Baltimore
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Between 17 May and 11 June 1945, while operating off the island of Okinawa, a typhoon caused damage to the bow of the ship. This marked the end of ''Baltimore''’s wartime service, as the Japanese surrendered while it was under repairs in Pearl Harbor. In the aftermath of the war, the cruiser carried out three 'Magic Carpet' missions, ferrying soldiers between Pearl Harbor & the US west coast. The cruiser was decommissioned in 29 April 1947, before being recommissioned for the Korean War in November 1951. However, the cruiser would never take a direct part in the war. Instead, ''Baltimore''’s only major task was to visit Britain as a representative of the US Navy for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Review. Other than a few tours with the 6th & 7th fleets, the cruiser would be finally placed in reserve on 1 January 1956 and decommissioned 31 May 1956. She was struck off the Navy List on 15 February 1971. | Between 17 May and 11 June 1945, while operating off the island of Okinawa, a typhoon caused damage to the bow of the ship. This marked the end of ''Baltimore''’s wartime service, as the Japanese surrendered while it was under repairs in Pearl Harbor. In the aftermath of the war, the cruiser carried out three 'Magic Carpet' missions, ferrying soldiers between Pearl Harbor & the US west coast. The cruiser was decommissioned in 29 April 1947, before being recommissioned for the Korean War in November 1951. However, the cruiser would never take a direct part in the war. Instead, ''Baltimore''’s only major task was to visit Britain as a representative of the US Navy for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Review. Other than a few tours with the 6th & 7th fleets, the cruiser would be finally placed in reserve on 1 January 1956 and decommissioned 31 May 1956. She was struck off the Navy List on 15 February 1971. | |||
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+ | * ''Baltimore''-class cruisers entered service with the quadruple 40mm Bofors gun already fitted. Several ships of the class had only two twin Bofors to augment the eleven quad Bofors in their AA complement. | |||
+ | * ''Baltimore'''s 1952-55 refit is missing. Twelve quad 40mm Bofors and 24 single 20mm Oerlikons were replaced by ten (10) twin 3" (76mm)/50 Mk 27/33 AA guns. | |||
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Revision as of 13:05, 30 June 2018
203 mm/55 Mk.15 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range14.39 km. |
Maximum Dispersion132 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE/HC Mk25 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell14 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight118 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP Mk21 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage5,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight152 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second90.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount23 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second82.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount12 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second135.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time10.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.22 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.26 km. |
Baltimore — American Tier VIII cruiser.
Designed after the treaty limitations had been lifted and built using the experience gained in World War II. Greater dimensions of the cruiser improved her survivability owing to a reinforced armor deck and enhanced protection for the propulsion. In addition to the main battery guns, the ship received dual-purpose artillery mounts.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Following on the heels of New Orleans at Tier VII, Tier VIII's Baltimore represents the new era of cruisers from the United States Navy. Not only was the firepower and protection improved, but in-game she also gets access to the Surveillance Radar which makes her a strong team player. The armor-piercing shells get a very special taste, as she is the first cruiser in the branch to have the famous super-heavy AP shells that feature improved performance when hitting angled targets. As a trade-off these shells are slower however, and require more lead than the HE shells.


Pros:
- Strong main battery firepower in an AB-X layout that allows her to use the majority of your firepower while remaining heavily angled.
- Excellent shell performance combined with 10 second reload time on her main battery.
- Unrivaled AA firepower at Tier VIII, even surpassing Mikhail Kutuzov.
- Additional resistance against incoming fire thanks to her 27mm bow plating.
- Excellent support ship, thanks to utility tools like Surveillance Radar
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- High shell arcs allow Baltimore to use islands as a shield.
- Low concealment of 9.7km when fully rigged for stealth.
- Armor belt is the thickest of any Tier VIII cruiser.
Cons:
- Unlike other Tier VIII Cruisers, Baltimore lacks an armor belt that extends most of the length of her waterline that would make bouncing incoming shells easier.
- Her citadel below the funnels extends way above the waterline and is highly vulnerable.
- High shell arcs result in difficult long range gunnery, and if Baltimore doesn't have an island to hide behind she's at a disadvantage.
- Surveillance Radar
has a 700m shorter range than maximum concealment, which can cause difficulties against heads-up destroyers.
- Large amounts of the ship are covered in 27mm plating, which makes Baltimore vulnerable against incoming HE fire from enemy cruisers.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Baltimore is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for a big boost in hit points, an upgraded AA suite, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Buffalo.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk8 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Baltimore are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
keeps her guns active and firing.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
lessens the fire damage taken. Alternatively, if the captain has a spare Surveillance Radar Modification 1
in their inventory, it can be equipped in this slot for increased active radar duration.
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 2 (
) improves her AA coverage. If carriers are not deemed a threat, Aiming Systems Modification 1
improves her accuracy.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
improves her rudder shift.
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
reduces her surface detectablilty.
Anti-Aircraft Build: A popular build for this ship, captains focusing on improving Baltimore’s AA will opt for Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 in Slot 1 to increase her anti-aircraft armament durability and AA Guns Modification 2 (
) in Slot 3 to add more range for her AA up to 6.0km (7.2km with Advanced Firing Training skill). Although her AA is a powerful deterrent, its usefulness depends on whether there is a carrier in the game. To ensure these upgrades aren't wasted, consider divisioning with a Tier VIII carrier.
Generalist Build: Captains focusing on making Baltimore a more well-rounded ship will opt for Main Armaments Modification 1 in Slot 1 and Aiming Systems Modification 1
in Slot 3 to increase her accuracy. This is especially useful when firing at destroyers detected during the short period that Surveillance Radar
is active. Baltimore’s base AA is still quite powerful without any AA-specific upgrades.
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Consumables
Baltimore can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire
or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter
or Surveillance Radar
Captains focusing Baltimore on AA build will equip Defensive AA Fire II () for Slot 2, especially when in a division with a carrier. For play outside of divisions, Hydroacoustic Search II (
) is recommended as the odds of seeing an aircraft carrier are slim.
Baltimore captains should use Surveillance Radar II () on Slot 3 to increase their in-game impact (hunting the extremely stealthy destroyers of Tiers VIII-X), as Catapult Fighter
is not always useful in detecting stealthy or smoke-covered enemy ships.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for Credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Baltimore with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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