Huanghe
152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-4 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range13.18 km. |
Maximum Dispersion123 m. |
HE Shell152 mm OFU-35 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight55 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP-35 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight55 kg. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE-55 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.76 shots/min. |
Reload Time79 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm 53-51 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second78 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
37 mm V-11 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second73.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second28.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius570 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.26 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Huanghe — Pan-Asian special premium Tier VI cruiser.
A British light cruiser (HMS Aurora) intended to carry out close reconnaissance and counter-destroyer missions. In 1948, the ship was transferred to the Republic of China (Taiwan) but defected to the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) a year later, becoming its most powerful combat unit. In the early 1950s, a plan was drawn up for the refurbishment of the cruiser by replacing her weapons and equipment with Soviet-made models.Huanghe was first released for sale worldwide on 30 November 2017.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Huanghe | 24,100 | 10 | 100 | 3 | 4 | 8/8/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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533 mm 53-51 | 0.8 | 79 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Huanghe mates a British hull with a Commonwealth Crawling Smoke and Russian weapons. She may have low health, low torpedo tube count, and a small main battery, but her stealth and agility make her tricky to pin down. She represents a later version of Tier V Chungking following a hypothetical refit, but her weapons and consumables give the two ships vastly different play styles.
The Ship
Huanghe is the stealthiest of the Tier VI cruisers, with a standard concealment of just 9.26 km. This can be reduced to 8.3 km with the Concealment Expert captain skill. In the absence of aircraft or destroyers, Huanghe can make a capable scout for her team.
Her maneuverability is similarly good. Although a top speed of 33 knots will not break any records, she is still able to move about the battlefield with relative ease. Her exceptionally tight turning circle of 570 meters coupled with a fast rudder shift time of 6.7 seconds allows Huanghe to rapidly change direction. She is able to easily maneuver in confined spaces or react to incoming long-range fire with relative ease.
Huanghe mounts a standard cruiser Damage Control Party with a 5 second action time and a 60-second cooldown between uses. In her second slot, Huanghe can choose between a Torpedo Reload Booster or Hydroacoustic Search , both with 3 uses as standard. The Torpedo Reload Booster reduces their reload time to 8 seconds, although it has a lengthy four minute wait between uses. Her Hydroacoustic Search is standard for a Tier VI cruiser; with an action time of 100 seconds, it will detect ships at 4 km and torpedoes at 3 km. Huanghe’s low torpedo count and the fact that she will likely spend a lot of time in smoke and around destroyers make Hydroacoustic Search the optimal choice for most players. In her third consumable slot, Huanghe mounts a Crawling Smoke Generator , a tool more commonly found on Commonwealth ships. This creates a smoke screen that disperses quickly, but it is active for an extended period, allowing Huanghe to maneuver at ¼ speed while remaining inside the smoke. This has 3 uses with an action time of 102 seconds and a wait of 160 seconds between uses.
Survivability
Although her armor layout is based on Chungking, the Soviets have managed to improve her armor in places. With 16 mm of bow and stern plating, she is better protected than most Pan-Asian cruisers, able to bounce heavy cruiser AP rounds if she is angled enough. However, her citadel belt armor is only 70 mm thick, which provides little protection against broadside shots. Given her small size, Huanghe unsurprisingly has one of the lowest health pools of the Tier VI cruisers; only Rahmat and Dido have less. With no way to recover lost health, every hit taken will hurt. Her smoke can provide much-needed protection in an emergency, but the long cooldown means the best protection is planning ahead.
Armament
Huanghe mounts a relatively small main battery of six 152 mm guns in three twin turrets with a short firing range of 13.2 km. These weapons have a fairly fast 7 second reload, but only six guns leaves her with low DPM for a light cruiser. Her shells have a high initial velocity and flat arcs, making gunnery over range considerably easier than many other light cruisers. Her turret traverse can be best described as stately, taking 25.7 seconds to rotate through a full 180°. Her AP rounds retain decent penetration at range; Huanghe can still penetrate the citadel armor of many light cruisers past 10 km. Although her AP shells are possibly better than expected, she lacks the ability to land a single knockout blow on most targets due to the small salvo. Her HE shells share similar ballistics, so players may find it easier to hit destroyers at medium ranges. Otherwise, her HE is unremarkable. With a 12% fire chance per shell, Huanghe can potentially set 6 fires per minute under ideal conditions, although the actual total will likely be lower.
Huanghe mounts a triple torpedo launcher on each side with good firing arcs, particularly to the rear, and narrow spreads. At shorter ranges this can be an advantage as more torpedoes are likely to hit, but it makes them poor area denial weapons at longer ranges. With an 8 km range, they cannot quite be fired from stealth but they can be launched at advancing enemies while Huanghe is sailing away. Huanghe is unlikely to score massive damage with these weapons, but they can provide a deterrent to larger ships or help to knock off decent chunks of health from a target.
Anti-Air
Huanghe has strong AA defenses for a Tier VI cruiser. Her long-range guns reach out to 5.8 km and have the highest DPM at her tier. Her flak is also strong, creating 4 bursts that deal 1,260 damage to any aircraft caught in a cloud. Huanghe can provide good cover to nearby ships if players are able to overlap AA ranges. Her shorter-ranged guns are also rather good, with the majority able to engage targets at 3.5 km from the ship. Huanghe is not impervious to air attack, but she is an unpleasant target, especially for Tier VI carriers, and she makes a good escort for other ships. An unwary carrier player can easily lose several aircraft to Huanghe’s defenses.
Anti-Submarine
Huanghe uses stern-mounted depth charges for her ASW, dropping a set of 7 depth charges in each attack. She can have a maximum of two attacks ready to drop at a time. Her individual depth charges are fairly weak, with low flood and fire chances. Huanghe can use her Hydroacoustic Search to track a submarine if players know where to start looking, which can aid in hunting, but she is not a good ASW platform.
Battle Performance
Huanghe is a master of the stealth game, able to use her concealment to reach advantageous positions with ease. Her concealment allows players to pick the fights they want, and ensure she has support before engaging. Huanghe is a team player and will struggle against same tier enemies without help. Her relative fragility means she is not suited to being the lead ship in a stand-up brawl; she is better suited to supporting friendly ships as they engage their targets. Using the crawling smoke allows Huanghe to constantly cycle her guns from relative safety. Her position is less predictable than a cruiser in a standard smoke screen, but this still requires team mates to spot targets for her. She works well at medium to short ranges, where her accurate guns are suited to engaging destroyers. Fighting destroyers is still not easy, but her maneuverability and Hydroacoustic Search make it safer than in many other cruisers. The flat arcs of her guns are an advantage in open waters, but make firing from behind islands more difficult.
As the battle progresses and the enemy destroyers are hopefully removed, Huanghe can move into a scouting role. Although they are not fantastic weapons, she can use torpedoes fired into the path of approaching enemies to damage larger ships. Care must be taken not to overextend, particularly when her smoke runs out, as Huanghe will not stand up to sustained fire for long.Pros:
- Good gun handling with flat arcs and fast shells
- Strong AA defenses
- Excellent maneuverability
- Crawling smoke generator allows her to move and remain in smoke
Cons:
- Fragile
- Small main battery
- Short firing range
- Small torpedo armament
- Long wait between smokescreen uses
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Huanghe are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 or Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Smoke Generator Modification 1 or Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Huanghe benefits from access to the Special Upgrades that are available through the Arsenal. Captains should prioritize Smoke Generator Modification 1 , as it offers a significant upgrade to the Crawling Smoke Generator . The Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 is also useful, as it will better align your Hydroacoustic search duration with your upgraded smoke duration.
Commander Skills
As a premium ship, Huanghe can use any Pan-Asian captains in the player’s port. Generally, a cruiser captain from another ship will be usable, but any points invested in torpedo skills will see minimal utility.
The special Pan Asian captain, Sa Zhenbing, will bring little advantage with his special talents. Huanghe is unlikely to be landing many torpedo hits, and gaining Combat Scout is a tricky proposition due to Huanghe’s reliance on her smoke screen. However, the improved Consumables Enhancement skill provides a welcome boost to the cooldown of her Crawling Smoke.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Huanghe can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search – 3 charges or Torpedo Reload Booster – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Crawling Smoke Generator – 3 charges
Huanghe's Crawling Smoke Generator is the same as Perth's in terms of performance. Torpedo Reload Booster is not recommended due to the lack of torpedoes the ship has, thus leaving Hydroacoustic Search as the only preferable option for Slot 2.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Huanghe comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
X-Ray Papa Unaone and November Foxtrot () are the most important signal flags that Huanghe can equip, followed by Sierra Mike () and the flags that increase her HE shell fire chance: India X-Ray () and Victor Lima ().() will be helpful in augmenting the already powerful AA-suite; Sierra Bravo may also be useful to boost Hydroacoustic Search duration.
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Gallery
Flag of Huanghe. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Huanghe.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- HMS Aurora (12) - Wikipedia
- Arethusa-class cruiser (1934) - Wikipedia
- The Pan-Asian Invasion Arrives with Huanghe - HUANGHE ARMADA - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Huanghe - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
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Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.11.
Testing Changes
- August 30, 2017:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- October 14, 2017:
- The spread angle for the torpedo launchers was set to 2.7 degrees, 0.9 degrees per torpedo.
- The Torpedo Reload Booster consumable was added to the same slot as Hydroacoustic Search.
- Main battery reload time was decreased from 7.5 to 7 s.
- Main battery turret traverse rate was increased from 6 to 7 deg/s.
- November 9, 2017:
- Smoke Generator added as an alternative to Defensive AA Fire, with the following characteristics:
- 90 seconds emission time.
- 10 seconds dispersion time.
- 240 seconds cooldown, 160 seconds cooldown with premium consumable.
- 2 charges stock, 3 charges stock with premium consumable.
- Smoke Generator added as an alternative to Defensive AA Fire, with the following characteristics:
- First appeared on sale in November 2017.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Improved display of thin elements.
- Update 0.6.15:
- Minor fixes to textures and ship geometry.
- A bonus was added to the "Type 10" permanent camouflage - a 10% discount to the cost of post-battle maintenance.
- Update 0.7.1:
- Disabled national voiceovers for the ship. Now, even if the national voiceover is selected, the voiceover of the player's region or the selected sound mode in the settings will be played.
- Update 0.7.9:
- Added to the game client for purchase for doubloons.
- Update 0.7.10:
- The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes.
- Update 0.8.0:
- The Lunar New Year permanent camouflage was made available for the ship, able to be obtained through Lunar New Year 2019 containers.
- Update 0.8.0.3:
- Fixed a bug with the special Lunar New Year camouflage that caused the guns to appear floating in the air.
- Update 0.8.7:
- Smoke Generator consumable renamed to Crawling Smoke Generator.
- Update 0.9.2:
- HE shell penetration increased from 24 mm to 25 mm.
- Update 0.9.3:
- Minor fixes to textures and ship model.
- Update 0.10.10:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 12.5:
- Crawling Smoke Generator consumable action time increased from 90 to 102 seconds.
- Update 13.3:
- The number of bombs per Depth Charge drop increased from 3 to 7.
- Depth Charge damage increased from 1,700 to 2,100.
Destroyers | II Longjiang • III Phra Ruang • IV Shenyang • V Jianwei • VI Fushun • VI Anshan • VII Gadjah Mada • VIII Hsienyang • VIII Siliwangi • VIII Loyang • VIII Fenyang • VIII Loyang B • VIII Zhu Que • VIII Ship Smasha • IX Chung Mu • X Yueyang • X Lüshun • ★ Kunming |
Cruisers | I Chengan • III Ning Hai • V Chungking • VI Rahmat • VI Huanghe • VII Chumphon • VIII Harbin • VIII Irian • VIII Wukong • IX Sejong • IX Dalian • IX Mengchong • IX Tianjin • X Jinan • X Incheon |
Battleships | VII Teng She • IX Bajie • IX Wujing • IX Sun Yat-Sen • IX Louchuan • IX Xuan Wu |
Aircraft Carriers | VIII Sanzang |