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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All British ship branches originate with the svelte, nimble ''Black Swan''. | All British ship branches originate with the svelte, nimble ''Black Swan''. | |||
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*Relatively no armor like other Tier I ships. | *Relatively no armor like other Tier I ships. | |||
*Slowest Tier I ship (together with ''[[Bougainville]]'' and ''[[Chengan]]''). | *Slowest Tier I ship (together with ''[[Bougainville]]'' and ''[[Chengan]]''). | |||
? | * | + | *Second-longest reload time of all Tier I ships. | |
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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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*'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Black_Swan_(L57) HMS ''Black Swan'' (L57) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Swan-class_sloop ''Black Swan''-class sloop - Wikipedia] | |||
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+ | *Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.11. | |||
+ | *Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.13. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.3: | |||
+ | **Experience earnings increased by +10%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.7: | |||
+ | **Experience earnings decreased by -5%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.9: | |||
+ | **Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging). | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.11: | |||
+ | **Accuracy when shooting at close range was increased, similar to other Tier I ships. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.21 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.8: | |||
+ | **Main battery reload time increased from 3 to 4 s. | |||
+ | **AP shell was replaced with an HE shell: | |||
+ | *** Initial speed: 811 m / s. | |||
+ | *** Maximum damage: 750. | |||
+ | *** Fire chance: 6%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.2: | |||
+ | **Researchable modules were removed, and their bonuses were included in the stock ship parameters. For each researched module, 600 ship xp was added; for each purchased module, players were compensated 6,000 credits. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.4: | |||
+ | **The citadel was removed and replaced with a vital part of the ship, like a destroyer. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.5: | |||
+ | **Credit earnings increased by +10%. | |||
+ | **Experience earnings increased by +5%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.6: | |||
+ | **The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 350 m to correct prior discrepancy. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.5: | |||
+ | **Fixed geometry and textures of the ship. | |||
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Revision as of 20:12, 11 July 2022
Black Swan
Tech Tree Position
General
Hit Points6,450 |
Main Battery
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. |
AA Defense
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed19 knot |
Turning Circle Radius350 m. |
Rudder Shift Time2.9 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.81 km. |
Air Detectability Range4.36 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
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
Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
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).
- Second-longest reload time of all Tier I ships.
- Low shell damage.
- Low chance of causing a fire with one shell.
- Short firing range.
See also: Comparison of Tier I Cruisers.
Research
Like all Tier I ships, Black Swan has no researchable upgrades.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrade for Black Swan is:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Commander Skills
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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
As a Tier I ship, she has access only to the Damage Control Party consumable.
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
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.11.
- Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.13.
- Update 0.6.3:
- Experience earnings increased by +10%.
- Update 0.6.7:
- Experience earnings decreased by -5%.
- Update 0.6.9:
- Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (rigging).
- Update 0.6.11:
- Accuracy when shooting at close range was increased, similar to other Tier I ships.
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 2.21 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- Update 0.7.8:
- Main battery reload time increased from 3 to 4 s.
- AP shell was replaced with an HE shell:
- Initial speed: 811 m / s.
- Maximum damage: 750.
- Fire chance: 6%.
- Update 0.8.2:
- Researchable modules were removed, and their bonuses were included in the stock ship parameters. For each researched module, 600 ship xp was added; for each purchased module, players were compensated 6,000 credits.
- Update 0.8.4:
- The citadel was removed and replaced with a vital part of the ship, like a destroyer.
- Update 0.8.5:
- Credit earnings increased by +10%.
- Experience earnings increased by +5%.
- Update 0.9.6:
- The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 350 m to correct prior discrepancy.
- Update 0.10.5:
- Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
Ships of U.K.
Cruisers
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