Black Swan
Revision as of 02:44, 20 October 2016 | Revision as of 22:54, 20 October 2016 Added Upgrades, Consumables, and Commander Skills sections. | |||
Line 3: | Line 3: | |||
|Anno=<!-- you can write below short description for the ship. it will replace default once. --> | |Anno=<!-- you can write below short description for the ship. it will replace default once. --> | |||
+ | The ''Black Swan''-class sloops — the most numerous ships of this type in the Royal Navy during World War II — were intended for escorting and guarding convoys. They had a rather moderate speed, but outgunned their foreign counterparts in terms of firepower and rate of fire. | |||
|Performance=<!-- write text about performance in battles below --> | |Performance=<!-- write text about performance in battles below --> | |||
Line 11: | Line 12: | |||
|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> | |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> | |||
+ | ||||
+ | |OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)--> | |||
+ | ||||
+ | |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |||
+ | With only one upgrade slot, ''Black Swan'' doesn't have many options to choose from. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice of those available. | |||
+ | ||||
+ | |CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below --> | |||
+ | While Basic Firing Training is a great Tier 1 skill for ''Black Swan'' commanders, it is not valuable again until Tier IV or V. Captains may wish to invest in Basics of Survivability instead and then redistribute the commander skill points later on. | |||
+ | ||||
+ | {{Commander Skills | |||
+ | | Expert Loader= | |||
+ | | Basic Firing Training=3 | |||
+ | | Basics of Survivability=2 | |||
+ | | Expert Rear Gunner= | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | Expert Marksman=2 | |||
+ | | Torpedo Armament Expertise= | |||
+ | | Fire Prevention=2 | |||
+ | | Incoming Fire Alert=2 | |||
+ | | Last Stand=1 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | Torpedo Acceleration= | |||
+ | | High Alert=3 | |||
+ | | Vigilance=1 | |||
+ | | Dogfighting Expert = | |||
+ | | Superintendent=2 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | Demolition Expert= | |||
+ | | Advanced Firing Training=3 | |||
+ | | Survivability Expert= | |||
+ | | Aircraft Servicing Expert= | |||
+ | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament= | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | Last Chance=1 | |||
+ | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament= | |||
+ | | Preventative Maintenance= | |||
+ | | Concealment Expert=3 | |||
+ | | Air Supremacy= | |||
+ | | Jack of All Trades=2 | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | ||||
+ | |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |||
+ | ||||
+ | ||||
+ | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
+ | [[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells. | |||
+ | ||||
+ | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |||
Line 24: | Line 73: | |||
|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |||
? | File:HMS Black Swan 1945 IWM FL 2274.jpg|Black Swan in April 1945 | + | File:HMS Black Swan 1945 IWM FL 2274.jpg|''Black Swan'' in April 1945. | |
? | File:MV Empire Star (1935).png|Black Swan rescued 61 survivors from two of Empire Star' | + | File:MV Empire Star (1935).png|''Black Swan'' rescued 61 survivors from two of ''Empire Star''’s lifeboats. | |
</gallery>|Video=<!-- put below video clips with using template VideoYT. You can use html-tags for formatting. --> | </gallery>|Video=<!-- put below video clips with using template VideoYT. You can use html-tags for formatting. --> | |||
Revision as of 22:54, 20 October 2016
Hit Points6,450 |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI* on a Mk.XIX mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range8.75 km. |
Maximum Dispersion80 m. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb Practice |
Maximum HE Shell Damage750 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight15.88 kg. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed19 knot |
Turning Circle Radius350 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.81 km. |
Air Detectability Range4.36 km. |
Black Swan — British Tier I cruiser.
The Black Swan-class sloops — the most numerous ships of this type in the Royal Navy during World War II — were intended for escorting and guarding convoys. They had a rather moderate speed, but outgunned their foreign counterparts in terms of firepower and rate of fire.
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 () | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Black Swan (A) | 6,450 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
---|
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
With only one upgrade slot, Black Swan doesn't have many options to choose from. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the best choice of those available.
Commander Skills
While Basic Firing Training is a great Tier 1 skill for Black Swan commanders, it is not valuable again until Tier IV or V. Captains may wish to invest in Basics of Survivability instead and then redistribute the commander skill points later on.
Recommended Commander Skills | ||||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
★★ |
|
2 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
|
|
|
|
★ |
3 |
★★ |
|
|
|
★★★ |
★★ |
|
★ |
4 |
|
★★ |
|
|
★★★ |
|
|
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.Gallery
Black Swan is joined by a friendly Heremlin
Historical Info
Historical Gallery