mount8 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second51.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed27.3 knot |
Turning Circle Radius940 m. |
Rudder Shift Time24.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range12.84 km. |
Friedrich der Grosse — German Tier IX battleship.
In 1938 and 1939, a plan for the modernization and expansion of the German fleet was developed. Six new battleships were supposed to become the core of the fleet—modernized versions of the Bismarck-class battleships with a diesel power plant and increased gun caliber of up to 406 mm. In July 1939, the keel of the first ship was laid down at the Blohm & Voss shipyard in Hamburg, and in September, the construction of the second one began in Bremen. With the outbreak of World War II, construction was suspended and then canceled.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Based on the unrealized H-39 design plans, the Friedrich der Große (English: Frederick the Great) is essentially a super-Bismarck, sporting the same dual AB-XY turret layout (but with larger guns), the same secondary battery (but with a touch longer range), and the same Hydroacoustic Search (but with longer range and duration). Thanks to the gain in displacement, Friedrich has a significantly larger hit point pool than Bismarck, though loses a bit of maneuverability and concealment in the process.
As with Bismarck, Friedrich excels at close-range brawls where the abysmal accuracy of her main guns is less of a factor, while her powerful secondary armament combined with her decent maneuverability and turret traverse can dish out the damage. Here her turtleback armor and Hydroacoustic Search are key factors in protecting her from return fire. Unfortunately, with the rapidly increasing range and firepower at high tiers, combined with unprotected approaches on many maps, she runs a high risk of being focused and sunk if played too forward at the beginning of the game. Captains should moderate their aggression until an opportunity for a combined push and/or to run down a smaller group of enemies presents itself.
Friedrich has the option between two sets of guns: slightly faster-firing but lighter 406 mm guns, and slightly slower-firing but heavier 420 mm guns. The differences are quite marginal in practice; many captains opt to stay with the 406 mm guns as the higher rate of fire makes the poor accuracy slightly less frustrating, and the 420 mm guns cost XP and credits.Pros:
- Signature German turtleback armor scheme prevents citadels at close range
- Enhanced Hydroacoustic Search with long range and duration
- Powerful and numerous secondaries
- Decent speed and maneuverability for a ship her size
- Fast turret traverse for a battleship
- Large HP pool
Cons:
- Large turn radius
- Poor detection range
- Terrible main battery accuracy is especially frustrating with only eight guns
- Mediocre outer belt armor can result in many regular penetrations
Optimal Configuration
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
https://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNGER_16-52_skc34.php