Buffalo
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? | * | + | * Firing off a full broadside requires showing a large portion of the side of the ship, making her vulnerable to return fire. | |
? | * | + | * Significantly longer reload than Baltimore. | |
? | * | + | * Shortest main battery range among all Tier IX cruisers. | |
? | * | + | * High shell arcs and low AP shell velocity makes long range gunnery difficult. | |
+ | * Relatively sluggish compared to its predecessor, with a larger turning circle and significantly longer rudder shift time when stock. | |||
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Buffalo
Tech Tree Position
stock
top
Main Battery
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. |
Secondary Armament #1
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 % |
AA Defense
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. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius800 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.7 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range13.21 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.02 km. |
Battle Levels
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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.
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Player Opinion
Pros:
- Largest broadside amongst Tier IX heavy cruisers, 12 8-inch guns coupled with American super-heavy AP shells make her a prominent threat to any enemy ships showing its broadside.
- Excellent AA firepower, similar to Baltimore.
Cons:
- Firing off a full broadside requires showing a large portion of the side of the ship, making her vulnerable to return fire.
- Significantly longer reload than Baltimore.
- Shortest main battery range among all Tier IX cruisers.
- High shell arcs and low AP shell velocity makes long range gunnery difficult.
- Relatively sluggish compared to its predecessor, with a larger turning circle and significantly longer rudder shift time when stock.
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