Buffalo
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? | This heavy cruiser design appeared soon after the completion of development of cruiser ''[[Baltimore]]'' and was her direct successor (Project CA-B). The increased water displacement allowed engineers to significantly reinforce the ship's armor protection and armament. The number of main guns was augmented to total 12 overall.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|db96cb536cba4172bf167f74e29c7e82}} | + | This heavy cruiser design appeared soon after the completion of development of cruiser ''[[Baltimore]]'' and was her direct successor (Project CA-B). The increased water displacement allowed engineers to significantly reinforce the ship's armor protection and armament. The number of main guns was augmented to total 12 overall. | |
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* Suffers from one of the longest reloads for cruisers of her tier. | * Suffers from one of the longest reloads for cruisers of her tier. | |||
* Shortest main battery range among all Tier IX cruisers. | * Shortest main battery range among all Tier IX cruisers. | |||
? | * Very | + | * Very poor torpedo damage reduction at only 4%. | |
* Relatively sluggish compared to its predecessor and contemporaries, with a larger turning circle and significantly longer rudder shift time when stock. | * Relatively sluggish compared to its predecessor and contemporaries, with a larger turning circle and significantly longer rudder shift time when stock. | |||
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* '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} | |||
* '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} | |
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
* '''Slot 6''': {{Main Battery Modification 3}} | * '''Slot 6''': {{Main Battery Modification 3}} | |||
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Revision as of 00:53, 28 January 2021
203 mm/55 Mk.15 in a turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5.45 shots/min. |
Reload Time11 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range14.14 km. |
Maximum Dispersion140 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE/HC Mk25 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell14 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight118 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP Mk21 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage5,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight152 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second90.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount16 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second57.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount4 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second63.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount11 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second124.3 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius800 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.21 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.02 km. |
Buffalo — American Tier IX cruiser.
This heavy cruiser design appeared soon after the completion of development of cruiser Baltimore and was her direct successor (Project CA-B). The increased water displacement allowed engineers to significantly reinforce the ship's armor protection and armament. The number of main guns was augmented to total 12 overall.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Buffalo is, by and large, a direct upgrade from Baltimore before her. Carrying twelve 8" rifles in four triple turrets, two fore and two aft, 47,800 hitpoints, decent armour, excellent gun handling, and powerful AA, Buffalo has the makings of a truly powerful heavy cruiser. As a high tier American cruiser, Buffalo has three consumable slots beyond Damage Control Party - A choice between Defensive AA Fire and Hydroacoustic Search , A choice between Spotting Aircraft , Catapult Fighter , and Surveillance Radar , and Repair Party . Thanks to her high health, Buffalo enjoys one of the most potent Repair Party heals for cruisers of her tier. Buffalo has the tools to face any opponent, with her famed American anti-aircraft power capable of fending off planes, Radar for hunting down destroyers, American super-heavy AP shells that can make a mess of cruisers, and a heavy HE broadside coupled with her accuracy makes scoring nearly-full salvos on battleships easy.
Against other cruisers of her tier, however, Buffalo is sorely lacking torpedoes. While she can fend off most other cruisers, she lacks the alpha-strike potential that comes from torpedoes to allow her to deal with battleships quickly, against which she can find herself outmatched in a prolonged brawl. Buffalo fights best against enemy battleships at medium to long range, using islands as cover, as she is a large target. The other issue with Buffalo is her limited range, at only 15.6km, the shortest range of all current Tier IX cruisers. This can be mitigated, but it requires sacrificing either Radar for the Spotting Aircraft, or equipping Gun Fire Control System Mod 2 in her 6th Upgrade slot.
Pros:
- Boasts superior firepower to most of her contemporaries.
- Third highest health pool among Tier IX cruisers at 47,800 hit points.
- Excellent all-around survivability for a cruiser.
- Powerful AA suite, as is standard with American ships.
- Decent concealment.
Cons:
- Large size makes her an easier target.
- Suffers from one of the longest reloads for cruisers of her tier.
- Shortest main battery range among all Tier IX cruisers.
- Very poor torpedo damage reduction at only 4%.
- Relatively sluggish compared to its predecessor and contemporaries, with a larger turning circle and significantly longer rudder shift time when stock.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Buffalo is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved health, AA, and rudder shift. Research of this module unlocks progression to Des Moines.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Gun Fire Control System for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Buffalo are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 or Surveillance Radar Modification 1
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3
Commander Skills
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4 |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Buffalo can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter or Surveillance Radar
- Slot 4: Repair Party
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.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Buffalo with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.