Brandenburg
305 mm/56 SK C/39 in a turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.26 shots/min. |
Reload Time26.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.46 km. |
Maximum Dispersion244 m. |
HE Shell305 mm Spr.Gr. L/3.8 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage3,600 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity865 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight415 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/4.9 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity865 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight415 kg. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.35 sec. |
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
150 mm/55 SK C/28 on a Dop. L. C/34 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
150 mm/55 SK C/28 on a Dop. L. C/34 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
533 mm Vierling2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time90 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoG7a T1 |
Maximum Damage13,700 |
Torpedo Speed64 knot |
Torpedo Range6 km. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second167 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
30 mm/45 Flak 103/38 on a quadruple mount18 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second257.4 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius820 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.22 km. |
Brandenburg — German special premium Tier VIII battleship.
A battleship design that was close to the Bismarck class, but carried a different main battery consisting of twelve 305 mm guns that were developed in Germany in the late 1930s.
Brandenburg was first released for sale on 15 Oct 2021.
Modules
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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G7a T1 | 0.7 | 90 | 7.2 | 13,700 | 64 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
In 1939, German engineers developed a prototype of a 305 mm gun that the Kriegsmarine planned to install on battlecruisers that were being designed at that time. Their mission would be raiding enemy trade routes. In World of Warships, these unique guns are affixed to Tier VIII Brandenburg's main battery turrets, sporting twelve 305 mm rifles in a 4x3 configuration.
Brandenburg represents a new class of ship that could have been interpreted to be a development of the successful ocean raider design of Scharnhorst class ships. In World of Warships, Brandenburg is extremely similar to Tirpitz and Bismarck, also at Tier VIII.
Those experienced with the playstyles, strengths, and weaknesses of Tirpitz and Bismarck will find that Brandenburg is quite similar, sharing many attributes with these ships. However, there are some key differences that distinguish Brandenburg from her Tier VIII counterparts. For example, her maximum speed is somewhat slower than Tirpitz, as well as Bismarck, when upgraded. Moving to combat capability, the main battery gun range and maximum potential damage of main battery shells are lower than that of Tirpitz and Bismarck. Her HP pool is nearly 15 percent lower than that of Tirpitz and Bismarck, putting her at a significant disadvantage in terms of survivability. This is important due to her placement at Tier VIII, making it possible for Brandenburg to face Tier IX and X ships.
Brandenburg does have some shared traits, such as her secondary battery firing range. However, Brandenburg further differs from Tirpitz and Bismarck in that she has a slightly better turning radius, carries two additional 105 mm secondary battery mounts, has better main battery dispersion, and sports marginally better torpedo protection damage reduction. Her anti-aircraft armament is more powerful when compared to these ships, making Brandenburg a better choice when there is a high likelihood of being matched against aircraft carriers in a battle.
Brandenburg can be played in many ways, but her HP pool is the limiting factor in aggressive gameplay. Her secondary battery armament will surely prove useful in close engagements. Torpedoes allow Brandenburg to finish the job, and additional main battery rifles increase the odds of scoring a hit when firing a full salvo at enemy ships.
Players interested in acquiring Brandenburg would be best served by first acquiring Bismarck or Tirpitz, as both of those ships are more forgiving than Brandenburg, due to her lower HP pool at Tier VIII. She is certainly a strong ship, but players must be cautious to preserve her hit points to keep her in battle as long as possible.Pros:
- Better torpedo protection than that of Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Much quicker rudder than Bismarck.
- Four more main battery rifles than Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Good secondary battery, with two more 105 mm mounts than Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Good anti-aircraft armament, better than that of Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Same torpedoes as Tirpitz
Cons:
- Nearly 15% lower hit point pool than that of Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Shorter main battery range than Tirpitz and Bismarck.
- Lower main battery potential shell damage.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Brandenburg has powerful secondary batteries so responds well to a Secondaries build.
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 or Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Secondary Battery Modification 1 or Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
The recommended skills are identical to those for Tirpitz.
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★★ |
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2 |
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★★ |
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3 |
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★★ |
★★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Brandenburg can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party - 4 charges
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft - 4 charges or Catapult Fighter - 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Brandenburg comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
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★★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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★ |
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★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.10.6, added to the files in July 2020.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 45:
- Added to the game files.
- DevBlog 176:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 187:
- Increased the accuracy of the secondary battery to the level of other standard German battleships.
- Main battery reload time decreased from 28 to 26.5 s.
- Sigma parameter increased from 1.6 to 1.8.
- First appeared on sale in October 2021 (during Update 0.10.9).
- Available as one of the drops from the "German Battleships" containers released via Twitch Prime on October 14, 2021 (and in the Premium store).
- Available for purchase in the Armory for 12,800 doubloons and in the Premium store.
- Update 0.11.4:
- The aft-wards firing angle of the port-side #3 150mm secondary was improved by 5 degrees to match that of its starboard-side twin. (Bug fix).
- Update 12.8:
- Fixed the Commander skill recommendation for the ship.