Belfast
Belfast
Belfast — British
• Premium • Tier VI • Cruiser.
An Edinburgh-class light cruiser, one of the most powerful among same-type ships in the Royal Navy during World War II. Underwent several major upgrades. Instead of AA and torpedo armament, the ship received improved torpedo protection and an enhanced surveillance radar.
Belfast was released as the final reward of His Majesty's Raider campaign, which took place from February 3rd to March 8th, 2020.
Navy: UK
Ship: British
Nation: United Kingdom
Categoy: Premium
Tier: VI
Class: Cruiser
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Entered Service: 1939 Ships in Series: 2 Variants: Belfast '43
Ship Traits
Nimble Aim: Above average main battery traverse speed. Gives an edge in close quarters combat.
Pyromania: Above average chance for HE shells to cause a fire.
Compromising: High caliber AP shells overpen the armor, but may still arm, depending on shell velocity.
Money Maker: Grants a significant bonus to XP and credit earnings.
Survivability Stats| SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Hitpoints | 35 700 | - |
| • Armor (mm) | 6 - 114 | - |
| • Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 4 | - |
Maneuverability| MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Maximum Speed (kn) | 32.5 | - |
| • Turning Circle Radius (m) | 680 | - |
| • Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 9.6 | - |
Concealment| CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Detectability by Sea (km) | 11 | - |
| • Detectability by Air (km) | 6.9 | - |
| • Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 5.4 | - |
Main Artillery Stats| MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Main Artillery Name | 152mm/50 Mk XXIII | - |
| • Main Artillery Arrangement | 4x3 | - |
| • Firing Range (km) | 14.7 | - |
| • Reload Time (sec) | 7.5 | - |
| • 180° Turn Time (sec) | 25.7 | - |
| • HE Maximum Damage | 2100 | - |
| • HE Fire Chance (%) | 9 | - |
| • HE Penetration (mm) | 25 | - |
| • AP Maximum Damage | 3100 | - |
| • Sigma | 2.0 | - |
Secondary Artillery Stats| SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Name | 102mm/45 QF RP51 Mk XVIV | - |
| • Arrangement | 4x2 | - |
| • Firing Range (km) | 5 | - |
| • Reload Time (sec) | 3 | - |
| • HE Maximum Damage | 1500 | - |
| • HE Fire Chance (%) | 6 | - |
| • HE Penetration (mm) | 17 | - |
Anti-Aircraft Artillery Stats| AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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| • Name | 40mm Bofors Mk V RP50 | - |
| • Arrangement | 6x2 | - |
| • DPS | 140 | - |
| • Range (km) | 3.5 | - |
| AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| • Name | 102mm/45 QF RP51 Mk XVIV | - |
| • Arrangement | 4x2 | - |
| • DPS | 72 | - |
| • Range (km) | 5 | - |
Modules, Modifications & ConsumablesModules
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Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Rudder Shift (s) |
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| Stock | 35 700 | 6 | 114 | 4 | 4x3 | 9.6 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage |
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| 152mm/50 Mk XXIII | 4x3 | 7.5 | 25.7 | 2100 | 9 | 3100 |
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Main Battery Firing Range |
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| Stock | 14.7 km |
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Maximum Speed |
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| Stock | 32.5 kn |
Modifications
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Consumables
Cruiser - Belfast
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| Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and recovery from flooding. |
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| Increases the range of guaranteed acquisition of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those within smoke screens. |
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| Generates a smoke screen behind the ship that reduces the risk of being detected by the enemy. |
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| Significantly increases the range of guaranteed acquisition of enemy ships, including those within a smoke screen. |
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| Increases the efficiency of AA fire. |
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Community ContributionsPlayer Opinion
Cruiser - BelfastPros:
- Has access to HE shells, which makes it more versatile compared to other British light cruisers.
- Decent range and turret traverse speeds.
- Great acceleration; typical of British light cruisers
- Very favorable set of consumables.
- Great concealment.
Cons:
- Mediocre armor, as befitting a light cruiser. It can weather incoming 203mm rounds, but anything larger than that is going to cause havoc.
- Poor shell ballistics at longer ranges.
- Lacks the torpedoes that its tech-tree counterparts have.
Performance
History
Cruiser - BelfastThe story of Belfast is one of tragedy and victory. She was built in response to the Japanese cruiser Mogami, an extremely capable warship to match. Length and British technological limitations meant that Belfast carried twelve 6-inch guns in 4 triple turrets. Belfast was laid down in Belfast, Northern Ireland in December 1936 and launched on St. Patrick’s Day in 1938. She put that extra bit of luck to good use when, in November 1939, Belfast struck a mine that very nearly destroyed the ship—most of the machinery was destroyed and the ship itself was bent upwards 4 and a half feet! After nearly three years of extensive repairs, Belfast rejoined the fleet with significant upgrades and Radar. Her next major action saw Belfast in direct combat with the German battleship Scharnhorst during the Battle of the North Cape. Her actions allowed the British to finally sink the German battleship. In 1944, Belfast served as an HQ ship during the Normandy invasion, supporting the Gold and Juno beaches. She fired almost 2,000 6-inch rounds during the invasion. After a thorough refit for Pacific service, she sailed to the Pacific and made it to Sydney Australia on August 7th, 1945, just before the war ended.
- She served in the Korean war, firing over 8,000 shells against shore targets.
- She rests as a museum ship in London on the River Thames.
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