Belfast
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. She since has 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
Slot 1 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Belfast is a Tier VII premium British light cruiser of the same class as the tech tree Tier VIII Edinburgh, but carries no torpedoes. Instead, she has explosive (HE) rounds available and mounts Smoke Generator , Hydroacoustic Search , and Surveillance Radar consumables simultaneously.
This trifecta of consumables together with the ability to mount an upgrade, usually Concealment System Modification 1 , in Slot 5 — a slot normally reserved for Tier VIII+ ships — makes her a fearsome destroyer hunter. Her shell arcs are fairly high, making hitting fast moving targets at range difficult, but she can also shoot over 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:
- She has access to HE shells, which makes her more versatile compared to other British cruisers.
- Decent range and turret traverse speeds.
- Great acceleration.
- Able to simultaneously mount the Smoke Generator , Surveillance Radar , and Hydroacoustic Search consumables.
- Can mount the Concealment upgrade which, together with the Concealment skill, drops her detectability to 8.9 km.
Cons:
- Mediocre armor, as befitting a light cruiser. She can weather incoming 203mm rounds, but anything larger than that is going to cause havoc.
- Poor shell ballistics at longer ranges.
- Lacks the torpedoes that her tech tree counterparts have.
- Somewhat lackluster as a commander trainer. Commanders specialized for Belfast are likely to have skills that don't translate well to other British cruisers.
Research
Optimal Configuration
With so much utility in her consumables, an AA build is not warranted.
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades 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
Upgrade Slot 2 offers the ability to mount special upgrades Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 or Surveillance Radar Modification 1 . The Hydro buff is generally preferred. If Engine Room Protection is not selected, be sure to favor a commander with the 'Last Stand' skill.
Upgrade Slot 3 while Aiming Systems Modification 1 is the straightforward choice, Smoke Generator Modification 1 special upgrade together with the 'Enhanced Consumables' skill buffs Belfast’s smoke from 15 sec action time / 103 sec dispersion to 21.5 / 98 sec, or 24.7 / 98 sec with the X-Ray Papa Unaone signal. Or Main Battery Modification 2 can speed the rather pokey 25.7 sec 180° turret rotation time up to 22.4 sec, or 19.4 sec with the 'Grease the Gears' skill.
Commander Skills
Given Belfast’s unique access to three different affected consumables, 'Consumables Enhancement' and 'Superintendent' are highly recommended. If Engine Room Protection upgrade is not taken, then 'Last Stand' is highly advisable. IFHE is also effective on Belfast.
Best first ten points: Last Stand, Consumables Enhancements, Superintendent, Concealment Expert.
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★★ |
★★★ |
2 |
★ |
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★★★ |
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★ |
★ |
3 |
★★ |
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★★ |
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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
Belfast equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search - 3 charges
- Slot 3: Smoke Generator - 3 charges
- Slot 4: Surveillance Radar - 3 charges
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 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.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★★ |
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★ |
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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