Austin
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a monsterized version of ''[[Atlanta]]''. Performance TBD. | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a monsterized version of ''[[Atlanta]]''. Performance TBD. | |||
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127 mm/54 Mk.18 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed40 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time4.5 sec. |
Firing Range15 km. |
Maximum Dispersion136 m. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk.41 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight31.75 kg. |
Maximum SAP Shell Damage2,700 |
Initial SAP Shell Velocity808 m./s. |
533 mm Mk142 х 5 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time106 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk16 mod. 1 |
Maximum Damage19,033 |
Torpedo Speed66 knot |
Torpedo Range10.5 km. |
127 mm/54 Mk.18 in a turret6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second209.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
76.2 mm/70 Mk.23 on a Mk.37 mod. 0 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second212.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius670 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.52 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.41 km. |
Austin — American special premium Tier X cruiser.
A light cruiser project (CL-154) that was developed at the end of World War II. The ship's main armament comprised the latest 127 mm dual-purpose mounts.
Austin became available in the Armory for 29,000 Steel on 17 March 2021.
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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Austin | 30,700 | 6 | 225 | 6 | 6/6 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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Mk16 mod. 1 | 0.6 | 106 | 7.2 | 19,033 | 66 | 10.5 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Austin is a monsterized version of Atlanta. Performance TBD.
The main distinguishing feature of Austin is that she replaces armor-piercing (AP) shells in her 127mm magazines with semi-armor piercing (SAP) shells.Pros:
- SAP
Cons:
- SAP
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Austin are:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 for extended (17.4km) range or Main Battery Modification 3 for a more controllable rain of fire.
Propulsion Modification 1 in Slot 4 may be preferred.
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Austin equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire - 4 charges
- Slot 3: Main Battery Reload Booster - unlimited
- Slot 4: Repair Party - 4 charges
- Slot 5: Hydroacoustic Search - 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Austin comes with Type 20 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, halves her service cost, and increases the amount of credits and experience she earns.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Gallery
Video
References
Wargaming
- Armada: Austin. 26 Mar 2021.