Black Swan
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? | 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.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|2ea8652bd624419f8282e5e1a5d8ce68}} | + | 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. | |
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*Slowest Tier I ship (together with ''[[Bougainville]]'' and ''[[Chengan]]''). | *Slowest Tier I ship (together with ''[[Bougainville]]'' and ''[[Chengan]]''). | |||
*Longest reload time of all Tier I ships (together with ''[[Erie]]''). | *Longest reload time of all Tier I ships (together with ''[[Erie]]''). | |||
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*Low chance of causing a fire with one shell. | *Low chance of causing a fire with one shell. | |||
*Short firing range. | *Short firing range. | |||
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? | ''Black Swan'' | + | Like all Tier I ships, ''Black Swan'' has no researchable upgrades. | |
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Black_Swan_(L57) HMS ''Black Swan'' (L57) - Wikipedia] | |||
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Revision as of 21:21, 13 April 2021
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 () | ||
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Black Swan (A) | 6,450 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Most guns of all Tier I ships.
- Highest damage per salvo of all Tier I ships.
- Many hit points.
- Low detectability range.
- Decent shell speed and arcs.
- Very good maneuverability.
- Good acceleration and deceleration.
Cons:
- Relatively no armor like other Tier I ships.
- Slowest Tier I ship (together with Bougainville and Chengan).
- Longest reload time of all Tier I ships (together with Erie).
- Low shell damage.
- Low chance of causing a fire with one shell.
- Short firing range.
See also: Comparison of Tier I Cruisers.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrade for Black Swan is:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Commander Skills
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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
As a Tier I ship, she has access only to the Damage Control Party consumable.
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
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Black Swan is joined by a friendly Hermelin
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References