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Legends_Cruiser_Icon2.png Hindenburg — German • Legendary Tier • Cruiser.

The ship was developed from a series of German heavy cruisers. Relative to the ships of her preceding classes, she had a larger displacement and more powerful main battery guns.

Hindenburg was released on April 7th, 2025, as part of a Marathon which lasted for 3 in-game updates.

WoWsLIconBlack.png Navy: GER
 WoWsLIconBlack.png Ship: German
WoWsLIconBlack.png Nation: Germany
WoWsLIconBlack.png Category: Premium

WoWsLIconBlack.png Tier: Legendary
WoWsLIconBlack.png Class: Cruiser
WoWsLIconBlack.png Cost: (Special)

WoWsLIconBlack.png Year of Design: 1940
WoWsLIconBlack.png Predecessor: Roon

━━ Ship Traits ━━

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Sure Shot: Shells with a good ballistic trajectory maintain velocity, making aiming easier.

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Guns Aplenty: A high number of guns allows for a lot of damage from a single salvo.

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Extended Sonar: Sonar's range increased.



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Survivability
SURVIVBILITY STOCK UPGRADED
• Hitpoints 55 500 -
• Armor (mm) 13 - 150 -
• Torpedo damage reduction (%) 13 -
Maneuverability
MANEUVERABILITY STOCK UPGRADED
• Maximum speed (kt) 31.5 -
• Turning circle radius (m) 800 -
• Rudder-shift time (sec) 12.1 -
Concealment
CONCEALMENT STOCK UPGRADED
• Detectability by sea (km) 14.2 -
• Detectability by air (km) 8.5 -
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km) 8.4 -
Torpedoes
TORPEDOES STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 533mm Vierling -
• Arrangement 4x4 -
• Reload time (sec) 90 -
• 180° turn time (sec) 7.2 -
• Maximum simulated damage 13 700 -
• Detectability by sea (km) 1.3 -
• Range (km) 6 -
• Speed (kt) 64 -
Main Artillery
MAIN BATTERY STOCK UPGRADED
• Main artillery name 203mm L/60 SK C/34 -
• Main artillery arrangement 4x3 -
• Firing range (km) 15.9 -
• Reload time (sec) 9.8 -
• 180° turn time (sec) 22.5 -
• HE maximum damage 2700 -
• HE fire chance (%) 13 -
• HE penetration (mm) 51 -
• AP maximum damage 6000 -
• Sigma 2.05 -
Secondary Artillery
SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 105mm L/65 Dop. L. C/31 -
• Arrangement 8x2 -
• Firing range (km) 5 -
• Reload time (sec) 3.3 -
• HE maximum damage 1200 -
• HE fire chance (%) 5 -
• HE penetration (mm) 20 -
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
AA ARMAMENT 1 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 20mm Flakzwilling 38 -
• Arrangement 4x2 -
• DPS 17 -
• Range (km) 2 -
AA ARMAMENT 2 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 20mm Flakvierling 38 -
• Arrangement 9x4 -
• DPS 55 -
• Range (km) 2 -
AA ARMAMENT 3 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 55mm L/77 Gerät 58 -
• Arrangement 2x1 -
• DPS 35 -
• Range (km) 4.5 -
AA ARMAMENT 4 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 55mm L/77 Gerät 58 Zwilling -
• Arrangement 7x2 -
• DPS 171 -
• Range (km) 5 -
AA ARMAMENT 5 STOCK UPGRADED
• Name 105mm L/65 Dop. L. C/31 -
• Arrangement 8x2 -
• DPS 133 -
• Range (km) 4.5 -


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Modules

Cruiser - Hindenburg



Legends_Hull.png Hit Points Min Armor (mm) Max Armor (mm) Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) Main Battery Turrets Torpedo Launchers Rudder Shift (s)
Stock 55 500 13 150 13 4x3 4 12.1



Legends_Artillery.png Turret Arrangement Reload Time (s) 180° Turn Time (s) Max HE Damage HE Fire Chance (%) Max AP Damage
203mm L/60 SK C/34 4x3 9.8 22.5 2700 13 6000
Legends_Fire_Control.png Main Battery Firing Range
Stock 15.9 km
Legends_Torpedo.png Launcher Arrangement Reload Time (s) 180° Turn Time (s) Max Damage Range Speed Detection
533mm Vierling 4x4 90s 7.2s 13 700 6 64 1.3
Legends_Engine.png Maximum Speed
Stock 31.5 kn

Modifications

Cruiser - Hindenburg
SLOT 1
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Main Battery Mod 2
  • Main battery traverse speed +20%
  • Torpedo launchers traverse speed +20%
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Aiming Systems Mod 1
  • Main battery dispersion -7%
  • Secondary battery firing range +5%
  • Secondary battery dispersion -5%
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Secondary Battery Mod 2
  • Secondary battery firing range +20%
  • Secondary battery dispersion -20%
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AA Guns Mod 2
  • AA guns firing range +20%
SLOT 2
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Damage Control System Mod 2
  • Damage Control Party duration +20%
  • Fire duration -15%
  • Flood duration -15%
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Steering Gears Mod 2
  • Rudder-shift time -25%
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Propulsion Mod 2
  • Time taken to reach full power when accelerating -50%
SLOT 3
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Chromium Plated Barrels
  • Main battery dispersion -5%
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Concealment System Mod 1
  • Detectability range -10%
  • Incoming fire dispersion +5%
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Target Acquisition System Mod 1
  • Spotting range +20%
  • Torpedo acquisition range +20%
  • RGA of ships +50%
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Steering Gears Mod 3
  • Rudder-shift time -40%
  • Steering gear repair time -80%
SLOT 4
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Main Battery Mod 3
  • Main battery reload time -10%
  • Main battery traverse speed -15%
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Torpedo Launchers Mod 3
  • Torpedo launcher reload time -15%
  • Risk of torpedo launchers becoming incapacitated +50%
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Secondary Battery Mod 3
  • Secondary battery reload time -20%
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Gun Fire Control System Mod 2
  • Main battery dispersion -3%
  • Main battery range +5%
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AA Guns Mod 3
  • Cooldown time for all consumables -10%
  • Average AA damage per second +25%

Consumables

Cruiser - Hindenburg
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Damage Control Party
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Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and flooding recovery.
  • Duration: 5s
  • Reload time: 60s
  • The number of consumables is unlimited
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Sonar
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Increases the guaranteed acquisition range of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those located within a smoke screen.
  • Detection of torpedoes: 3.9km
  • Detection of ships: 5.7km
  • Duration: 120s
  • Reload time: 180s
  • Number of consumables: 2
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Catapult Fighter
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Follows the ship and automatically attacks enemy aircraft.
  • Duration: 100s
  • Reload time: 80s
  • Number of consumables: 3
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Repair Party
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Partially restores the ship's HP by repairing any light damage.
  • HP per second: +333
  • Duration: 28s
  • Reload time: 60s
  • Number of consumables: 2
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Defensive AA Fire
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Increases the efficiency of AA fire.
  • Average AA damage: +200%
  • Duration: 40s
  • Reload time: 150s
  • Number of consumables: 2


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Player Opinion

Cruiser - Hindenburg

Pros:

  • Good HP pool and armor
  • Hard-hitting main battery guns with 1/4 HE penetration
  • Numerous and powerful torpedoes are perfect for close range engagements
  • Access to the typical German long-ranged SonarLegends_Sonar.pngconsumable



Cons:

  • Poor handling
  • Mediocre top speed
  • Terrible concealment
  • HE shells can easily damage the ship


Performance


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