Danae


Danae — British
• Tech Tree • Tier III • Cruiser.
Developed from the preceding Caledon-class cruiser ships. In contrast with her predecessors, she was bigger in size and had more powerful torpedoes. Danae also featured reinforced artillery.

Navy: UK
Ship: British
Nation: United Kingdom
Categoy: Tech Tree
Tier: III
Class: Cruiser
Cost: 85 000
XP: 6300


Compromising: High caliber AP shells overpen the armor, but may still arm, depending on shell velocity.


SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Hitpoints | 20 300 | 23 000 |
• Armor (mm) | 10 - 76 | - |
• Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 0 | 0 |


MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Maximum Speed (kn) | 30 | 30 |
• Turning Circle Radius (m) | 540 | 540 |
• Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 8.5 | 6.1 |


CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Detectability by Sea (km) | 9.5 | - |
• Detectability by Air (km) | 5.7 | - |
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 4.2 | - |


TORPEDOS | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 533mm TR Mk I | 533mm TR Mk I |
• Arrangement | 4x3 | 4x3 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 62 | 71 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 7.2 | 7.2 |
• Maximum Damage | 10 000 | 11 967 |
• Detectability by Sea (km) | 1.1 | 1.2 |
• Range (km) | 6 | 6 |
• Speed (kn) | 53 | 59 |


MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Main Artillery Name | 152mm/45 CPXIV | 152mm/45 CPXIV |
• Main Artillery Arrangement | 6x1 | 6x1 |
• Firing Range (km) | 11.4 | 12.6 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 7.5 | 7.5 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 18 | 18 |
• AP Maximum Damage | 2900 | 2900 |
• Sigma | 2.0 | - |


AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 12.7mm Mk III | 12.7mm Mk III |
• Arrangement | 4x4 | 4x4 |
• DPS | 8 | 8 |
• Range (km) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 40mm Vickers 2-PDR. QF Mk II | 40mm Vickers 2-PDR. Mk VIII |
• Arrangement | 2x1 | 2x8 |
• DPS | 11 | 40 |
• Range (km) | 2 | 2.5 |
AA ARMAMENT 3 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 76.2mm/45 HA Mk IV | - |
• Arrangement | 2x1 | - |
• DPS | 4 | - |
• Range (km) | 3 | - |


Modules
Cruiser - Danae
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Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Torpedo Launchers | Rudder Shift (s) | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 20 300 | 10 | 76 | 0 | 6x1 | 4 | 8.5 | 0 |
Hull B | 23 000 | 10 | 76 | 0 | 6x1 | 4 | 6.1 | 17 000 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max AP Damage |
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152mm/45 CPXIV | 6x1 | 7.5 | 18 | 2900 |
152mm/45 CPXIV | 6x1 | 7.5 | 18 | 2900 |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 0 % | 11.4 km | 0 |
Targeting System Mk III mod. 2 | 10 % | 12.6 km | 2120 |
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Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection | Purchase Price |
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533mm TR Mk I | 4x3 | 62s | 7.2s | 10 000 | 6 | 53 | 1.1 | 0 |
533mm TR Mk I | 4x3 | 71s | 7.2s | 11 967 | 6 | 59 | 1.2 | 2120 |
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Maximum Speed |
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Stock | 30 kn |
Modifications
Cruiser - DanaeSLOT 1 |
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Consumables
Cruiser - Danae
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Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and recovery from flooding. |
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Partially restores the ship's HP by repairing light damage. |
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Increases the range of guaranteed acquisition of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those within smoke screens. |
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Player Opinion
Cruiser - DanaePros:
- Fast main battery traverse and reload
- AP shells with improved penetration angles
- Large torpedo armament on each side
- Good maneuverability
- Carries the Repair Party
consumable
Cons:
- Thin armor and a large citadel
- No access to HE shells
- Short range on her weapons
- Slow top speed
Performance
Changes
Cruiser - Danae- Stock hull HP increased from 18 400 to 20 300
- Bow HP increased from 2100 to 2300
- Stern HP increased from 1400 to 1500
- Hull HP increased from 13 800 to 15 200
- Magazine HP increased from 9200 to 10 200
- Steering gear HP increased from 5500 to 6100
- Superstructure HP increased from 2000 to 2300
- Upgraded hull HP increased from 20 900 to 23 000
- Bow HP increased from 2400 to 2600
- Stern HP increased from 1600 to 1700
- Hull HP increased from 15 700 to 17 300
- Magazine HP increased from 10 500 to 11 500
- Steering gear HP increased from 6300 to 6900
- Superstructure HP increased from 2300 to 2600


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