Huanghe
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? | [[File:Wows flag China.png|50px|frameless|right|link=]]A [[Ship:Ships of U.K.|British]] light cruiser (HMS ''Aurora'') intended to carry out close reconnaissance and counter-destroyer missions. In 1948, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) but defected to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) a year later, becoming its most powerful combat unit. In the early 1950s, a plan was drawn up for the refurbishment of the cruiser by replacing her weapons and equipment with Soviet-made models.<Br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale worldwide on 30 November 2017. | + | [[File:Wows flag China.png|50px|frameless|right|link=]]A [[Ship:Ships of U.K.|British]] light cruiser (HMS ''Aurora'') intended to carry out close reconnaissance and counter-destroyer missions. In 1948, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) but defected to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) a year later, becoming its most powerful combat unit. In the early 1950s, a plan was drawn up for the refurbishment of the cruiser by replacing her weapons and equipment with Soviet-made models.<Br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale worldwide on 30 November 2017. | |
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? | ''Huanghe'' is | + | {{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}} | |
+ | ''Huanghe'' is one of three Tier VI light cruisers that are designed around the {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} consumable: the other two being ''[[Perth]]'' and ''[[Mysore]]''. Of these three, ''Huanghe'' distinguishes itself with excellent stealth, maneuverability, and anti-aircraft suite. However, the ship's advantages are balanced by her very low survivability and middling damage potential. | |||
? | Playing ''Huanghe'' should be familiar to ''Perth'' veterans, as they both have the same creeping [[Ship:Smoke Screens|smoke screen]] thanks to | + | Playing ''Huanghe'' should be familiar to ''Perth'' veterans, as they both have the same creeping [[Ship:Smoke Screens|smoke screen]] thanks to the shared {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} consumable. When moving at quarter speed (12.5 knots), the ''Huanghe'' can remain hidden in the continuously billowing smoke while moving towards or away from critical positions. In combination with her excellent 8.3km max. stealth, 530m turning circle, 950 m/s shell velocity, 4.2km smoke fire penalty, and her {{Hydroacoustic Search}}, the ''Huanghe'' is one of the best cap supporting/contesting cruisers at her tier. | |
? | + | These advantages are counterbalanced by the lowest health pool for any cruiser at the tier. With only 3x2 152mm guns in her main battery, she is also somewhat under-gunned for her tier, and her triple torpedo launchers are one less torpedo per broadside than ''Perth''. As with her Commonwealth counterpart, the ''Huanghe'' requires a significant investment in special modifications and captain points in order to unlock her full potential. | ||
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? | * | + | * Lowest detection radius of all Tier VI cruisers (8.33km fully upgraded). | |
? | * | + | * {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} consumable allows ''Huanghe'' to move at low speeds and take her smoke cloud with her. | |
? | * | + | * Powerful HE rounds with excellent shell velocity and fire chance. | |
+ | * Quick rudder shift time and destroyer-like turning circle allow her to dodge long range fire more easily than most cruisers. | |||
* Good mid-range torpedoes with wide firing angles. | * Good mid-range torpedoes with wide firing angles. | |||
? | * | + | * Best long range anti-aircraft suite (flak clouds and DPS) of any Tier 6 cruiser. | |
? | * | + | * No citadel under the forward turrets, allowing ''Huanghe'' to fire four guns around a corner while taking only minor damage. | |
+ | * Two fully upgraded ''Huanghes'' can alternate use of {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} to maintain permanent smoke coverage. | |||
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* Has the lowest amount of hit points of all Tier VI cruisers. | * Has the lowest amount of hit points of all Tier VI cruisers. | |||
* The ship is lightly armored and often takes high damage from enemy armor piercing shells. | * The ship is lightly armored and often takes high damage from enemy armor piercing shells. | |||
? | * | + | * Main battery firing range among the shortest at her tier with no options for enhancement. | |
? | * | + | * 3x2 152mm main battery with mediocre reload struggles to put out damage quickly. | |
+ | * Magazine under the forward turrets is unprotected by armor, making ''Huanghe'' very vulnerable to detonation. | |||
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+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/143823-premium-ship-review-huanghe/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: ''Huanghe''] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | *'''Slot 1''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |
? | *'''Slot 2''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 2''': {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} or {{Engine Room Protection}} | |
? | *'''Slot 3''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 3''': {{Smoke Generator Modification 1}} or {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |
? | *'''Slot 4''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | |
? | ''' | + | ''Huanghe'' benefits from access to the [[Ship:Upgrades#Special_Upgrades|Special Upgrades]] that are available through the [[Ship:Arsenal|Arsenal]]. Captains should prioritize {{Smoke Generator Modification 1}}, as it offers a significant upgrade to the {{Crawling Smoke Generator}}. The {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} is also useful, as it will better align your Hydroacoustic search duration with your upgraded smoke duration. | |
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+ | Due to her increased stealth and limited damage output, the ''Huanghe'' tends to be more of a DD-hunter than a pure damage dealer (unlike the ''Perth'' that can be either). The main consideration is whether the player wishes to invest in the AA-suite in order to protect themselves and allies. | |||
? | + | For the DD-hunting role, taking Concealment Expert and Radio Position Finder are critical, supplemented by quality of life skills such as Superintendent, Vigilance, Expert Marksman, Expert Loader. These could be rounded off by skills that increase survivability while detected: Survivability Expert, Last Stand, Preventative Maintenance, and/or Incoming Fire Alert. | ||
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? | + | For an AA-oriented build (recommended only if regular teamplay with DDs is anticipated), selecting Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training and mounting ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) will be necessary. | ||
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? | | | + | <!-- Ratings 1,2,3 are legit. Others are ignored.--> | |
? | | | + | | rating11 = <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = <!-- Swift Fish --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |
? | | Radio | + | | rating14 = <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
? | | Concealment Expert = | + | | rating15 = 2 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |
+ | | rating16 = 2 <!-- Last Stand --> | |||
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+ | | rating21 = <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |||
+ | | rating22 = <!-- Fill the Tubes --> | |||
+ | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |||
+ | | rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky --> | |||
+ | | rating25 = <!-- Priority Target --> | |||
+ | | rating26 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |||
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+ | | rating31 = 2 <!-- Heavy HE and SAP Shells --> | |||
+ | | rating32 = <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge --> | |||
+ | | rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |||
+ | | rating34 = <!-- Heavy AP Shells --> | |||
+ | | rating35 = 2 <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
+ | | rating36 = <!-- Survivability Expert --> | |||
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+ | | rating41 = <!-- Top Grade Gunner --> | |||
+ | | rating42 = <!-- Outnumbered --> | |||
+ | | rating43 = <!-- Radio Location --> | |||
+ | | rating44 = 2 <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |||
+ | | rating45 = 2 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |||
+ | | rating46 = <!-- AA Gunner --> | |||
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2:''' {{ | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} – 3 charges '''or''' {{Torpedo Reload Booster}} – 3 charges | |
? | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} – 3 charges | |
? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'s'' {{Crawling Smoke Generator}} is the same as ''[[Perth]]'s'' in terms of performance. {{Torpedo Reload Booster}} is not recommended due to the lack of torpedoes the ship has, thus leaving {{Hydroacoustic Search}} as the only preferable option for '''Slot 2'''. | ||
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? | + | {{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=6}} | ||
|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
? | + | X-Ray Papa Unaone and November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) are the most important signal flags that ''Huanghe'' can equip, followed by Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) and the flags that increase her HE shell fire chance: India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) and Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}). When equipping India X-Ray, adding a Juliet Charlie ({{Juliet Charlie|Size=18px}}) to eliminate the bonus chance of [[Ship:Detonation|detonation]] is a good idea. ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) will be helpful in augmenting the already powerful AA-suite; Sierra Bravo may also be useful to boost {{Hydroacoustic Search}} duration. | ||
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{{Signal Flags | {{Signal Flags | |||
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? | | | + | | Juliet Charlie = 2 <!-- No Detonate --> | |
? | | | + | | India Yankee = <!-- -20% Fire duration --> | |
? | | | + | | Hotel Yankee = <!-- ram someone --> | |
? | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | + | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = <!-- -20% flood duration --> | |
? | | | + | | Victor Lima = 2 <!-- +1/0.5% (160mm) fire, +4% flood --> | |
? | | | + | | India X-Ray = 2 <!-- +1/0.5% (160mm) fire, +5% you detonate --> | |
? | | | + | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = <!-- +15% flood, +5% you detonate --> | |
? | | | + | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = <!-- Secondaries: +5% range, -5% reload, -5% dispersion--> | |
? | | | + | | November Echo Setteseven= 2 <!-- +5% AA damage --> | |
? | | | + | | Sierra Mike = 2 <!-- +5% speed --> | |
? | | | + | | November Foxtrot = 3 <!-- -5% Consumables reload --> | |
+ | | India Delta = <!-- +20% HP from Repair Party --> | |||
? | | | + | | X-Ray Papa Unaone = <!-- +15% Smoke Gen action time --> | |
? | | | + | | Sierra Bravo = <!-- +10% Hydro action time; -10% DFAA reload time --> | |
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|History= | |History= | |||
+ | <div class="thumb tright"> | |||
+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1951</h2> | |||
+ | ===Construction=== | |||
+ | :Builder: Portsmouth Dockyard, UK | |||
+ | :Laid down: 27th July 1935 | |||
+ | :Launched: 20th August 1936 | |||
+ | :Commissioned: 12th November 1937 (UK) | |||
+ | :Commissioned: 19th May 1948 (Republic of China) | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ===Specifications=== | |||
+ | :5,220 tons displacement, standard | |||
+ | :154m length | |||
+ | :16m beam | |||
+ | :4.3m draft (mean) | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
+ | :4 Admiralty 3-drum boilers, 4 Parsons turbines | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Performance==== | |||
+ | :32 knots at 64,000 shaft horsepower | |||
+ | :5,300 nm range at 13 knots | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armor==== | |||
+ | :Main belt: 57mm | |||
+ | :Decks: 25mm main deck | |||
+ | :Turrets: 25mm | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armament==== | |||
+ | =====Main===== | |||
+ | :6 (3x2) 152mm B-38 rifles | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | :8 (4x2) 100mm/70 CM-5 guns | |||
+ | =====Anti-Aircraft===== | |||
+ | :16 (8x2) 37mm V-11 guns | |||
+ | :8 (8x1) 20mm Oerlikon guns | |||
+ | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
+ | :6 (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ||||
+ | }} | |||
+ | </div> | |||
+ | ||||
+ | ==DESIGN DETAILS== | |||
+ | ||||
+ | The Arethusa class was a class of four light cruisers built for the Royal Navy between 1933 and 1937 and that served in World War II. Designed as a "Trade Route cruiser" to counter the threat of commerce raider against British merchant shipping Their design was based on a downsized Leander class cruiser and would allow the Royal Navy to build six Arethusa class ships in place of five Leander class ships whilst remaining within tonnage restrictions imposed by naval treaties. The reduced combat capabilities compared to the Leander class was not deemed to be a problem for a ship intended to fight auxiliary cruisers and six ships could protect a larger area than five more capable ships. The class featured a similar overall armour scheme to the Leander class but with reduced thickness to save weight. Main armament was six 152mm guns in three twin turrets, two forward and one aft. Additional armament consisted of four or eight 102mm secondary guns and six torpedo tubes. | |||
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+ | In the end only four Arethusa class ships were built, the final two ships that were planned had their orders cancelled and they were instead ordered as Town Class cruisers. The four ships of the class saw heavy action, particularly in the Mediterranean battles where they served as part of the main fleet rather than in their originally intended role of trade protection. | |||
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+ | ==CONSTRUCTION & SERVICE== | |||
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+ | Originally commisioned as HMS Aurora for the Royal Navy in August 1936, she was assigned to the Home Fleet until 1941 and took part in the Norwegian Campaign and operations in Arctic waters. She was transferred to the Mediterranean and arrived in October 1941. As part of the Mediterranean Fleet she took part in several battles and was damaged by mines in December 1941. She returned to the Mediterranean in November 1942 for the Landings in North Africa, Operation Torch. In December she was part of Force "Q" at Bône against the Axis convoys between Trapani and Tunis. Aurora took part in the invasion of Sicily and the Salerno landings. She moved to the Aegean in October 1943 where she was damaged by bombs on the 30th of October, and withdrew to Taranto for repairs which were completed in April 1944. In August 1944 she supported the landings in the south of France, then assisted in the liberation of Athens. | |||
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+ | After the war it was announced that HMS Aurora would be sold to China to compensate for the loss of several Chinese ships that Britain had taken and lost during the Japanese invasion of Hong Kong in 1941. She was refitted in Portsmouth and handed over to Nationalist China in 1948 and renamed Chung King after the war time capital of China. During the Chinese Civil War she provided naval gunfire support for Nationalist troops during the Battle of Tashan in October 1948. In February 1949 her crew defected to the Communist side and brought the ship with them. In March 1949 she was sunk in Huludao harbour by Nationalist bombers during an air raid. She was later salvaged with the aid of the Soviet Union but largely stripped bare as repayment and became a hulk used for storage and as a barracks. Later plans to convert her to a salvage ship were cancelled and she was scrapped during the Cultural Revolution. | |||
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+ | In World of Warships, Huanghe represents a hypothetical scenario where the ship was refitted with Soviet built weapons following her salvage in 1951. | |||
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+ | Her main battery guns were originally designed for mounting on battleships, although this never happened. Instead this model of gun was used as the main armament on ''Chapaev'' class cruisers in a triple turret. The secondary battery guns are a model which were designed for the ''Chapaev'' Class cruisers and saw extensive use on the ''Chapaev'' and ''Sverdlov'' class cruisers. | |||
===Historical Inaccuracies=== | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
* ''Huanghe'' is depicted with a fantasy Soviet refit. Historically the ship was sunk shortly after defecting to the Communists in 1949 and was never repaired. The empty hulk spent the remainder of its career in China as an accommodation and warehouse ship. | * ''Huanghe'' is depicted with a fantasy Soviet refit. Historically the ship was sunk shortly after defecting to the Communists in 1949 and was never repaired. The empty hulk spent the remainder of its career in China as an accommodation and warehouse ship. | |||
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|Ref= <!-- write below --> | |Ref= <!-- write below --> | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Aurora_(12) HMS ''Aurora'' (12) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arethusa-class_cruiser_(1934) Arethusa-class cruiser (1934) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/just-plain-huang/ The Pan-Asian Invasion Arrives with Huanghe - HUANGHE ARMADA - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62cIZL2UQ5g Armada: Huanghe - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | </references> | |||
+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.11. | |||
+ | {{WoWS Ship Testing Changes Insert|1= | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0etVJd214jhtqKrBKpmBuqpzbPDv7FBQ5J3QDXsxpfXR4eTP5HLtCu5Ueoz4jogFpl August 30, 2017]</span>: | |||
+ | **Preliminary characteristics. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02XTmBwEnfyXyMqDjMHfnR3gDAw8ESeSdGLt8cFASzHmmSXXodzjcMQNbqYPhKmoowl October 14, 2017]</span>: | |||
+ | **The spread angle for the torpedo launchers was set to 2.7 degrees, 0.9 degrees per torpedo. | |||
+ | **The Torpedo Reload Booster consumable was added to the same slot as Hydroacoustic Search. | |||
+ | **Main battery reload time was decreased from 7.5 to 7 s. | |||
+ | **Main battery turret traverse rate was increased from 6 to 7 deg/s. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02R5YKfRsneENesDUagzFznQveFhjByP97a82EELUUjxp26MigFW6akQrkNA4z6M1Hl November 9, 2017]</span>: | |||
+ | **Smoke Generator added as an alternative to Defensive AA Fire, with the following characteristics: | |||
+ | ***90 seconds emission time. | |||
+ | ***10 seconds dispersion time. | |||
+ | ***240 seconds cooldown, 160 seconds cooldown with premium consumable. | |||
+ | ***2 charges stock, 3 charges stock with premium consumable. | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | *First appeared on sale in November 2017. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s. | |||
+ | **Improved display of thin elements. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.15: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to textures and ship geometry. | |||
+ | **A bonus was added to the "Type 10" permanent camouflage - a 10% discount to the cost of post-battle maintenance. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.1: | |||
+ | **Disabled national voiceovers for the ship. Now, even if the national voiceover is selected, the voiceover of the player's region or the selected sound mode in the settings will be played. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.9: | |||
+ | **Added to the game client for purchase for doubloons. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.10: | |||
+ | **The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.0: | |||
+ | **The Lunar New Year permanent camouflage was made available for the ship, able to be obtained through Lunar New Year 2019 containers. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.0.3: | |||
+ | **Fixed a bug with the special Lunar New Year camouflage that caused the guns to appear floating in the air. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.7: | |||
+ | **Smoke Generator consumable renamed to Crawling Smoke Generator. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.2: | |||
+ | **HE shell penetration increased from 24 mm to 25 mm. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.3: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to textures and ship model. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.10: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship. | |||
+ | *Update 12.5: | |||
+ | **Crawling Smoke Generator consumable action time increased from 90 to 102 seconds. | |||
+ | *Update 13.3: | |||
+ | **The number of bombs per Depth Charge drop increased from 3 to 7. | |||
+ | **Depth Charge damage increased from 1,700 to 2,100. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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Latest revision as of 01:44, 12 April 2024
152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-4 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range13.18 km. |
Maximum Dispersion123 m. |
HE Shell152 mm OFU-35 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight55 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP-35 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight55 kg. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE-55 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.76 shots/min. |
Reload Time79 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm 53-51 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second78 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
37 mm V-11 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second73.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second28.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius570 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.26 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Huanghe — Pan-Asian special premium Tier VI cruiser.
A British light cruiser (HMS Aurora) intended to carry out close reconnaissance and counter-destroyer missions. In 1948, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) but defected to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) a year later, becoming its most powerful combat unit. In the early 1950s, a plan was drawn up for the refurbishment of the cruiser by replacing her weapons and equipment with Soviet-made models.Huanghe was first released for sale worldwide on 30 November 2017.
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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Huanghe | 24,100 | 10 | 100 | 3 | 4 | 8/8/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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533 mm 53-51 | 0.8 | 79 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Huanghe is one of three Tier VI light cruisers that are designed around the Crawling Smoke Generator consumable: the other two being Perth and Mysore. Of these three, Huanghe distinguishes itself with excellent stealth, maneuverability, and anti-aircraft suite. However, the ship's advantages are balanced by her very low survivability and middling damage potential.
Playing Huanghe should be familiar to Perth veterans, as they both have the same creeping smoke screen thanks to the shared Crawling Smoke Generator consumable. When moving at quarter speed (12.5 knots), the Huanghe can remain hidden in the continuously billowing smoke while moving towards or away from critical positions. In combination with her excellent 8.3km max. stealth, 530m turning circle, 950 m/s shell velocity, 4.2km smoke fire penalty, and her Hydroacoustic Search , the Huanghe is one of the best cap supporting/contesting cruisers at her tier.
These advantages are counterbalanced by the lowest health pool for any cruiser at the tier. With only 3x2 152mm guns in her main battery, she is also somewhat under-gunned for her tier, and her triple torpedo launchers are one less torpedo per broadside than Perth. As with her Commonwealth counterpart, the Huanghe requires a significant investment in special modifications and captain points in order to unlock her full potential.Pros:
- Lowest detection radius of all Tier VI cruisers (8.33km fully upgraded).
- Crawling Smoke Generator consumable allows Huanghe to move at low speeds and take her smoke cloud with her.
- Powerful HE rounds with excellent shell velocity and fire chance.
- Quick rudder shift time and destroyer-like turning circle allow her to dodge long range fire more easily than most cruisers.
- Good mid-range torpedoes with wide firing angles.
- Best long range anti-aircraft suite (flak clouds and DPS) of any Tier 6 cruiser.
- No citadel under the forward turrets, allowing Huanghe to fire four guns around a corner while taking only minor damage.
- Two fully upgraded Huanghes can alternate use of Crawling Smoke Generator to maintain permanent smoke coverage.
Cons:
- Has the lowest amount of hit points of all Tier VI cruisers.
- The ship is lightly armored and often takes high damage from enemy armor piercing shells.
- Main battery firing range among the shortest at her tier with no options for enhancement.
- 3x2 152mm main battery with mediocre reload struggles to put out damage quickly.
- Magazine under the forward turrets is unprotected by armor, making Huanghe very vulnerable to detonation.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Huanghe from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Huanghe are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 or Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Smoke Generator Modification 1 or Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Huanghe benefits from access to the Special Upgrades that are available through the Arsenal. Captains should prioritize Smoke Generator Modification 1 , as it offers a significant upgrade to the Crawling Smoke Generator . The Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 is also useful, as it will better align your Hydroacoustic search duration with your upgraded smoke duration.
Commander Skills
Due to her increased stealth and limited damage output, the Huanghe tends to be more of a DD-hunter than a pure damage dealer (unlike the Perth that can be either). The main consideration is whether the player wishes to invest in the AA-suite in order to protect themselves and allies.
For the DD-hunting role, taking Concealment Expert and Radio Position Finder are critical, supplemented by quality of life skills such as Superintendent, Vigilance, Expert Marksman, Expert Loader. These could be rounded off by skills that increase survivability while detected: Survivability Expert, Last Stand, Preventative Maintenance, and/or Incoming Fire Alert.
For a more damage-oriented build, Demolition Expert, Inertial Fuse for High Explosive, and Adrenalin Rush are core skills to chose. Jack of All Trades combined with a November Foxtrot signal () will reduce the timers on her crucial consumable cooldowns.
For an AA-oriented build (recommended only if regular teamplay with DDs is anticipated), selecting Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training and mounting () will be necessary.
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Consumables
Huanghe can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search – 3 charges or Torpedo Reload Booster – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Crawling Smoke Generator – 3 charges
Huanghe's Crawling Smoke Generator is the same as Perth's in terms of performance. Torpedo Reload Booster is not recommended due to the lack of torpedoes the ship has, thus leaving Hydroacoustic Search as the only preferable option for Slot 2.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Huanghe comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
X-Ray Papa Unaone and November Foxtrot () are the most important signal flags that Huanghe can equip, followed by Sierra Mike () and the flags that increase her HE shell fire chance: India X-Ray () and Victor Lima (). When equipping India X-Ray, adding a Juliet Charlie () to eliminate the bonus chance of detonation is a good idea. () will be helpful in augmenting the already powerful AA-suite; Sierra Bravo may also be useful to boost Hydroacoustic Search duration.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Flag of Huanghe. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Huanghe.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- HMS Aurora (12) - Wikipedia
- Arethusa-class cruiser (1934) - Wikipedia
- The Pan-Asian Invasion Arrives with Huanghe - HUANGHE ARMADA - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Huanghe - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
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Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.11.
Testing Changes
- August 30, 2017:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- October 14, 2017:
- The spread angle for the torpedo launchers was set to 2.7 degrees, 0.9 degrees per torpedo.
- The Torpedo Reload Booster consumable was added to the same slot as Hydroacoustic Search.
- Main battery reload time was decreased from 7.5 to 7 s.
- Main battery turret traverse rate was increased from 6 to 7 deg/s.
- November 9, 2017:
- Smoke Generator added as an alternative to Defensive AA Fire, with the following characteristics:
- 90 seconds emission time.
- 10 seconds dispersion time.
- 240 seconds cooldown, 160 seconds cooldown with premium consumable.
- 2 charges stock, 3 charges stock with premium consumable.
- Smoke Generator added as an alternative to Defensive AA Fire, with the following characteristics:
- First appeared on sale in November 2017.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Improved display of thin elements.
- Update 0.6.15:
- Minor fixes to textures and ship geometry.
- A bonus was added to the "Type 10" permanent camouflage - a 10% discount to the cost of post-battle maintenance.
- Update 0.7.1:
- Disabled national voiceovers for the ship. Now, even if the national voiceover is selected, the voiceover of the player's region or the selected sound mode in the settings will be played.
- Update 0.7.9:
- Added to the game client for purchase for doubloons.
- Update 0.7.10:
- The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes.
- Update 0.8.0:
- The Lunar New Year permanent camouflage was made available for the ship, able to be obtained through Lunar New Year 2019 containers.
- Update 0.8.0.3:
- Fixed a bug with the special Lunar New Year camouflage that caused the guns to appear floating in the air.
- Update 0.8.7:
- Smoke Generator consumable renamed to Crawling Smoke Generator.
- Update 0.9.2:
- HE shell penetration increased from 24 mm to 25 mm.
- Update 0.9.3:
- Minor fixes to textures and ship model.
- Update 0.10.10:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 12.5:
- Crawling Smoke Generator consumable action time increased from 90 to 102 seconds.
- Update 13.3:
- The number of bombs per Depth Charge drop increased from 3 to 7.
- Depth Charge damage increased from 1,700 to 2,100.
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