Worcester
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? | * | + | * Massive damage output; ten guns with a reload of 4 seconds is rivaled only by Minotaur, and unlike her British counterpart, Worcester fires HE. | |
? | * | + | * Concealment is fantastic for a cruiser. | |
? | * | + | * Vast AA suite will obliterate squadrons of any tier. | |
? | * | + | * Has access to Hydroacoustic Search and Radar at the same time. | |
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? | * | + | * Protection is to be expected of a light cruiser. Only slightly better armor than Minotaur (although her citadel is much harder to hit). | |
? | * | + | * Mediocre range and Atlanta-style shell arcs mean Worcester will have to abuse islands to get good salvos off in safety. | |
? | * | + | * No torpedoes, although one will be accustomed to this on the USN cruiser lines. | |
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Worcester
Tech Tree Position
Main Battery
152 mm/47 DP Mk.16 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire13.04 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.6 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Firing Range16.71 km. |
Maximum Dispersion148 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE Mk39 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity812 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.6 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP 130 lb Mk35 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight59 kg. |
AA Defense
152 mm/47 DP Mk.16 in a turret1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.2 |
. . . Firing Range6 km. |
152 mm/47 DP Mk.16 in a turret4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second80.8 |
. . . Firing Range6 km. |
IDS_PAGM219_6IN47_MK16_SECOND1 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.2 |
. . . Firing Range6 km. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.34 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.20 mount12 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second64.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.33 mount11 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second228.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius740 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.1 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range12.06 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.52 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
Worcester — American Tier X cruiser.
At the beginning of World War II, the U.S. was working on cruisers with an armored deck capable of withstanding aerial bomb attacks. The ship was to have six twin-gun turrets placed at the fore and aft in a super-firing position. It soon became clear that the biggest threat came not from "conventional" bombers but from dive bombers and guided bombs. As a result, the thickness of the armor deck could be reduced. In January 1945, the first ship of the class, USS Worcester, was laid down. Although plans were initially made to construct ten ships, only two of them were actually completed as World War II was drawing to a close.
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- Massive damage output; ten guns with a reload of 4 seconds is rivaled only by Minotaur, and unlike her British counterpart, Worcester fires HE.
- Concealment is fantastic for a cruiser.
- Vast AA suite will obliterate squadrons of any tier.
- Has access to Hydroacoustic Search and Radar at the same time.
Cons:
- Protection is to be expected of a light cruiser. Only slightly better armor than Minotaur (although her citadel is much harder to hit).
- Mediocre range and Atlanta-style shell arcs mean Worcester will have to abuse islands to get good salvos off in safety.
- No torpedoes, although one will be accustomed to this on the USN cruiser lines.
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Historical Info
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Ships of U.S.A.
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