Molotov

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 Molotov — Soviet • Premium • Tier V • Cruiser.

Bearing a close resemblance to Kirov-class cruisers, she was based on an improved design (Project 26-bis). In contrast to her prototype, the cruiser received significantly reinforced armor while reatining extremely powerful artillery and a high speed.

Molotov was released in the store on April 6th, 2020.

 Navy: USSR
 Ship: Soviet
 Nation: U.S.S.R
 Category: Premium

 Tier: V
 Class: Cruiser

 Entered Service: 1941
 Ships in Series: 4

━━ Ship Traits ━━

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

Long Reach: Above average main battery range. Hit them before they can hit you.

Exposed: Below-average concealment - the ship is visible to enemies from a greater distance.

Money Maker: Grants a significant bonus to XP and credit earnings.

Ship Stats

Survivability

SURVIVBILITY	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Hitpoints	28 400	-
• Armor (mm)	10 - 150	-
• Torpedo damage reduction (%)	0	-

Maneuverability

MANEUVERABILITY	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Maximum speed (kt)	36	-
• Turning circle radius (m)	860	-
• Rudder-shift time (sec)	7.8	-

Concealment

CONCEALMENT	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Detectability by sea (km)	13	-
• Detectability by air (km)	7.8	-
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km)	7	-

Torpedoes

TORPEDOES	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	533mm Triple 1-N	-
• Arrangement	2x3	-
• Reload time (sec)	70	-
• 180° turn time (sec)	7.2	-
• Maximum simulated damage	14 400	-
• Detectability by sea (km)	1.3	-
• Range (km)	4	-
• Speed (kt)	65	-

Main Artillery

MAIN BATTERY	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Main artillery name	180mm/57 MK-3-180	-
• Main artillery arrangement	3x3	-
• Firing range (km)	14.8	-
• Reload time (sec)	14.8	-
• 180° turn time (sec)	22.5	-
• HE maximum damage	2700	-
• HE fire chance (%)	15	-
• HE penetration (mm)	30	-
• AP maximum damage	4400	-
• Sigma	2.0	-

Secondary Artillery

SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	100mm/56 B-34	-
• Arrangement	6x1	-
• Firing range (km)	4.5	-
• Reload time (sec)	4	-
• HE maximum damage	1400	-
• HE fire chance (%)	6	-
• HE penetration (mm)	17	-

Anti-Aircraft Artillery

AA ARMAMENT 1	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	12.7mm DSHK	-
• Arrangement	4x1	-
• DPS	14	-
• Range (km)	1.2	-
AA ARMAMENT 2	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	12.7mm Vickers	-
• Arrangement	2x4	-
• DPS	4	-
• Range (km)	1.2	-
AA ARMAMENT 3	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	37mm 70-K	-
• Arrangement	12x1	-
• DPS	68	-
• Range (km)	3.2	-
AA ARMAMENT 4	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	45mm 21-K	-
• Arrangement	6x1	-
• DPS	12	-
• Range (km)	2.5	-
AA ARMAMENT 5	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	100mm/56 B-34	-
• Arrangement	6x1	-
• DPS	17	-
• Range (km)	3.5	-

Modules, Modifications & Consumables

Modules

Cruiser - Molotov

	Hit Points	Min Armor (mm)	Max Armor (mm)	Torpedo Damage Reduction (%)	Main Battery Turrets	Torpedo Launchers	Rudder Shift (s)
Stock	28 400	10	150	0	3x3	2	7.8

	Turret Arrangement	Reload Time (s)	180° Turn Time (s)	Max HE Damage	HE Fire Chance (%)	Max AP Damage
180mm/57 MK-3-180	3x3	14.8	22.5	2700	15	4400

	Main Battery Firing Range
Stock	14.8 km

	Launcher Arrangement	Reload Time (s)	180° Turn Time (s)	Max Damage	Range	Speed	Detection
533mm Triple 1-N	2x3	70s	7.2s	14 400	4	65	1.3

	Maximum Speed
Stock	36 kn

Modifications

Cruiser - Molotov

SLOT 1	Main Battery Mod 2 Main battery traverse speed +20% Torpedo launchers traverse speed +20%	Aiming Systems Mod 1 Main battery dispersion -7% Secondary battery firing range +5% Secondary battery dispersion -5%	Secondary Battery Mod 2 Secondary battery firing range +20% Secondary battery dispersion -20%	AA Guns Mod 2 AA guns firing range +20%
SLOT 2	Damage Control System Mod 2 Damage Control Party duration +20% Fire duration -15% Flood duration -15%	Steering Gears Mod 2 Rudder-shift time -25%	Propulsion Mod 2 Time taken to reach full power when accelerating -50%

Consumables

Cruiser - Molotov

Damage Control Party

Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and flooding recovery.

Duration: 5s Reload time: 60s The number of consumables is unlimited

Sonar

Increases the guaranteed acquisition range of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those located within a smoke screen.

Detection of torpedoes: 2.8km Detection of ships: 3.9km Duration: 92s Reload time: 180s Number of consumables: 2

Catapult Fighter

Follows the ship and automatically attacks enemy aircraft.

Duration: 90s Reload time: 80s Number of consumables: 3

Defensive AA Fire

Increases the efficiency of AA fire.

Average AA damage: +200% Duration: 40s Reload time: 150s Number of consumables: 2

Community Contributions

Player Opinion

Cruiser - Molotov

Pros:

• Fast with a top speed of 36 knots
• Main guns have a good firing range and deal high damage
• Decent AA defenses

Cons:

• Low torpedo range
• Mediocre handling
• Poor armor
• Slow main battery reload time
• Poor concealment

Performance

Changes

Cruiser - Molotov

Spring Renewal

• Hull plating of the bow side, bow deck, stern side, and stern deck increased from 13 to 16 mm
• Main battery HE shell fire-starting chances increased from 13% to 15%
• Main battery HE shell damage increased from 2,500 to 2,700

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