Rattlehead
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152 mm/53 Mk.12 on a Mk.13 casemate mount8 х 1 / 2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire9 shots/min. |
Reload Time6.67 sec. |
Rotation Speed7.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time24 sec. |
Firing Range13.88 km. |
Maximum Dispersion128 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE/HC Mk34 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP/SC Mk27 mod. 5 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight47.6 kg. |
533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.58 shots/min. |
Reload Time38 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoBliss Leavitt Mk9 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage6,233 |
Torpedo Speed49 knot |
Torpedo Range8.22 km. |
76 mm/50 Mk.22 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius600 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.09 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.36 km. |
Rattlehead — American special premium Tier V cruiser.
The Immortal Vic Rattlehead can be seen clutching a radiant green crystal of cosmic nature, sailing the seas on a rusted ship. His credo is, "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil." Vic navigates in search of retribution and destruction.
Rattlehead was first released for sale on DD MMM YYYY.
Modules
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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 ( ![]() | |
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Rattlehead | 27,000 | 10 | 76 | 8/2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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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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Mk9 mod. 1 | 1.6 | 38 | 7.2 | 6,233 | 49 | 8.2 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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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".
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Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1:
- Slot 2:
- Slot 3:
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Rattlehead equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search
– 3 charges
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter
– 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Rattlehead comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
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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.