Molotov

Molotov

 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
 Categoy: Premium

 Tier: V
 Class: Cruiser
 Cost: (Doubloons) 10 000

 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.

Survivability Stats

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

Maneuverability

MANEUVERABILITY	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Maximum Speed (kn)	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	-

Torpedos

TORPEDOS	STOCK	UPGRADED
• Name	533mm Triple 1-N	-
• Arrangement	2x3	-
• Reload Time (sec)	70	-
• 180° Turn Time (sec)	7.2	-
• Maximum Damage	14 400	-
• Detectability by Sea (km)	1.3	-
• Range (km)	4	-
• Speed (kn)	65	-

Main Artillery Stats

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	2500	-
• HE Fire Chance (%)	14	-
• HE Penetration (mm)	30	-
• AP Maximum Damage	4400	-
• Sigma	2.0	-

Secondary Artillery Stats

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 Stats

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	2500	14	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%	Aiming Systems Mod 1 Dispersion of Main Battery -7% Torpedo tubes traverse speed +20% Secondary Battery firing range +5% Dispersion of secondary battery -5%	Secondary Battery Mod 2 Secondary Battery firing range +20% Dispersion of Secondary Battery -20%	AA Guns Mod 2 AA guns firing range +20%
SLOT 2	Damage Control System Mod 2 Fire duration -15% Flood duration -15%	Steering Gears Mod 2 Rudder shift time -20%	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 recovery from flooding.

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

Sonar

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

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

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