Mikhail Kutuzov
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+ | The ''Sverdlov-class'' light cruisers were a development over the ''Chapayev-class'', which was still a design from the WW2 era. While the armor and main armament of the ships were to remain the same, other improvements were desired. | |||
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+ | Compared to the ''Chapayev-class'', the ''Sverdlov-class'' was noticeably enlarged. Being a little over 212m long and almost 22m wide, and a draft of almost 7.4m, these ships could displace up to 16,600 tons when fully loaded. The crew complement counted 1,270 men. | |||
+ | As light cruisers, the main armament was fairly standard for ships of their time. Four turrets, with each housing three 152mm L/57 B-38 guns, were mounted on the centerline. Firing a 55kg heavy shell at ranges of up to 30km, these guns could fire at six and a half rounds every minute. | |||
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+ | Auxilliary Armament saw twelve twin mounted 100mm/70 dual purpose guns, with three mounts on each side of the ship. Each gun could fire a 15.6kg heavy shell with up to 18 rounds per minute. The automatic AA guns consisted of 16 twin mounts with fully automatic 37mm/70 guns. Two quintuple Torpedo launchers and up to 132 mines were also installed. | |||
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+ | The armor protection was identical to that of the preceding ''Chapayev-class''. The vital areas were protected by a 100mm strong belt, which was closed by a 100mm strong bulkhead to the rear and 120mm to the front. A 50mm thick deck would provide protection against plunging shells and bombs. The main armament was protected by 130mm strong barbettes, while the turrets featured a 175mm face plate and 60-75mm thick sides and roof. For the conning tower 130mm armor for the sides and a 100mm roof were deemed sufficient. | |||
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+ | Six boilers would produce steam for two turbines, which would generate 110,000 shp on two shafts. That allowed for a designed top speed of 32.7kn, and with the fuel oil capacity, which was greatly improved over the ''Chapayev-class'', a cruising range up to 5,700 nautical miles at 17kn. | |||
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152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-5-bis mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time8 sec. |
Rotation Speed7.2 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25 sec. |
Firing Range19.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion164 m. |
HE ShellOFU-35 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight55 kg. |
AP ShellAP-35 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight55 kg. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE ShellHE-55 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity1000 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm PTA-53-302 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.46 shots/min. |
Reload Time131 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-51 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
100 mm/70 on an SM-5-1s mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second117 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
37 mm V-11 mount16 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second147.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius760 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.06 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.44 km. |
Mikhail Kutuzov — Soviet special premium Tier VIII cruiser.
One of the most advanced light artillery cruisers in the Soviet Navy. The ship was as good as most of her foreign counterparts in terms of speed and armor. The cruiser's key advantage over other ships of her type was her main battery that boasted a very long firing range due to the successful design of turret mounts.
Mikhail Kutuzov is now preserved as a military museum ship in Novorossiysk, Russia.
Mikhail Kutuzov first went on sale on 11 January 2016 on the NA servers, and on 25 December 2015 on the EU servers. It has since been permanently removed from sale.
Modules
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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) |
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53-51 | 0.5 | 131 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 60 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
One of the ships of Project 68bis (the Sverdlov class), Mikhail Kutuzov is one of the better premium cruisers released into the game. Sporting twelve 152mm guns and a very solid AA suite, she operates as a second line support ship without the need to get up close and personal with the enemy. Her anti-aircraft suite is outstanding, and with the Defensive AA Fire consumable equipped, she shreds enemy aircraft. One thing of note: aside from Iwaki Alpha and the British cruiser line, she's one of the few non-destroyers that has access to the Smoke Generator
consumable which is useful in many ways. She has her downsides, however, as she is very easily to citadel and her guns occasionally get incapacitated to outright knocked out. She plays very differently from her cousin in the tech tree, Chapayev, and those differences set her in a class by herself.
Pros:
- Impressive penetration against her peers and rate of fire for a light cruiser.
- Longest range of any Tier VIII cruiser.
- Fairly durable for a light cruiser.
- Fast turret traverse and shell velocity.
- Good handling characteristics (rudder shift and turning radius).
- Comes with at least one charge of Smoke Generator
(two with the premium version).
Cons:
- Below average "alpha strike" damage.
- Guns prone to getting knocked out or incapacitated.
- Fairly large citadel protected by below average armor.
- HE shell damage inferior to 155mm shells of Mogami.
- AP shells have solid penetration capability against other cruisers, but are only useful against battleships at suicide range.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Mikhail Kutuzov are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 2 (
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- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 (
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- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Mikhail Kutuzov commanders include Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, Concealment Expert, and Demolition Expert. This holy trinity of Russian light cruiser commander skills makes Kutuzov an extreme threat to nearly any ship on the board regardless of which type of shell she is firing.
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Consumables
Mikhail Kutuzov can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire
or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Smoke Generator
Camouflage
As a Premium ship, Mikhail Kutuzov comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
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Gallery
Historical Info
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