Admiral Nakhimov

13.10

Aircraft Carrier | U.S.S.R. | Tier X

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Admiral Nakhimov — Soviet Tier X aircraft сarrier.

After World War II ended, the Soviets were left with the hulls of unfinished Sovetsky Soyuz-class battleships of Project 23 and didn't know what to do with them, as building the ships under the initial project had already been deemed pointless. One possible solution was to finish the ships as aircraft carriers—the suggested project was codenamed 23AV. That solution could have been implemented in the U.S.S.R. between the end of the 1940s and the beginning of the 1950s. However, the top leadership of the U.S.S.R. didn't find the project compelling, so the hulls of the Project 23 battleships were eventually scrapped for metal.

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 ()
Admiral Nakhimov	67,100	13	365		6	8/6				0	3,000,000

	Speed (knot)	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min)	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Lavochkin La-5FN	161			1,050		0	1,000,000
Lavochkin La-9	168			1,090		38,000	2,500,000

	Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP)	Speed (knot)	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Chyetverikov PT-1 (M-82)	4,533	122	1,410		0	1,000,000
Polikarpov VIT-2 (VK-107)	5,200	124	1,470		38,000	2,500,000

	Maximum Bomb Damage (HP)	Speed (knot)	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 231,000 hp	31		0	900,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Admiral Nakhimov serves as the pinnacle of the all-or-nothing gameplay philosophy of the Soviet carrier line, maximizing the strengths of Pobeda while retaining its characteristic weaknesses. With smart positioning and well-executed strikes, her squadrons can terrorize the opposing team with their ridiculous damage output and nigh-uninterruptible attack runs; yet, if the carrier is stranded far from the action or blockaded by powerful AA vessels, they will struggle to impact the match due to their poor speed. Captains of Nakhimov must carefully balance its squadrons' unorthodox combination of jet boosters, singular attack runs, and low durability to reach the carrier's staggering potential damage contribution.

Nakhimov's general aircraft characteristics echo the trade-offs that define the rest of the line. Their jet boosters and large reserves allows them to engage ships that are close to the carrier with great efficiency, but their poor normal cruising speed puts a dent in their DPM at longer distances. Their all-at-once attack runs deal massive concentrated damage from the very edge of AA range, but require exposed broadsides and prevent the squadrons from lingering for extended spotting. Above all, avoiding flak is critical to success due to the poor aircraft survivability and the sharp increase in power of tier X AA defenses.

Attack Aircraft

After a long strafing period, Nakhimov's attack aircraft squadrons launch a large quantity of powerful HE rockets over a very long and thin ellipse, being more reliant on attacking the target's broadside than other squadrons of its kind. Their large attack range is a double-edged sword; it allows the squadron to spend barely any time exposed to AA, but also prevents them from reactively engaging ships with low air detectability. These squadrons are thus best suited for dealing heavy damage to cruisers and battleships with less than 40mm of deck armor. They are also Nakhimov's best tool for engaging targets behind island cover thanks to their steep attack angle.

Torpedo Bombers

Nakhimov's torpedo bombers are highly specialized towards deleting battleships and aircraft carriers. They deal a ridiculous amount of damage between 7 torpedoes with a high flooding chance to boot, but suffer heavily from their poor cruising speed, exceedingly long torpedo arm distance, and lack of a repair consumable. Captains are advised to use these squadrons opportunistically against large vessels that are locked down by crossfires or are otherwise unable to maneuver quickly, as a well-placed drop will cripple the target or at least prompt immediate evasive action. In niche situations where many enemy vessels are tightly grouped, an attack run in their general direction can also be a valuable disruptive tool thanks to the exceptional range of the torpedoes.

Skip Bombers

Nakhimov's skip bomber squadrons are greatly improved over those of Pobeda, dealing a whopping 8700 damage per bomb instead of 6800 and dropping 8 instead of 6 at a time. These aircraft are the go-to for attacking destroyers and light cruisers, as the bombs can be dropped very far or very close to the target and do not require a long preparation time. If the other more specialized squadrons are unavailable or the captain is unsure of their target at the time of takeoff, the versatility of the skip bombers comes in handy because they are capable of dealing serious damage to almost any target from the edge of their AA range. However, it is important to note that some vessels such as Kremlin and Friedrich der Große feature belt or deck armor in excess of the bombs' 54mm penetration, so captains are still advised to stick to torpedo bombers against such ships with strong external protection.

Ship

At first glance, Nakhimov's high ship HP and similar hull to Sovetsky Soyuz may seems like an advantage in terms of armor. However, the exact opposite is the case; by tier X carrier standards, Nakhimov is a very poorly protected vessel. Her citadel is utterly enormous and is only protected by 125mm of armor, allowing even some destroyer-caliber guns to farm easy citadels off of her exposed broadside. Moreover, her flight deck does not exceed 50mm in thickness, affording many aircraft armaments and certain HE shells an ample flat surface to farm damage off of. Coupled with her enormous turning circle and unimpressive top speed and concealment, captains must constantly weigh the risks of positioning Nakhimov closer to the enemy to capitalize on her jet boosters and mitigate the slow speed of her aircraft. Although her secondary and AA armaments are surprisingly effective, Nakhimov should be kept out of harm's way unless it is determined that the benefit of more frequent attack runs outweighs the risk of a sudden and explosive end.

Overall, Nakhimov offers an incredibly high performance ceiling that is tempered by the awkward and cumbersome requirements of both its squadrons and the vessel itself. Captains who are willing to master the carrier's unorthodox aircraft parameters and centralize their gameplan around careful positioning will be rewarded with an unmatched damage output that can capsize even the most durable of opposing fleets.

Pros:

Extreme alpha strike potential; all squadrons can deal over 20,000 damage per run under ideal conditions.
Stacks DoT very well if allowed to close the distance and mitigate aircraft transit times.
Versatile skip bombers can set multiple fires per run and deal massive damage to destroyers.
Attack aircraft and skip bombers can drop their ordnance with little exposure to AA fire.
Largest hangar capacity of all tech tree carriers.
Has access to rocket boosters.
Strong AA suite, rivaling Hakuryu and Midway.
High ship HP, second only to the Midway-class carriers.

Cons:

Restrictive angle of attack; all squadrons require flat broadsides to deal consistent damage.
Poor aircraft speed and maneuverability necessitates aggressive ship positioning to compensate.
Worst-in-tier aircraft durability often forces squadrons to attack the first target they encounter.
All aircraft are highly vulnerable when ascending after a strike due to their tendency to fly into flak.
Attack planes and torpedo bombers have very long attack preparation times and arming distances.
Inefficient at spotting and other teamplay tasks due to a lack of aircraft staying power.
Enormous and poorly armored citadel punishes Admiral Nakhimov if visible and showing broadside.
No access to In-flight Repair .

Research

Admiral Nakhimov does not come with all modules researched. Captains are encouraged to research the improved attack aircraft as soon as possible since the module doubles the amount of rockets launched per run. The improved skip bombers should be researched last as they only offer a modest improvement in speed and durability.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Admiral Nakhimov are:

Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
Slot 2: Aircraft Engines Modification 1
Slot 3: Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1
Slot 4: Attack Aircraft Modification 2 or Torpedo Bombers Modification 2 or Skip Bomber Modification 2
Slot 5: Flight Control Modification 1 or Concealment System Modification 1 
Slot 6: Flight Control Modification 2

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack			Defense		Support
1	Last Gasp Completely restores engine boost for the last attack squadron.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. ★★★	Engine Techie -20% Engine Cooling cooldown time.	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. ★★★	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to CAP squadrons.	Search and Destroy +10% to action radius of Patrol Fighter and Interceptor squadrons. ★
2	Torpedo Bomber -10% torpedo arming distance. ★★	Swift Fish +5% to torpedo speed. ★★	Improved Engines +2.5% aircraft squadron speed. ★★★	Repair Specialist +1 In-flight Repair consumable +10% its action time.	Secondary Armament Expert +10% flak and continuous damage -10% secondary battery reload time.	Patrol Group Leader +1 fighter to Patrol Fighter or Interceptor squadrons. ★
3	Sight Stabilization +7.5% aiming speed. ★★	Enhanced Armor-Piercing Ammunition +3% damage from AP bombs and rockets.	Pyrotechnician +1% chance of HE rockets causing a fire. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire. ★	Aircraft Armor -10% continuous AA damage while in an aura. ★★★	Survivability Expert +25 aircraft HP per ship tier. ★★★	Interceptor Interceptors replace Patrol Fighters: +10% action radius. Invulnerable to fighters. Cannot attack fighters. Cannot spot ships. ★
4	Bomber Flight Control +5% speed all bomber types. ★	Proximity Fuze -10% (absolute) to target's torpedo protection. ★★	Close Quarters Expert Secondary batteries: +20% range -30% dispersion.	Enhanced Aircraft Armor -25% damage from flak. ★★	Hidden Menace -15% ship detectability range. -20% Damage Control Party cooldown. +50% aircraft return time. ★	Enhanced Reactions -80% time before activated Patrol Fighters or Interceptors attack. +25% action time. +50% cooldown time. ★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Admiral Nakhimov equips:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: CAP Fighter

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time. ★	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.10.6.

Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.10.10.
Update 0.10.11:
- Fixed model and textures of the ship.
Update 0.11.1:
- A bug that caused aircrafts' landing gear to not retract when airborne was fixed.
- The number of aircraft in the stock and researchable skip bomber squadrons was decreased from 8 to 7.
- Engine acceleration value changed: Time to reach full speed forwards increased from 30 to 60 s.

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