Kronshtadt
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? | A large gunship officially designated as a heavy cruiser but more of a high-speed "small battleship" by technical characteristics. She carried 305 mm main guns with a very long firing range. Drawbacks: weak AA defenses.<br><br>{{ | + | A large gunship officially designated as a heavy cruiser but more of a high-speed "small battleship" by technical characteristics. She carried 305 mm main guns with a very long firing range. Drawbacks: weak AA defenses.<br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale worldwide on 30 May 2018 and was retired in early 2019. | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a unique ship in World of Warships. Many of her characteristics are that of a battleship, while others are clearly those of a cruiser: her size, health, and potential damage of her guns are very much in line with the former, while her speed, armor, concealment and utility are those of the latter. | ||
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? | + | The largest mistake captains will make with ''Kronshtadt'' is the false assumption that they can play her as a battleship and get away with it. Her belt armor is fairly tough and her health pool is large, but her plating and size of her citadel prevent her from achieving the same role as a battleship. When fighting enemy battleships at close range, captains should angle in such a way to "bait" shots into her angled belt armor, and to not encourage the enemy to fire shots into her bow where overmatch of her 25mm plating can easily lead to citadel hits. | ||
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s main strength lies in her main battery: nine (9) 305mm rifles with fantastic shell speed, penetration, and damage. Her accuracy is not nearly as good as that of a traditional cruiser, but what she has is good enough to land large hits with her AP, and to accurately stack fires on enemy battleships at range. Although her guns allow a captain to get by with only firing AP, the best ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains will actively switch between the two types to maximize her effectiveness. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s concealment is also quite good for a ship of her size, so captains are encouraged to make the most of it to lay ambushes and execute flanking maneuvers. | ||
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+ | Like many cruisers, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' sports a few utility consumables, most notably {{Surveillance Radar}} and a choice between {{Defensive AA Fire}} or {{Spotting Aircraft}}. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s play style involves her playing at mid- to long-range for the majority of the match, so her radar will mostly become useful later in games. | |||
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+ | Overall, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' offers a unique and engaging play style that few other ships come close to offering. Captains who enjoy ships such as ''[[Scharnhorst]]'', ''[[Amagi]]'', or German heavy cruisers will find her to have a similar play style. | |||
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? | * | + | * Very large hit point pool for a cruiser, equivalent to most Tier IX battleships. | |
? | * | + | * Strong main armament which poses a threat to any ship she faces. | |
? | * | + | * Capable of mounting useful consumables which allow the ship to fill a variety of roles. | |
? | * | + | * Decent armor when angled. | |
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? | * | + | * Extremely susceptible to receiving citadel hits when improperly angled or when bow-on to high tier battleships. | |
? | * | + | * Dispersion and reload time may leave captains unimpressed. | |
? | * | + | * Mediocre anti-aircraft armament will not deter a dedicated strike from high tier aircraft carriers. | |
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? | + | As a Premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | ||
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? | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a large cruiser that has gameplay similar to that of a fast lightly armed battleship. As such, upgrades for improving maneuverability and survivability work well for her, as well as main battery upgrades. | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a large cruiser that has gameplay similar to that of a fast, lightly armed battleship. As such, upgrades for improving maneuverability and survivability work well for her, as well as main battery upgrades. | |
The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} for improving the survivability of her guns. | |
? | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} to add to her fire and flooding prevention. | |
? | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} to add to her accuracy. | |
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} to improve her acceleration. | |
? | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} to help get that large detection radius down. | |
? | * '''Slot 6''': {{Main Battery Modification 3}} | + | * '''Slot 6''': {{Main Battery Modification 3}} to improve her rate of fire. | |
+ | Captains looking to maximize their {{Surveillance Radar}} effectiveness can also equip {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} in '''Slot 2''' in order to extend her radar activation time to 24 seconds. | |||
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? | | | + | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = <!-- Swift Fish --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = 1 <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = 3 <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
? | + | | rating15 = 3 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | ||
? | + | | rating16 = <!-- Last Stand --> | ||
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? | | | + | | rating21 = <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |
? | | | + | | rating22 = <!-- Fill the Tubes --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = 3 <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = 1 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | Expert | + | | rating26 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating32 = <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge --> | |
? | | | + | | rating33 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 3 <!-- Heavy AP Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Survivability Expert --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating41 = 3 <!-- Top Grade Gunner --> | |
? | + | | rating42 = <!-- Outnumbered --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating43 = <!-- Radio Location --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating45 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
? | + | | rating46 = <!-- AA Gunner --> | ||
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{ | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} | |
? | * '''Slot 3: | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | |
* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} | |||
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? | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', | + | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1940 design</h2> | |
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | |||
? | :Builder: | + | :Builder: Admiralty Shipyard; Leningrad, Soviet Union | |
? | :Laid down: | + | :Laid down: 20 November 1939 | |
? | : | + | :Construction suspended: 10 September 1941 | |
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | : | + | :35,250 tons displacement, standard | |
? | : | + | :250.5m length | |
? | : | + | :31.6m beam | |
? | : | + | :9.45m draft | |
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
? | : | + | :12 boilers, 3 turbines | |
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | : | + | :33 knots at 230,000 shaft horsepower | |
? | : | + | :4830 nm at 16.5 knots | |
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | : | + | :Nine (3x3) 305mm/55 guns | |
=====Secondary===== | =====Secondary===== | |||
? | : | + | :Eight (4x2) 152mm/57 guns | |
+ | :Eight (4x2) 100mm/56 guns | |||
=====Anti-aircraft===== | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
? | : | + | :Twenty-eight (7x4) 35mm anti-aircraft guns | |
? | + | :Eight (4x2) 12.7mm machine guns | ||
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====Aircraft==== | ====Aircraft==== | |||
? | + | :Two (2) KOR-2 aircraft, one catapult | ||
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? | [[File:kron1.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|Oblique profile view of ''Project 69'']] | + | [[File:kron1.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|Oblique profile view of ''Project 69''.]] | |
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
? | The | + | The requirement for a new Soviet heavy cruiser was addressed by two designs of the 1930s: ''Project 22'' and ''Project 25''. ''Project 22'' was envisioned as a capital ship of over 20,000 tonnes, mounting 10-inch guns with the express goal of hunting down foreign "treaty cruisers". But a newly drafted naval alliance with the British forced the Soviet Navy to adhere to the limitations of the Second London Naval Treaty, so ''Project 22'' was dropped in favor of ''Project 25'': a “treaty battleship” of over 35,000 tonnes, designed to operate in the Black Sea. By 1937 the design was accepted and construction started, but the interference of the Great Purge found the lead designers removed from their position; ''Project 25'' was summarily cancelled as it was deemed inadequate. | |
? | When the requirement re-surfaced again in the late 1930s, the work was revamped as ''Project 69'': a large cruiser with a displacement of over 26,000, with an | + | When the requirement re-surfaced again in the late 1930s, the work was revamped as ''Project 69'': a large cruiser with a displacement of over 26,000, with an armor belt of 230mm, mounting the same 10-inch rifles, and planned speed of 34 knots. However, new foreign rivals soon emerged in the form of the German ''[[Scharnhorst]]'' class, the French ''[[Dunkerque]]'' class, and the modified Japanese ''[[Kongo]]'' class, which demanded a Soviet response. With the known specs of those ships at the time, the designers quickly realized the new Project needed to be bolstered in order to stay competitive; increasing displacement to 35,000 tonnes and decreasing speed to 31 knots in order to mount 12-inch rifles and add extra armor. With this, the sketch design was approved in 1939 and work on the detailed design began. Intensive armor testing during this period proved that armor-piercing bombs above 500kg could penetrate the thin deck armor, so the middle deck and lower deck were increased to 90mm and 30mm respectively. By 1940, the detailed designs were approved by the State Defense Council, although ship construction was already in progress due to preemptive planning by the design team. | |
? | Once again, the consequences of the Purge resurfaced. Putting aside the fact that the shipyards were ill equipped for such a daunting project | + | Once again, the consequences of the Purge resurfaced. Putting aside the fact that the shipyards were ill equipped for such a daunting project — always under-manned and constantly strapped for resources — realistically it was impossible for the B-50 guns and MK-15 turrets to be complete in time to mount on these ships. So the design team proposed a highly unorthodox solution: purchase armaments from the Germans. In the spirit of the Molotov-Ribbentrop treaty, the Soviet government formalized an agreement to purchase 12 SKC/34 rifles and 6 Drh LC/34 from Krupp; equivalent main armament as the ones on the ''[[Bismarck]]'' class and the very weapons that were supposed to be refitted on to ''Scharnhorst'' and ''[[Gneisenau]]''. | |
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+ | With the rearmament in mind, ''Project 69'' underwent its final transformation. All the barbettes had to be increased in diameter; the barbette for Turret 2 had to be increased in height to clear Turret 1; and the conning tower had to be increased in height to clear both forward turrets. In conjunction with the barbettes, the magazines had to increase in size to accept the larger shells and powder charges. Finally, bigger turrets mean more power required operating them, and so a more powerful electrical generator had to be installed. Overall, this increased displacement by further 1,000 tonnes, and with all the modifications complete, the new design was dubbed ''Project 69-I'' (''importnyi'' - “imported”), with the Committee approving this change by 1941. | |||
+ | Ultimately, the two ships of the class — ''Kronshtadt'' and ''Sevastopol'' — would never be completed, due to the aforementioned limitations of Soviet heavy industries at the time, and the eventual commencement of the Great Patriotic War and the re-allocation of the necessary resources for other uses. After the Second World War, the Navy had no further use for them and both were scrapped by 1948. | |||
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File:Pr22.png|Initial design drawings for ''Project 22''. | File:Pr22.png|Initial design drawings for ''Project 22''. | |||
File:Pr24.jpg|Initial design drawings for ''Project 24'', an analogue for ''Project 25''. | File:Pr24.jpg|Initial design drawings for ''Project 24'', an analogue for ''Project 25''. | |||
? | File:Kronturrets.jpg|A comparison of the two armaments proposed for the ''Kronshtadt''-class: MK-15 turrets (left) mounting 12 | + | File:Kronturrets.jpg|A comparison of the two armaments proposed for the ''Kronshtadt''-class: MK-15 turrets (left) mounting 12-inch guns, and Drh LC/34 turrets (right) mounting 15-inch guns. | |
File:69vs69i.jpg|A comparison of ''Project 69'' (top) and ''Project 69-I'' (bottom); the latter based on the proposed upgraded armaments. | File:69vs69i.jpg|A comparison of ''Project 69'' (top) and ''Project 69-I'' (bottom); the latter based on the proposed upgraded armaments. | |||
? | File:KronshtadtBattlecruiser.jpg|Luftwaffe reconnaissance photo of ''Kronshtadt'' under construction in late 1941; her stern section is in the right midsection of the photograph | + | File:KronshtadtBattlecruiser.jpg|Luftwaffe reconnaissance photo of ''Kronshtadt'' under construction in late 1941; her stern section is in the right midsection of the photograph. | |
? | File:KronshtadtUnderConstruction1June1942.jpg|Luftwaffe aerial reconnaissance photo of ''Kronstadt'' under construction, 1 June 1942 | + | File:KronshtadtUnderConstruction1June1942.jpg|Luftwaffe aerial reconnaissance photo of ''Kronstadt'' under construction, 1 June 1942. | |
+ | File:Схема .jpg|''Kronshtadt''’s planned turret and armor placement. | |||
+ | File:Шпангоут.jpg|Cutaway view of ''Kronshtadt''’s belt armor. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stalingrad-class_battlecruiser ''Stalingrad''-class battlecruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/paper-ships-kronshtadt/ Paper Ships: Cruiser Kronshtadt - News - World of Warships] | |||
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+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.7.3. | |||
+ | {{WoWS Ship Testing Changes Insert|1= | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0351gpD98KjcnrmBZ4kzYGnwhkwAhGW31iEq2kH5MuNdzdTeDnHZTakqMKkpPu7eZUl February 6, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Preliminary characteristics. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02QG9HXUKbjJa95eCfgbrPhMo81EP8b9fUYGvZ7sPWiBtuDV1urfHeXuG9PQ4kgoUyl March 15, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **The ship's hit points pool was decreased from 82,300 to 59,800. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02pwZSWbzY2omoxCwDXu59fWnFmGXuKMNyAWGefgACDcAKE5uSeMRb7AFc3Y3eNztVl March 30, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **AP shell fuse delay was increased from 0.01 to 0.033 s. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid05ikb5nhufeTFSyKUQDHL1XEaHiyJNhwLHUAyaXrDLYMNnQoPuurwLnn2dnUWjg1Zl April 17, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Hit points were increased from 59,800 to 71,050. | |||
+ | **Sigma value was increased from 1.8 to 2.05. | |||
+ | **The Surveillance Radar consumable was added to the Spotting Aircraft slot, with the same characteristics as Dmitri Donskoi. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/notes/760184324530845 May 23, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **The Damage Control Party consumable was adjusted to be the same as other cruisers: | |||
+ | ***Action time was changed to 5 s. | |||
+ | ***Cooldown was changed 90 s for the standard consumable, 60 s for the premium consumable. | |||
+ | **The Spotting Aircraft consumable replaced Hydroacoustic Search in the second slot. | |||
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+ | *Update 0.7.5: | |||
+ | **Added to the tech tree for 750,000 Free Experience | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.7: | |||
+ | **Fixed a bug where it was impossible to install the special upgrade "Spotting Aircraft Modification 1". | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.0: | |||
+ | **Fire duration increased from 45 to 60 s. | |||
+ | **Kronshtadt was removed from the tech tree. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.2: | |||
+ | **The thickness of the armor was changed: the central part was reinforced from 25 to 27 mm. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.95 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.4: | |||
+ | **Fixed the images of the ship in the Port tooltips. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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305 mm/54 B-50 on an MK-15 mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire3.24 shots/min. |
Reload Time18.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed5.1 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time35.29 sec. |
Firing Range18.19 km. |
Maximum Dispersion241 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Model 1928 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell24 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight374.7 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP Model 1928 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight471 kg. |
152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-17 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time8 sec. |
HE ShellOFU-35 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second29.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second29.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
12.7 mm DShK on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30.6 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm 46-K mount7 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second85.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius840 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.42 km. |
Kronshtadt — Soviet special premium Tier IX cruiser.
A large gunship officially designated as a heavy cruiser but more of a high-speed "small battleship" by technical characteristics. She carried 305 mm main guns with a very long firing range. Drawbacks: weak AA defenses.
Kronshtadt was first released for sale worldwide on 30 May 2018 and was retired in early 2019.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Kronshtadt is a unique ship in World of Warships. Many of her characteristics are that of a battleship, while others are clearly those of a cruiser: her size, health, and potential damage of her guns are very much in line with the former, while her speed, armor, concealment and utility are those of the latter.
The largest mistake captains will make with Kronshtadt is the false assumption that they can play her as a battleship and get away with it. Her belt armor is fairly tough and her health pool is large, but her plating and size of her citadel prevent her from achieving the same role as a battleship. When fighting enemy battleships at close range, captains should angle in such a way to "bait" shots into her angled belt armor, and to not encourage the enemy to fire shots into her bow where overmatch of her 25mm plating can easily lead to citadel hits.
Kronshtadt’s main strength lies in her main battery: nine (9) 305mm rifles with fantastic shell speed, penetration, and damage. Her accuracy is not nearly as good as that of a traditional cruiser, but what she has is good enough to land large hits with her AP, and to accurately stack fires on enemy battleships at range. Although her guns allow a captain to get by with only firing AP, the best Kronshtadt captains will actively switch between the two types to maximize her effectiveness. Kronshtadt’s concealment is also quite good for a ship of her size, so captains are encouraged to make the most of it to lay ambushes and execute flanking maneuvers.
Like many cruisers, Kronshtadt sports a few utility consumables, most notably Surveillance Radar and a choice between Defensive AA Fire
or Spotting Aircraft
. Kronshtadt’s play style involves her playing at mid- to long-range for the majority of the match, so her radar will mostly become useful later in games.
Pros:
- Very large hit point pool for a cruiser, equivalent to most Tier IX battleships.
- Strong main armament which poses a threat to any ship she faces.
- Capable of mounting useful consumables which allow the ship to fill a variety of roles.
- Decent armor when angled.
Cons:
- Extremely susceptible to receiving citadel hits when improperly angled or when bow-on to high tier battleships.
- Dispersion and reload time may leave captains unimpressed.
- Mediocre anti-aircraft armament will not deter a dedicated strike from high tier aircraft carriers.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Kronshtadt is a large cruiser that has gameplay similar to that of a fast, lightly armed battleship. As such, upgrades for improving maneuverability and survivability work well for her, as well as main battery upgrades.
The recommended upgrades for Kronshtadt are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
for improving the survivability of her guns.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
to add to her fire and flooding prevention.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
to add to her accuracy.
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
to improve her acceleration.
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
to help get that large detection radius down.
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
to improve her rate of fire.
Captains looking to maximize their Surveillance Radar effectiveness can also equip Surveillance Radar Modification 1
in Slot 2 in order to extend her radar activation time to 24 seconds.
Commander Skills
Consumables
Kronshtadt can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire
or Spotting Aircraft
- Slot 3: Surveillance Radar
- Slot 4: Repair Party
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Kronshtadt comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
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Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Stalingrad-class battlecruiser - Wikipedia
- Paper Ships: Cruiser Kronshtadt - News - World of Warships
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.7.3.
Testing Changes
- February 6, 2018:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- March 15, 2018:
- The ship's hit points pool was decreased from 82,300 to 59,800.
- March 30, 2018:
- AP shell fuse delay was increased from 0.01 to 0.033 s.
- April 17, 2018:
- Hit points were increased from 59,800 to 71,050.
- Sigma value was increased from 1.8 to 2.05.
- The Surveillance Radar consumable was added to the Spotting Aircraft slot, with the same characteristics as Dmitri Donskoi.
- May 23, 2018:
- The Damage Control Party consumable was adjusted to be the same as other cruisers:
- Action time was changed to 5 s.
- Cooldown was changed 90 s for the standard consumable, 60 s for the premium consumable.
- The Spotting Aircraft consumable replaced Hydroacoustic Search in the second slot.
- The Damage Control Party consumable was adjusted to be the same as other cruisers:
- Update 0.7.5:
- Added to the tech tree for 750,000 Free Experience
- Update 0.7.7:
- Fixed a bug where it was impossible to install the special upgrade "Spotting Aircraft Modification 1".
- Update 0.8.0:
- Fire duration increased from 45 to 60 s.
- Kronshtadt was removed from the tech tree.
- Update 0.9.2:
- The thickness of the armor was changed: the central part was reinforced from 25 to 27 mm.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.95 km.
- Update 0.10.4:
- Fixed the images of the ship in the Port tooltips.
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