Alaska
305 mm/50 Mk.8 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire3 shots/min. |
Reload Time20 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.97 km. |
Maximum Dispersion207 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Mk17 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,300 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell27 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight462.3 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP Mk18 mod. 1 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage8,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight517 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 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 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second90.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount14 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second222.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount34 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second122.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius850 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.04 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.72 km. |
Alaska — American special premium Tier IX cruiser.
An instance of a special type of ship, somewhere between a cruiser and a battleship. Officially classified as a "large cruiser", she was armed with 305 mm guns, had a high speed, and powerful AA defenses. On the other hand, she had relatively weak protection for her size.
Modules
Hit Points (HP) | Armor (mm) | Armor (mm) | Main Turrets (pcs.) | Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.) | AA Mounts (pcs.) | Torpedo Tubes (pcs.) | Hangar Capacity (pcs.) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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Alaska | 60,800 | 16 | 325 | 3 | 6 | 34/14/6 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- 305mm cannons are a bane of enemy cruisers at medium range, granting devastating damage per salvo.
- Large HP pool and enhanced armor compared to rival cruisers make her very hard to penetrate with most cruiser-caliber shells when properly angled.
- Well protected citadel, although it's large and sits higher than originally planned after a fix.
- For her size, excellent maneuverability.
- A unique combat role in the American tree with no direct researched equivalent: agile cruiser hunter.
- Access to multiple consumables for added versatility of roles.
- Decent AA, unlike her closest rival, Kronshtadt.
Cons:
- Costs 1,000,000 (250,000 more than previous Tier IX Premium ships), which is roughly 40,000 worth of conversion.
- Increased fire duration (60 seconds) and vulnerability to multiple fires when under HE spam.
- Large size makes her an easier target for both enemy shells and torpedoes.
- Armor is not thick enough to let her tank battleship fire in open combat.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Alaska are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *
- Slot 2: Surveillance Radar Modification 1 *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
Upgrade Slot 1 provides players with two viable choices. Main Armaments Modification 1 is generally recommended; however, for anti-aircraft duties, players should take Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Upgrade Slot 2 allows players to extend the duration of the Surveillance Radar consumable if they have the appropriate special module available in the Arsenal.
Upgrade Slot 4 provides two viable options. For increased survivability, Damage Control System Modification 2 is a good choice. However, many players utilize Propulsion Modification 1 () to increase the maneuverability of the ship. Choosing between these upgrades will be determined by the intended playstyle.
Consumables
Alaska can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Repair Party
- Slot 4: Surveillance Radar
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Alaska comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
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