Ark Royal
113 mm/45 QF Mk.I on a Mk.III UD mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell113 mm HE Mk XVI |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,600 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity746 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
113 mm/45 QF Mk.I on a Mk.III UD mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second71.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
12.7 mm Mk.III8 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.8 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount6 х 8 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second118.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed31 knot |
Turning Circle Radius990 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.97 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.79 km. |
Ark Royal — British special premium Tier VI aircraft сarrier.
The new aircraft carrier was to combine all the innovations: a double-level hangar, steam catapults built into the deck, heavy armor, and multipurpose guns. The armor of the hangar and the flight deck had to be sacrificed to stay within the displacement limits. In May 1941, a torpedo bomber from Ark Royal managed to hit Bismarck, which played its role in the sinking of the battleship. On November 13, Ark Royal was hit by a torpedo. After a long struggle for survivability, it was ordered to abandon the ship, and the aircraft carrier capsized and disappeared underwater.
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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Ark Royal | 44,500 | 10 | 114 | 8 | 8/6/8 | 0 | 0 |
Speed (knot) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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Skua | 121 | 1,820 | 0 | 0 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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Swordfish | 5,200 | 98 | 1,500 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Ark Royal is unique in that it is a tier VI ship carrying tier IV and V aircraft into battles with ships up to tier VIII. At first you would think this could not possibly work, but the developers have done an excellent job balancing the tier disparity through fast plane restoration time, large squadron and attack element sizes. The slow speed of aircraft and the fast plane restoration time make it possible to continuously fly torpedo and dive bomber squadrons throughout the match for maximum damage potential. This leaves the fighters in reserve for late game threats to the carrier itself. The CV player moving up from tier IV will find the planes of the Ark Royal familiar and should ease the transition to tier VI play. With experience, the Ark Royal can perform competitively against tier VIII ships.
Information on the website: Armada: Ark Royal
Pros:
- Torpedo bombers aim quickly.
- Torpedo drop pattern allows for accurate drops.
- Dive bombers have high fire chance.
- Fast plane restoration time.
- Three aircraft per strike, unique for Tier VI.
Cons:
- Dive bombers have low penetration.
- Extremely slow planes.
- Planes have poor turning characteristics.
- Tier IV and V planes.
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
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Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
Χ |
★★ |
2 |
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Χ |
★★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
3 |
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★★★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
Χ |
4 |
Χ |
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Χ |
★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
Japan | IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII Kaga • VIII Kaga B • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu |
U.K. | IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark Royal • VIII Implacable • VIII Indomitable • VIII Colossus • X Audacious • X Malta • ★ Eagle |
France | VI Béarn |
U.S.S.R. | IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII Chkalov • VIII Chkalov B • X Admiral Nakhimov |
U.S.A. | IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII Enterprise • VIII Saipan • VIII Hornet • VIII Saipan B • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. Roosevelt • ★ United States |
Germany | IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann |
Pan-Asia | VIII Sanzang |
Spain | |
Europe | |
Netherlands | |
Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |