Alabama ST
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+ | USS ''Alabama'' is now preserved as a [https://www.ussalabama.com/ military museum ship] in Mobile, Alabama. | |||
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+ | ''Alabama ST'' is a clone of ''[[Alabama]]'' that is rewarded to Supertesters at Wargaming's discretion. She is statistically identical to ''Alabama'', but comes with a unique [[Ship:Camouflage|camouflage]] | |||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a Tier VIII American battleship that shares many characteristics with her tech tree counterpart, ''[[North Carolina]]''. The most obvious similarity is that both share the identical 16-inch, 45-caliber guns mounted in triple turrets in an AB-X configuration, as well as firing the same 13,100 damage AP shells. Both battleships also feature powerful suites of anti-aircraft guns that make them unappealing targets for same- or lower-tier aircraft carriers. Captains familiar with ''North Carolina''’s primary, secondary, and AA armaments will feel right at home behind the helm of ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. | |||
? | The big things that set '' | + | The big things that set ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' apart from ''North Carolina'' are her torpedo defense system — the best of any American battleship in the game — and her improved handling characteristics. With a two second faster rudder shift time and a 50 meter smaller turning circle radius, she is both better able to dodge incoming torpedoes and better able to withstand damage from any she is unable to avoid. While ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' and ''North Carolina'' share the same bow armor scheme that enables them to better resist incoming fire when bow-on towards enemies, they also share the same citadel location; enemy battleships with broadside shots on ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can very easily strip off large amounts of her health, especially at longer ranges. | |
? | Captains who enjoy the play style of ''North Carolina'' will find '' | + | Captains who enjoy the play style of ''North Carolina'' will find ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to be an enjoyable ship, and will very much appreciate her improved torpedo protection and turning. | |
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? | + | * 16-inch guns that throw [[Ship:Ammo#SHS_AP|super-heavy AP]] shells like IX ''Iowa'' and X ''Montana''. | ||
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? | * 16-inch guns | + | ||
* Unrivaled AA suite at her tier. | * Unrivaled AA suite at her tier. | |||
* Very durable when angled. | * Very durable when angled. | |||
? | * Underwater citadel | + | * Her armor belt is slightly thicker than ''North Carolina's''. | |
+ | * Underwater citadel. | |||
+ | * Best-in-tier torpedo protection. | |||
+ | * Tight turning circle. | |||
* Decently fast at nearly 28 knots. | * Decently fast at nearly 28 knots. | |||
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? | * | + | * Slow muzzle velocity (especially with the heavy AP shells) requires more lead. | |
+ | * Dispersion can be unfriendly at times and she can't mount Aiming Systems Mod 1 to improve it. | |||
+ | * Not as well-armored as American Standard battleships; flashing her broadside to enemy battleships is suicidal. | |||
+ | * Weak secondaries compared to other Tier VIII battleships. | |||
* Rudder shift — while faster than ''North Carolina'' — is still fairly slow. | * Rudder shift — while faster than ''North Carolina'' — is still fairly slow. | |||
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? | As a premium ship, '' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has no upgrades to research. | |
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|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |||
? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are: | ||
+ | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3''': {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1}} <nowiki>*</nowiki> | |||
+ | * '''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} <nowiki>*</nowiki> | |||
+ | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
? | '''Slot | + | '''Slot 3''' offers a couple of options: {{AA Guns Modification 1}} will boost her AA strength, while {{Secondary Battery Modification 1}} will boost the range and accuracy of secondaries instead. | |
? | '''Slot | + | For '''Slot 4''', captains should consider {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} to improve rudder shift speed. | |
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? | + | | rating13 = 2 <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | ||
? | + | | rating14 = 2 <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist --> | ||
? | + | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | ||
? | + | | rating16 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maintenance --> | ||
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? | | | + | | rating22 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = 1 <!-- Brisk --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Vigilance --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = 2 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | | + | | rating26 = 2 <!-- AA Gunner --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating33 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = 2 <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating44 = 3 <!-- Emergency Repair Expert --> | |
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|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |||
+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} – 4 charges | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} – 4 charges '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} – 3 charges | |||
|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
? | + | {{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=8}} | ||
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? | + | The most important combat signals are the ones that enhance survivability, which are India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}), and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}). There is also the option to mount November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) to enhance her already formidable AA and/or November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) to shorten the reload time of consumables. | ||
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{{Signal Flags | {{Signal Flags | |||
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+ | | November Echo Setteseven = 1 | |||
+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = 1 | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 2 | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = 1 | |||
| Hotel Yankee = 1 | | Hotel Yankee = 1 | |||
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? | | November Foxtrot = | + | | November Foxtrot = 2 | |
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| India Delta = 3 | | India Delta = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 2 | |||
+ | | India Yankee = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |||
? | + | | Zulu = 1 | ||
? | + | | India Bravo Terrathree = 1 | ||
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? | | India Bravo Terrathree | + | ||
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| Equal Speed Charlie London = 1 | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 1 | |||
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? | | Dragon Flag = | + | | Papa Papa = 1 | |
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+ | | Wyvern = 1 | |||
+ | | Red Dragon = 1 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 1 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = 1 | |||
+ | | Hydra = 1 | |||
+ | | Basilisk = 1 | |||
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+ | | Leviathan = 1 | |||
+ | | Scylla = 1 | |||
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File:AlabamaTorps.jpg | File:AlabamaTorps.jpg | |||
File:AlabamaAA.jpg | File:AlabamaAA.jpg | |||
? | File:AlabamaGearing.jpg| | + | File:AlabamaGearing.jpg|A pair of ''Alabamas'' demolish an enemy ''[[Gearing]]''-class destroyer. | |
? | File:AlabamaNCBounce.jpg|''Alabama'' bounces an enemy ''[[North Carolina]]'' | + | File:AlabamaNCBounce.jpg|''Alabama'' bounces an enemy ''[[North Carolina]]''’s shells. | |
File:AlabamaNearMiss.jpg|''[[North Carolina]]'' is nearly rammed by ''Alabama''. | File:AlabamaNearMiss.jpg|''[[North Carolina]]'' is nearly rammed by ''Alabama''. | |||
? | File:AlabamaMinotaur.jpg|''Alabama'' destroys an enemy | + | File:AlabamaMinotaur.jpg|''Alabama'' destroys an enemy [[Minotaur]] in one salvo. | |
? | File:AlabamaNCRam.jpg|''Alabama'' and '' | + | File:AlabamaNCRam.jpg|''Alabama'' and ''North Carolina'' touch tips. | |
File:AlabamaNCSinking.jpg | File:AlabamaNCSinking.jpg | |||
+ | File:PCEE084_Alabama.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ''Alabama''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Alabama''. | |||
+ | File:BB60Alabama.jpg|Premium Ship | |||
+ | File:BB60AlabamaT10camo.jpg|Type 10 Alabama Camo | |||
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+ | <h2>USS ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1942</h2> | |||
<h3>Construction</h3> | <h3>Construction</h3> | |||
? | :Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Virginia, United States | + | :Builder: Norfolk Naval Shipyard; Norfolk, Virginia, United States | |
:Laid down: 20 July 1939 | :Laid down: 20 July 1939 | |||
:Launched: 16 February 1942 | :Launched: 16 February 1942 | |||
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
:37,970 tons displacement, standard | :37,970 tons displacement, standard | |||
+ | :44,519 tons displacement, full load | |||
:207.26m length | :207.26m length | |||
:32.96m beam | :32.96m beam | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
? | :8 boilers | + | :Eight (8) Babcock & Wilcox boilers | |
+ | :Four (4) General Electric steam turbines | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
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:Lower belt: 310-25mm | :Lower belt: 310-25mm | |||
:Decks: 152mm armored deck, 38mm weather deck,<Br> 16mm splinter deck | :Decks: 152mm armored deck, 38mm weather deck,<Br> 16mm splinter deck | |||
? | :Bulkheads: | + | :Bulkheads: 287mm | |
:Barbettes and Turrets: 440mm barbette, 457mm face,<Br> 241mm side, 305mm rear, 184mm roof | :Barbettes and Turrets: 440mm barbette, 457mm face,<Br> 241mm side, 305mm rear, 184mm roof | |||
:Conning tower: 406mm side, 184mm top | :Conning tower: 406mm side, 184mm top | |||
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | :Nine (3x3) 406mm guns | + | :Nine (3x3) 406mm/45 guns | |
=====Secondary===== | =====Secondary===== | |||
? | :Twenty (10x2) 127mm dual purpose guns | + | :Twenty (10x2) 127mm/30 dual purpose guns | |
=====Anti-Aircraft===== | =====Anti-Aircraft===== | |||
:Twelve (3x4) 28mm guns | :Twelve (3x4) 28mm guns | |||
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''Alabama'' returned to Pearl Harbor in early April 1945, following several months of repair and refit at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. She departed with Task Force 58 on 9 May 1945, bound for the Ryukyu Islands to support forces that had landed on Okinawa in early April that year. Screening allied carriers, ''Alabama'' served on the front lines from May through to July, her final combat operation being the coastal bombardment of industrial areas near Tokyo on mainland Japan, including the first night bombardment by battleships of Japanese industry on Japanese soil. She spent the rest of the war on standby, receiving word on 15 August of the Japanese capitulation, and she later entered Tokyo Bay in early September to receive men that had occupied Tokyo. Following her return to the United States — via Okinawa — ''Alabama'' took taking part in Navy Day celebrations in San Francisco harbor on 27 October 1945, and remained on standby until sailing for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for inactivation overhaul. | ''Alabama'' returned to Pearl Harbor in early April 1945, following several months of repair and refit at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. She departed with Task Force 58 on 9 May 1945, bound for the Ryukyu Islands to support forces that had landed on Okinawa in early April that year. Screening allied carriers, ''Alabama'' served on the front lines from May through to July, her final combat operation being the coastal bombardment of industrial areas near Tokyo on mainland Japan, including the first night bombardment by battleships of Japanese industry on Japanese soil. She spent the rest of the war on standby, receiving word on 15 August of the Japanese capitulation, and she later entered Tokyo Bay in early September to receive men that had occupied Tokyo. Following her return to the United States — via Okinawa — ''Alabama'' took taking part in Navy Day celebrations in San Francisco harbor on 27 October 1945, and remained on standby until sailing for the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard for inactivation overhaul. | |||
? | ''Alabama'' was decommissioned on 9 January 1947 | + | ''Alabama'' was decommissioned on 9 January 1947 and joined the United States Pacific Reserve Fleet, remaining there until she was struck from the Naval Vessel Register on 1 June 1962. Citizens of the state of ''Alabama'' formed the “USS Alabama Battleship Commission”, which raised funds to secure the preservation of Alabama as a wartime memorial. She was awarded to the state of Alabama on 16 June 1964, and was towed to her permanent berth at Mobile, Alabama. Arriving in Mobile Bay on 14 September 1964, ''Alabama'' has remained "in service" as an open [https://www.ussalabama.com/ museum ship] ever since. | |
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+ | ==In-game historical inaccuracies== | |||
+ | * The 5"/38 caliber gun's actual rate of fire is 15 rounds per minute; ''Alabama''’s is 10 rounds per minute. Only sister ship ''[[Massachusetts]]'' has the correct rate of fire. | |||
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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: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 ''[[Independence]]''-class carrier | + | File:USS Monterey (CVL-26) during Gilbert-Operation.jpg|''Alabama'' escorting the ''[[Independence]]''-class carrier USS ''Monterey'' (CVL-26) en route to the Marshall Islands. | |
File:Bob Feller in Navy.jpg|Cleveland Indians All-Star pitcher Bob Feller poses by a 40 mm quadruple anti-aircraft gun mount, probably on board USS ''Alabama'' in 1943. | File:Bob Feller in Navy.jpg|Cleveland Indians All-Star pitcher Bob Feller poses 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; USS ''Knapp'' (DD-653) 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; USS ''Knapp'' (DD-653) is in the foreground. | |||
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+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/118543-premium-ship-review-alabama/#topmost LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: ''Alabama''] from the NA Forums'''}} | |||
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Alabama_(BB-60) USS ''Alabama'' (BB-60) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota-class_battleship_(1939) ''South Dakota''-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/really-blammy/ Alabama Attacks - Armada - Alabama - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/return-of-the-chief/ Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/naval-legends-uss-alabama-real-deal/ Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 02/19/2015 - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/rolltitde/ Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 03/08/2018 - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/not-the-crimson-tide-one/ Squall Line: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gmVLWdvDSs Armada - Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rAatK1BgcE Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZOK6YFsaQE Naval Legends - USS Alabama Teaser - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jePvLRHZq4U Naval Legends: Battleship USS Alabama - Feb 23, 2015 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAB30b-c9Vo Naval Legends in World of Warships: Battleship Alabama - Mar 8, 2018 - 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 0.5.15. | |||
+ | *Introduced into the game as a reward ship for active supertest participants in Update 0.5.16. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.0: | |||
+ | **Introduced a more accurate model of the main battery. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.2: | |||
+ | **The number of catapult aircraft in the ship's stock configuration was reduced from 4 to 3 for a better historical accuracy of the ship's capabilities. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 15.64 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.7: | |||
+ | **Minor geometry and texture fixes. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.6 km. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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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. |
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 % |
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. |
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.72 km. |
Alabama ST — American special premium Tier VIII battleship.
The fourth South Dakota-class battleship, USS Alabama, was laid down in February 1940 and entered service in August 1942. In 1943, the battleship was temporarily assigned to the Home Fleet to protect arctic convoys, but she was later sent to the Pacific Ocean to participate in operations against Japan. Alabama participated in the campaign in the Mariana Islands and the Philippines campaign, and she also supported the assault on Okinawa in 1945. The battleship currently serves as a museum ship in Mobile Bay, Alabama.
USS Alabama is now preserved as a military museum ship in Mobile, Alabama. Alabama ST is a clone of Alabama that is rewarded to Supertesters at Wargaming's discretion. She is statistically identical to Alabama, but comes with a unique camouflage
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Alabama ST is a Tier VIII American battleship that shares many characteristics with her tech tree counterpart, North Carolina. The most obvious similarity is that both share the identical 16-inch, 45-caliber guns mounted in triple turrets in an AB-X configuration, as well as firing the same 13,100 damage AP shells. Both battleships also feature powerful suites of anti-aircraft guns that make them unappealing targets for same- or lower-tier aircraft carriers. Captains familiar with North Carolina’s primary, secondary, and AA armaments will feel right at home behind the helm of Alabama ST.
The big things that set Alabama ST apart from North Carolina are her torpedo defense system — the best of any American battleship in the game — and her improved handling characteristics. With a two second faster rudder shift time and a 50 meter smaller turning circle radius, she is both better able to dodge incoming torpedoes and better able to withstand damage from any she is unable to avoid. While Alabama ST and North Carolina share the same bow armor scheme that enables them to better resist incoming fire when bow-on towards enemies, they also share the same citadel location; enemy battleships with broadside shots on Alabama ST can very easily strip off large amounts of her health, especially at longer ranges.
Captains who enjoy the play style of North Carolina will find Alabama ST to be an enjoyable ship, and will very much appreciate her improved torpedo protection and turning.Pros:
- 16-inch guns that throw super-heavy AP shells like IX Iowa and X Montana.
- Unrivaled AA suite at her tier.
- Very durable when angled.
- Her armor belt is slightly thicker than North Carolina's.
- Underwater citadel.
- Best-in-tier torpedo protection.
- Tight turning circle.
- Decently fast at nearly 28 knots.
Cons:
- Slow muzzle velocity (especially with the heavy AP shells) requires more lead.
- Dispersion can be unfriendly at times and she can't mount Aiming Systems Mod 1 to improve it.
- Not as well-armored as American Standard battleships; flashing her broadside to enemy battleships is suicidal.
- Weak secondaries compared to other Tier VIII battleships.
- Rudder shift — while faster than North Carolina — is still fairly slow.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Alabama ST are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Slot 3 offers a couple of options: AA Guns Modification 1 will boost her AA strength, while Secondary Battery Modification 1 will boost the range and accuracy of secondaries instead.
For Slot 4, captains should consider Steering Gears Modification 1 to improve rudder shift speed.
Commander Skills
Consumables
Alabama ST can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party – 4 charges
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter – 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Alabama ST comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
The most important combat signals are the ones that enhance survivability, which are India Delta (), Sierra Mike (), and India Yankee (). There is also the option to mount November Echo Setteseven () to enhance her already formidable AA and/or November Foxtrot () to shorten the reload time of consumables.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★ |
★ |
★★ |
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★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
A pair of Alabamas demolish an enemy Gearing-class destroyer.
Alabama bounces an enemy North Carolina’s shells.
North Carolina is nearly rammed by Alabama.
Alabama destroys an enemy Minotaur in one salvo.
Flag of Alabama. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Alabama.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Alabama (BB-60) - Wikipedia
- South Dakota-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia
- Alabama Attacks - Armada - Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 02/19/2015 - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Alabama - 03/08/2018 - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: USS Alabama - News - World of Warships
- Armada - Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Chieftain Talks: USS Alabama - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends - USS Alabama Teaser - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends: Battleship USS Alabama - Feb 23, 2015 - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends in World of Warships: Battleship Alabama - Mar 8, 2018 - 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 0.5.15.
- Introduced into the game as a reward ship for active supertest participants in Update 0.5.16.
- Update 0.6.0:
- Introduced a more accurate model of the main battery.
- Update 0.6.2:
- The number of catapult aircraft in the ship's stock configuration was reduced from 4 to 3 for a better historical accuracy of the ship's capabilities.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 15.64 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns.
- Update 0.8.7:
- Minor geometry and texture fixes.
- Update 0.10.0:
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 6.6 km.