Cleveland

13.3

Cleveland

Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier VIII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price110000 exp

Purchase price8,900,000

Hit Points30,600

Main Battery

152 mm/47 Mk.16 in a turret4 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.23 shots/min.

Reload Time6.5 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range14.2 km.

Maximum Dispersion140 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE Mk39

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity812 m./s.

HE Shell Weight47.6 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP Mk35

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200

Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s.

AP Shell Weight59 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.6 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 mount23 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second82.8

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount10 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second113

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed32.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time9.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.52 km.

Air Detectability Range7.16 km.

Battle Levels

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13.3

Cleveland

Cruiser | U.S.A. | Tier VIII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price110000 exp

Purchase price8,900,000

Hit Points36,900

Main Battery

152 mm/47 Mk.16 in a turret4 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.23 shots/min.

Reload Time6.5 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range15.62 km.

Maximum Dispersion140 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE Mk39

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity812 m./s.

HE Shell Weight47.6 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP Mk35

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200

Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s.

AP Shell Weight59 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount6 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.6 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.24 mount23 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second140.3

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second67.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount4 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second63.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed32.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time7.2 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range11.52 km.

Air Detectability Range7.16 km.

Battle Levels

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VIII

8,900,000

Cleveland — American Tier VIII cruiser.

With the onset of World War II, the restrictions imposed by treaties were no longer applicable, allowing for the development of cruisers without limitations. The new project, based on the Helena class, featured improved anti-aircraft armament while sacrificing one main battery turret. The ship's hull was widened to accommodate the increased weight and preserve stability. USS Cleveland participated in the landing of troops in North Africa, then was transferred to the Pacific Theater of Operations, where she took part in numerous battles. Over the course of World War II, the ship was awarded 13 battle stars.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
152 mm/47 Mk.16 in a turret	9.2	18	140	2,200	12	3,200		0	730,000

	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 ()
Cleveland (A)	30,600	13	165	4	6	23/10/6				0	1,000,000
Cleveland (B)	36,900	13	165	4	6	6/4/6				28,000	2,100,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk8 mod. 1		0		0	550,000
Mk8 mod. 2		0		15,000	1,200,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 100,000 hp	32.5		0	620,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Cleveland is a very solid Tier VI cruiser due to its high rate of fire, excellent anti-aircraft armament, good maneuverability and speed, and reliable armor compared to other cruisers of the same tier. While Cleveland may have abominably slow shells past 11km out to max range, it has a great rate of fire that allows it quickly put down enemy cruisers and destroyers within its reach. Additionally, the slow AP shells at long range can still reliably penetrate the citadels of other lightly armored cruisers when they are broadside, such as Aoba and Nürnberg. Furthermore, due to its high shell arc, it can easily shoot from behind islands safely as well as shoot at enemy ships hiding behind islands, rendering the enemy's cover useless. But because of its shell arc and long flight time, it is highly recommended to zoom out when firing at speedy and nimble ships. It is also highly recommended to not fire at destroyers more than 12km away even when fully zoomed out, again due to the shell flight time. In summary, while Cleveland has horrendously slow shells, it is overall a great Tier VI cruiser.

Pros:

• Citadel armor can easily withstand calibers 155mm and below when broadside.
• Reliable armor.
• Excellent AA suite.
• Good rate of fire.
• Good shell arcs for shooting over islands.
• Decent fire chance which can be upgraded to be comparable to that of Japanese cruisers (15%).
• Decent maneuverability.

Cons:

• Large profile (high detection).
• Long shell hang time, leading fast ships is challenging at the edge of her range.
• Fairly easy to catch on fire.
• AA guns easily knocked out.
• Turrets are vulnerable to higher-caliber armor piercing rounds.

Research

Quickly research and upgrade to the Mk 6 mod 2 fire control system module in order to maximize her firing range. Then grab the B hull and upgrade the 152mm guns for better rate of fire. While the turrets become slower, it is much more valuable to have the extra 1.5 RPM.

Optimal Configuration

Commander Skills

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns.	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time.	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★★	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen.	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes.	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of shells from secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only. ★	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -1% chance of fire on target caused by shells <=139mm. -3% chance of fire on target caused by shells >139mm.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +5% attack aircraft aiming speed. +5% torpedo bomber aiming speed. +10% dive bomber aiming speed.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% damage/sec. within the explosion radius of shells fired from long-range AA defenses. ★★	Massive AA Fire Instantaneous Damage +100%. Priority AA sector cooldown +50%.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Meh     Χ - Not recommended

Gallery

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  Official WoWS model of the Cleveland

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  Broadside view of the Cleveland

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  Rear view of the Cleveland

Historical Info

As the second ship to be named after Cleveland, Ohio, the USS Cleveland (CL-55) was the lead ship of the series of 27 Cleveland-class light cruisers. Commissioned in 1942, it saw extensive service in the Pacific and Mediterranean theaters. The class was designed as an improved and slightly larger version of the Brooklyn-class light cruisers, with the intention of having better cruising range, anti-aircraft defense, etc. compared with earlier US light cruisers. In order to save time and money, they were built using armament that was already proven. Packing strong Anti-air and anti-ship firepower, decent armor, and good speed, the Cleveland cruisers proved to be excellent light cruisers, serving the US Navy well into the 1970's. Of the 52 originally planned ships, nine were completed as Independence-class carriers and two as the Fargo-class cruisers. What separated the Fargo-class from the Cleveland-class were their distinctly more compact superstructure with a single funnel and improved anti-aircraft armament arcs. Of the 13 designed and planned Fargo-class cruisers, only the Fargo and Huntington were completed. By 1950, all Cleveland-class cruisers were decommissioned and eventually sold for scrap.

Joining Task Force 18, the USS Cleveland first saw action at the Solomon Islands - its first mission was to guard a troop convoy. The ship would provide artillery bombardment in many of the invasions and anti-air defense, as well as covering fire and softening-up bombardments. One such notable event was during the invasion of Tinian, when captain Andrew Shepard ordered the crew to maneuver the ship between the USS Norman Scott (DD-690) and the main shore batteries, preventing the enemy from being able to fire at the Norman Scott. The destroyer was drawing fire away from the USS Colorado, only to be hit directly six times by main shore batteries. Its captain Seymour Owens and 22 others were killed, leaving the destroyer very vulnerable. Captain Shepard's quick thinking and his crew managed to save the many lives of the Norman Scott during that battle.

Over the next five years, the Cleveland would be captained by four other officers until February 1947, when it was decommissioned and put into reserve in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At the end of the war, the USS Cleveland received 13 battle stars for its service. Astonishingly, all Cleveland-class cruisers survived to the end of war and were decommissioned in 1950, save for the Manchester, never to see service again. However, six of the decommissioned cruisers were later converted into the Providence and Galveston-class guided missile cruisers. Because of stability problems due to the topweight of the missile systems, the Providence and Galveston-class cruisers were decommissioned to the reserve fleet between 1969 and 1974 and 1970 and 1979, respectively. The last remaining Cleveland-class is the USS Little Rock, a Galveston-class guided missile cruiser, which now resides as a museum ship in Buffalo, New York.

Historical Gallery

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  Under construction, 1 October 1941

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  USS Cleveland at sea in 1942

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  USS Cleveland in drydock at Aessi Island, 12 January 1944

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  USS Cleveland with crew paraded on deck for Captain's inspection, 28 March 1944

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  Captain Hopwood bids farewell to the crew

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  Technical drawing of a Cleveland-class cruiser.

References

• okieboat.com
• Wikipedia
• Volume I: U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard Aircraft Lost ...
• USS Cleveland CL-55 Reunion Association
• The Best Light Cruisers of World War II
• Navysite
  

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