Kotovsky


Kotovsky — Soviet
• Tech Tree • Tier IV • Cruiser.
One of the first projects of a Soviet light cruiser armed with 152 mm guns. It was a conceptual step forward in comparison to the Svietlana-class ships in terms of her speed, gunfire control system, the arrangement of her main battery artillery, and the strength of her AA defenses.

Navy: USSR
Ship: Soviet
Nation: U.S.S.R
Categoy: Tech Tree
Tier: IV
Class: Cruiser
Cost: 500 000
XP: 24 000


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


SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Hitpoints | 22 700 | 25 700 |
• Armor (mm) | 6 - 150 | - |
• Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 10 | 10 |


MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Maximum Speed (kn) | 35.5 | 35.5 |
• Turning Circle Radius (m) | 850 | 850 |
• Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 10.3 | 7.4 |


CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Detectability by Sea (km) | 11.9 | - |
• Detectability by Air (km) | 7.2 | - |
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 5.7 | - |


TORPEDOS | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 533mm triple 39-U | 533mm triple 39-U |
• Arrangement | 2x3 | 2x3 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 70 | 70 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 7.2 | 7.2 |
• Maximum Damage | 14 400 | 14 400 |
• Detectability by Sea (km) | 1.3 | 1.3 |
• Range (km) | 4 | 4 |
• Speed (kn) | 64 | 64 |


MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Main Artillery Name | 152mm/52 MK-2 | 152mm/52 MK-2 |
• Main Artillery Arrangement | 4x2 | 4x2 |
• Firing Range (km) | 12.8 | 14.1 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 10 | 9 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 25.7 | 22.5 |
• HE Maximum Damage | 2150 | 2150 |
• HE Fire Chance (%) | 8 | 8 |
• HE Penetration (mm) | 25 | 25 |
• AP Maximum Damage | 3150 | 3150 |
• Sigma | 2.0 | - |


SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 100mm/56 B-34 | 100mm/56 B-34 |
• Arrangement | 6x1 | 6x1 |
• Firing Range (km) | 4 | 4 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 4 | 4 |
• HE Maximum Damage | 1400 | 1400 |
• HE Fire Chance (%) | 6 | 6 |
• HE Penetration (mm) | 17 | 17 |


AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 12.7mm DSHK | 12.7mm DSHK |
• Arrangement | 4x1 | 4x1 |
• DPS | 14 | 14 |
• Range (km) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 45mm 21-K | 37mm 70-K |
• Arrangement | 6x1 | 6x1 |
• DPS | 12 | 34 |
• Range (km) | 2.5 | 3.2 |
AA ARMAMENT 3 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 100mm/56 B-34 | 100mm/56 B-34 |
• Arrangement | 6x1 | 6x1 |
• DPS | 17 | 17 |
• Range (km) | 3.5 | 3.5 |


Modules
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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 | 22 700 | 6 | 150 | 10 | 4x2 | 2 | 10.3 | 0 |
Hull B | 25 700 | 6 | 150 | 10 | 4x2 | 2 | 7.4 | 100 000 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage | Purchase Price |
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152mm/52 MK-2 | 4x2 | 10 | 25.7 | 2150 | 8 | 3150 | 0 |
152mm/52 MK-2 | 4x2 | 9 | 22.5 | 2150 | 8 | 3150 | 12 500 |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 0 % | 12.8 km | 0 |
Targeting System IV mod. 2 | 10 % | 14.1 km | 12 500 |
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Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection |
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533mm triple 39-U | 2x3 | 70s | 7.2s | 14 400 | 4 | 64 | 1.3 |
533mm triple 39-U | 2x3 | 70s | 7.2s | 14 400 | 4 | 64 | 1.3 |
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Maximum Speed |
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Stock | 35.5 kn |
Modifications
Cruiser - KotovskySLOT 1 |
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Consumables
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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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Follows the ship and automatically attacks enemy aircraft. |
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Player Opinion
Cruiser - KotovskyPros:
- High top speed at 35.5 knots
- Equipped with fast, hard-hitting torpedoes
- Decent main battery reload time and high damage
- Good HP pool
Cons:
- Low torpedo range
- Poor AA defenses
- Wide turning circle radius
- The citadel is poorly protected
Performance


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