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Karl XIV Johan
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Battleship | Europe | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points72,900 
Main Battery
IDS_PWGM100_305MM_56_SKC_39_RF4 х 3 pcs.
Rate of Fire2.4 shots/min.
Reload Time25 sec.
Rotation Speeddeg./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.
Secondary Armament #1
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on a casemate mount14 х 1 pcs.
Firing Range6.95 km.
Rate of Fireshots/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 %
Secondary Armament #2
120 mm/50 Model 1942 in a turret6 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range6.95 km.
Rate of Fire20 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell120 mm HE M1942 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Torpedo Tubes
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.
AA Defense
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.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed30.5 knot
Turning Circle Radius890 m.
Rudder Shift Time16.4 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range13.03 km.
Air Detectability Range11.34 km.
Battle Levels
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Special

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

Main Battery Guns 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
(Credits)
305 mm/56 SK C/39 in a turret2.4302504,350288,400 00
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)
Karl XIV Johan72,9001936046/1416/64 00
Torpedoes 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
(Credits)
Mk140.7867.210,7008613.5 00
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
SUO Mk 9 Mod. 10 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 152,000 hp30.5 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
Secondary Battery Modification 1
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Torpedo Lookout System
Concealment System Modification 1
Ship Consumables Modification 1
 Slot 6 
Main Battery Modification 3
Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
Gun Fire Control System 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".


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

As a premium ship, Karl XIV Johan has no module upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Commander Skills

Consumables

Karl XIV Johan equips the following consumables:

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Karl XIV Johan comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Signals

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.
  • 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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