Belfast
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
? | :Twelve (4x3) 152mm guns | + | =====Main===== | |
+ | :Twelve (4x3) 152mm guns | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | :Twelve (6x2) 102mm guns | |||
+ | =====Anti-Aircraft===== | |||
+ | :Sixteen (2x8) 40mm guns | |||
+ | :Eight (2x4) 12.7mm guns | |||
+ | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
+ | :Six (3x2) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
+ | (Note: Second World War configuration) | |||
====Aircraft==== | ====Aircraft==== |
Revision as of 00:50, 12 December 2016
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXIII mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range15.42 km. |
Maximum Dispersion139 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight50.8 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight50.8 kg. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on an RP50 Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on an RP50 Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second71.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.XI on an RP50 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second140.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time9.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Belfast — British special premium Tier VII cruiser.
An Edinburgh-class light cruiser, one of the most powerful among same-type ships in the Royal Navy during World War II. Underwent several major upgrades. Instead of AA and torpedo armament, the ship received improved anti-torpedo protection and an enhanced surveillance radar.
HMS Belfast is now preserved as a military museum ship in London, England.
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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Belfast | 35,700 | 6 | 114 | 4 | 4 | 6/4 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 5 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Belfast is a Tier VII premium British cruiser of the same class as the Tier VIII Edinburgh, but does not carry any torpedoes. However, she has the ability to mount smoke, hydro, and radar consumables at the same time, as well as having HE rounds available. This trifecta of consumables makes her a fearsome destroyer hunter, which is even further enhanced by her ability to mount upgrades in Slot 6 — a slot normally reserved for Tier VIII+ ships — allowing her to boost her concealment (for getting close to destroyers) or her rudder shift (for dodging incoming shells and torpedoes). Her shell arcs are fairly high, making hitting fast moving targets at range difficult, but she can also hide behind low islands in a similar play style to American destroyers and fellow Tier VII premium cruiser Atlanta.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Belfast from the NA forums
Pros:
- Able to simultaneously mount the Smoke Screen, Surveillance Radar, and Hydroacoustic Search consumables.
- Has access to Concealment System Modification 1.
- Decent range and turret traverse speeds.
- Good concealment.
- Great acceleration.
Cons:
- Mediocre armor, as befitting a light cruiser. She can weather incoming 203mm rounds, but anything larger than that is going to cause havoc.
- Lacks the torpedoes that her tech tree counterparts have.
- Poor shell velocity at longer ranges.
- Somewhat poor trainer. Specializing captains for her can be very different to captains specialized to other British light cruisers due to the He and lack of torpedoes.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Upgrade Slot 1 is best filled with Main Armaments Modification 1 to reduce the chances of her turrets getting incapacitated. Upgrade Slot 2 is a toss-up between Aiming Systems Modification 1 — which improves her shell dispersion and provides a minor buff to her secondary battery — and AA Guns Modification 2 to improve the size of her anti-aircraft bubble. Most of Belfast’s AA punch is from her 40mm Bofors mounts which start with a maximum range of 3.5km. Damage Control Systems Modification 1 or Propulsion Modification 1 are probably the top choices for Upgrade Slot 4, while Steering Gears Modification 2 is likely the best choice for Upgrade Slot 5.
Unique amongst her Tier VII counterparts, Belfast has access to Upgrade Slot 6, giving her additional flexibility. Most captains will opt for Concealment System Modification 1, but Steering Gears Modification 3 is also available and should not be overlooked. With her small turning radius, stacking both Steering Gears Mods 2 and 3 gives Belfast a lightning-quick rudder shift that will make even Pensacola captains envious.
Commander Skills
Given Belfast’s unique access to three different consumables — Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, and Smoke Screen — Superintendent is highly recommended as a Tier 3 skill. Jack of All Trades should not be overlooked at Tier 5 for similar reasons.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
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★ |
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★★ |
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2 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
3 |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Belfast differs from her Tier VIII sister Edinburgh in that she has an additional consumable slot dedicated to Surveillance Radar; thus, she is not forced to choose between Smoke Generator and Surveillance Radar and can equip both. However, she does not have access to Repair Party as Edinburgh does. Captains are recommended to equip premium versions of all four consumables available to Belfast (Damage Control Party, Hydroacoustic Search, Smoke Generator, Surveillance Radar) for maximum efficiency in hunting down destroyers and survivability. Remember, Belfast is a premium ship and will make extra credits that can go towards paying for the premium consumables.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Belfast comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As a premium ship with three highly useful consumables, it is best to mount November Foxtrot for faster cooldowns. Additionally, captains can mount Zulu Hotel for faster captain (re)training and Zulu for more credit earning.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery