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 +Designed after the treaty limitations had been lifted and built using the experience gained in World War II. Greater dimensions of the cruiser improved her survivability owing to a reinforced armor deck and enhanced protection for the propulsion. In addition to the main battery guns, the ship received dual-purpose artillery mounts.<br><!-- <br>{{Model3DViewer|97f049aa18924f8b9d277e892f549705}}-->
  
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?Amusingly called the "Baltimoist", "BaltiMOAR" and "tier 9 CIWS", the Baltimore is the first shift of the 'modern' heavy cruiser within the United States Navy. While New Orleans was the beginning of that iteration, Baltimore and later her successors Oregon City and the vaunted Des Moines came to be using her design. In most cases, Baltimore is a good all rounder cruiser with decent concealment, good set of guns and ergonomics that may feel a bit 'sticky' in first handling in her stock configs, but once you fully kit the heavy cruiser, she can be something to be a force to ponder. While she does not have the broadside weight of her Japanese counterpart Ibuki or the unique A-XY layout and load time of her German counterpart Roon or even the stocky guns of her Russian counterpart Dmitri Donskoi, she does have her merits understood into one single quote: "you can throw predicaments against a Baltimore but you can never throw off her adaptability". Her guns are very reasonable for her load time which can be lessened at the cost of turret traverse speed and she can surprisingly take a beating unlike her peers, and most of all, while she does not have torpedoes unlike her colleagues, she makes up for it with her borderline absurd AA suite that some players had once commented that someone placed a CIWS system aboard due to the notion that her AA suite shreds planes of lower tier and in the same. Her AA suite is enough for aircraft screening duties whenever ships that do not possess a good AA suite are not present in the lineup.+Following on the heels of ''[[New Orleans]]'' at Tier VII, Tier VIII's ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' represents the new era of cruisers from the United States Navy. Not only was the firepower and protection improved, but in-game she also gets access to the {{Surveillance Radar}} which makes her a strong team player. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' cannot, however, single handedly deal with destroyers lit up by her radar due to a 10 second reload. Team play and focusing targets is a must. The armor-piercing shells get a very special taste, as she is the first cruiser in the branch to have the famous super-heavy AP shells that retain great penetration even at range. As a trade-off these shells are slower however, and require more lead than the shells used on preceding 203mm armed ships.
  
?While not on the level of Des Moines in anti-surface capability, the Baltimore proves herself with her heavy AP shells which can deal damage even against bigger targets like a battleship as well as deal severe damage to her peers and her HE is decent enough to cause problems to the receiving end. Adding to the fact that Baltimore has a radar scanner consumable, she can perform destroyer screens with more lethality. When in combat, remember the quote mentioned as the Baltimore neither has an edge nor is deficit in the hands of a skilled player.+Her play style focuses around the objectives and island cover. Captains should stay close behind an island and be a threat to anyone approaching their position thanks to {{Surveillance Radar}}, {{Defensive AA Fire}}, and ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s shell arcs. It is important that a central position is chosen in order to maximize her impact on the match; captains should avoid long range, open-water combat under most circumstances, as her low shell velocity will make it easy for opponents to evade incoming fire while ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is unlikely to do the same. Played effectively, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can be an excellent cruiser and destroyer killer.
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 +|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
 +* Strong main battery firepower in an AB-X layout that allows her to use the majority of her firepower while remaining heavily angled.
 +* Excellent AP shells combined with 10 second reload time on her main battery. Very potent against broadside battleships and cruisers at medium ranges.
 +* Shells actually do not have quite as high of an arc as her sister ship ''[[Cleveland]]'', making aiming at range a bit easier.
 +* Among the best in terms of AA firepower at Tier VIII.
 +* Excellent support ship with utility tools like {{Surveillance Radar}} and {{Defensive AA Fire}}.
 +* High shell arcs allow ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to use islands as cover.
 +* Added resistance against 380/381mm AP shells thanks to her 27mm plating, a common caliber for many same-tier battleships.
 +* Armor belt of 152mm is the thickest of any Tier VIII cruiser.
 +* Effectively no citadel under turrets, plus its low positioning and unusual shape, make ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' quite difficult to citadel when angled.
 +* With a full concealment build, the detection range of ''Baltimore'' becomes a touch smaller than the range of her {{Surveillance Radar}}.
 + 
 +|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
 +* Relatively high shell arcs, plus slower shells, mean ''Baltimore'' still has to lead targets almost as much as ''[[Cleveland]]'', and makes island cover very important.
 +* Ship has a high freeboard, which makes ''Baltimore'' a much bigger target for incoming fire compared to Japanese cruisers, for example. Extremely vulnerable against high-DPM HE spam, heavy HE, or overmatching battleship AP.
 +* Has no torpedoes nor other means of high burst damage against battleships at close range, making ''Baltimore'' susceptible to battleship rushes if position isn't supported by teammates.
 +* Arguably tied for second slowest of all tier 8 cruisers with her CL cousin ''[[Cleveland]]''. ''[[Charles Martel]]'', while also having a top speed of 32.5 knots, has {{Engine Boost}}.
  
 |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
 +Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows:
 +* '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for a big boost in hit points, an upgraded AA suite, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to ''[[Buffalo]]''.
 +* '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk8 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
  
?|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->+The Gun Fire Control System is recommended for the first upgrade for most captains. While 14.3km of range is sufficient for tier 8 battles if used correctly, 15.8km is necessary if up-tiered. In a very skilled player's hand however, the Hull upgrade may be more useful if he is able to only pick favorable, close range fights. Get the other upgrade once you have accumulated enough XP.
  
?{{Commander Skills+|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below -->
?| Expert Loader=1+The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
?| Basic Firing Training=3+*'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} keeps her guns active and firing.
?| Basics of Survivability=2+*'''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} lessens the fire damage taken. {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} is also an option for those willing to invest the coal.
?| Expert Rear Gunner=+*'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} improves her accuracy. Alternatively, {{AA Guns Modification 1}} improves her outer AA envelope.
 +*'''Slot 4''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} improves her acceleration performance.
 +*'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} reduces her surface detectablilty.
  
?| Expert Marksman=3+'''Generalist Build:''' Captains focusing on making ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' a more well-rounded ship will opt for {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} in '''Slot 1''' and {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} in '''Slot 3''' to increase her accuracy. This is especially useful when firing at destroyers detected during the short period that {{Surveillance Radar}} is active. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s base AA is still quite powerful without any AA-specific upgrades.
?| Torpedo Armament Expertise=+
?| Fire Prevention=2+
?| Incoming Fire Alert=2+
?| Last Stand=1+
  
?| Torpedo Acceleration=+'''Anti-Aircraft Build:''' A popular build for this ship, captains focusing on improving ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s AA will opt for {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}} in '''Slot 1''' to increase her anti-aircraft armament durability, and {{AA Guns Modification 1}} in '''Slot 3''' to increase her medium- and long-range AA power. Although her AA is a powerful deterrent, its usefulness depends on whether there is a carrier in the game. To ensure these upgrades aren't wasted, consider divisioning with a Tier VIII carrier.
?| High Alert=2+
?| Vigilance=3+
?| Dogfighting Expert =+
?| Superintendent=3+
  
?| Demolition Expert=3+|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
?| Advanced Firing Training=2+
?| Survivability Expert=1+
?| Aircraft Servicing Expert=+
?| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament=2+
  
?| Last Chance=1+{{Commander Skills 2
?| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament=1+<!-- This version enables a '0' rating. Use it for skills that have no effect (e.g. Improved Engines on a non-CV) or are detrimental to the ship. They should mirror what appears in the game client. -->
?| Preventative Maintenance=2+| rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target -->
?| Concealment Expert=3+| rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint -->
?| Air Supremacy=+| rating13 = 2 <!-- Expert Loader -->
?| Jack of All Trades=2+| rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy -->
 +| rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters -->
 +| rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost -->
 +| rating17 = 1 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
 +| rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp -->
 + 
 +| rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert -->
 +| rating22 = 2 <!-- Jack of All Trades -->
 +| rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman -->
 +| rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration -->
 +| rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert -->
 +| rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines -->
 +| rating27 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
 +| rating28 = <!-- Last Stand -->
 + 
 +| rating31 = 1 <!-- Basics of Survivability -->
 +| rating32 = 1 <!-- Survivability Expert-->
 +| rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise-->
 +| rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor -->
 +| rating35 = 2 <!-- Basic Firing Training -->
 +| rating36 = 2 <!-- Superintendent -->
 +| rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert -->
 +| rating38 = 1 <!-- Vigilance -->
 + 
 +| rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -->
 +| rating42 = 1 <!-- Fire Prevention -->
 +| rating43 = <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells -->
 +| rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization -->
 +| rating45 = 3 <!-- Advanced Firing Training -->
 +| rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire -->
 +| rating47 = 2 <!-- Radio Position Finding -->
 +| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
 }} }}
  
?|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->+|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
?* very powerful AA suite if kitted as an AA cruiser+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
?* can mount the plotting room equipment should the top 15.8km range not suffice+* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
?* surprising AP shells+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}}
?* effective jack of all trades+* '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar}}
?* good ergonomics+
?* same concealment rating as her colleague Ibuki+
?* good HE shells+
?* reasonable load time+
  
?|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->+|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
?* shell arc and speed leaves much to be desired+[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for Credits{{Credits}}; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.
?* turret traverse is slightly slow+
?* AP shells will be devastating if the Baltimore gets close enough for it to work+
?* durability is questionable+
?* stock grind will be a sizable bump in the road+
  
?|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with template {{!}} --><gallery>+Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|Type 18 camouflage]] that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
  
?</gallery>|History=<!-- write text below -->+|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below -->
?===Construction===+
  
?:Bethlehem Steel, Quincy, United States<br />+{{Signal Flags
?:Laid down: 26 May 1941<br />+| November Echo Setteseven = 3
?:Launched: 28 July 1942<br />+| Mike Yankee Soxisix =
 +| India X-Ray = 3
 +| Juliet Whiskey Unaone =
 +| Victor Lima = 3
 +| Hotel Yankee = 1
 + 
 +| November Foxtrot = 2
 +| Sierra Mike = 2
 +| India Delta =
 +| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 1
 +| India Yankee = 2
 +| Juliet Charlie = 2
 + 
 +| Zulu =
 +| India Bravo Terrathree = 2
 +| Equal Speed Charlie London = 3
 +| Zulu Hotel = 3
 +| Papa Papa = 1
 + 
 +| Wyvern =
 +| Red Dragon = 2
 +| Dragon Flag = 2
 +| Ouroboros =
 +| Hydra =
 +}}
 + 
 +|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery>
 +File:Balti Begin.jpg| At the beginning of the match, ''Baltimore'' does not sit still and approaches an advantageous position.
 +File:Balti Island.jpg|''Baltimore'' finds an island that allows her to shoot over, right next to the cap. An allied destroyer lays smoke for additional cover.
 +File:Balti Smoke.jpg|Using the smoke screen, ''Baltimore'' and several friendly units fight over the capture circle.
 +File:Balti Charge.jpg|Being flanked, ''Baltimore'' charges under a hail of fire into the enemy to take out as many of them as possible.
 +</gallery>
 + 
 +|History=<!-- write text below -->
 +===Construction===
 +:Builder: Bethlehem Steel Corporation; Quincy, Massachusetts, United States
 +:Laid down: 26 May 1941
 +:Launched: 28 July 1942
 :Commissioned: 15 April 1943 :Commissioned: 15 April 1943
  
 ====Specifications==== ====Specifications====
? +:14,472 tons displacement, standard<
?:14,472 tons displacement, standard<br />+:205.26m length
?:205.26m length<br />+:21.59m beam
?:21.59m beam<br />+
 :7.32m draft :7.32m draft
  
 ====Machinery==== ====Machinery====
? 
 :4 boilers, 4 turbines :4 boilers, 4 turbines
  
 ====Performance==== ====Performance====
? +:33 knots at 120,000 shaft horsepower
?:33knts at 120,000shp<br />+
 :10,000nm at 15knts :10,000nm at 15knts
  
 ====Armor==== ====Armor====
  
?:Main belt: 152mm mid, 76.2mm forward and aft<br />+:Main belt: 152mm mid, 76.2mm forward and aft
?:Decks: 63.5mm<br />+:Decks: 63.5mm
?:Bulkheads: 127-152mm<br />+:Bulkheads: 127-152mm
?:Barbettes and Turrets: 160.87mm barbette, 203mm face, 95.25mm side, 76.2mm roof<br />+:Barbettes and Turrets: 160.87mm barbette, 203mm face, 95.25mm side, 76.2mm roof
  
 ====Armament==== ====Armament====
? +=====Main=====
?:Nine (3x3) 203mm guns, twelve (6x2) 127mm guns, forty-eight (11x4, 2x2) 40mm guns, and twenty-four (24x1) 20mm guns+:Nine (3x3) 203mm guns
 +=====Secondary=====
 +:Twelve (6x2) 127mm guns
 +=====Anti-aircraft=====
 +:Forty-eight (11x4, 2x2) 40mm guns
 +:Twenty-four (24x1) 20mm guns
  
 ===History=== ===History===
  
 ====Design==== ====Design====
?The USS ''Baltimore'' was the lead ship of the ''Baltimore''-class cruisers, which were the only USN cruisers to be built unrestricted by the pre-war Naval Treaties to see service in the US Navy. They were originally designed to be based on the ''Cleveland''-class and USS ''Wichita'', the latter of which was based on the ''Brooklyn''-class. Because construction started in September 1939, treaty limits no longer applied and the new cruiser class could be built significantly larger and better than it was designed to be. As such, they were mounted with a superior array of anti-aircraft power, far better than that of any earlier class. There is also the ''Oregon City'' sub-class, which consisted of CA-122 to 124, that has only three distinct differences from the main class - a single crane placed on the center line replaced the two from the original, a single funnel replacing the two original funnels, and a shortened superstructure. Four more Oregon City class cruisers were ordered on 14 June 1943, but were changed into the Des Moines class cruisers before work began.<br />+The USS ''Baltimore'' was the lead ship of the ''Baltimore''-class cruisers, which were the only USN cruisers to be built unrestricted by the pre-war Naval Treaties to see service in the US Navy. They were originally designed to be based on the ''[[Cleveland]]'' class and USS ''Wichita'', the latter of which was based on the ''Brooklyn'' class. Because construction started in September 1939, treaty limits no longer applied and the new cruiser class could be built significantly larger and better than it was designed to be. As such, they were mounted with a superior array of anti-aircraft power, far better than that of any earlier class. There is also the ''Oregon City'' sub-class, which consisted of CA-122 to 124, that has only three distinct differences from the main class: a single crane placed on the center line replaced the two from the original, a single funnel replacing the two original funnels, and a shortened superstructure. Four more ''Oregon City''-class cruisers were ordered on 14 June 1943, but were changed into the ''[[Des Moines]]''-class cruisers before work began.
?<br />+ 
?The first two batches of eight ''Baltimore''-class cruisers were built by Bethlehem Steel, which was the major contractor for the this class of cruisers. In the third batch of 17 cruisers, eight more cruisers were ordered from Bethlehem. They constructed the three ''Oregon City''-class and a prototype fleet flagship, with CA-126 & -127 laid down but never completed, and CA-128-129 never laid down. The last four ordered ''Baltimore''-class cruisers were changed to ''Des Moines''-class cruisers.<br />+The first two batches of eight ''Baltimore''-class cruisers were built by Bethlehem Steel, which was the major contractor for the this class of cruisers. In the third batch of 17 cruisers, eight more cruisers were ordered from Bethlehem. They constructed the three ''Oregon City''-class and a prototype fleet flagship, with CA-126 & -127 laid down but never completed, and CA-128 & 129 never laid down. The last four ordered ''Baltimore''-class cruisers were changed to ''Des Moines''-class cruisers.
  
 ====Service==== ====Service====
?The USS ''Baltimore'' was commissioned in April 1943 and first saw service with Task Force 52 at the invasion of Makin in the Gilbert Islands, providing artillery support and anti-air screening for the escort carriers. The cruiser would also take part in the invasion of Marshall Islands, raid on Palau Islands, and invasion of Iwo Jima. The main task for the ''Baltimore'' was to support and provide anti-air cover for the carriers it was grouped with, such as the ''Saratoga'', ''Lexington'', and ''Princeton''. In July 1944, it became the Presidential flagship and transported Franklin D. Roosevelt to Pearl Harbor, where he met with Admiral Nimitz & General MacArthur. It was only a short while before it would transfer the Presidential party to the USS ''Cummings'' and be relieved of its duty as Presidential flagship. The ''Baltimore'' returned to its duties as a carrier escort in December 1944.<br />+The USS ''Baltimore'' was commissioned in April 1943 and first saw service with Task Force 52 at the invasion of Makin in the Gilbert Islands, providing artillery support and anti-air screening for the escort carriers. The cruiser would also take part in the invasion of Marshall Islands, raid on Palau Islands, and invasion of Iwo Jima. The main task for the ''Baltimore'' was to support and provide anti-air cover for the carriers it was grouped with, such as the ''Saratoga'', ''[[Lexington]]'', and ''Princeton''. In July 1944, it became the Presidential flagship and transported Franklin D. Roosevelt to Pearl Harbor, where he met with Admiral Nimitz & General MacArthur. It was only a short while before it would transfer the Presidential party to the USS ''Cummings'' and be relieved of its duty as Presidential flagship. The ''Baltimore'' returned to its duties as a carrier escort in December 1944.
?<br />+ 
?Between 17 May and 11 June, 1945, while operating off the island of Okinawa, a typhoon caused damage to the bow of the ship. This marked the end of the ''Baltimore's'' wartime service, as the Japanese surrendered while it was under repairs in Pearl Harbor. In the aftermath of the war, the cruiser carried out three 'Magic Carpet' missions, ferrying soldiers between Pearl Harbor & the US west coast. The cruiser was decommissioned in 29 April 1947, before being recommissioned for the Korean War in November 1951. However, the cruiser would never take a direct part in the war. Instead, the ''Baltimore's'' only major task was to visit Britain as a representative of the US Navy for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Review. Other than a few tours with the 6th & 7th fleets, the cruiser would be finally placed in reserve on January 1, 1956 and decommissioned May 31, 1956. She was struck off the Navy List on February 15, 1971.+Between 17 May and 11 June 1945, while operating off the island of Okinawa, a typhoon caused damage to the bow of the ship. This marked the end of ''Baltimore''’s wartime service, as the Japanese surrendered while it was under repairs in Pearl Harbor. In the aftermath of the war, the cruiser carried out three 'Magic Carpet' missions, ferrying soldiers between Pearl Harbor & the US west coast. The cruiser was decommissioned in 29 April 1947, before being recommissioned for the Korean War in November 1951. However, the cruiser would never take a direct part in the war. Instead, ''Baltimore''’s only major task was to visit Britain as a representative of the US Navy for Queen Elizabeth II's Coronation Review. Other than a few tours with the 6th & 7th fleets, the cruiser would be finally placed in reserve on 1 January 1956 and decommissioned 31 May 1956. She was struck off the Navy List on 15 February 1971.
 + 
 +===Historical Inaccuracies===
 +* ''Baltimore''-class cruisers entered service with the quadruple 40mm Bofors gun already fitted. Several ships of the class had only two twin Bofors to augment the eleven quad Bofors in their AA complement.
 +* ''Baltimore'''s 1952-55 refit is missing. Twelve quad 40mm Bofors and 24 single 20mm Oerlikons were replaced by ten (10) twin 3" (76mm)/50 Mk 27/33 AA guns.
 + 
 +|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery>
 +File:USS-Baltimore-launch-JULY-28.jpg|Launching of USS ''Baltimore'', 28 July 1942.
 +File:USS Baltimore (1942).jpg|USS ''Baltimore'' (CA-68).
 +File:USS Bremerton (CA-130) drydocked.jpeg|USS ''Bremerton'' (CA-130) in drydock.
 +File:Камуфляж Measure 32, Design 16d 1944 о Маре.jpg|USS ''Baltimore'' off Mare Island, 18 October 1944, wearing camouflage Measure 32, Design 16d.
 +File:USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) loss of bow.jpeg|USS ''Pittsburgh'' (CA-72) with her bow ripped off by a typhoon, summer 1945.
 +File:USS Quincy (CA-71) Kingfisher.jpeg|Two Kingfishers on their catapults on board USS ''Quincy'' (CA-71).
 +File:USS Baltimore (CA-68) reactivation.jpeg|USS ''Baltimore'' during her reactivation, circa 1951.
 +File:USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) Radar.jpeg|USS ''Pittsburgh'' with the SPS-8 on the aft mast, and the SPS-6 on the forward mast.
 +File:USS Boston Cruiser.jpg|USS ''Boston'' (CA-69), the template for the later ''Boston''-class.
 +File:USS Chicago (CG-11).jpg|USS ''Chicago'' (CA-136) refitted as an ''Albany''-class cruiser.
 +File:USS Los Angeles (CA-135) renders honor.jpeg|Side view of USS ''Los Angeles'' (CA-135).
 +File:USS Columbus CG-12.jpg|Side view of USS ''Columbus'' (CG-12), refitted as an ''Albany''-class cruiser.
 +File:USS Saint Paul (CA-73) Vietnam.jpeg|Salvo by both forward turrets on USS ''St. Paul'' (CA-71) during the Vietnam War.
 +File:USS Canberra (CAG-2) crew.jpeg|The crew of USS ''Canberra'' (CAG-2) plotting target data.
 +</gallery>
  
?|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with template {{!}} --><gallery>+|Video=<!-- put below video clips with using template VideoYT. You can use html-tags for formatting. -->
?File:USS Baltimore (1942).jpg|USS Baltimore (CA-68)+
?File:USS Bremerton (CA-130) drydocked.jpeg|USS Bremerton in drydock+
?File:USS Baltimore (CA-68) reactivation.jpeg|USS Baltimore during her reactivation+
?File:USS-Baltimore-launch-JULY-28.jpg|Launching of the USS Baltimore+
?File:USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) loss of bow.jpeg|USS Pittsburgh with her bow ripped off+
?File:USS Boston Cruiser.jpg|USS Boston, the template for the later Boston-class+
?File:USS Chicago (CG-11).jpg|USS Chicago refitted as an Albany-class cruiser+
?File:USS Los Angeles (CA-135) renders honor.jpeg|Side-view of Los Angeles+
?File:USS Columbus CG-12.jpg|Side-view of Columbus, refitted as an Albany-class cruiser+
?File:USS Saint Paul (CA-73) Vietnam.jpeg|Salvo by both forward turrets on St. Paul during the Vietnam War+
?File:USS Pittsburgh (CA-72) Radar.jpeg|USS Pittsburgh with the SPS-8 on the aft mast, and the SPS-6 on the forward mast+
?File:USS Quincy (CA-71) Kingfisher.jpeg|Two Kingfishers on their catapults on board USS Quincy+
?File:USS Canberra (CAG-2) crew.jpeg|The crew of Canberra plotting target data+
?File:Камуфляж Measure 32, Design 16d 1944 о Маре.jpg|USS Baltimore off Mare Island with camouflage Measure 32, Design 16d+
?</gallery>|Video=<!-- put below video clips with using template VideoYT. You can use html-tags for formatting. -->+
  
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 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Baltimore_(CA-68) USS ''Baltimore'' (CA-68) - Wikipedia]
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baltimore-class_cruiser ''Baltimore''-class cruiser - Wikipedia]
  
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Revision as of 01:07, 10 October 2020

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Baltimore
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Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
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Buffalo
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General
Research price110000 exp
Purchase price8,900,000 Credits
Hit Points36,600 
Main Battery
203 mm/55 Mk.15 in a turret3 х 3 pcs.
Rate of Fire6 shots/min.
Reload Time10 sec.
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec.
Firing Range14.39 km.
Maximum Dispersion132 m.
HE Shell203 mm HE/HC Mk25 
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,800 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell14 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s.
HE Shell Weight118 kg.
AP Shell203 mm AP Mk21 
Maximum AP Shell Damage5,000 
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s.
AP Shell Weight152 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range6.6 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 %
AA Defense
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second90.6 
. . . Firing Range5.01 km.
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount23 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second82.8 
. . . Firing Range2.01 km.
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount12 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second135.6 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed32.5 knot
Turning Circle Radius730 m.
Rudder Shift Time10.2 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range12.22 km.
Air Detectability Range7.26 km.
Battle Levels
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Baltimore — American Tier VIII cruiser.

Designed after the treaty limitations had been lifted and built using the experience gained in World War II. Greater dimensions of the cruiser improved her survivability owing to a reinforced armor deck and enhanced protection for the propulsion. In addition to the main battery guns, the ship received dual-purpose artillery mounts.

Modules

Main Battery Guns Rate of Fire
(shots/min)		180° Turn Time
(sec)		Maximum Dispersion
(m)		Maximum HE Shell Damage
(HP)		Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell
(%)		Maximum AP Shell Damage
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
203 mm/55 Mk.15 in a turret6301322,800145,000 0730,000
Hull 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
(Credits)
Baltimore (A)36,60062033623/12/6 01,000,000
Baltimore (B)42,40062033623/12/6 28,0002,100,000
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)		Maximum Firing Range
(km)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Mk8 mod. 10 0550,000
Mk8 mod. 20 15,0001,200,000
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 120,000 hp32.5 0620,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Magazine Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Defensive AA Fire Modification 1
 Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
 Surveillance Radar Modification 1
 Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
 Main Battery Modification 2
 Secondary Battery Modification 1
 AA Guns Modification 1
 Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Slot 4 
 Damage Control System Modification 2
 Propulsion Modification 1
 Steering Gears Modification 1
 Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
 Torpedo Lookout System
 Concealment System Modification 1
 Steering Gears Modification 2
 Ship Consumables Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

Following on the heels of New Orleans at Tier VII, Tier VIII's Baltimore represents the new era of cruisers from the United States Navy. Not only was the firepower and protection improved, but in-game she also gets access to the Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain. which makes her a strong team player. Baltimore cannot, however, single handedly deal with destroyers lit up by her radar due to a 10 second reload. Team play and focusing targets is a must. The armor-piercing shells get a very special taste, as she is the first cruiser in the branch to have the famous super-heavy AP shells that retain great penetration even at range. As a trade-off these shells are slower however, and require more lead than the shells used on preceding 203mm armed ships.

Her play style focuses around the objectives and island cover. Captains should stay close behind an island and be a threat to anyone approaching their position thanks to Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain., Defensive AA Fire While active, the damage per second of large caliber anti-aircraft guns is increased., and Baltimore’s shell arcs. It is important that a central position is chosen in order to maximize her impact on the match; captains should avoid long range, open-water combat under most circumstances, as her low shell velocity will make it easy for opponents to evade incoming fire while Baltimore is unlikely to do the same. Played effectively, Baltimore can be an excellent cruiser and destroyer killer.

Pros:

  • Strong main battery firepower in an AB-X layout that allows her to use the majority of her firepower while remaining heavily angled.
  • Excellent AP shells combined with 10 second reload time on her main battery. Very potent against broadside battleships and cruisers at medium ranges.
  • Shells actually do not have quite as high of an arc as her sister ship Cleveland, making aiming at range a bit easier.
  • Among the best in terms of AA firepower at Tier VIII.
  • Excellent support ship with utility tools like Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain. and Defensive AA Fire While active, the damage per second of large caliber anti-aircraft guns is increased..
  • High shell arcs allow Baltimore to use islands as cover.
  • Added resistance against 380/381mm AP shells thanks to her 27mm plating, a common caliber for many same-tier battleships.
  • Armor belt of 152mm is the thickest of any Tier VIII cruiser.
  • Effectively no citadel under turrets, plus its low positioning and unusual shape, make Baltimore quite difficult to citadel when angled.
  • With a full concealment build, the detection range of Baltimore becomes a touch smaller than the range of her Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain..

Cons:

  • Relatively high shell arcs, plus slower shells, mean Baltimore still has to lead targets almost as much as Cleveland, and makes island cover very important.
  • Ship has a high freeboard, which makes Baltimore a much bigger target for incoming fire compared to Japanese cruisers, for example. Extremely vulnerable against high-DPM HE spam, heavy HE, or overmatching battleship AP.
  • Has no torpedoes nor other means of high burst damage against battleships at close range, making Baltimore susceptible to battleship rushes if position isn't supported by teammates.
  • Arguably tied for second slowest of all tier 8 cruisers with her CL cousin Cleveland. Charles Martel, while also having a top speed of 32.5 knots, has Engine Boost While active, increases a ship's speed by a fixed percentage..

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Baltimore is as follows:

  • Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for a big boost in hit points, an upgraded AA suite, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Buffalo.
  • Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk8 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
The Gun Fire Control System is recommended for the first upgrade for most captains. While 14.3km of range is sufficient for tier 8 battles if used correctly, 15.8km is necessary if up-tiered. In a very skilled player's hand however, the Hull upgrade may be more useful if he is able to only pick favorable, close range fights. Get the other upgrade once you have accumulated enough XP.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Baltimore are as follows:

Generalist Build: Captains focusing on making Baltimore a more well-rounded ship will opt for Main Armaments Modification 1 -20% to the risk of main battery becoming incapacitated. / +50% to main battery survivability. / -20% to main battery repair time. / -20% to the risk of torpedo tubes becoming incapacitated. / +50% to torpedo tubes survivability. / -20% to torpedo tubes repair time. in Slot 1 and Aiming Systems Modification 1 : -7% main battery dispersion. / +20% torpedo tubes traverse speed. / +5% secondary battery firing range. / -5% secondary battery dispersion. in Slot 3 to increase her accuracy. This is especially useful when firing at destroyers detected during the short period that Surveillance Radar While active, detects all enemy ships within the specified radius, disregarding obstacles such as smoke and terrain. is active. Baltimore’s base AA is still quite powerful without any AA-specific upgrades.

Anti-Aircraft Build: A popular build for this ship, captains focusing on improving Baltimore’s AA will opt for Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 : +100% survivability to each. in Slot 1 to increase her anti-aircraft armament durability, and AA Guns Modification 1 +20% reduction in the preparation time of the priority AA sector. in Slot 3 to increase her medium- and long-range AA power. Although her AA is a powerful deterrent, its usefulness depends on whether there is a carrier in the game. To ensure these upgrades aren't wasted, consider divisioning with a Tier VIII carrier.

Commander Skills

Consumables

Baltimore can equip the following consumables:

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for CreditsCredits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Baltimore with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

  • At the beginning of the match, Baltimore does not sit still and approaches an advantageous position.

  • Baltimore finds an island that allows her to shoot over, right next to the cap. An allied destroyer lays smoke for additional cover.

  • Using the smoke screen, Baltimore and several friendly units fight over the capture circle.

  • Being flanked, Baltimore charges under a hail of fire into the enemy to take out as many of them as possible.

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

  1. USS Baltimore (CA-68) - Wikipedia
  2. Baltimore-class cruiser - Wikipedia
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