Delaware
Research price0 exp |
Hit Points69,900 |
406 mm/50 Mk.7 in a turret2 х 3 / 1 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range19.62 km. |
Maximum Dispersion275 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity820 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 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.24 mount15 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second91.5 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second31.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius920 m. |
Rudder Shift Time24 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.2 km. |
Air Detectability Range14.81 km. |
Delaware — American Tier IX battleship.
The project of a large hybrid battleship-carrier based on the Iowa-class hull, armed with comparable anti-aircraft armament in terms of power. The warship also has a similar armor protection system and speed characteristics.
Modules
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Maximum Firing Range (km) |
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Purchase price ( ![]() | |
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Mk9 mod. 1 | 0 | 19.6 | 0 | 1,500,000 | |
Mk9 mod. 2 | 10 | 21.6 | 40,000 | 3,400,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
For a graphic summary of ships Tiers VIII thru XI see LittleWhiteMouse's "Actual AA DPS".
Pros:
Cons:
Research
Researchable upgrades for Delaware:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Louisiana.
- Bombers: Upgrade to AD-1 Skyraider for higher plane speed and more health.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk9 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1:
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Delaware equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
– 4 charges
- Slot 3: Defensive AA Fire
– 3 charges
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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 0.11.10.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 373:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 394:
- Squadron preparation to attack time increased from 3 to 4 s.
- Dispersion of bombs increased.
- Maneuverability of planes during attack reduced by 30%.
- DevBlog 397:
- Bombers now drop with a level flight approach, in line with the Louisiana.
- Bomber dispersion ellipse is now similar to Louisiana.
- Update 12.0:
- Available through random bundles in the Armory for Doubloons.