Belfast
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? | 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. <br><br>HMS ''Belfast'' is now preserved as a [https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast military museum ship] in London, England. She was first released for sale on 21 October 2016 on the EU servers and on 4 November 2016 on the NA servers. It has since been permanently removed from sale.<br><br><br>{{Model3DViewer|ece7059ebe44478392684e1c0c8c294e}} | + | 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. <br><br>HMS ''Belfast'' is now preserved as a [https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/hms-belfast military museum ship] in London, England. She was first released for sale on 21 October 2016 on the EU servers and on 4 November 2016 on the NA servers. It has since been permanently removed from sale.<!-- <br><br><br>{{Model3DViewer|ece7059ebe44478392684e1c0c8c294e}}--> | |
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''Belfast'' is just like her tech tree cousins in that she is relatively weakly armored, and will greatly prefer finding island cover where possible while making judicious use of her smoke screen. Used well, she can serve as a measure of area control over capture zones and critical areas, pushing enemy destroyers away; those that choose to wander too close won't live long enough to regret their mistake. Given enough time, the volume of fire from her main battery can lay low even the largest battleships. Unfortunately, as soon as she comes under heavy enemy fire, ''Belfast'' is in trouble. Her best defenses are to stay moving and be visible as little as possible. | ''Belfast'' is just like her tech tree cousins in that she is relatively weakly armored, and will greatly prefer finding island cover where possible while making judicious use of her smoke screen. Used well, she can serve as a measure of area control over capture zones and critical areas, pushing enemy destroyers away; those that choose to wander too close won't live long enough to regret their mistake. Given enough time, the volume of fire from her main battery can lay low even the largest battleships. Unfortunately, as soon as she comes under heavy enemy fire, ''Belfast'' is in trouble. Her best defenses are to stay moving and be visible as little as possible. | |||
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* Decent range and turret traverse speeds. | * Decent range and turret traverse speeds. | |||
* Good concealment. | * Good concealment. | |||
? | * Great acceleration. | + | * Great acceleration. | |
+ | * She has access to HE shells, which makes her more versatile compared to other British cruisers. | |||
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* Poor shell velocity at longer ranges. | * Poor shell velocity at longer ranges. | |||
* Somewhat lackluster as a commander trainer. Commanders specialized for use in ''Belfast'' are likely to have skills that don't translate well to other British cruisers (such as Demolition Expert). | * Somewhat lackluster as a commander trainer. Commanders specialized for use in ''Belfast'' are likely to have skills that don't translate well to other British cruisers (such as Demolition Expert). | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/99596-premium-ship-review-hms-belfast/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: ''Belfast''] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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*'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | |||
*'''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | *'''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | |||
? | *'''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification | + | *'''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 1}}<nowiki>*</nowiki> | |
? | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification | + | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} | |
*'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | *'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
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'''Upgrade Slot 2''' offers captains the ability to mount a special upgrade. Captains with access to {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} would be well-advised to equip it in this slot. | '''Upgrade Slot 2''' offers captains the ability to mount a special upgrade. Captains with access to {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} would be well-advised to equip it in this slot. | |||
? | '''Upgrade Slot 3''' offers choices for specialization in different roles. {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} should be equipped for ship to ship combat. '''AA Guns Modification | + | '''Upgrade Slot 3''' offers choices for specialization in different roles. {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} should be equipped for ship to ship combat. '''AA Guns Modification 1''' is a good choice to provide additional defense against aircraft. | |
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Given ''Belfast''’s unique access to three different consumables — {{Hydroacoustic Search}}, {{Surveillance Radar}}, and {{Smoke Generator}} — Superintendent is highly recommended as a Level 3 skill. Jack of All Trades should not be overlooked at Level 2 for similar reasons. Level 4's Inertia Fuse for HE shells will radically improve her damage performance against enemy capital ships, but is a hefty points investment and should only be taken in conjunction with Demolition Expert, and '''after''' captains have invested in Concealment Expert. | Given ''Belfast''’s unique access to three different consumables — {{Hydroacoustic Search}}, {{Surveillance Radar}}, and {{Smoke Generator}} — Superintendent is highly recommended as a Level 3 skill. Jack of All Trades should not be overlooked at Level 2 for similar reasons. Level 4's Inertia Fuse for HE shells will radically improve her damage performance against enemy capital ships, but is a hefty points investment and should only be taken in conjunction with Demolition Expert, and '''after''' captains have invested in Concealment Expert. | |||
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? | | Jack of All Trades | + | | rating22 = 3 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | |
? | | Expert Marksman | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | Torpedo Acceleration | + | | rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert | + | | rating25 = 2 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
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? | | Torpedo Armament Expertise | + | | rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | |
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? | | Basic Firing Training | + | | rating35 = <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
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? | | Fire Prevention | + | | rating42 = <!-- Fire Prevention --> | |
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? | | Radio Position Finding | + | | rating47 = 2 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
? | | Concealment Expert | + | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
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* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
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* '''Slot 4:''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | |||
? | ''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 | + | ''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. | |
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Belfast HMS ''Belfast'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Town-class_cruiser_(1936) Town-class cruiser (1936) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/yeswerefinallyreleasingbelfast/ Announcing: HMS Belfast - Belfast - Armada 2.0 - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/belfast-story/ Belfast: A Story to Be Continued - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/experience-belfast/ HMS Belfast 360° VR Experience - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/naval-legends-belfast/ Naval Legends: HMS Belfast - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-belfast/ Squall Line: HMS Belfast - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HHpSfTwMMA Armada - Belfast - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wisxhAhvFbw Naval Legends: HMS Belfast - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGZyPhQzpMs World of Warships: HMS Belfast VR Experience - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Revision as of 03:49, 10 October 2020
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. She was first released for sale on 21 October 2016 on the EU servers and on 4 November 2016 on the NA servers. It has since been permanently removed from sale.
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 tech tree Tier VIII Edinburgh, but does not carry any torpedoes. However, she has the ability to mount the Smoke Generator , Hydroacoustic Search , and Surveillance Radar consumables simultaneously, as well as having high explosive 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 5 — 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.
Belfast is just like her tech tree cousins in that she is relatively weakly armored, and will greatly prefer finding island cover where possible while making judicious use of her smoke screen. Used well, she can serve as a measure of area control over capture zones and critical areas, pushing enemy destroyers away; those that choose to wander too close won't live long enough to regret their mistake. Given enough time, the volume of fire from her main battery can lay low even the largest battleships. Unfortunately, as soon as she comes under heavy enemy fire, Belfast is in trouble. Her best defenses are to stay moving and be visible as little as possible.Pros:
- Able to simultaneously mount the Smoke Generator , Surveillance Radar , and Hydroacoustic Search consumables.
- Has access to Concealment System Modification 1 .
- Decent range and turret traverse speeds.
- Good concealment.
- Great acceleration.
- She has access to HE shells, which makes her more versatile compared to other British cruisers.
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 lackluster as a commander trainer. Commanders specialized for use in Belfast are likely to have skills that don't translate well to other British cruisers (such as Demolition Expert).
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Belfast from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Belfast are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 *
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Upgrade Slot 1 allows players to mount one of two viable options. Main Armaments Modification 1 is a generally viable choice, but players wishing to specialize for anti-aircraft duties should mount Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Upgrade Slot 2 offers captains the ability to mount a special upgrade. Captains with access to Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 would be well-advised to equip it in this slot.
Upgrade Slot 3 offers choices for specialization in different roles. Aiming Systems Modification 1 should be equipped for ship to ship combat. AA Guns Modification 1 is a good choice to provide additional defense against aircraft.
Commander Skills
Given Belfast’s unique access to three different consumables — Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , and Smoke Generator — Superintendent is highly recommended as a Level 3 skill. Jack of All Trades should not be overlooked at Level 2 for similar reasons. Level 4's Inertia Fuse for HE shells will radically improve her damage performance against enemy capital ships, but is a hefty points investment and should only be taken in conjunction with Demolition Expert, and after captains have invested in Concealment Expert.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
2 |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
Χ |
★★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
★ |
3 |
★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★★★ |
Χ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Belfast equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Smoke Generator
- Slot 4: Surveillance Radar
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.
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 (🚫) or Wyvern (🚫) for more credit earning.
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★★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
The Red Hand of Ulster Flag. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Belfast.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- HMS Belfast - Wikipedia
- Town-class cruiser (1936) - Wikipedia
- Announcing: HMS Belfast - Belfast - Armada 2.0 - News - World of Warships
- Belfast: A Story to Be Continued - News - World of Warships
- HMS Belfast 360° VR Experience - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: HMS Belfast - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: HMS Belfast - News - World of Warships
- Armada - Belfast - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Naval Legends: HMS Belfast - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- World of Warships: HMS Belfast VR Experience - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube