Puerto Rico
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305 mm/50 Mk.8 in a turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.73 shots/min. |
Reload Time22 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.81 km. |
Maximum Dispersion248 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Mk17 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,300 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight462.3 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP Mk18 mod. 1 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight517 kg. |
127 mm/54 Mk.16 on a Mk.41 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.3 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk41 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
127 mm/54 Mk.16 on a Mk.41 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second125.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount16 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second254.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount26 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second93.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius910 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.06 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.16 km. |
Puerto Rico — American special premium Tier X cruiser.
- Massive HP pool for a Tier X Cruiser, comparable to Tier IX battleships
- Resilient armor scheme, very difficult to citadel
- Excellent torpedo protection, comparable to battleships in effectiveness
- Twelve 305mm rifles gives her a heavy broadside salvo
- Powerful AP shells with high base damage and improved penetration angles
- Access to 10km Surveillance Radar
, a powerful tool against destroyers and smoke cruisers
Puerto Rico was the reward for the first Dockyard event during Christmas 2019, and returned as the reward for the Dockyard event starting in Update 0.11.7. She has not been available outside those two Dockyard events. (A few were available during a charity event in early 2022, where successful bidders were in the $800+ range.)
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Cons:
- Large hull, relatively easy to hit
- Mediocre accuracy and slow reloading, relying more on her high alpha strike to kill ships
- Lack of torpedo or effective secondary armament, hurting her effectiveness at very close range
- Large turning radius and very slow rudder shift time
- Poor concealment values, relatively easy to detect by other ships
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Puerto Rico from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Puerto Rico in Randoms are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
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- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
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- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
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- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
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- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
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- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
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Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 is highly recommended as it reduces the chance of her turrets getting incapacitated. Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
is also a viable option as it helps the AA mounts survive into the late game.
Slot 2: There are several interesting build options in this slot. Of those, Surveillance Radar Modification 1 and Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
are great choices as they increase the duration of their respective consumables. If the player does not have these upgrades, then Damage Control System Modification 1
is a viable alternative.
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
Slot 4: This slot can address either her maneuverability or vulnerability to fires. Steering Gears Modification 1 is an excellent choice as Puerto Rico has the slowest rudder shift of all Tier X cruisers. Damage Control System Modification 2
is a good alternative if the player finds himself frequently on fire
Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 is the preferred option as reducing her concealment provides far greater improvements than any other option available.
Slot 6: For most players, Main Battery Modification 3 is recommended as it significantly speeds up her reload time. If the player finds the base gun range too short, Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
is a viable alternative though keep in mind her slow shells still make it difficult to land shells on target.
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3 |
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4 |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Puerto Rico can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire
or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Surveillance Radar
or Catapult Fighter
or Spotting Aircraft
- Slot 4: Repair Party
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Puerto Rico 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
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.8.
Testing Changes
- Aug 16, 2019:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- Oct 14, 2019:
- Sigma parameter was changed from 1.9 to 2.2.
- Nov 1, 2019:
- Detectability range by sea decreased from 17.6 to 16.56 km.
- Detectability range by air decreased from 11.86 to 11.16 km.
- Detectability after firing main guns in smoke decreased from 14.27 to 13.15 km.
- Available via completing the Dockyard in Update 0.8.11.
- Update 0.9.1:
- Fixed display of secondary battery in the characteristics of the ship.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 7.3 km.
- Update 0.11.3:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 0.11.5:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Available via completing the dockyard starting in Update 0.11.7.
- Update 12.1:
- Improved the geometry and textures of the ship.