Karl XIV Johan

12.10

Karl XIV Johan

Battleship | Europe | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

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 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.

Secondary Armament #1

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 %

Secondary Armament #2

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 %

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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12.10

Karl XIV Johan

Battleship | Europe | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

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 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.

Secondary Armament #1

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 %

Secondary Armament #2

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 %

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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IX

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

	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 ()
305 mm/56 SK C/39 in a turret	2.4	30	250	4,350	28	8,400		0	0

	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 ()
Karl XIV Johan	72,900	19	360	4	6/14	16/6	4			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 ()
Mk14	0.7	86	7.2	10,700	86	13.5		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SUO Mk 9 Mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 152,000 hp	30.5		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

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:

• 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

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack			Defense
1	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance when firing at submarines.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party .	Emergency Repair Specialist -3% cooldown time of Damage Control Party  and Repair Party .	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns.
2	Grease the Gears +20% main turret traverse speed.	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells. Base fire chance reduced by half.	Brisk So long as the ship remains undetected: +10% ship speed.	Vigilance +25% detection range of enemy torpedoes +7% damage reduction of Torpedo Protection System. .	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery.	AAA & ASW Expert +15% continuous AAA and flak damage . +10% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −40% ship consumables reload time..
3	Super-Heavy AP Shells +7.5% AP shell damage −10% fire and flood damage received +25% fire and flood duration.	Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells +20% secondary battery firing range.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost.	Basics of Survivability -15% repair, fire, and flooding duration.	Improved Repair Party Readiness −0.8% reload time of Repair Party each time your ship receives potential damage equal to 100% of the ship's base HP. After receiving 2M HP potential damage: +1 charge of Repair Party ..	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: •  +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. •  +25% continuous damage. •  +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
4	Furious 1st fire / flood   −10% Main battery reload time 2nd etc. (up to 5), each   −5% Main battery reload time	Manual Secondary Battery Aiming −10% secondary battery reload time. −10% secondary battery dispersion. When firing at a manually selected target: dispersion gradually improves from -25% to -50%.	Close Quarters Combat -10% reload time of main battery if an enemy ship is spotted within secondary range.	Emergency Repair Expert Damage Control Party  and Repair Party : +1 charge (each). +10% action time .	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship.	Fire Prevention Expert -10% risk of fire. Three fires maximum.
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

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding.	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed.	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables.	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Historical Info

Karl XIV Johan, 19??

Construction

Builder:

Laid down:

Launched:

Commissioned:

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Specifications

? tons displacement, standard

?m length

?m beam

?m draft (mean)

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Machinery

12 boilers, 3 turbines [e.g.]

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Performance

? knots at ? shaft horsepower

?nm range at ? knots

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Armor

Main belt: ?mm

Torpedo bulkhead: ?mm

Decks: ?mm main, ?mm upper deck

Turrets: ?mm

Conning tower: ?mm

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Armament

Main

? (?x?) ?mm rifles

Secondary

? (?x?) ?mm dual purpose? rifles

Anti-Aircraft

? (?x?) ?mm guns

Torpedoes

? (?x?) ?mm torpedo tubes

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Aircraft

Three (3) ? float planes, one catapult

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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