Ranger

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Ranger

Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier VI

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price40000 exp

Purchase price4,500,000

Hit Points43,700

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/25 Mk19 mod. 68 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range4.5 km.

Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min.

Reload Time4.5 sec.

HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk36

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800

Initial HE Shell Velocity657 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

AA Defense

12.7 mm Browning M2 mod. 224 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second91.2

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

28 mm/75 Mk2 mod. 26 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second13.8

. . . Firing Range2.4 km.

127 mm/25 Mk19 mod. 68 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second58.4

. . . Firing Range4.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed29.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius1 010 m.

Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range14.22 km.

Air Detectability Range10.66 km.

Battle Levels

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Ranger

Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier VI

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price40000 exp

Purchase price4,500,000

Hit Points44,900

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/25 Mk19 mod. 68 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range4.5 km.

Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min.

Reload Time4.5 sec.

HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk36

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800

Initial HE Shell Velocity657 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

AA Defense

20 mm Oerlikon Mk447 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second169.2

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm Bofors Mk25 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second79.5

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

127 mm/25 Mk19 mod. 68 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second58.4

. . . Firing Range4.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed29.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius1 010 m.

Rudder Shift Time11.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range14.22 km.

Air Detectability Range10.66 km.

Battle Levels

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VI

4,500,000

Ranger — American Tier VI aircraft сarrier.

The first U.S. aircraft carrier of special construction. The ship carried a large air group. The carrier's speed was quite high for her type. Her drawbacks included a lack of torpedo protection and impractical arrangement of aircraft elevators, which slowed down the handling of air groups.

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 ( )
Ranger (A)	43,700	6	51		8	8/6/24		58		0	400,000
Ranger (B)	44,900	6	51		8	5/47		73		10,000	1,100,000

	Cruise Speed (knot)	Average Damage per Second (HP/min)	Loadout	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
F2A Buffalo	149	0	0	1,270		0	300,000
F4F Wildcat	153	0	0	1,340		7,000	750,000

	Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP)	Cruise Speed (knot)	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
T4M	5,567	101	1,630		0	300,000
TBD Devastator	5,567	112	1,710		7,000	750,000

	Maximum Bomb Damage (HP)	Cruise Speed (knot)	Hit Points (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
SBC Helldiver	9,200	116	1,720		0	300,000
SB2U Vindicator	9,200	117	1,810		7,000	750,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
Propulsion: 53,500 hp	29.5		0	250,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Ranger is the first taste of high-tier carrier play in the American carrier line. She is much faster than the Langley making positioning of the ship much easier. Also, it is the first time where players have access to the Fighter consumable that can provide anti-air support and limited spotting for the team.

HE bombs are highly effective against destroyers and light cruisers of this tier. Players should start practicing HE drops on destroyers as it becomes the cornerstone for success in high tier games. Torpedo bombers drop two torps per attack, allowing the player to enjoy a higher damage output than before. Since battleships of this tier are slow, players can easily practice their drops against these targets. Fighters are also effective against destroyers, but yet lack to do much damage against battleships. Players are advised to use HE bombs and torpedoes against battleships.

Pros:

• Good plane health pool
• Good HE bombs, effective against all ship types
• Better maneuverability of the carrier itself, allowing for easier positioning
• Good AA suite.

Cons:

• Detected very easily.
• Practically no armor — only 25mm at the thickest point — allowing for easy citadel hits and breaking of modules.
• Extremely clumsy to maneuver, with a 15.9 second rudder turn time.
• Slow torpedoes with short range.
• Slow planes compared to its counterpart Ryujo

Research

1. Upgrade to SB2U Vindicator (Dive Bombers)
2. Upgrade to F4F Wildcat (Rocket Attack Aircraft)
3. Upgrade to TBD Devastator (Torpedo Bombers)
4. Upgrade to Hull(B) for better AA and hitpoints of the CV itself
5. Proceed to the Lexington

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Ranger are as follows:

• Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1 ()
• Slot 2: Aircraft Engines Modification 1 ()
• Slot 3: Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1 ()
• Slot 4: Bombers Modification 2 ()

Commander Skills

As the planes are slow, players would want to invest in increasing engine boost time and aircraft speed. Torpedo acceleration would help but would need players to drop at point blank range, which can be challenging even for experienced players.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. Χ	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. Χ	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. ★★★	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. ★★★	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. Χ	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. ★★★
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables.	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. Χ	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. ★★	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. Χ	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. ★★★	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. Χ
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding.	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. Χ	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. ★★★	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship.	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target.	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. Χ
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only. Χ	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three.	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells. Χ	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. ★★★	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage.	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown. Χ	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. Χ	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Meh      Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

The consumables available for the ship and each plane type for Ranger is as follows:

Ship

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party ()
• Slot 2: CAP Fighter () 4

Attack Aircraft

• Slot 1: Engine Cooling () 2
• Slot 2: Patrol Fighter () 3

Torpedo Bombers

• Slot 1: Engine Cooling () 2
• Slot 2: Patrol Fighter () 3

Dive Bombers

• Slot 1: Engine Cooling () 2
• Slot 2: Patrol Fighter () 3

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Ranger with Type 17 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

In the past, all carriers could only mount at most four signals at a time. This is not longer the case, Ranger can mount 8 total Signals.

As a carrier, Ranger has no risk of detonating. As such, the signal () should be disregarded for this ship.

Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London () for 50% XP gain, Zulu Hotel () for 50% Commander XP gain, November Echo Setteseven () increased AA damage, Mike Yankee Soxisix () secondary battery range & firing buff, Juliet Whiskey Unaone () flooding chance increase (Very useful), India-X-Ray () fire chance increase, Victor Lima () large fire & flooding chance increase, and India Yankee () for faster fire dissipation.

These signals are to buff the ship performance while gaining a fair bonus of XP.

Players can also choose to equip the Dragon Signal () instead of Zulu Hotel () signal the for faster commander (re)training.

Having a high leveled Captain while playing Carrier can give you an edge over other Captains.

Gallery

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  Ranger with Type 1 camouflage.

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  Ranger with Type 2 camouflage.

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  Ranger with Type 5 camouflage.

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  Ranger with Type 6 premium camouflage.

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  Ranger with Type 17 permanent premium camouflage.

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Historical Info

USS Ranger (CV-4) was the first ship of the United States Navy to be designed and built from the keel up as an aircraft carrier. Ranger was a relatively small ship, closer in size and displacement to the first US carrier — Langley — than later ships. An island superstructure was not included in the original design, but was added after completion. Due to its small displacement, putting a large smokestack like the Lexington would cause top-heavy and instability. As a solution, experimental smokestacks that could fold sideways were introduced. These stacks would stay upright in normal conditions(taking some of the deck space) and fold horizontally when aircraft had to be launched. Theoretically, it would give enough deck space and clear it of smoke. In reality, the low height the stacks would cover the plane deck with fume whenever the ship was pushing its speed. Also the horizontal placement would only cause more fume to cover up the deck. The small displacement made it impossible to operate the ship in bad weather or carry enough protective devices(AA, anti-torpedo bulge, etc). Learning from these failures, USN were able to design the more successful Yorktown-class carriers such as the Enterprise.
Of the eight pre-war US aircraft carriers CV-1 through CV-8, Ranger was one of only three to survive World War II, the others being Enterprise and Saratoga. Deemed too slow for use with the Pacific Fleet's carrier task forces, the ship spent most of the war in the Atlantic Ocean.

Historical Inaccuracies

Due to the low displacement of the ship, the Ranger did not have a torpedo hanger. Although the ship carried torpedo bombers, they were limited to antisubmarine warfare(dropping depth charges) or spotting.

Historical Gallery

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  USS Ranger underway at sea, 1930s.

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  Ranger‍’​s ship's insignia, adopted 1938.

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  Aircraft on Ranger‍’​s deck during Operation Torch.

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  Ranger passing through the Panama Canal in 1945.

References

1. USS Ranger (CV-4) - Wikipedia
   

Ships of U.S.A.

Aircraft Carriers