Arizona
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? | A U.S. Navy battleship with a conventional layout, with two turrets forward and two aft and her armor distributed according to the "all or nothing" concept. She was designed to engage enemy ships at long range. By the outbreak of World War II, the ship received more powerful torpedo protection, which slightly reduced her maneuverability.<br><br>USS ''Arizona'' was destroyed during the 7 December 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with heavy loss of life. Her remains can be seen today at the [https://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm USS ''Arizona'' Memorial] in Pearl Harbor. | + | A U.S. Navy battleship with a conventional layout, with two turrets forward and two aft and her armor distributed according to the "all or nothing" concept. She was designed to engage enemy ships at long range. By the outbreak of World War II, the ship received more powerful torpedo protection, which slightly reduced her maneuverability.<br><br>USS ''Arizona'' was destroyed during the 7 December 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with heavy loss of life. Her remains can be seen today at the [https://www.nps.gov/valr/index.htm USS ''Arizona'' Memorial] in Pearl Harbor.<br><br> ''Arizona'' first went on sale on 4 July 2016 on the NA servers, and on 9 July 2016 on the EU servers.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|0b081ffd810d453db89717c52547b3da}} | |
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? | '' | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a Tier VI American battleship. It is similar to other mid-tier US battleships in that it moves at 21 kts and has decent armor. However, it differs from her tech tree counterpart in that her guns have a higher sigma value, making her salvo patterns tighter, and has worse rudder shift and AA. Her guns are great for shooting cruisers and destroyers, but at only 45 calibers long, their penetration starts to become inadequate as battleships start mounting 16-inch guns (and become armored against them), meaning you may have to switch to HE at longer ranges to deal damage and set fires. Her slower rudder shift isn't really noticeable, but combined with the lack of AA, makes her vulnerable to enemy carriers; it's a good idea to seek out anti-aircraft cruiser escorts if there are carriers in the battle, as well as paying careful attention to where enemy planes are at all times. | |
? | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/85560-premium-ship-review-uss-arizona LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Arizona] from the NA forums''' | + | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |
? | + | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/85560-premium-ship-review-uss-arizona LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Arizona] from the NA forums'''}} | ||
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|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
? | + | * One of the highest hitpoint pools among Tier 6 battleships | ||
? | * | + | * Heavy broadside of twelve (12) guns in four triple turrets | |
? | * | + | * Reasonably good dispersion and sigma, ''Arizona'''s salvoes can be devastating | |
? | + | * Thickly armored citadel block | ||
? | * | + | * Very tight turn radius for a battleship | |
|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
? | + | * Horrible main battery reload speed and turret traverse speed. Though the reload is better than tier 5 [[Oklahoma]] | ||
? | * | + | * Base main battery range is fairly lacking | |
? | + | * Mostly covered with 26mm common plating, very vulnerable to HE spam | ||
? | + | * Weak AA suite, very vulnerable to planes | ||
? | * | + | * Extremely slow, with a top speed of only 21 knots | |
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|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> | |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> | |||
? | As a premium ship, '' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any 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 as follows: | |||
+ | * '''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}} | |||
|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |||
? | + | The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned. | ||
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? | | | + | | rating12 = <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |
? | | Incoming Fire Alert | + | | rating13 = 2 <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist --> | |
+ | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |||
+ | | rating16 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maintenance --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating21 = <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating22 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Vigilance --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = <!-- Priority Target --> | |
+ | | rating26 = 2 <!-- AA Gunner --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating31 = <!-- Super-Heavy AP Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating32 = <!-- Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection --> | |
+ | | rating36 = 2 <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating41 = <!-- Dead Eye --> | |
? | | | + | | rating42 = <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | |
? | | | + | | rating43 = <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = 2 <!-- Emergency Repair Expert --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating46 = 2 <!-- Fire Prevention 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}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} | |||
|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
? | As a premium ship, '' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|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. | |
|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains should mount the standard flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}), November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}), and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) are all recommended to improve the ship's survivability. Captains may also find Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) useful to increase the ship's top speed. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to improve the ship’s economic gains per battle. | |||
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+ | {{Signal Flags | |||
+ | | November Echo Setteseven = 1 | |||
+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = 2 | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = | |||
+ | | Hotel Yankee = 1 | |||
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+ | | November Foxtrot = 2 | |||
+ | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |||
+ | | India Delta = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 1 | |||
+ | | India Yankee = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 1 | |||
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+ | | Zulu = 1 | |||
+ | | India Bravo Terrathree = 1 | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 2 | |||
+ | | Zulu Hotel = 2 | |||
+ | | Papa Papa = 1 | |||
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+ | | Wyvern = 1 | |||
+ | | Red Dragon = 2 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 3 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = 1 | |||
+ | | Hydra = 2 | |||
+ | }} | |||
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File:Arizona Port 1.jpeg|''Arizona'' rests in port ready to go. | File:Arizona Port 1.jpeg|''Arizona'' rests in port ready to go. | |||
? | File:Arizona Main Batteries.jpeg|''Arizona'' | + | File:Arizona Main Batteries.jpeg|''Arizona''’s 14 inch-batteries at rest in port. The red color on top was to identify her as part of Battleship Division (BATDIV) 1, alongside USS ''Pennsylvania'' and USS ''Nevada''. | |
? | File:Arizona Port 2.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Port 2.jpeg|''Arizona'' resting at port. | |
? | File:Arizona Battle 1.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Battle 1.jpeg|''Arizona'' joins forces with a ''[[New Mexico]]''-class battleship. | |
? | File:Arizona Battle 2.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Battle 2.jpeg|''Arizona'' and a ''New Mexico''-class battleship form the core of the battle group. | |
? | File:Arizona Broadside.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Broadside.jpeg|''Arizona'' fires a broadside against an enemy ''[[Molotov]]''. | |
? | File:Arizona Nails Cruiser.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Nails Cruiser.jpeg|''Arizona'' nails a Japanese ''[[Aoba]]''-class cruiser with accurate gunfire. | |
? | File:Arizona Torpedo Dodge.jpeg| | + | File:Arizona Torpedo Dodge.jpeg|''Arizona'' turns hard to port in an attempt to dodge an enemy destroyer's torpedo attack. | |
? | File:Arizona Kills Nagato.jpeg|''Arizona'' punishes an enemy ''[[ | + | File:Arizona Kills Nagato.jpeg|''Arizona'' punishes an enemy ''[[Nagato]]'' with a close range broadside. | |
+ | File:PCEE032_Arizona_memorial.png|USS ''Arizona'' Memorial [[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]]. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Arizona''. | |||
+ | File:Arizona_SPECIAL.jpg|Premium Ship, did not come with Memorial flag. | |||
+ | File:Arizona_SPECIAL_type9.jpg|Type 9 Arizona Camo | |||
</gallery>|History=<!-- write text below --> | </gallery>|History=<!-- write text below --> | |||
? | == | + | <div class="thumb tright"> | |
? | :Newport News Shipbuilding Company; Newport News, United States | + | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |
+ | <h2>USS ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1941</h2> | |||
+ | <h3>Construction</h3> | |||
+ | :Builder: Newport News Shipbuilding Company;<br> Newport News, Virginia, United States | |||
:Laid down: 27 October 1913 | :Laid down: 27 October 1913 | |||
:Launched: 16 March 1915 | :Launched: 16 March 1915 | |||
:Commissioned: 12 June 1916 | :Commissioned: 12 June 1916 | |||
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====Specifications==== | ====Specifications==== | |||
:31,400tons displacement, standard | :31,400tons displacement, standard | |||
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:29.6m beam | :29.6m beam | |||
:8.8m draft | :8.8m draft | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
:12 boilers, 4 turbines | :12 boilers, 4 turbines | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
:21 knots at 31,500 shaft horsepower | :21 knots at 31,500 shaft horsepower | |||
:8,000nm at 10 knots | :8,000nm at 10 knots | |||
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
:Main belt: 203-343mm | :Main belt: 203-343mm | |||
:Decks: 76mm | :Decks: 76mm | |||
:Bulkheads: mm forward, mm aft | :Bulkheads: mm forward, mm aft | |||
? | :Barbettes and Turrets: 330mm barbette, 457mm face, 229mm side, 229mm rear, 127mm roof | + | :Barbettes and Turrets: 330mm barbette, 457mm face,<br> 229mm side, 229mm rear, 127mm roof | |
:Conning tower: 406mm side, 203mm top | :Conning tower: 406mm side, 203mm top | |||
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
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=====Torpedoes===== | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
:Two (2x1) 533mm submerged torpedo tubes | :Two (2x1) 533mm submerged torpedo tubes | |||
+ | }}</div> | |||
+ | [[File:USS Arizona (BB-39)_-_1930s.jpg|none|frame|x380px|link=|''Arizona'' after her modernization during the 1930s.]] | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
USS ''Arizona'' was a ''Pennsylvania''-class battleship built for and by the United States Navy in the mid-1910s. Named in honor of the 48th state's recent admission into the union, the ship was the second and last of the ''Pennsylvania'' class of "super-dreadnought" battleships. Although commissioned in 1916, the ship remained stateside during World War I. Shortly after the end of the war, ''Arizona'' was one of a number of American ships that briefly escorted President Woodrow Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference. The ship was sent to Turkey in 1919 at the beginning of the Greco-Turkish War to represent American interests for several months. Several years later, she was transferred to the Pacific Fleet and remained there for the rest of her career. | USS ''Arizona'' was a ''Pennsylvania''-class battleship built for and by the United States Navy in the mid-1910s. Named in honor of the 48th state's recent admission into the union, the ship was the second and last of the ''Pennsylvania'' class of "super-dreadnought" battleships. Although commissioned in 1916, the ship remained stateside during World War I. Shortly after the end of the war, ''Arizona'' was one of a number of American ships that briefly escorted President Woodrow Wilson to the Paris Peace Conference. The ship was sent to Turkey in 1919 at the beginning of the Greco-Turkish War to represent American interests for several months. Several years later, she was transferred to the Pacific Fleet and remained there for the rest of her career. | |||
? | Aside from a comprehensive modernization in 1929–31, ''Arizona'' was regularly used for training exercises between the wars, including the annual Fleet Problems (training exercises). When an earthquake struck Long Beach, California, in 1933, ''Arizona'' | + | Aside from a comprehensive modernization in 1929–31, ''Arizona'' was regularly used for training exercises between the wars, including the annual Fleet Problems (training exercises). When an earthquake struck Long Beach, California, in 1933, ''Arizona''’s crew provided aid to the survivors. Two years later, the ship was featured in a Jimmy Cagney film, "Here Comes the Navy", about the romantic troubles of a sailor. In April 1940, she and the rest of the Pacific Fleet were transferred from California to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, as a deterrent to Japanese imperialism. | |
During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, ''Arizona'' was bombed. She exploded and sank, killing 1,177 officers and crewmen. Unlike many of the other ships sunk or damaged that day, ''Arizona'' could not be fully salvaged, though the Navy removed parts of the ship for reuse. The wreck still lies at the bottom of Pearl Harbor and the USS ''Arizona'' Memorial, dedicated on 30 May 1962 to all those who died during the attack, straddles the ship's hull. | During the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941, ''Arizona'' was bombed. She exploded and sank, killing 1,177 officers and crewmen. Unlike many of the other ships sunk or damaged that day, ''Arizona'' could not be fully salvaged, though the Navy removed parts of the ship for reuse. The wreck still lies at the bottom of Pearl Harbor and the USS ''Arizona'' Memorial, dedicated on 30 May 1962 to all those who died during the attack, straddles the ship's hull. | |||
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+ | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
+ | * ''Pennsylvania'' was the only ship of her class to receive a radar antenna on her tripod foremast in early 1942, after the Pearl Harbor attack. Thus the in-game model bears a closer resemblance to ''Pennsylvania'' than ''Arizona''. However, missing from this early refit are gun shields for the 5" dual-purpose guns and 20mm Oerlikons replacing the M2 Brownings. | |||
+ | * ''Arizona'' was never armed with 1.1" (28 mm)/75 quadruple guns. She was scheduled to receive them in early 1942 before she was sunk on 7 December 1941. Only her sister ship ''Pennsylvania'' survived to be fitted with the 1.1" guns. | |||
+ | * Aircraft catapult on 'X' turret is missing. | |||
+ | * Spotter plane has chrome yellow wings, which it carried from 1940 to early 1941; ''Arizona'' is in hypothetical 1942 configuration. Her spotter plane should have intermediate blue upper surfaces over gull grey undersides. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Arizona_(BB-39) USS ''Arizona'' (BB-39) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pennsylvania-class_battleship ''Pennsylvania''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/premium-ship-spotlight-arizona/ Premium Ship Spotlight: USS Arizona - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-arizona/ Squall Line: USS Arizona - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRGyK7kn7Uc Armada - Arizona - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Reviews: <BR> | Reviews: <BR> | |||
https://youtu.be/vPKZlV9y5xI // Some gameplay by Tedster_ | https://youtu.be/vPKZlV9y5xI // Some gameplay by Tedster_ | |||
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Revision as of 14:22, 25 January 2021
356 mm/45 Mk.8 in a turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.71 shots/min. |
Reload Time35 sec. |
Rotation Speed3 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time60 sec. |
Firing Range16 km. |
Maximum Dispersion220 m. |
HE Shell356 mm HE/HC Mk22 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,000 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell30 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity834 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight578.34 kg. |
AP Shell356 mm AP Mk16 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage10,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight680.4 kg. |
127 mm/51 Mk.7 on a Mk.13 mount10 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk39 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity960 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
127 mm/25 Mk.19 on a Mk.19 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk36 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity657 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
127 mm/25 Mk.19 on a Mk.19 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second58.4 |
. . . Firing Range4.2 km. |
12.7 mm Browning on a single mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30.4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
28 mm Mk.1 on a Mk.2 mount4 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second9.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.4 km. |
Maximum Speed21 knot |
Turning Circle Radius640 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.97 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.9 km. |
Arizona — American special premium Tier VI battleship.
A U.S. Navy battleship with a conventional layout, with two turrets forward and two aft and her armor distributed according to the "all or nothing" concept. She was designed to engage enemy ships at long range. By the outbreak of World War II, the ship received more powerful torpedo protection, which slightly reduced her maneuverability.
USS Arizona was destroyed during the 7 December 1941 sneak attack on Pearl Harbor, Hawaii with heavy loss of life. Her remains can be seen today at the USS Arizona Memorial in Pearl Harbor.
Arizona first went on sale on 4 July 2016 on the NA servers, and on 9 July 2016 on the EU servers.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Arizona is a Tier VI American battleship. It is similar to other mid-tier US battleships in that it moves at 21 kts and has decent armor. However, it differs from her tech tree counterpart in that her guns have a higher sigma value, making her salvo patterns tighter, and has worse rudder shift and AA. Her guns are great for shooting cruisers and destroyers, but at only 45 calibers long, their penetration starts to become inadequate as battleships start mounting 16-inch guns (and become armored against them), meaning you may have to switch to HE at longer ranges to deal damage and set fires. Her slower rudder shift isn't really noticeable, but combined with the lack of AA, makes her vulnerable to enemy carriers; it's a good idea to seek out anti-aircraft cruiser escorts if there are carriers in the battle, as well as paying careful attention to where enemy planes are at all times.
Pros:
- One of the highest hitpoint pools among Tier 6 battleships
- Heavy broadside of twelve (12) guns in four triple turrets
- Reasonably good dispersion and sigma, Arizona's salvoes can be devastating
- Thickly armored citadel block
- Very tight turn radius for a battleship
Cons:
- Horrible main battery reload speed and turret traverse speed. Though the reload is better than tier 5 Oklahoma
- Base main battery range is fairly lacking
- Mostly covered with 26mm common plating, very vulnerable to HE spam
- Weak AA suite, very vulnerable to planes
- Extremely slow, with a top speed of only 21 knots
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Arizona are as follows:
- 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
Commander Skills
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Arizona can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Arizona 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.
Signals
Arizona captains should mount the standard flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. India Delta (), November Foxtrot (), and India Yankee () are all recommended to improve the ship's survivability. Captains may also find Sierra Mike () useful to increase the ship's top speed. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to improve the ship’s economic gains per battle.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Arizona joins forces with a New Mexico-class battleship.
Arizona fires a broadside against an enemy Molotov.
Arizona nails a Japanese Aoba-class cruiser with accurate gunfire.
Arizona punishes an enemy Nagato with a close range broadside.
USS Arizona Memorial Flag. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Arizona.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Arizona (BB-39) - Wikipedia
- Pennsylvania-class battleship - Wikipedia
- Premium Ship Spotlight: USS Arizona - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: USS Arizona - News - World of Warships
- Armada - Arizona - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Reviews:
https://youtu.be/vPKZlV9y5xI // Some gameplay by Tedster_