Prinz Eitel Friedrich
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? | A ''Mackensen''-class battlecruiser laid down during World War I. She had a powerful vertical armor, which was characteristic of German battleships of this period. Her main battery consisted of eight 350 mm guns mounted in four turrets. | + | A ''Mackensen''-class battlecruiser laid down during World War I. She had a powerful vertical armor, which was characteristic of German battleships of this period. Her main battery consisted of eight 350 mm guns mounted in four turrets. | |
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'', unlike other German battleships, is primarily a medium-range fighter with limited brawling capabilities, as a result of her good secondary armament, poor main guns, and non-turtleback but durable armor. | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', unlike other German battleships, is primarily a medium-range fighter with limited brawling capabilities, as a result of her good secondary armament, poor main guns, and non-turtleback but durable armor. | |||
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Captains used to the play style of German battleships should be right at home when sailing ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. | Captains used to the play style of German battleships should be right at home when sailing ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. | |||
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* Faster than average main battery reload speed | * Faster than average main battery reload speed | |||
? | * | + | * Relatively good main battery accuracy | |
? | * Heavy secondary armament with | + | * Heavy secondary armament with long range | |
* Good armor profile for a battlecruiser | * Good armor profile for a battlecruiser | |||
? | * | + | * Decent long range AA defenses | |
? | * Excellent top speed at 28 knots | + | * Excellent top speed at 28 knots | |
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* Poor main battery traverse speed | * Poor main battery traverse speed | |||
+ | * Poor AP penetration and shell velocity (the latter due to high air drag) | |||
+ | * Poor main battery HE damage output | |||
* Lacks a turtleback and can take devastating citadel hits when poorly positioned | * Lacks a turtleback and can take devastating citadel hits when poorly positioned | |||
? | * Extremely weak mid and short range AA | + | * Extremely weak mid and short range AA defenses | |
? | * | + | * Lacks aircraft and/or utility consumables | |
* Poor concealment | * Poor concealment | |||
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| rating42 = 2 <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | | rating42 = 2 <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | |||
| rating43 = 2 <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | | rating43 = 2 <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | |||
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? | + | {{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=6}} | ||
|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
? | ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) and November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) flags can also be mounted to increase the ship's anti-aircraft damage | + | ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) and November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) flags can also be mounted to increase the ship's anti-aircraft damage. | |
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The machinery of the ''Mackensen''-class consisted of sixteen boilers, of which four allowed the usage of both oil and coal, while the rest were purely coal-fired. They would produce the steam for four Parson-turbines for an overall rated 90,000 shp. Thisgave the ''Mackensen''-class a theoretical top speed of 28kn. 3,940 tons of coal and 1,970 tons of oil would allow for a Cruising Range of around 8,000nm at 14kn. | The machinery of the ''Mackensen''-class consisted of sixteen boilers, of which four allowed the usage of both oil and coal, while the rest were purely coal-fired. They would produce the steam for four Parson-turbines for an overall rated 90,000 shp. Thisgave the ''Mackensen''-class a theoretical top speed of 28kn. 3,940 tons of coal and 1,970 tons of oil would allow for a Cruising Range of around 8,000nm at 14kn. | |||
? | === | + | ===In-game historical inaccuracies=== | |
? | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' is depicted in a fictional | + | * Actually a battlecruiser. | |
? | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' was built for the Imperial German Navy. | + | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' is depicted in a fictional Nazi refit that was invented by WG. Only ''[[Mackensen]]'' represents the more historical version. | |
? | * | + | * ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' was built for the Imperial German Navy. Its depiction as a Kriegsmarine warship is another fabrication by Wargaming. | |
? | * In-game description falsely claims that | + | * The Kriegsmarine was founded in 1935; ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' was broken up in 1921. | |
+ | * In-game description falsely claims that ''Prinz Eitel Friedrich'' entered service in 1914; construction of the real ship began in 1915. | |||
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# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0atlo0WPlY Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0atlo0WPlY Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Cmptc9xm8 Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3Cmptc9xm8 Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.7.7. | |||
+ | {{WoWS Ship Testing Changes Insert|1= | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02RpZy43btabSuXferBBCzZJp6pCTXK1aCHSceoTa9HEhWDSDvLeQ6XvRaT6z2cx1hl June 22, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Preliminary characteristics. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0BpvMX3K2NPKGmvZyrDFrZ5WtpLAmGYQHp2QgxyX297iT3Tiw4f5C1fZhEV4VTVpTl October 26, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Surface detectability was increased from 12.78 to 15.08 km. | |||
+ | **Detectability after firing main guns in smoke was increased from 10.97 to 12.92 km. | |||
+ | **The main battery traverse rate was reduced from 6 to 4 deg/s. | |||
+ | **The main battery reload time was increased from 26 to 28 s. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0yHFcRScXDLgVMmdzSzqSaHfZtkhjDSY6f7QVfxoQNbeawWdyubgYUUvjbTVxeCNDl November 13, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Sigma value was increased from 1.9 to 2.0. | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | *Introduced in Update 0.7.12. | |||
+ | **Available in the Premium Shop or obtained by completing directives of the "In the Name of His Highness!" Temporary Campaign. | |||
+ | **Added permanent "New Year" camouflage with the following bonuses: | |||
+ | *** –10% of the cost of post-battle ship maintenance. | |||
+ | *** +50% to experience per battle. | |||
+ | *** –3% to visibility from ships. | |||
+ | *** +4% to the dispersion of enemy shells fired at your ship. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.11: | |||
+ | **The main battery dispersion ellipse was adjusted to the value of American and British battleships. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.2: | |||
+ | **Penetration of secondary battery 105 mm HE shells was increased from 18 to 26 mm. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.7: | |||
+ | **Minor updates to the armor model. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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350 mm/45 SK C/14 on a Drh LC/1914 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time28 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range17.82 km. |
Maximum Dispersion238 m. |
HE Shell350 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.2 Bdz |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,000 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity815 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight600 kg. |
AP Shell350 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.6 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage10,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity815 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight600 kg. |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire17.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.35 sec. |
HE Shell105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on an MPL C/13 mount14 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity875 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second133.6 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on an L/30 single mount12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second36 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed28 knot |
Turning Circle Radius800 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.63 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.91 km. |
Prinz Eitel Friedrich — German special premium Tier VI battleship.
A Mackensen-class battlecruiser laid down during World War I. She had a powerful vertical armor, which was characteristic of German battleships of this period. Her main battery consisted of eight 350 mm guns mounted in four turrets.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Prinz Eitel Friedrich, unlike other German battleships, is primarily a medium-range fighter with limited brawling capabilities, as a result of her good secondary armament, poor main guns, and non-turtleback but durable armor.
Where Prinz Eitel Friedrich really shines is with her anti-aircraft armament. Her long-range aura consists of eight twin 105 mm dual purpose mounts, giving her the same long-range DPS as higher-tier ships like Bismarck and Friedrich der Große (Her continuous AA damage is actually higher than said ships!).
Prinz Eitel Friedrich is also quite fast for ships of her tier, allowing her to close to within her ideal engagement range quite quickly. Her good armor and AA will keep her safe while doing so, and captains should have no problems handling her in a brawl. However, brawling should be kept to a minimum due to her non-existent turtleback.
Captains used to the play style of German battleships should be right at home when sailing Prinz Eitel Friedrich.Pros:
- Faster than average main battery reload speed
- Relatively good main battery accuracy
- Heavy secondary armament with long range
- Good armor profile for a battlecruiser
- Decent long range AA defenses
- Excellent top speed at 28 knots
Cons:
- Poor main battery traverse speed
- Poor AP penetration and shell velocity (the latter due to high air drag)
- Poor main battery HE damage output
- Lacks a turtleback and can take devastating citadel hits when poorly positioned
- Extremely weak mid and short range AA defenses
- Lacks aircraft and/or utility consumables
- Poor concealment
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Prinz Eitel Friedrich Has the standard upgrade slots and choices for a tier VI battleship. A standard battleship build will work well for her, but she also has strong anti-aircraft power for tier 6, so if one enjoys ruining a carrier's day, mounting anti-aircraft modules can also work.
The recommended upgrades for Prinz Eitel Friedrich are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
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Consumables
Prinz Eitel Friedrich can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Prinz Eitel Friedrich comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
Prinz Eitel Friedrich captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike () flags are recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta (
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) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Echo Setteseven (
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Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Mackensen-class battlecruiser - Wikipedia
- Prinz Eitel Friedrich: Winter Event, Campaign and Rewards! - Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada 2.0: Prinz Eitel Friedrich: The Royal Rumbler - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich Trailer - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Armada: Prinz Eitel Friedrich - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.7.7.
Testing Changes
- June 22, 2018:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- October 26, 2018:
- Surface detectability was increased from 12.78 to 15.08 km.
- Detectability after firing main guns in smoke was increased from 10.97 to 12.92 km.
- The main battery traverse rate was reduced from 6 to 4 deg/s.
- The main battery reload time was increased from 26 to 28 s.
- November 13, 2018:
- Sigma value was increased from 1.9 to 2.0.
- Introduced in Update 0.7.12.
- Available in the Premium Shop or obtained by completing directives of the "In the Name of His Highness!" Temporary Campaign.
- Added permanent "New Year" camouflage with the following bonuses:
- –10% of the cost of post-battle ship maintenance.
- +50% to experience per battle.
- –3% to visibility from ships.
- +4% to the dispersion of enemy shells fired at your ship.
- Update 0.8.11:
- The main battery dispersion ellipse was adjusted to the value of American and British battleships.
- Update 0.9.2:
- Penetration of secondary battery 105 mm HE shells was increased from 18 to 26 mm.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km.
- Update 0.10.7:
- Minor updates to the armor model.