Karl XIV Johan
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IDS_PWGM100_305MM_56_SKC_39_RF4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.4 shots/min. |
Reload Time25 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range19.07 km. |
Maximum Dispersion250 m. |
HE Shell305 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.9 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,350 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell28 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity865 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight415 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity865 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight415 kg. |
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on a casemate mount14 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm HE K Gr 18 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
120 mm/50 Model 1942 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell120 mm HE M1942 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
533 mm Quad4 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.7 shots/min. |
Reload Time86 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoTorped M1943 mod 1 |
Maximum Damage10,700 |
Torpedo Speed86 knot |
Torpedo Range13.5 km. |
120 mm/50 Model 1942 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second145.8 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
40 mm/70 SAK-40/L70-350 on a SAK-40/L70-350 mount16 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second417.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed30.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius890 m. |
Rudder Shift Time16.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.03 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.34 km. |
Karl XIV Johan — European special premium Tier IX battleship.
Under the Treaty of Versailles, the German Navy was limited to ships with a displacement of no more than 10,000 tons; however, these restrictions did not extend to the construction of ships intended for other nations. After World War I, Germany was left with several hundred unfinished ships. Some of them were completed and sold abroad. Sweden, driven by its aim to bolster its naval forces, could explore the possibility of acquiring and completing a German battleship.
Karl XIV Johan was first released for sale on 13 September 2023.
Modules
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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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Mk14 | 0.7 | 86 | 7.2 | 10,700 | 86 | 13.5 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 3 |
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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:
- Fast Reload Time
- Good Concealment
- High Speed Torpedoes with good range and fast reload
- Well Armored Citadel
Cons:
- Low DPM
- Low Firing Range
- Small HP Pool for a Battleship
- Torpedoes Deal Modest Damage
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
or Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
or Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Karl XIV Johan equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
– 4 charges
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search
– 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Karl XIV Johan comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
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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 12.6.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 454:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- Note: The DevBlog states that Karl XIV Johan's Repair Party has improved settings. She actually has a standard variant of the consumable.
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 477:
- Main battery reload time increased from 23 to 25 s.
- Update 12.8:
- Available for purchase in the Armory for 19,300 doubloons and in the Premium shop.
- The Interdimensional Shift permanent camouflage was added.
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