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The last Imperial German battleship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' stands as the ultimate refinement of the dreadnought-type before the shift to the fast battleship. She represents the best of what the Kaiserliche Marine had ever wanted for their ''linienschiff'' dreadnoughts: tough-as-nails, good offensive power, and fast (for a dreadnought); she is very potent when compared to other battleships of her tier. Like the ships before her, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is can do very well while brawling with other battleships, and can cause massive damage when positioned properly in a brawl. | The last Imperial German battleship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' stands as the ultimate refinement of the dreadnought-type before the shift to the fast battleship. She represents the best of what the Kaiserliche Marine had ever wanted for their ''linienschiff'' dreadnoughts: tough-as-nails, good offensive power, and fast (for a dreadnought); she is very potent when compared to other battleships of her tier. Like the ships before her, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is can do very well while brawling with other battleships, and can cause massive damage when positioned properly in a brawl. | |||
? | It is important to know that the upgrade hull is fictional but it is worth upgrading because it gives better defense against planes as well as more healthpool. Many players may want keep her real life stock hull configuration but take the risk of weak AA defense and lower healthpool.Protecting ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an armor belt significantly stronger than her American colleague ''[[New Mexico]]'' and much stronger than ''[[Fuso]]'', though like all dreadnoughts the deck armor is somewhat questionable. Her offensive armament rivals that of Tier VI premium battleship ''[[Warspite]]'' in terms of gun caliber and ballistics. At a glance, ''Bayern'' may not look like much compared to her peers, but she is a solidly-rounded ship with many strengths and few weaknesses. | + | It is important to know that the upgrade hull is fictional but it is worth upgrading because it gives better defense against planes as well as more healthpool. Many players may want keep her real life stock hull configuration but take the risk of weak AA defense and lower healthpool.Protecting ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an armor belt significantly stronger than her American colleague ''[[New Mexico]]'' and much stronger than ''[[Fuso]]'', though like all dreadnoughts the deck armor is somewhat questionable. Her offensive armament rivals that of Tier VI premium battleship ''[[Warspite]]'' in terms of gun caliber and ballistics. At a glance, ''Bayern'' may not look like much compared to her peers, but she is a solidly-rounded ship with many strengths and few weaknesses. NOTE: As of 0.10.3, the historical hull for Bayern has been removed. | |
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* Above average speed and turning characteristics. | * Above average speed and turning characteristics. | |||
* Surprisingly stealthy for a dreadnought, allowing her to close the distance to where her guns will do more damage. | * Surprisingly stealthy for a dreadnought, allowing her to close the distance to where her guns will do more damage. | |||
? | * Fictional WW2 hull has good AA defense. | + | * Fictional WW2 (B) hull has good AA defense. | |
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* ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' only served with the Imperial German Navy, yet it flies the Kriegsmarine ensign used by Nazi Germany. The flag itself did not exist until 1935. | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' only served with the Imperial German Navy, yet it flies the Kriegsmarine ensign used by Nazi Germany. The flag itself did not exist until 1935. | |||
* ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s propulsion upgrade is fictitious. She was never capable of 25 knots. | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s propulsion upgrade is fictitious. She was never capable of 25 knots. | |||
? | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s | + | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s available hulls (as of 0.10.3) are all fictitious. All of the upgraded anti-aircraft guns entered service in the mid-1930s; ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was scuttled in 1919. | |
* ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' had only two 88 mm L/45 MPL C/13 anti-aircraft guns; her historical (A) hull has eight. | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' had only two 88 mm L/45 MPL C/13 anti-aircraft guns; her historical (A) hull has eight. | |||
* ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s permanent camouflage is also fictitious; Baltic camouflage was only used during the Nazi-era. | * ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s permanent camouflage is also fictitious; Baltic camouflage was only used during the Nazi-era. | |||
? | * Historical spotting top with rangefinder on Hull (A)'s tripod mast has been replaced by a gun director. | + | * Historical spotting top with rangefinder on Hull (A)'s tripod mast has been replaced by a gun director. - REMOVED IN 0.10.3 | |
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# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayern-class_battleship ''Bayern''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bayern-class_battleship ''Bayern''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | |||
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+ | <div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Ship Change Log</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div> | |||
+ | See [[Changelogs_for_World_of_Warships|here]] for links to Update notes. | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.9. | |||
+ | *Introduced in Update 0.5.10. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.12: | |||
+ | **adjusted LOD switching on low graphics settings. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.16: | |||
+ | **directors were installed on the upgraded hull. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.2: | |||
+ | **fixed error in Torpedo belt protection, now the protection value is always applied correctly. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.8: | |||
+ | **for 105-mm secondary battery shells, the chance of setting fire was reduced from 9% to 5%, and the damage from 1300 to 1200. | |||
+ | **for 88 mm secondary battery shells, the chance of setting fire was reduced from 7% to 4%, and the damage from 1100 to 1000. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **visibility when firing main guns in smoke changed to 13.65 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **improved display of thin elements. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.15: | |||
+ | **for permanent camouflages "Type 16", "Type 12" a bonus was added - a discount of -10% to the cost of post-battle service. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.9: | |||
+ | **catapults added to the turrets of the main battery (Hull B). The Spotting Aircraft consumable was also added. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.11: | |||
+ | **the armor-piercing shells of the 150-mm secondary battery guns were replaced with high-explosive shells. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.5: | |||
+ | **credit earnings increased by 5%. | |||
+ | **XP earnings increased by 5%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.6: | |||
+ | **the armor penetration of the secondary high-explosive projectiles was increased from 18 to 26 mm. With this change, the 105-mm secondary battery guns of German ships will be able to penetrate the plating of destroyers, cruisers, and battleships of Tier VI-VII. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.11: | |||
+ | **the main battery dispersion ellipse was adjusted to that of American and British battleships. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.6: | |||
+ | **the value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 630 m to correct prior discrepancy. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.10: | |||
+ | **the distribution of HP in the hull was slightly updated. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **the firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.3: | |||
+ | **the stock hull was replaced with a new one, created on the basis of the upgraded hull with a modified air defense composition. | |||
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380 mm/45 Drh LC/1913 on a Drh LC/1913 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed3.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time51.43 sec. |
Firing Range16.12 km. |
Maximum Dispersion237 m. |
HE Shell380 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell35 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity800 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight750 kg. |
AP Shell380 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.5 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage10,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity800 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight750 kg. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell88 mm Spr.Gr. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity890 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
150 mm/45 SK C/09 on an MPL C/13 mount10 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire7 shots/min. |
Reload Time8.57 sec. |
HE Shell150 mm HE K Gr 18 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second15.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a Flak 35 Vierling L/38 mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second6.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
20 mm/65 C/38 on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second25.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed22.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius630 m. |
Rudder Shift Time19.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.44 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.74 km. |
Bayern — German Tier VI battleship.
The warship belonged to the last series of battleships built for the Imperial German Navy. She was distinguished for her powerful 380 mm main guns with extremely good shell ballistics and a rate of fire that was quite high among similar gun systems.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
The last Imperial German battleship, Bayern stands as the ultimate refinement of the dreadnought-type before the shift to the fast battleship. She represents the best of what the Kaiserliche Marine had ever wanted for their linienschiff dreadnoughts: tough-as-nails, good offensive power, and fast (for a dreadnought); she is very potent when compared to other battleships of her tier. Like the ships before her, Bayern is can do very well while brawling with other battleships, and can cause massive damage when positioned properly in a brawl.
It is important to know that the upgrade hull is fictional but it is worth upgrading because it gives better defense against planes as well as more healthpool. Many players may want keep her real life stock hull configuration but take the risk of weak AA defense and lower healthpool.Protecting Bayern is an armor belt significantly stronger than her American colleague New Mexico and much stronger than Fuso, though like all dreadnoughts the deck armor is somewhat questionable. Her offensive armament rivals that of Tier VI premium battleship Warspite in terms of gun caliber and ballistics. At a glance, Bayern may not look like much compared to her peers, but she is a solidly-rounded ship with many strengths and few weaknesses. NOTE: As of 0.10.3, the historical hull for Bayern has been removed.Pros:
- Armor layout makes her highly resistant to damage, ships like Fuso will have a hard time penetrating her armor.
- Impressive range, even without the upgraded Gun Fire Control System or Spotting Aircraft launched.
- Comparable gun caliber to HMS Queen Elizabeth and Warspite.
- Good shell velocity.
- High volume of secondaries with decent range.
- Above average speed and turning characteristics.
- Surprisingly stealthy for a dreadnought, allowing her to close the distance to where her guns will do more damage.
- Fictional WW2 (B) hull has good AA defense.
Cons:
- Accuracy of her main battery guns is inferior to most other battleships and the low number of barrels results in low damage output, especially at range.
- The stock World War I-era hull has very poor anti-aircraft defenses, making her largely defenseless against planes.
- Slow turret traverse.
- Slightly longer reload time than most German battleships.
- AP penetration value drops very significantly over distance due to her light shells.
- Despite their caliber of 380 mm, the AP shells' damage is more similar to that of 356 mm/14 inch guns, than to other 15 inch guns.
- HE shells do little damage and have low fire chance, which makes them ineffective.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Bayern has access to four Upgrade Slots as a Tier VI ship.
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 to improve her main battery survival.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 to improve her overall survival in battle.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 to improve her main battery accuracy.
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 to further improve her overall survival. Steering Gears Modification 1 is also an option to improve her maneuverability.
Commander Skills
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★★ |
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3 |
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★★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Bayern can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft
Signals
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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
References