Danae
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+ | ===Construction=== | |||
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+ | Armstrong Whitworth; Newcastle upon Tyne, England<br /> | |||
+ | Laid down: 1 December 1916<br /> | |||
+ | Launched: 26 January 1918<br /> | |||
+ | Commissioned: 18 June 1918 | |||
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+ | ====Specifications==== | |||
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+ | 4,850 tons displacement, standard<br /> | |||
+ | 143.5m length<br /> | |||
+ | 14.17m beam<br /> | |||
+ | 4.42m draft | |||
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+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
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+ | 6 boilers, 2 turbines<br /> | |||
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+ | ====Performance==== | |||
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+ | 29knts at 40,000shp<br /> | |||
+ | 6,700nm at 10knts | |||
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+ | ====Armor==== | |||
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+ | Main belt: 57.15mm, 76.2mm over machinery spaces<br /> | |||
+ | Decks: 25.4mm<br /> | |||
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+ | ====Armament==== | |||
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+ | Six (6x1) 152mm guns, three (3x1) 102mm guns, two (2x1) 40mm guns, and twelve (4x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
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+ | ===History=== | |||
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+ | ====Design==== | |||
HMS Danae, during the latter part of World War II commissioned as ORP Conrad, was the lead ship of the Danae-class cruisers (also known as the D class), serving with the Royal Navy between the world wars and with the Polish Navy during World War II. | HMS Danae, during the latter part of World War II commissioned as ORP Conrad, was the lead ship of the Danae-class cruisers (also known as the D class), serving with the Royal Navy between the world wars and with the Polish Navy during World War II. | |||
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Revision as of 00:12, 22 October 2016
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XII on a CPXIV mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range11.33 km. |
Maximum Dispersion118 m. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 % |
AP Shell152 mm AP 4crh |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,900 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity853 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight45.36 kg. |
533 mm TR Mk I4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.97 shots/min. |
Reload Time62 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk II |
Maximum Damage10,000 |
Torpedo Speed53 knot |
Torpedo Range6 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.II on a single mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
12.7 mm Mk.III4 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second8.4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
76.2 mm/45 QF HA Mk.I on an HA Mk.IV mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.2 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed30 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.13 km. |
Air Detectability Range4.3 km. |
Danae — British Tier IV cruiser.
Developed from the preceding Caledon-class cruiser ships. In contrast to her predecessors, she was bigger in size and had more powerful torpedoes. Apart from that, Danae featured reinforced artillery.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
At first glance, Danae might appear to suffer from the same problem that her immediate predecessor has: not enough guns. Further research, though, shows the concern is largely unwarranted. She sports six centerline-mounted 152mm rifles, and — just like Caledon — she can bring them all to bear on a single target with reasonable haste. This leaves her only a couple of guns shy of the maximum broadsides of rivals like Phoenix and Svietlana and slightly ahead of Karlsruhe. Her 8 rounds per minute rate of fire is also comparable for the tier.
As befits her light cruiser status, her armor is nothing to write home about and her health pool is below average; Danae’s ability to utilize the Repair Party consumable is key to getting the most out of her in a given game. Her maximum firing range is excellent — second only to Yubari — and her rudder shift time is also above average, though her speed places her firmly in the middle-of-the-pack. She starts off with the same torpedoes as Caledon, though in an upgraded two triple-tube per side configuration. She can research a torpedo upgrade that moderately increases the damage and speed of her fish, but unfortunately does nothing for their 6.0 km range.Pros:
- Centerline mounted guns with excellent traverse time ensure she can get all her barrels on target when she wants to.
- Twelve torpedo tubes available (six per side) for maximum carnage.
- Maintains access to the Repair Party consumable, giving her additional survivability if played intelligently.
- Good handling characteristics: solid rudder shift time and best-in-tier turning circle radius.
Cons:
- Only six barrels will leave most captains feeling under-gunned even if they technically aren't against equal-tiered ships. When up-tiered into Tier V games, Danae can definitely find herself a liability to her team.
- Smallest health pool of all non-premium Tier IV cruisers.
- Lack of high explosive shells leaves her unable to reliably damage angled battleships.
- Engine compartment space sits relatively high amidships; she is not hard to land citadels against when broadside.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Main Armaments Modification 1 remains the best choice available for Upgrade Slot 1; Upgrade Slot 4 is captain's choice.
Commander Skills
Danae is almost certain to encounter enemy aircraft carriers eventually, but her overall AA damage per second is so low that it makes sinking points into Basic and Advanced Firing Training unattractive. Captains should only do so if they intend to move the commander to a different ship that will have a better anti-aircraft suite.
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
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.Gallery
A friendly Langley launches aircraft as the Danae prepares for battle.
Danae is dwarfed by a friendly Imperator Nikolai I.
Danae fires on a new target after helping defend the base from an ARP Kirishima battleship and Furutaka cruiser.
An armor piercing shell from Danae overpenetrates an enemy Hosho class aircraft carrier.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery