Mikhail Kutuzov
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? | 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.<br><br>''Mikhail Kutuzov'' is now preserved as a [https://eng.navalmuseum.ru/filials/cruiser_mikhail_kutuzov military museum ship] in Novorossiysk, Russia.<br><br> ''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.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|7d6dfaee447d4b5ea2a2d4bbb18deef6}} | + | 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.<br><br>''Mikhail Kutuzov'' is now preserved as a [https://eng.navalmuseum.ru/filials/cruiser_mikhail_kutuzov military museum ship] in Novorossiysk, Russia.<br><br> ''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.<!-- <br><br>{{Model3DViewer|7d6dfaee447d4b5ea2a2d4bbb18deef6}}--> | |
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? | 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 | + | {{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}} | |
? | + | 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 easy 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. | ||
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* Fast turret traverse and shell velocity. | * Fast turret traverse and shell velocity. | |||
* Good handling characteristics (rudder shift and turning radius). | * Good handling characteristics (rudder shift and turning radius). | |||
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* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
* '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 1}} | |
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | |
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
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? | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, Concealment Expert, and | + | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Inertia Fuse for HE Shells, Concealment Expert, and Pyrotechnician. 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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* '''Slot 3:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_cruiser_Mikhail_Kutuzov Soviet cruiser ''Mikhail Kutuzov'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sverdlov-class_cruiser ''Sverdlov''-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/naval-legends-kutuzov/ Naval Legends: Kutuzov - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/Squall-line-kutuzov/ Squall Line: Mikhail Kutuzov Deep Dive - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TlCniiNLt8 Naval Legends: Kutuzov - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwHoYwhwjK0 Ship Facts - Kutuzov - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game from Update 0.5.1.4. | |||
+ | *First appeared on sale in December 2015. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.2.2: | |||
+ | **The order of the consumables was fixed. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.2.3: | |||
+ | **A bug which caused excessive fire duration on the stern was fixed. Fires now last 60 s instead of 120 s. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.3: | |||
+ | **Rate of fire was increased from 6.75 to 7.5 rounds per minute. | |||
+ | **Main battery firing range was increased from 15,910 to 19,100 m. | |||
+ | **The traverse speed of turrets was increased from 5.4 to 7.2 degrees per second. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.3.2: | |||
+ | **Added life rafts and radio rangefinders to the models of the second and third main battery turrets, as well as changing the animation of the radar's rotation. | |||
+ | **The Type 8 permanent camouflage was renamed to Type 10. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.6: | |||
+ | **Mikhail Kutuzov was made available for sale with Doubloons in the game client. Previously, it could only be purchased in the Premium store. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.8: | |||
+ | **The hull's armor model was refined. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.16: | |||
+ | **The appearance of the ship was improved using a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **Detectability when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 7.72 km. | |||
+ | **Mikhail Kutuzov was made unavailable for purchase in the game client as well as the Premium store. However, she was still available via Containers. Until Update 0.6.14, all owners of Mikhail Kutuzov were able to trade her in for an equivalent value in doubloons. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.14: | |||
+ | **The option to trade Mikhail Kutuzov in for an equivalent doubloon value was made unavailable. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.15: | |||
+ | **A bonus of -10% to the post-battle repair cost was added to the Type 10 permanent camouflage. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.10: | |||
+ | **The ranges of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable were unified - 5 km for detecting ships, 3.5 km for detecting torpedoes. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.0: | |||
+ | **Armor geometry was updated. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.2: | |||
+ | **HE shell penetration was increased from 24 to 30 mm. | |||
+ | **The central deck armor's thickness was increased from 25 to 27 mm. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **Secondary battery firing range was increased to 6.6 km. | |||
+ | *Update 13.9: | |||
+ | **The Polar Ice Caps permanent camouflage was added. | |||
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Latest revision as of 02:09, 17 October 2024
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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
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.


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 two charges of Smoke Generator
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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 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
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 with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
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Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Soviet cruiser Mikhail Kutuzov - Wikipedia
- Sverdlov-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- Naval Legends: Kutuzov - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: Mikhail Kutuzov Deep Dive - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: Kutuzov - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Ship Facts - Kutuzov - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game from Update 0.5.1.4.
- First appeared on sale in December 2015.
- Update 0.5.2.2:
- The order of the consumables was fixed.
- Update 0.5.2.3:
- A bug which caused excessive fire duration on the stern was fixed. Fires now last 60 s instead of 120 s.
- Update 0.5.3:
- Rate of fire was increased from 6.75 to 7.5 rounds per minute.
- Main battery firing range was increased from 15,910 to 19,100 m.
- The traverse speed of turrets was increased from 5.4 to 7.2 degrees per second.
- Update 0.5.3.2:
- Added life rafts and radio rangefinders to the models of the second and third main battery turrets, as well as changing the animation of the radar's rotation.
- The Type 8 permanent camouflage was renamed to Type 10.
- Update 0.5.6:
- Mikhail Kutuzov was made available for sale with Doubloons in the game client. Previously, it could only be purchased in the Premium store.
- Update 0.5.8:
- The hull's armor model was refined.
- Update 0.5.16:
- The appearance of the ship was improved using a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 7.72 km.
- Mikhail Kutuzov was made unavailable for purchase in the game client as well as the Premium store. However, she was still available via Containers. Until Update 0.6.14, all owners of Mikhail Kutuzov were able to trade her in for an equivalent value in doubloons.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Update 0.6.14:
- The option to trade Mikhail Kutuzov in for an equivalent doubloon value was made unavailable.
- Update 0.6.15:
- A bonus of -10% to the post-battle repair cost was added to the Type 10 permanent camouflage.
- Update 0.7.10:
- The ranges of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable were unified - 5 km for detecting ships, 3.5 km for detecting torpedoes.
- Update 0.8.0:
- Armor geometry was updated.
- Update 0.9.2:
- HE shell penetration was increased from 24 to 30 mm.
- The central deck armor's thickness was increased from 25 to 27 mm.
- Update 0.10.0:
- Secondary battery firing range was increased to 6.6 km.
- Update 13.9:
- The Polar Ice Caps permanent camouflage was added.
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