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Essex
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Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier X
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Maneuverability
Maximum SpeedExpression error: Unexpected * operator. knot
Concealment
Battle Levels
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Special

Essex — American special premium Tier X aircraft сarrier.

The abandonment of the London Naval Treaty allowed American shipbuilders to return to the projects of aircraft carriers with a displacement of 27,000 tons. The project based on the Yorktown class featured improved armament and armor, advanced equipment, a greater number of aircraft, and other improvements. USS Essex, built according to this project, participated in operations in the Pacific Ocean, the Mariana Islands campaign, and the Battle of Leyte Gulf. She also covered the landing on Iwo Jima and provided air support during the Korean War. During her service, USS Essex received 17 battle stars.

Modules

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)
Essex59,500131024/456/17/4/4 00
Attack Aircraft Speed
(knot)		IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE
(HP/min)		IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNTHit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
F8F Bearcat Tiny Tim1761,660 00
Torpedo Bombers Maximum Torpedo Damage
(HP)		Speed
(knot)		Hit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
AD-1 Skyraider5,0671281,960 00
Bombers Maximum Bomb Damage
(HP)		Speed
(knot)		Hit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
BTD Destroyer1312,150 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 150,000 hp33 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Air Groups Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Aircraft Engines Modification 1
 Slot 3 
 Secondary Battery Modification 1
 Torpedo Bombers Modification 1
 Attack Aircraft Modification 1
 Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
 Damage Control System Modification 2
 Attack Aircraft Modification 2
 Torpedo Bombers Modification 2
 Bombers Modification 2
 Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
 Flight Control Modification 1
 Concealment System Modification 1
 Slot 6 
 Flight Control Modification 2
 Air Groups Modification 2
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2

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".

Combat Capability - Smoke Curtain Generator

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Essex's tactical attack aircraft and tactical bomber squadrons can deploy smoke through Smoke Curtain Generators in battle. The consumable works the same as with smoke generators on surface ships, but uses the aircraft to direct the smoke screen. Her tactical aircraft, like most others, are equipped with boosters and consist of only one attack flight, and they do not return to the aircraft carrier.

Requirements:

Activate the consumable with its assigned key. Tactical squadrons are available at the start of the battle. The squadrons do not return to the carrier, the full preparation time must elapse again before they can be launched again.

Effects:

  • Tactical Attack Squadron preparation time: 126 seconds
  • Tactical Bomber Squadron preparation time: 144 seconds
  • Consumable action time: 10 s
  • Smoke screen dispersion time: 60 s
  • Action radius: 530 m
  • Cooldown time: 90 s
  • Number of consumables: 2


Pros:


    Cons:

      Research

      Researchable upgrades for Essex:

      1. Tactical Rocket Aircraft: Upgrade to F8F Bearcat Tiny Tim for improved plane HP, restoration time and an extra plane for the squadron.
      2. Torpedo Bombers Upgrade to BTD Destroyer for improved plane speed, HP and restoration time, as well as improved torpedo damage.
      3. Tactical Dive Bombers: Upgrade to SB2C-4 Helldiver for improved plane HP, restoration time and an extra plane for the squadron.

      Optimal Configuration

      Upgrades

      The recommended upgrades are:

      • Slot 1:
      • Slot 2:
      • Slot 3:
      • Slot 4:
      • Slot 5:
      • Slot 6:

      Commander Skills

      Consumables

      Essex equips the following consumables:

      Aircraft Carrier:

      All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated.

      Tactical Attack Aircraft:

      Torpedo Bombers:

      Tactical Bombers:

      Signals

      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 all players in the game in Update 12.7 in the Concealed Maneuvers game mode.
      • Returned for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.9.

      Testing Changes

      • DevBlog 461:
        • Preliminary characteristics.
      • DevBlog 476:
        • New set of preliminary characteristics.
      • DevBlog 478:
        • Changed the parameters of the Patrol Fighter consumable:
          • Patrol Fighters' arrival time increased to standard parameters.
          • Patrol Fighters' HP increased by 30%.
          • Activation time when enemy aircraft enters their action radius reduced by 50%.
      • DevBlog 485:
        • Removed the preparation time for tactical attack aircraft and dive bomber squadrons at the start of the battle. They will now be ready to use immediately at the start of the battle.
      • DevBlog 488:
        • Researchable Torpedo bomber parameters were changed:
          • Maximum torpedo damage increased from 5,933 to 6,433.
          • All other parameters were adjusted accordingly.
        • Stock Bomber parameters were changed:
          • HP increased from 2,750 to 3,010.
        • Researchable Bomber parameters were changed:
          • HP increased from 2,860 to 3,140.
        • Patrol Fighters consumable parameters were changed:
          • Number of fighters increased from 7 to 9.
          • Action radius increased by 14%.

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