Chester

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Chester

Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price100 exp

Purchase price69,300

Hit Points15,100

Main Battery

127 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.

Reload Time8 sec.

Rotation Speed15 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time12 sec.

Firing Range9.24 km.

Maximum Dispersion96 m.

HE Shell127 mm HE Mk15

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity914 m./s.

HE Shell Weight22.7 kg.

AP Shell127 mm AP

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,100

Initial AP Shell Velocity914 m./s.

AP Shell Weight22.7 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3.2 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100

Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed24 knot

Turning Circle Radius460 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range8.21 km.

Air Detectability Range3.98 km.

Battle Levels

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13.9

Chester

Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier II

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price100 exp

Purchase price69,300

Hit Points18,400

Main Battery

IDS_PAGM096_6IN50_MK66 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min.

Reload Time7 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range10.16 km.

Maximum Dispersion96 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE 105 lb

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity853 m./s.

HE Shell Weight47.7 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP 105 lb

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity853 m./s.

AP Shell Weight47.7 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

IDS_PAGS102_3IN232 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3.2 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100

Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %

Secondary Armament #2

76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range3.2 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell76 mm HE

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100

Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 %

AA Defense

IDS_PAGS102_3IN232 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2

. . . Firing Range3 km.

76.2 mm/50 Mk.10 on a Mk.11 mount1 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.1

. . . Firing Range3 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed24 knot

Turning Circle Radius460 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range8.21 km.

Air Detectability Range3.98 km.

Battle Levels

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II

69,300

Chester — American Tier II cruiser.

At the beginning of the 20th century, three "scout cruisers" with a high freeboard were built. These ships had a high speed for their time, were equipped with modern propulsion plants, and had an armor belt, but their armament was considered rather weak. Before the Omaha-class cruisers were built, these three ships had remained the most modern cruisers in the U.S. Navy. USS Chester took part in the occupation of Veracruz and, following the United States' entry into World War I, served as an escort for convoys and transported troops.

Modules

	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 ()
127 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount	7.5	12	96	1,800	4	2,100		0	8,500
152 mm/50 Mk.6 on a single mount	8.6	22.5	96	2,100	7	3,000		180	23,000

	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 ()
Chester (A)	15,100	6	38	4	4					0	10,500
Chester (B)	18,400	6	38	6	2/4	1/2				280	31,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk2 mod. 1		0		0	5,000
Mk2 mod. 2		0		170	17,800

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 16,000 hp	24		0	4,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1

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.

At first, the Chester may seem like a downgrade from the Erie, as the gun range goes down by over a kilometer, the turning speed decreases, and the detection range goes up. This ship requires some getting used to. The first few battles sees a player getting used to the ship's speed and turning capabilities, and the ship's gun range (Which, as stock, is actually less than the detection range, meaning by the time Chester can engage an opponent, it's already been spotted).

The Chester actually has less cannons at hand than the Erie, since despite having 4 cannons, only 3 can be brought to bear upon an enemy at most. The upgraded fire control system is a welcome relief, bringing Chester's gun range to nearly a kilometer above her detection range, which can come in handy in engagements with slow, lumbering battleships, where she can use her better agility to escape before coming under serious fire. The Chester is surprisingly agile for her size. The hull upgrade will increase her firepower by more than 30%, as she gets an additional cannon on each side of the ship. The gun upgrade gives a wonderful boost to her damage output, as the HE shells do a potential 300 more damage per shell, while the AP shells soar a whopping 900 potential damage increase per shell(Remember, however, that AP can be harder to use, so players inexperienced with using the shell type may prefer to stick to HE.)

Chester can afford to be aggressive. However, Tier II and III ships can still heavily damage her. Players should always stay on alert for destroyers, who relish the thought of sending a sudden spread of torpedoes into her side. If one appears, they should take immediate evasive maneuvers.

This does not mean that you should yolo and players should be wary of devastating battleship fire. Remember that she is a big target, and that she will fall if under concentrated fire. In these cases, never stop moving. Chester is faster than Tier III battleships and some other cruisers, and stands a good chance of outrunning them. Supporting the big capital ships is a viable strategy, as it will draw fire away from her, though make sure to not stray into the lines of fire of enemies (or allies).

Pros:

• When full upgraded the Chester has great firepower.
• 24.4 knots speed with a quick rudder shift makes the Chester maneuver fast for its size.
• Works well in Division play.
• Powerful, quick-firing secondaries when upgraded.

Cons:

• Large size makes the Chester susceptible to torpedo attacks.
• Short gun range compared to the other Tier II cruisers.
• Does not stand up well to battleships alone.
• Weak armor despite its armored look.
• Garbage AA defense

Research

This is a suggested research path:

1. Mk2 FCS mod. 2
2. Chester (B) Hull
3. USS St. Louis
4. 152 mm/50 Mk6 main batteries

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps the guns active and firing.

Commander Skills

Because Chester has the option of the improved 127mm main batteries, Grease the Gears will help offset the loss of turret rotation speed.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party   Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery.	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: •  +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. •  +25% continuous damage. •  +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up. ★	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables.	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion. ★★★	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half. ★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

As a Tier II cruiser, Chester has access to only Damage Control Party .

Camouflage

Lines & Ocean Soul work well as dazzle camouflage patterns on Chester.

Signals

Players should utilize the following recommended signals.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★★★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★★★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time. ★★★	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

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

Gallery

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  Hull A

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  Hull B

Historical Info

Chester, 1908

Construction

Builder: Yard; City, Country

Laid down: 25 September 1905

Launched: 26 June 1907

Commissioned: 25 April 1908

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Specifications

3750 tons displacement, standard

129m length

14.3m beam

5.8m draft (max)

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Machinery

Twelve (12) boilers and four (4) turbines

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Performance

24 knots at 23,000 shaft horsepower

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Armor

Main belt: 51mm

Decks: 25.4mm

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Armament

Main

Two (2x1) 5"/50, in 1915 increased to four (4x1) 5"/50

Secondary

Six (6) 3"/50, in 1915 reduced to two (2x1) 3"/50

Anti-aircraft

One (1) 3"/50 mounted during the 1915 refit

Torpedoes

Two (2) 21" torpedo tubes, submerged

USS Chester at anchor, date and location unknown.

History

Design

Service

USS Chester, laid down on 25 September 1905, and launched almost two years later on 26 June 1907, became the first scout cruiser of the United States Navy. After being fitted out until April 1908 she was commissioned and underwent testing and training off the Eastern Coast.

Having participated in the United States Naval Review at Hampton Roads, Virginia in February 1909, Chester carried a Congressional Committee to North Africa later that the same year. In December 1911, she was decommissioned and put into reserve. While in reserve in April 1912, she was dispatched to assist RMS Carpathia whose decks were packed with survivors of the sinking of RMS Titanic on 14 April. Recommissioned into service in November 1913, she assisted in the occupation of Veracruz, Mexico on 21 April 1914 by providing fire support for landing troops. In December of the same year she was decommissioned once again for refit and reserve duties, though this time her time off duty only lasted until April 1915.

With World War I raging in Europe, Chester spent time patrolling the Atlantic coast of the United States, and, later in the war, assigned to escort convoys in the Atlantic. On 5 September 1918, during one such convoy duty, she engaged a German submarine (or "U-boat"), which she first attempted to ram and then fired depth charges at. The submarine managed to dive away and was never positively identified.

After the war Chester spent another three years before being decommissioned one final time on 10 June 1921. On 10 July 1928, Chester was renamed to USS York. Her new name didn't last long, however, as York was sold for scrap on 13 May 1930.

Historical Gallery

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  USS Chester

References

1. USS Chester (CL-1) - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

Testing Changes

• October 25, 2018:
  • Engine bay armour thickness increased.
  • Close-range firing accuracy increased.

• Added to the game in Update 0.1.3 (alpha version).
• Update 0.2.2.5:
  • The traverse angles of the main battery were increased.
• Update 0.3.0:
  • Received an updated model for the researchable hull.
• Update 0.4.1:
  • Hull (A) - rudder shift time decreased from 6.6 to 5.1 s.
  • Hull (B) - rudder shift time decreased from 5.0 to 3.8 s.
  • For the researchable 152-mm / 50 Mk6 main gun the reload rate was increased from 7.5 to 8.6 rds/min.
• Update 0.5.0.3:
  • Main battery reload time decreased to 7 s.
• Update 0.5.2:
  • The thickness of the casemate plating was increased from 13 to 22 mm.
  • Experience earnings increased by 3%.
  • Credit earnings increased by 7%.
• Update 0.5.8:
  • The armor model of the hull was refined.
  • The sector of rotation of main battery turret #1 increased to 360 °.
• Update 0.6.3:
  • Base firing range increased from 8,420 to 9,240 m.
• Update 0.6.9:
  • Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging).
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 3.66 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
  • Enhanced engine protection, increased firing accuracy at close ranges.
  • The survivability of air defense weapons and secondary armament was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 76.2 mm guns.
• Update 0.10.10:
  • Secondary battery maximum firing range increased to 3.2 km.
• Update 0.10.11:
  • Fixed model and textures of the ship.

Ships of U.S.A.

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