Prinz Heinrich
Ship Overview
Prinz Heinrich — German
Tech Tree Tier VI Battleship.
An Ersatz Yorck-class battlecruiser that was a precursor to the "high-speed battleship" concept. She is a direct development of the Mackensen-class, and her main battery guns are identical to those of the Bayern-class battleships.
Navy: GER
Ship: German
Nation: Germany
Category: Tech Tree
Tier: VI
Class: Battleship
Cost: 9 000 000
XP: 143 000
Year of Design: 1916
Predecessor: Mackensen
Successors: Zieten, Prinz Rupprecht
━━ Ship Traits ━━
Survivability
| SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Hitpoints | 50 500 | 56 300 |
| Armor (mm) | 16 - 350 | - |
| Torpedo damage reduction (%) | 19 | 19 |
Maneuverability
| MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum speed (kt) | 25.2 | 28 |
| Turning circle radius (m) | 810 | 810 |
| Rudder-shift time (sec) | 20.3 | 14.5 |
Concealment
| CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Detectability by sea (km) | 14.7 | - |
| Detectability by air (km) | 11.7 | - |
| Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 13.9 | - |
Torpedoes
| TORPEDOES | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 533mm Drilling | 533mm Drilling |
| Arrangement | 2x3 | 2x4 |
| Reload time (sec) | 90 | 110 |
| 180° turn time (sec) | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Maximum simulated damage | 13 700 | 13 700 |
| Detectability by sea (km) | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Range (km) | 6 | 6 |
| Speed (kt) | 58 | 58 |
Main Artillery
| MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Main artillery name | 380mm L/45 Drh LC/1913 | 380mm L/45 Drh LC/1913 |
| Main artillery arrangement | 4x2 | 4x2 |
| Firing range (km) | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Reload time (sec) | 33 | 33 |
| 180° turn time (sec) | 40 | 40 |
| HE maximum damage | 4500 | 4500 |
| HE fire chance (%) | 35 | 35 |
| HE penetration (mm) | 95 | 95 |
| AP maximum damage | 10 900 | 10 900 |
| Sigma | 1.5 | - |
Secondary Artillery
| SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 88mm L/76 DOP. L. C/32 | 105mm L/65 DOP. L. C/31 |
| Arrangement | 6x2 | 6x2 |
| Firing range (km) | 6 | 6.5 |
| Reload time (sec) | 3.6 | 3.3 |
| HE maximum damage | 1000 | 1200 |
| HE fire chance (%) | 4 | 5 |
| HE penetration (mm) | 15 | 20 |
| SECONDARY ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| Name | 150mm L/45 MPL C/06 | 150mm L/45 MPL C/06 |
| Arrangement | 12x1 | 12x1 |
| Firing range (km) | 6 | 6.5 |
| Reload time (sec) | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| HE maximum damage | 1800 | 1800 |
| HE fire chance (%) | 10 | 10 |
| HE penetration (mm) | 38 | 38 |
Anti-Aircraft Artillery
| AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
|---|---|---|
| Name | 37mm Flakzwilling 30 | 37mm Flak LM/42 |
| Arrangement | 12x2 | 12x1 |
| DPS | 31 | 90 |
| Range (km) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
| Name | 88mm L/76 DOP. L. C/32 | 105mm L/65 DOP. L. C/31 |
| Arrangement | 6x2 | 6x2 |
| DPS | 49 | 100 |
| Range (km) | 4 | 4.5 |
Modules
Battleship - Prinz Heinrich| Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Torpedo Launchers | Rudder Shift (s) | Purchase Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 50 500 | 16 | 350 | 19 | 4x2 | 2 | 20.3 | 0 |
| Hull B | 56 300 | 16 | 350 | 19 | 4x2 | 2 | 14.5 | 1 800 000 |
| Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 380mm L/45 Drh LC/1913 | 4x2 | 33 | 40 | 4500 | 35 | 10 900 |
| 380mm L/45 Drh LC/1913 | 4x2 | 33 | 40 | 4500 | 35 | 10 900 |
| Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock | 0 % | 14.4 km | 0 |
| Targeting System Typ 7 mod. 2 | 10 % | 15.9 km | 225 000 |
| Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 533mm Drilling | 2x3 | 90s | 7.2s | 13 700 | 6 | 58 | 1.2 |
| 533mm Drilling | 2x4 | 110s | 7.2s | 13 700 | 6 | 58 | 1.2 |
| Maximum Speed | Purchase Price | |
|---|---|---|
| Stock | 25.2 kn | 0 |
| Engine: 110 000 hp | 28 kn | 225 000 |
Modifications
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Consumables
Battleship - Prinz Heinrich
| 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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| Lower the dispersion and improve the shell grouping of your secondary armament. |
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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
Battleship - Prinz HeinrichPros:
- Decent top speed
- Equipped with torpedoes
- Powerful, long-ranged secondary armament
- Access to the typical German long-ranged Sonar
consumable
Cons:
- Does not get the typical German turtleback armor, making it more vulnerable when showing its broadside
- Low Sigma value
- Poor torpedo damage reduction
- Slow main battery reload time for its caliber and number of guns
Performance
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How It's Done: Prinz HeinrichChanges
Battleship - Prinz HeinrichMinistry of Balance Reports: Buffs, Nerfs and Commanders
- Main battery reload time increased from 30 s to 33 s
- Main battery 180° turn time increased from 30 s to 40 s
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