Alabama ST
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+ | One of a series of the ''South Dakota''-class battleships. Boasted powerful AA defenses and sophisticated surveillance systems. Had a sensible armor layout including an internal main armor belt and a solid horizontal protection. | |||
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+ | | Preventative Maintenance = | |||
+ | | Expert Loader = | |||
+ | | Aircraft Servicing Expert = | |||
+ | | Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = | |||
+ | | Dogfighting Expert = | |||
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+ | | Radio Position Finding = | |||
+ | | Concealment Expert = | |||
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+ | As a premium ship, ''Alabama ST'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |||
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+ | USS Alabama (BB-60), a ''South Dakota''-class battleship, was the sixth ship of the United States Navy named after the US state of Alabama. ''Alabama'' was commissioned in 1942 and served in World War II in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. She was retired in 1962. In 1964, Alabama was taken to Mobile Bay and opened as a museum ship the following year. The ship was added to the National Historic Landmark registry in 1986. | |||
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? | File:Alabama-iii.jpg|'' | + | File:Alabama-iii.jpg|USS ''Alabama'' (BB-60), 1 December 1942, in camouflage. Note trunked tower foremast and funnel, similar to that used in the design of the later ''[[Iowa]]-class'' battleships. | |
File:USS Alabama (BB-60) fires guns 1943.jpg|''Alabama'' fires a salvo during exercises with the British Home Fleet in 1943 | File:USS Alabama (BB-60) fires guns 1943.jpg|''Alabama'' fires a salvo during exercises with the British Home Fleet in 1943 | |||
File:USS Monterey (CVL-26) during Gilbert-Operation.jpg|''Alabama'' escorting the aircraft carrier ''USS Monterey'' en route to the Marshall Islands | File:USS Monterey (CVL-26) during Gilbert-Operation.jpg|''Alabama'' escorting the aircraft carrier ''USS Monterey'' en route to the Marshall Islands | |||
File:Bob Feller in Navy.jpg|Bob Feller by a 40 mm quadruple anti-aircraft gun mount, probably on board ''USS Alabama'' in 1943. | File:Bob Feller in Navy.jpg|Bob Feller by a 40 mm quadruple anti-aircraft gun mount, probably on board ''USS Alabama'' in 1943. | |||
File:USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944.jpg|''Alabama'' cruising with her screen of escorting destroyers in April 1944; ''Knapp'' is in the foreground | File:USS Knapp (DD-653) with USS Alabama (BB-60) in April 1944.jpg|''Alabama'' cruising with her screen of escorting destroyers in April 1944; ''Knapp'' is in the foreground | |||
? | File:USS Alabama Mobile, Alabama 002.JPG|'' | + | File:USS Alabama Mobile, Alabama 002.JPG|''Alabama'' at permanent berth. | |
File:USSAlabama-Mobile.jpg|''Alabama'' as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama, 1985 | File:USSAlabama-Mobile.jpg|''Alabama'' as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama, 1985 | |||
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Revision as of 19:53, 20 January 2017
Alabama ST
Battleship | U.S.A. | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
Main Battery
406 mm/45 Mk.6 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time40 sec. |
Firing Range21.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion271 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity803 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 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 % |
AA Defense
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount12 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second190.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount52 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second187.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.3 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.72 km. |
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Alabama ST — American special premium Tier VIII battleship.
One of a series of the South Dakota-class battleships. Boasted powerful AA defenses and sophisticated surveillance systems. Had a sensible armor layout including an internal main armor belt and a solid horizontal protection.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Alabama ST comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
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