Des Moines
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? | One of the best heavy cruisers in the world. The ship was designed using the experience gained in World War II, resulting in excellent protection and very powerful AA armament. The key distinctive feature of cruisers of this type was auto-loading main guns that had a very high rate of fire.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|6616adcb515749f49fda8322d6a8e561}} | + | One of the best heavy cruisers in the world. The ship was designed using the experience gained in World War II, resulting in excellent protection and very powerful AA armament. The key distinctive feature of cruisers of this type was auto-loading main guns that had a very high rate of fire.<br><!-- <br>{{Model3DViewer|6616adcb515749f49fda8322d6a8e561}}--> | |
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? | * Fast reload - fastest out of all heavy cruisers of Tier X, which also makes up for relatively low fire chance. | + | * Fast reload - fastest out of all heavy cruisers of Tier X, which also makes up for the relatively low fire chance. | |
? | * Great shell penetration - can | + | * Great shell penetration - can fire her AP shells at any (broadside) ship with great efficiency. | |
* Good AP shell angles - the higher autobounce angles for the AP shells means they can easily pen at angles where other cruiser's AP shells will bounce, making for a devastating combination with the high shell penetration. | * Good AP shell angles - the higher autobounce angles for the AP shells means they can easily pen at angles where other cruiser's AP shells will bounce, making for a devastating combination with the high shell penetration. | |||
? | * | + | * Good anti-aircraft armament - can bring down many planes if a carrier attempts to strike her multiple times, enhanced further with {{Defensive AA Fire}}. | |
* High shell arc - allows firing from behind island cover and consistent citadel hits on other cruisers from long range due to plunging fire. | * High shell arc - allows firing from behind island cover and consistent citadel hits on other cruisers from long range due to plunging fire. | |||
* Medium ranged and long-lasting {{Surveillance Radar}}. | * Medium ranged and long-lasting {{Surveillance Radar}}. | |||
+ | * Decent side plating allows her to tank many battleships if sufficiently angled and maneuvering. | |||
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? | * | + | * Very susceptible to HE shells. | |
? | * Low main battery survivability - easily incapacitated | + | * Low main battery survivability - easily incapacitated and destroyed by other cruiser AP shells after sufficient time. | |
* Slow shell velocity and high arc - enemies have time to maneuver and evade the shells. | * Slow shell velocity and high arc - enemies have time to maneuver and evade the shells. | |||
? | * High citadel - | + | * High citadel - fire from other ships will easily penetrate the citadel if one is not careful | |
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* Anti-aircraft armament very easily destroyed - can quickly be rendered useless against aerial attacks. | * Anti-aircraft armament very easily destroyed - can quickly be rendered useless against aerial attacks. | |||
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? | [[Image: | + | [[Image:Wows icon modernization PCM018 AirDefense Mod III 4f31d9be2ed95af6f26d3f2b383ddce632d783ea283c84abefb09a464bcdb7b6.png|left]]'''Anti-air Build:''' Captains wishing to focus the role of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' on air defense will opt for {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}} for '''Slot 1''' to increase anti-aircraft armament durability, {{AA Guns Modification 1}} for '''Slot 3''' to lower the prep time for the priority sector reinforcement from 10 seconds to 8 seconds, and {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2}} for '''Slot 6''' to increase her overall AA power including adding +2 flak bursts and a faster reload on secondary guns. If rather than maximum AA defense a more balanced build is desired, consider replacing Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 with {{Gun Fire Control System Modification 2}} for range or {{Main Battery Modification 3}} for faster reload. | |
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| rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | |||
| rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |||
? | | rating13 = | + | | rating13 = 1 <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
| rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |||
| rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | | rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |||
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| rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert --> | | rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert --> | |||
? | | rating22 = | + | | rating22 = 2 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | |
? | | rating23 = | + | | rating23 = 3 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
| rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | | rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |||
| rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | | rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |||
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| rating28 = <!-- Last Stand --> | | rating28 = <!-- Last Stand --> | |||
? | | rating31 = | + | | rating31 = 1 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | rating32 = | + | | rating32 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
| rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | | rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | |||
| rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | | rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | |||
? | | rating35 = | + | | rating35 = 1 <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
| rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
| rating37 = 2 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | | rating37 = 2 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |||
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| rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | | rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |||
| rating42 = 1 <!-- Fire Prevention --> | | rating42 = 1 <!-- Fire Prevention --> | |||
? | | rating43 = | + | | rating43 = <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
| rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | | rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | |||
? | | rating45 = | + | | rating45 = 2 <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | |
| rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | | rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | |||
? | | rating47 = | + | | rating47 = 3 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
| rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |||
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* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | |
* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Des_Moines_(CA-134) USS ''Des Moines'' (CA-134) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Des_Moines-class_cruiser ''Des Moines''-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-des-moines/ Squall Line: Des Moines - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VaSyPXZ_X5g Armada - USS Des Moines - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Revision as of 22:14, 4 June 2020
203 mm/55 RF Mk.16 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire10.91 shots/min. |
Reload Time5.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range15.83 km. |
Maximum Dispersion142 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 Range7.3 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. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.33 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second208 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second43.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.22 on a Mk.33 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second41.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius770 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.44 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.9 km. |
Des Moines — American Tier X cruiser.
One of the best heavy cruisers in the world. The ship was designed using the experience gained in World War II, resulting in excellent protection and very powerful AA armament. The key distinctive feature of cruisers of this type was auto-loading main guns that had a very high rate of fire.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Only a handful of high tier cruisers are known to have absurd firing rates: Neptune, Minotaur, Worcester, and this heavy cruiser. It is no surprise that due to her being the last all-gun cruiser made, she has all the lessons learned from her cruiser predecessors in the Second World War incorporated in her design. A very noticeable trait on Des Moines is her absurd rate of fire for a heavy cruiser, with each turret reloading at 5.5 seconds, making her extremely deadly to destroyers within radar range and other cruisers. She also can whittle down battleships quickly and, with her impressive AA suite, wipe out carrier strike squadrons with ease. However, she is extremely fragile: her thin armor makes her susceptible to penetration from most Tier IX and Tier X battleships at all ranges.
While Des Moines has impressive firepower and AA, her maneuverability is mediocre and her armor is terrible. With a standard cruiser speed of 33 kts and fast base rudder shift time of 8.6 seconds, Des Moines can evade incoming shells and torpedoes relatively well. However, while she can turn well, the speed loss on turning is massive enough to make her an easy target for any other ship with their guns loaded and ready. Additionally, with her 27mm armor belt (as opposed to Zao and Hindenburg’s 30mm or Moskva’s 50mm) this makes her very susceptible to most battleship AP shells at most ranges. Additionally, because of how flat her bow is designed in comparison to the other Tier X heavy cruisers, this makes her extremely susceptible to enemy battleship AP shells being able to penetrate her citadel through her bow.
In contrast to her weak points, the Des Moines high shell arc and gun layout gives her a unique advantage that her cruiser colleagues at her tier lack and as such she is capable of weighing anchor behind an island and lob shells over the island at distant targets with relative safety. Should the island be too tall, one can also park the ship around the corner of an island while bow on to act as a deterrent to advancing enemy ships, while presenting a relatively small profile. Exploiting this technique allows one to turn a disadvantage into an advantage. Additionally, firing AP shells at bigger targets such as battleships can deal a surprising amount of damage in such a short time. However, it is recommended to do so only when she is close enough to have the rounds deal maximum penetration or if the target is broadside. Furthermore, given her rate of fire and decent fire chance, this makes Des Moines a deadly flamethrower to battleships within reach.
Pros:
- Fast reload - fastest out of all heavy cruisers of Tier X, which also makes up for the relatively low fire chance.
- Great shell penetration - can fire her AP shells at any (broadside) ship with great efficiency.
- Good AP shell angles - the higher autobounce angles for the AP shells means they can easily pen at angles where other cruiser's AP shells will bounce, making for a devastating combination with the high shell penetration.
- Good anti-aircraft armament - can bring down many planes if a carrier attempts to strike her multiple times, enhanced further with Defensive AA Fire .
- High shell arc - allows firing from behind island cover and consistent citadel hits on other cruisers from long range due to plunging fire.
- Medium ranged and long-lasting Surveillance Radar .
- Decent side plating allows her to tank many battleships if sufficiently angled and maneuvering.
Cons:
- Very susceptible to HE shells.
- Low main battery survivability - easily incapacitated and destroyed by other cruiser AP shells after sufficient time.
- Slow shell velocity and high arc - enemies have time to maneuver and evade the shells.
- High citadel - fire from other ships will easily penetrate the citadel if one is not careful
- Anti-aircraft armament very easily destroyed - can quickly be rendered useless against aerial attacks.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Des Moines are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps the guns active and firing.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 lessen the fire damage taken, or Surveillance Radar Modification 1 if it is available.
- Slot 3: See below.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 allows for a faster rudder shift to dodge incoming fire.
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 stay concealed.
- Slot 6: See below.
Des Moines also has access to chain of missions that will grant a Unique Upgrade: Enhanced Propulsion Plant () for Slot 6, which decreases her rudder shift and also halves the time taken to accelerate to full power, while shortening her Surveillance Radar duration by 10%. With this upgrade and Propulsion Modification 1 (), Des Moines can accelerate from 0-27kts in about 8 seconds. It is also recommended to equip Surveillance Radar Modification 1 in Slot 2 to negate the negative effects of the Unique Upgrade.
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
Χ |
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Χ |
★ |
Χ |
2 |
★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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3 |
★ |
★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★ |
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Χ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Des Moines can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter or Spotting Aircraft or Surveillance Radar
- Slot 4: Repair Party
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for Credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detection range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Des Moines with Type 20 camouflage that lowers her detection range, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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★★ |
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★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Des Moines (CA-134) - Wikipedia
- Des Moines-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- Squall Line: Des Moines - News - World of Warships
- Armada - USS Des Moines - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube