Surrey

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Cruiser | U.K. | Tier VII

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Surrey — British Tier VII cruiser.

A cruiser named Surrey was initially meant to be the third Norfolk-class ship. But it was the fourth series of cruisers scheduled for construction as part of the 1928 program that eventually received that name. Unlike their predecessors, these ships had proper belt armor and were supposed to enter service in 1932. In the lead-up to the London Naval Conference, the laying down of ships was suspended and later canceled due to the changing priorities of the British Navy.

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 ()
203 mm/50 Mk VIII on a Mk.I* mount	4.8	22.5	135	3,300	17	4,500		0	400,000

	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 ()
Surrey (A)	30,700	6	152	4	6	12/7/6	2			0	600,000
Surrey (B)	35,300	6	152	4	6	3/4/6	2			24,000	1,600,000

	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 ()
533 mm Mk IX*	0.6	96	7.2	15,866	61	8		0	400,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk VII mod. 1		0		0	400,000
Mk VII mod. 2		0		16,000	1,450,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 60,000 hp	30		0	400,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Surrey is a natural successor to Devonshire one tier lower. The two vessels share many common traits, but Surrey is an improvement in almost every regard. This ship is representative of the Norfolk class heavy cruisers, only two of which were built and entered service. In World of Warships, captains will immediately notice just how much of an improvement she really is. The most noticeable and welcome change is the performance of her main battery, which features an improved rate of fire, longer firing range, and slightly better accuracy. Surrey still fires the same shells as Devonshire, and therefore she retains the same low shell velocity for a heavy cruiser. Since the ship has a longer range, it will take longer for shells to reach maximum range; captains are advised to focus their fire on slower, less maneuverable targets such as battleships and aircraft carriers at long range, or refrain from firing to avoid detection.

The preferred shell type of Surrey is high explosive (HE) @mdash; a trait of the branch. They are similar to Japanese high explosive shells having high alpha damage for a cruiser, but with improved fire chance. Captains should aim for the decks and superstructures of battleships and the bows or upper belt armor of enemy cruisers and aircraft carriers. Destroyers will take enormous hits from well-aimed high explosive salvos, but it may require more lead than expected to land hits. While her HE is good, her armor-piercing ammunition is also serviceable. When given the broadside of enemy cruisers, aim for the waterline and try to land as many citadel hits as possible. Should the opportunity present itself, shoot at the upper belt armor of enemy battleships when they expose their sides - do not aim for the waterline, as your shells will shatter, dealing zero damage, and you will have given your position away for no gain. Surrey also comes equipped with a spotting aircraft, which can be used to temporarily extend the range of her main battery. Keep her slow shell velocity in mind when activating this consumable, as even more lead will be required to land long-range shots. A note on her main battery: the guns are housed in turrets with very thin armor; getting even one knocked out will significantly lower the damage-per-minute of her guns.

When in a pinch, Surrey can use her torpedoes in self defense. They should not, under any circumstances, be used in an offensive manner; her firing arcs are very poor, and trying to launch them will expose your relatively weak side armor to enemy guns. The torpedoes themselves are respectable, with subpar range, mediocre speed, and high damage. Capable of firing one quad-launcher from each side, she is able to deal crippling blows that can be useful when finishing off an opponent, especially a battleship.

While Surrey shares an almost identical armor scheme as her predecessor, and therefore she is extremely vulnerable to nearly every shell in the game. She features the same 25 mm upper belt armor as many other cruisers of her tier, which means that battleship caliber guns (380 mm and above, which are common even one tier lower at tier 6) can easily overmatch her sides, regardless of angle. Her 16 mm bow and stern plating can be overmatched by every single battleship-calibre gun in the game, thus trying to bow-tank any battleship is an almost-guaranteed death sentence. Once the shells punch through her bow (or stern), there is only a relatively thin armor belt protecting her citadel. She does have one ace up her sleeve, though: 27 mm deck armor. This is enough to ricochet 380 mm and smaller battleship guns, but it should not be relied upon as a means of mitigating damage. This armor scheme is sufficient enough to make fighting other cruisers possible, so long as captains are careful not to expose their side. To make up for her relatively weak armor scheme, Surrey has access to Repair Party , which will restore much-needed health later in battle.

Her anti-aircraft suite is appreciable at Tier VII, but pales in comparison to the likes of the same-tier American light cruiser Atlanta. Captains are provided the choice between equipping their ship with the Defensive AA Fire  consumable (which temporarily boosts the performance of her AA guns) or Hydroacoustic Search  consumable (which allows for early warning of incoming torpedoes and detection of enemy ships hidden behind islands or in smokescreens). Choosing the former will give Surrey a respectable anti-aircraft bubble that will help ward off attacks by enemy tier 6 aircraft carriers, but will prove to be less effective against tier 8 carriers.

For a tier 7 heavy cruiser, Surrey sports a decent (but not outstanding) top speed and rudder shift time, but a very tight and admirable turning circle. These combined traits will make dodging incoming fire an excellent way of mitigating damage. In an experienced captain's hands, she will cause a goodly amount of frustration for enemy ships trying to land shots on her.

Lastly, but certainly not the least, is her concealment values. For a heavy cruiser, Surrey is exceptionally stealthy, and captains are recommended to use her good maneuverability and low detectability to get into effective firing positions, most probably behind islands. When coming under concentrated fire, it is advised to hold fire and try to break contact as quickly as possible. Unlike her light cruiser counterpart, Fiji, Surrey does not come equipped with a smoke generator.

Pros:

Excellent main battery, with good arcs, quick traverse, and accurate rifles.
Decent AA rating for her tier, especially when combined with the Defensive AA consumable ~~and companion signal~~.
Good concealment, compared to her tier.
Good turret traverse - Expert Marksman not necessary most of the time, unless switching firing sides.
Average HP, firing range, and muzzle velocity.

Cons:

Short firing range.
Short-ranged torpedoes, capable of reaching 70% of her stock detection range.
Slow and sluggish, compared to most tier VII cruisers.
Thin bow/stern armor (16 mm): all battleship and some cruiser AP shells (>228 mm) never ricochet, penetrated even by destroyer HE shells.
Thin turret armor (25 mm).
Slower reload than average, though way better than Italian cruisers.
Relatively poor fire-starting chance (but she does have HE, as opposed to the British CL line.)

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Surrey is as follows:

Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hit points, better AA and faster rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Albemarle.
Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk7 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 by default, OR Spotting Aircraft Modification 1 special upgrade to extend spotting aircraft time aloft.
Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 by default. Those captains wishing to punish incoming aircraft could leverage AA Guns Modification 1 for improved damage without sacrificing much on main gun accuracy, if they so wish.
Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 or Steering Gears Modification 1

Commander Skills

Preference for commander skills is always based on personal play style, but, as with most cruisers, captains should focus on evasion, concealment, and other commander skills that reduce the chance/effects of incoming damage on performance.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed. ★	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party  Repair Party . ★	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km. ★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines.	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time. ★	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost. ★	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★★	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.. ★★
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up. ★	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range.. ★	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger. ★★	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier. ★
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery. ★★★	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.. ★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time.. ★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Surrey can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Repair Party 
Slot 3: Defensive AA Fire  or Hydroacoustic Search 
Slot 4: Spotting Aircraft

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	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. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding.	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 . ★★

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References

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