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Alaska B
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Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points60,800 
Main Battery
305 mm/50 Mk.8 in a turret3 х 3 pcs.
Rate of Fireshots/min.
Reload Time20 sec.
Rotation Speeddeg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec.
Firing Range18.97 km.
Maximum Dispersion207 m.
HE Shell305 mm HE Mk17 mod. 1 
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,300 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s.
HE Shell Weight462.3 kg.
AP Shell305 mm AP Mk18 mod. 1 
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,900 
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s.
AP Shell Weight517 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range6.95 km.
Rate of Fire10 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
AA Defense
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second90.6 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount14 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second222.6 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount34 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second122.4 
. . . Firing Range2.01 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot
Turning Circle Radius850 m.
Rudder Shift Time13 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range15.04 km.
Air Detectability Range9.72 km.
Battle Levels
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IX
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Special

Alaska B — American special premium Tier IX cruiser.

In the late 1930s, the U.S. was designing large ships with 305 mm main battery guns to counter cruisers. The most armored of the presented variants was the CA2G project, which, according to the report, was armored "worse than any battleship, but better than any cruiser." The ship, named USS Alaska, became part of a high-speed carrier squadron that operated in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska protected aircraft carriers during strikes on Tokyo and covered the landing operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship also participated in the raid on Shanghai.

Alaska B was first sold on Black Friday 2019. Released again for Black Friday 2020 from November 27th until December 4th.

Modules

Main Battery Guns Rate of Fire
(shots/min)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Dispersion
(m)
Maximum HE Shell Damage
(HP)
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell
(%)
Maximum AP Shell Damage
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
305 mm/50 Mk.8 in a turret3302074,300278,900 00
Hull Hit Points
(HP)
Armor
(mm)
Armor
(mm)
Main Turrets
(pcs.)
Secondary Gun Turrets
(pcs.)
AA Mounts
(pcs.)
Torpedo Tubes
(pcs.)
Hangar Capacity
(pcs.)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Alaska B.60,800163253634/14/6 00
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Mk9 mod. 10 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 180,000 hp33 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Spotting Aircraft Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Defensive AA Fire Modification 1
Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Surveillance Radar Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
Secondary Battery Modification 1
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 2
Ship Consumables Modification 1
 Slot 6 
Main Battery Modification 3
Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Alaska B is identical to Alaska in all respects, save her paint scheme.

On paper, many aspects of Alaska B will resemble those of her counterparts, Kronshtadt and Azuma. In game, however, captains will find that Alaska B has a play style more similar to that of German heavy cruisers (such as Roon). Armed with nine 305mm guns, she lacks the ability to go "AP only" in battle; something that her Russian counterpart can do quite easily. Captains are highly encouraged to invest in the Expert Loader skill in order to make the most of her main battery. In this respect, Alaska B is quite similar to normal cruisers in that she will regularly change shell types depending on the chosen target.

As far as her armor goes, she keeps the trend of high-tier American cruisers having 27mm plating at their extremities, as well as possessing an overmatch-proof middle deck. Despite having 10,000 fewer hit points than Kronshtadt, Alaska B has similar — if not superior — survivability to due to her armor layout and better stealth. Alaska B also has a below-the-waterline citadel, allowing her to frequently avoid citadel hits at close range. Still her armor is quite weak, and when taking battleship-caliber fire at range, her citadel remains very vulnerable. Captains should keep an eye on enemy battleship positions, and either angle or make use of concealment accordingly.

Much of Alaska B’s playstyle is based on choosing fights wisely. Although she has great armor — for a cruiser — and solid guns, she will still be out damaged by equal and higher tier cruisers due to her slower rate-of-fire. Her armor loses much of its strength when facing off against high-tier battleships; captains should avoid thinking that her large guns and good armor can allow her to carry an engagement. Early game for Alaska B is much the same as it is for any other cruiser, while in the late game a healthy Alaska B can make the difference between a loss and a win. Learning when Alaska B can safely engage targets in one-on-one duels and win is an important skill for captains looking to maximize her game play.

Pros:

  • Large 305mm main battery armament.
  • Alaska B’s large health pool, good concealment, and sturdy armor allow her freedom in positioning and the ability to withstand fire from equivalent tier cruisers.
  • Strong AA suite can protect her from most enemy aircraft.
  • Excellent accuracy on her main battery armament reinforces her role of a cruiser-killer.
  • Has access to Surveillance RadarWhile active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain..
  • Guns are powerful enough to citadel some battleships.

Cons:

  • Increased fire duration (60 seconds) and vulnerability to multiple fires when under HE spam compared to other cruisers.
  • Large size and more sluggish maneuverability makes her an easier target for both enemy shells and torpedoes.
  • Her large size also makes her an easy target to hit, even when actively maneuvering.
  • Armor is not thick enough to let her tank battleship fire and HE spam in open combat. Alaska B can tank fire from most battleships if angled and at range, but several Tier X battleships can still overmatch her plating.
  • While she has Surveillance RadarWhile active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain., her extremely long gun reload time of 20 seconds means that players will need to fire accurately and try and get help from teammates when fighting destroyers.


Research

As a premium ship, Alaska B doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Alaska B are as follows:

Upgrade Slot 1 provides players with two viable choices. Main Armaments Modification 1 -20% to the risk of main battery becoming incapacitated. / +50% to main battery survivability. / -20% to main battery repair time. / -20% to the risk of torpedo tubes becoming incapacitated. / +50% to torpedo tubes survivability. / -20% to torpedo tubes repair time. is generally recommended; however, for anti-aircraft duties, players should take Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 : +100% survivability to each..

Upgrade Slot 2 allows players to extend the duration of the Surveillance RadarWhile active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain. consumable if they have the appropriate upgrade available in the Armory. Otherwise, Damage Control System Modification 1: -5% to the risk of fire. / -3% to the risk of flooding when torpedoes hit the torpedo protection. is recommended.

Upgrade Slot 4 provides several viable options. For increased survivability, Damage Control System Modification 2 : -15% flooding recovery time. / -15% fire duration. is a good choice. Many players utilize Steering Gears Modification 1 : -20% rudder shift time. to increase the maneuverability of the ship, while others will opt for Propulsion Modification 1 Reduces time to full speed: -50% to time for reaching full power. / Increases engine power when the ship starts moving. in order to get Alaska B moving quickly when stationary. Choosing between these upgrades will be determined by the intended play style.

The default pick for many players in Upgrade Slot 5 will be Concealment System Modification 1: -10% to detectability radius. / +5% to the dispersion of enemy shells fired at your ship., but as a cruiser, Alaska B also has access to Steering Gears Modification 2 : -40% rudder shift time. / -80% repair time.. When stacked with Steering Gears Modification 1 : -20% rudder shift time. in Upgrade Slot 4, Alaska B becomes highly maneuverable and can sometimes juke and dodge incoming fire at longer ranges. This is a valuable ability to have in the early stages of a match, and captains who feel comfortable eschewing a maximum stealth build are encouraged to try it.

Commander Skills

Unique American commanders with the buffed version of Gun Feeder (-75% instead of -50%) are highly recommended for Alaska B given the long reload of her main battery.

Consumables

Alaska B can equip the following consumables:

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Alaska B comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Signals

Alaska captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike (+5% to the ship's maximum speed.) flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta (+20% to the amount of HP recovered when the Repair Party consumable is used.) and India Yankee (-20% to fire duration.) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Foxtrot (-5% reload time on all consumables.) flags can also be mounted to decrease consumable cooldown time.


Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

Video

References

  1. USS Alaska (CB-1) - Wikipedia
  2. Alaska-class cruiser - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from update 0.8.10.
  • Available for purchase in the Premium Store during the Black Friday sale from November 29 to December 6, 2019. Could also drop from Black Friday containers.
  • Update 0.9.0:
    • Fixed camera errors during the game.
  • Update 0.10.0:
    • The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.95 km.

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