Alabama
406 mm/45 Mk.6 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec. |
Firing Range21.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion271 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity803 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount12 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second190.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount52 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second187.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.72 km. |
Alabama — American premium Tier VIII battleship.
The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.
USS Alabama is now preserved as a military museum ship in Mobile, Alabama. Alabama first went on sale at the end of March 2017.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Alabama is a Tier VIII American battleship that shares many characteristics with her tech tree counterpart, North Carolina. The most obvious similarity is that both share the identical 16-inch, 45-caliber guns mounted in triple turrets in an AB-X configuration, as well as firing the same 13,100 damage AP shells. Both battleships also feature powerful suites of anti-aircraft guns that make them unappealing targets for same- or lower-tier aircraft carriers. Captains familiar with North Carolina’s primary, secondary, and AA armaments will feel right at home behind the helm of Alabama.
The big things that set Alabama apart from North Carolina are her torpedo defense system — the best of any American battleship in the game — and her improved handling characteristics. With a two second faster rudder shift time and a 50 meter smaller turning circle radius, she is both better able to dodge incoming torpedoes and better able to withstand damage from any she is unable to avoid. While Alabama and North Carolina share the same bow armor scheme that enables them to better resist incoming fire when bow-on towards enemies, they also share the same citadel location; enemy battleships with broadside shots on Alabama can very easily strip off large amounts of her health, especially at longer ranges.
Captains who enjoy the play style of North Carolina will find Alabama to be an enjoyable ship, and will very much appreciate her improved torpedo protection and turning.Pros:
- 16-inch guns that throw super-heavy AP shells like IX Iowa and X Montana.
- Unrivaled AA suite at her tier.
- Very durable when angled.
- Her armor belt is slightly thicker than North Carolina's.
- Underwater citadel.
- Best-in-tier torpedo protection.
- Tight turning circle.
- Decently fast at nearly 28 knots.
Cons:
- Slow muzzle velocity (especially with the heavy AP shells) requires more lead.
- Dispersion can be unfriendly at times and she can't mount Aiming Systems Mod 1 to improve it.
- Not as well-armored as American Standard battleships; flashing her broadside to enemy battleships is suicidal.
- Weak secondaries compared to other Tier VIII battleships.
- Rudder shift — while faster than North Carolina — is still fairly slow.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Alabama are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 *
Slot 3 offers a couple of options: AA Guns Modification 1 will boost her AA strength, while Secondary Battery Modification 1 will boost the range and accuracy of secondaries instead.
For Slot 4, captains should consider Steering Gears Modification 1 to improve rudder shift speed.
In Slot 5, captains may wish to consider Torpedo Lookout System . Alabama has a very good torpedo protection system (TPS) but is also agile enough to dodge with a little warning, especially with the steering upgrade in Slot 4.
Commander Skills
Consumables
Alabama can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Alabama comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
The most important combat signals are the ones that enhance survivability, which are India Delta (), Sierra Mike (), and India Yankee (). There is also the option to mount November Echo Setteseven () to enhance her already formidable AA and/or November Foxtrot () to shorten the reload time of consumables.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
A pair of Alabamas demolish an enemy Gearing-class destroyer.
Alabama bounces an enemy North Carolina’s shells.
North Carolina is nearly rammed by Alabama.
Alabama destroys an enemy Minotaur in one salvo.
Flag of Alabama. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Alabama.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Alabama (BB-60) - Wikipedia
- South Dakota-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia
- Alabama Attacks - Armada - Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 02/19/2015 - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 03/08/2018 - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Armada - Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends - USS Alabama Teaser - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends: Battleship USS Alabama - Feb 23, 2015 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends in World of Warships: Battleship Alabama - Mar 8, 2018 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.2.
- First appeared on sale in April 2017.
- Update 0.6.11:
- Added for purchase for doubloons in the game client.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 15.64 km.
- Detection range of the Curtiss SC-1 aircraft was increased from 4 km to 7 km in air, and to 8 km by sea.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fixed a bug with an incorrect set of sounds.
- The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a unified standard. The change affects 40mm guns.
- Update 0.6.15:
- A bonus was added to the "Type 10" permanent camouflage - a -10% discount to the cost of post-battle service.
- Update 0.7.6:
- Fixed a bug due to which the directors did not turn with the main battery.
- Update 0.8.7:
- Minor geometry and texture fixes.
- Update 0.9.6:
- The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 710 m to correct prior discrepancy.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.6 km.
- Update 0.10.4:
- Fixed geometry and textures.
- Update 0.10.7:
- Minor geometry and texture fixes.
- Update 0.11.2:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
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