Uganda
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXIII mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire9.09 shots/min. |
Reload Time6.6 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range14.09 km. |
Maximum Dispersion139 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight44.45 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,850 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight44.45 kg. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVII on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm TR Mk IV2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.63 shots/min. |
Reload Time96 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk IX* |
Maximum Damage15,433 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range12 km. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVII on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second37.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount11 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.1/2 on an RP Mk.I mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount3 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second38.7 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed31.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius600 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.17 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Uganda — Commonwealth Tier VII cruiser.
Fiji-class light cruisers were built in Great Britain in two groups. The project combined good firepower, long operational range, and decent protection with minimal displacement. The second group of cruisers, to which Uganda belonged, had enhanced AA defenses at the cost of having fewer main battery turrets. During World War II, Uganda took part in the landings of Allied forces in Sicily and Italy. In the fall of 1944, she was transferred to the Royal Canadian Navy and later operated in the Pacific Ocean.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Uganda fulfills the role of a second-line cruiser perfectly. She’s stealthy, has respectable firepower, long-range torpedoes, and consumables that allow her to play more aggressively than most light cruisers can. While she has all the right tools to be a threat to most vessels, she will undoubtedly have the most impact on the course of a battle by supporting her allies.
Main Battery
At first glance, Uganda might appear underwhelmingly mediocre for a Tier VII cruiser. Her high-explosive (HE) and armor-piercing (AP) damage-per-minute is decidedly average, and her low shell velocity results in high-arcing shells that can make leading targets a challenge. However, with a little practice, Uganda will prove to be a reliable damage dealer.
For starters, her HE shells are actually quite decent: their 2100 hitpoints of damage and 25 mm penetration are nothing spectacular, but a moderate fire chance of 8% means that she is quite adept at starting fires aboard enemy vessels, particularly sluggish battleships. Slow shell velocities means that landing hits at range can be a struggle, but captains familiar with the ballistics of other mid- to high-tier light cruisers are likely to find her shell arcs quite comfortable. Her reload is comparatively quick for a Tier VII light cruiser.
While they should not be the main source of Uganda’s damage output, her armor-piercing rounds can still cause significant damage. In most regards, the characteristics of her AP rounds are well below the average, including damage and shell velocity. However, there are two small beneficial qualities: her AP shells have one of the lowest drag coefficients and highest Krupp values of all her same-tier counterparts. While the differences these provide may be almost imperceptible, in practice these mean that Uganda’s shells retain both a relatively high shell velocity over longer ranges and good armor penetration capabilities compared to other light cruisers. This translates to retaining good damage output at longer ranges nearing her maximum range of 14.1 km, which means she can keep her opponents further away and still inflict reliable damage.
Torpedoes
Uganda comes equipped with two triple torpedo launchers - one on each side. In most regards, they are the same torpedoes as can be found aboard her predecessors at Tier VI and V, with the same 62 knot speed and 15,433 hitpoint damage potential. They reload in the same 96 seconds, but unlike VI Hobart and V Delhi, Uganda can only launch 6 torpedoes at once instead of 8. This comes with a tradeoff of having a range of 12km, allowing them to be launched from stealth at unsuspecting targets. While these torpedoes can be used in a close-quarters combat to deliver a crushing blow, captains are forewarned to take an opponent’s torpedo damage reduction factor into account, as even landing all three torpedoes launched from one side of the ship is not likely to be sufficient enough to sink a vessel with most of its hitpoints still intact. Regardless, the ability to launch torpedoes at such long range grants Uganda the ability to launch torpedoes in advance of engaging an opponent then turn and launch the torpedoes from the other side and possibly have time to reload her first launcher for a devastating strike as she sails past her opponent. That is, assuming her torpedo tubes haven’t been knocked out or destroyed in the meantime.
Secondary Battery
In most cases, the secondary battery of a light cruiser (if a light cruiser even happens to be equipped with secondaries) is not worth mentioning. This is mostly the case with Uganda, except that they can be somewhat amusing in the rare chance that she finds herself in close-quarters combat. First, she has one of the best reloads of her same-tier counterparts at just 3 seconds. While the caliber is a humble 102 mm, their HE shells can penetrate 17 mm of armor. This means they can damage destroyer hull plating and the bow, stern, and superstructure plating of most cruisers and some battleships. That said, they are not worth investing valuable captain skill points into; they are simply a nice source of chip damage in the event that she finds herself in a brawl.
Survivability
Typical of most light cruisers, Uganda is effectively a floating citadel awaiting a devastating strike. She is covered in a mere 16mm of plating that can be overmatched by any battleship she will ever face, and her gigantic citadel extends far above the waterline. She has no torpedo damage reduction to speak of and a below-average pool of 31,400 hitpoints means that she must utilize her maneuverability and situational awareness to avoid taking torpedoes in the first place. She lacks a Repair Party consumable, so there is no way for her to recover lost hitpoints throughout the course of a battle. Instead, she must utilize her Crawling Smoke Generator to break contact with the enemy and stay concealed while pummeling them with shells.
Maneuverability
In terms of speed and handling, Uganda comes in behind her counterparts. She has a placid 31.5 knot top speed and is slow to reach her top speed. Fortunately, she can boast an excellent 600 meter turning radius and 8.6 second rudder shift that can make her feel quite nimble. Her better-than-average surface detection radius of 11.2 km means that careful management of island cover and her smokescreens will allow her to remain concealed.
Consumables
Uganda is equipped with a standard Damage Control Party consumable and does not have access to a Repair Party . Her 31,400 hitpoints is all she has access to, so captains are advised to mitigate incoming damage as much as possible. She also has access to a choice between Hydroacoustic Search and Defensive AA Fire consumables; the former is useful for spotting torpedoes and enemy vessels, while the latter can temporarily boost her AAA fire by 50% and increase her flak damage by 300%.
Her most valuable consumable is the Crawling Smoke Generator , which allows her to move at 1/4 speed while remaining concealed. The obvious benefit is that it allows her to reposition while supporting her team, avoiding the common “torpedo magnet” effect typical of most stationary smokescreens. While it may not grant the same level of flexibility as the high-speed smokescreen typical of the tech tree Italian heavy cruisers, it lasts significantly longer, thereby providing longer periods of protection.
Lastly, Uganda is equipped with a longer-ranged version of the Submarine Surveillance consumable, which can be used to spot enemy submarines at or below periscope depth within a 7 km radius for herself and her allies. Such a consumable is very rare amongst cruisers, and can prove an exceptionally useful tool to support allied vessels.
Anti-Aircraft Defenses
Uganda’s anti-aircraft suite is below-average for her tier. She has abysmal long-range damage-per-second despite her decent 5.8 km range, and her medium-range damage output is definitely mediocre, once again despite a fairly good range. Her short-range aura deals average damage-per-second. She only generates 2 flak bursts with low potential damage.
ASW
As previously mentioned, Uganda is one of the few Tier VII cruisers that has access to the Submarine Surveillance consumable. When a submarine’s location is known or suspected to be within 7 km of her, she can activate this consumable to expose the submarine’s location to her teammates. Unlike her same-tier counterparts, she is able to have up to three charges of the Airstrike depth charges accumulated, which grants her a theoretically higher probability of successfully landing hits on the enemy submarine. In exchange, she has slightly lower depth charge damage, blast radius, and fire chance values. Each airstrike flight drops one depth charge each, dealing a maximum 2700 damage over a blast radius of 300 m with a 16% chance of fire.
Battle Performance
Pros:
- Decent fire-starting potential
- Long-range torpedoes
- Fast-firing secondary guns!
- Excellent turning radius and good rudder shift
- Access to Submarine Surveillance consumable and 3 charges of ASW airstrike
Cons:
- Below-average HP pool
- Poor (typical) light cruiser armor scheme
- High-arcing shells
- Poor AAA
Research
Researchable upgrades for Uganda:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability and maneuverability. Research of this module unlocks progression to Auckland.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk VII mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
Commander Skills
Consumables
Uganda equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire – 3 charges or Hydroacoustic Search – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Crawling Smoke Generator – 3 charges
- Slot 4: Submarine Surveillance – 3 charges
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.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 449:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 511:
- Main battery reload time increased from 6.5 to 7.1 s.
- Range of the Depth Charge Airstrike decreased from 9 to 8 km.
- Other ASW parameters changed to be as announced in DevBlog 505.
- Added Submarine Surveillance with parameters similar to Auckland.
- Removed torpedo protection.
- DevBlog 512:
- Stock Gun Fire Control System firing range reduced from 14.4 to 14.1 km.
- Researchable Gun Fire Control System firing range reduced from 15.8 to 15.5 km.
- DevBlog 519:
- Main battery reload time reduced from 7.1 to 6.6 s.
- Update 13.2:
- Available from sequential bundle #6 of the Commonwealth Cruisers Early Access event (for 900 Commonwealth Tokens).
- Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 13.4