Aurora
152 mm/45 Model 1892 on a Canet mounting14 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire7 shots/min. |
Reload Time8.57 sec. |
Rotation Speed5.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time32.73 sec. |
Firing Range11.24 km. |
Maximum Dispersion99 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE 109 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity753 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight49.76 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP 91 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity792.5 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight41.4 kg. |
76.2 mm Model 1914/15 on an AA mounting6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second9 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed19 knot |
Turning Circle Radius410 m. |
Rudder Shift Time6.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.3 km. |
Air Detectability Range4.37 km. |
Aurora — Soviet premium Tier III cruiser.
The last ship in the Pallada class of protected cruisers, Aurora was surpassed in speed by other ships of her type and time. The ship was modernized to receive significantly enhanced armament. As a result, she became superior in artillery firepower to World War I cruisers with similar displacement.
Aurora is now preserved as a military museum ship in St. Petersburg, Russia. She was first released for sale on the NA servers on 30 June 2015.
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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Aurora | 22,500 | 6 | 152 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Aurora is a protected cruiser armed with multiple 152mm guns in casemates. The ship can be compared to the American St. Louis as both ships have similar layouts. While comparable in armor, Aurora suffers from having fewer hit points than St. Louis. Furthermore, the top speed of 20 knots makes Aurora one of the slower ships in her tier. Aurora is able to present a broadside of 8 guns at a time to the enemy with a range of 11.2 km. However, it should be noted that the shell arcs for this ship can be rather high.
Overall, Aurora is a workable ship for players looking for a low tier premium cruiser. However, its sluggish maneuverability and lackluster guns may be frustrating for some players.
Pros:
- Large number of guns on each broadside.
- Large HP pool for her tier.
Cons:
- Slow speed and sluggish acceleration.
- AP ammo rarely effective.
- Practically absent anti-aircraft suite.
- High shell arc and slow shell velocity.
- No secondaries.
- Poor armor protection.
- Short main battery firing range of only 11.2 km.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Aurora are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
2 |
★★★ |
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★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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★★ |
3 |
★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
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Χ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Aurora can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
Camouflage
As a Premium ship, Aurora comes included with Type 9 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
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Combat | |||||
★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Russian cruiser Aurora - Wikipedia
- Pallada-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- Naval Legends: Aurora - News - World of Warships
- Premium Spotlight: Aurora - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: Aurora - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube