Alberto di Giussano
152 mm/53 Ansaldo Model 1926 on a Model 1926 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4 shots/min. |
Reload Time15 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range12.6 km. |
Maximum Dispersion128 m. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 % |
AP Shell152 mm proiettili AP 1926 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight47.5 kg. |
Maximum SAP Shell Damage3,850 |
Initial SAP Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
100 mm/47 Model 1924/27/28 on a Eugenio Minisini mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
IDS_PIGT029_533_MM_2_TUBES_L1 х 2 / 1 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.28 shots/min. |
Reload Time47 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Si 270 G |
Maximum Damage9,067 |
Torpedo Speed51 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
100 mm/47 Model 1924/27/28 on a Eugenio Minisini mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second19.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
13.2 mm/76 Breda Model 1931 on a twin mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers-Terni Model 1917 on a single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed36.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius580 m. |
Rudder Shift Time9.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.77 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.11 km. |
Alberto di Giussano — Italian Tier IV cruiser.
In response to the French construction of modern light cruisers and large destroyers, the Italians designed cruisers named after the Italian Renaissance condottieri. Alberto di Giussano was laid down first in 1928. The ship served in the Mediterranean Sea, participated in the Spanish Civil War, and was deployed at the Battle of Punta Stilo at the beginning of World War II. She laid minefields and escorted convoys. In 1941, while transporting gasoline to North Africa, she was intercepted by British destroyers and sunk by torpedoes.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
As the first ship to step away from the protected cruiser concept in her line, Giussano is considered to be the first modern Italian cruiser. Sporting a heavy broadside of eight (8) 152mm semi-armor piercing (SAP) shells, she is capable of dealing substantial damage to any lightly armored ship that she encounters. Despite having a long reload of fifteen seconds, Giussano is able to output similar amounts of damage when compared to her peers. This is largely due to the higher per-shell alpha of SAP, coupled with impressive ballistics and good accuracy.
Giussano is best deployed in a flanking role, with a speed of 36.5 knots and excellent base concealment of 10.8 kilometers allowing captains to easily locate and exploit weak points in enemy positions. As Giussano does not have access to the Exhaust Fuel Smoke consumable that her successors have, she lacks an easy escape path and is unable to play as aggressively as higher tier Italian cruisers. Nevertheless, Giussano’s ability to deal significant damage when played correctly on a flank is akin to other ships in the Italian heavy cruiser line.
Giussano’s primary weakness lies in her poor armor. Enemy battleships can deal crippling damage to Giussano at virtually any angle, but her captain can mitigate the damage taken by performing evasive maneuvers using her speed and concealment. As with most of her peers, Giussano lacks a comprehensive anti-aircraft suite, making her vulnerable to aircraft carriers at her tier.
The main strength of Giussano, and by virtue, the entire Italian cruiser line, is her unparalleled firepower, rivaling the alpha strike of some battleships. They owe this strength to their exclusive access to SAP shells, which have similar damage output to armor-piercing shells and never over-penetrate. SAP shells are able to penetrate even at extreme angles, and will penetrate regardless of the increased armor thickness caused by angling. Giussano also has access to long range torpedoes to help in her fights at range. Despite not having a large spread or high alpha damage, the range of the torpedoes forces enemies to always be on the lookout for them.Pros:
- Centerline gun configuration
- Access to SAP shells
- High alpha strike potential
- Long range torpedoes (8 kilometers)
- Highest speed among all cruisers at Tier IV (36.5 knots)
- Excellent base concealment (10.8 kilometers)
Cons:
- Poor armor protection
- Very long base reload (15 seconds)
- Low torpedo count per launcher (2)
- Poor anti-aircraft suite
- Lacks access to the Exhaust Fuel Smoke consumable
Research
- Captains should prioritize researching the upgraded B hull for Giussano, as it gives her 4700 more hit points and slightly improves her handling. Research of this module unlocks progression to Tier V Montecuccoli. Captains should research the gun range upgrade next, as Giussano is not very well armored, and relies on ranged engagements to minimize damage taken.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Alberto di Giussano are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Alberto di Giussano equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Catapult Fighter (one fighter) - 3x charges
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.7.
Testing Changes
- July 23, 2019:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- Aug 20, 2019:
- Removed the 10% damage limit for semi-armor-piercing shell penetrations against destroyers.
- Improved ricochet angles of semi-armor-piercing shells from 60-85 degrees to 80-85 degrees.
- Stock main battery firing range decreased from 14.14 to 13.51 km.
- Sep 13, 2019:
- Ricochet angles for SAP shells changed from 80-85 degrees to 65-80 degrees.
- Stock main battery firing range decreased from 13.5 to 12.6 km.
- Detectability by air increased from 3.96 to 4.49 km.
- Oct 14, 2019:
- Detectability by air increased from 4.5 to 5.1 km.
- Introduced in Update 0.8.10.
- The starting ricochet angle for a semi-armor-piercing shell was increased from 65 to 70 degrees.
- Update 0.9.2:
- Updated hull geometry.
- The armor thickness was changed: the central part was reinforced from 13 to 16 mm
- Update 0.9.3:
- Minor fixes for textures and ship model.
- Update 0.9.5:
- Small changes to geometry and textures.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 4 km.
- Update 13.0:
- Fixed Commander skill recommendations for the ship.
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