Edinburgh
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In early 1941, ''Edinburgh'' escorted North Atlantic Convoys such as TC9 and WS7, as well as covering the successful commando raid on the Lofoten Islands. In May 1941, ''Edinburgh'' intercepted a German weather ship off Norway, and was briefly detached from convoy duty and ordered to attempt an intercept of ''[[Bismarck]]'', but ''Bismarck'' was sunk before ''Edinburgh'' could find her. She did however, find the German supply ship ''Lech'', taking it as a prize. | In early 1941, ''Edinburgh'' escorted North Atlantic Convoys such as TC9 and WS7, as well as covering the successful commando raid on the Lofoten Islands. In May 1941, ''Edinburgh'' intercepted a German weather ship off Norway, and was briefly detached from convoy duty and ordered to attempt an intercept of ''[[Bismarck]]'', but ''Bismarck'' was sunk before ''Edinburgh'' could find her. She did however, find the German supply ship ''Lech'', taking it as a prize. | |||
? | ''Edinburgh'' returned again to convoy duty, this time alternating between Malta and the South Atlantic, including the successful Malta relief Operations Substance and Halberd. In December 1941, she was assigned to escort duty in the Arctic. She made two successful voyages to Murmansk, with a short period under refit in between in January and February 1942. However, on the return trip with convoy QP-11 in April 1942, ''Edinburgh'' was | + | ''Edinburgh'' returned again to convoy duty, this time alternating between Malta and the South Atlantic, including the successful Malta relief Operations Substance and Halberd. In December 1941, she was assigned to escort duty in the Arctic. She made two successful voyages to Murmansk, with a short period under refit in between in January and February 1942. However, on the return trip with convoy QP-11 in April 1942, ''Edinburgh'' was torpedoed twice by the German submarine ''U-456''. The first hit her amidships on the starboard side, which caused a heavy list, which, but the crew stabilized the ship. The second torpedo destroyed her stern, including her steering gear, leaving the ship crippled. She was taken under tow back to Murmansk, escorted by 2 destroyers and 4 minesweepers and a Russian tug that arrived later, but ''Edinburgh'' was attacked two days later by three German destroyers, ''Z-7 Hermann Schoemann'', ''Z-24'' and ''Z-25''. In the ensuing close range battle (minimum ranges of 2.8 km), ''Edinburgh'' managed to severely cripple ''Schoemann'' which later had to be scuttled, but a torpedo aimed at one of ''Edinburgh''’s escorts hit ''Edinburgh'' on her port side, directly opposite the first torpedo hit from ''U-456''. Salvage was impractical in the cold Arctic waters, she was declared a loss. Her crew was evacuated and she was scuttled by the escorting destroyer HMS ''Foresight'' on 2 May 1942, after numerous failed attempts to sink her using gunfire and depth charges. Of her given compliment of 847, 790 were rescued before she was scuttled, although other values are given. | |
''Edinburgh'' was carrying 4.5 tons of gold bullion to the UK as a partial payment from USSR for the lend-lease equipment. Between 1981 and 1986, all but 5 of the 465 gold bars were recovered by divers from her wreck on behalf of the British Government, approximately 245m (800ft) below the surface of the sea. The fifth Royal Navy ship to carry the name, ''Edinburgh'' earned 4 battle honors during her service in World War II (Norway 1940, Bismarck 1941, Atlantic 1941, Arctic 1941-2). | ''Edinburgh'' was carrying 4.5 tons of gold bullion to the UK as a partial payment from USSR for the lend-lease equipment. Between 1981 and 1986, all but 5 of the 465 gold bars were recovered by divers from her wreck on behalf of the British Government, approximately 245m (800ft) below the surface of the sea. The fifth Royal Navy ship to carry the name, ''Edinburgh'' earned 4 battle honors during her service in World War II (Norway 1940, Bismarck 1941, Atlantic 1941, Arctic 1941-2). | |||
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File:Эдинбург3.jpg|''Edinburgh''’s wrecked stern after being struck by a torpedo on 30 April 1942. | File:Эдинбург3.jpg|''Edinburgh''’s wrecked stern after being struck by a torpedo on 30 April 1942. | |||
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Revision as of 05:48, 11 May 2019
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXIII mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire7.79 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.7 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range14.02 km. |
Maximum Dispersion129 m. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 % |
AP Shell152 mm AP 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight50.8 kg. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm TR Mk IV2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.83 shots/min. |
Reload Time72 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk IX* |
Maximum Damage15,867 |
Torpedo Speed61 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second56.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount5 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30.5 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount3 х 8 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second28.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.36 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Edinburgh — British Tier VIII cruiser.
The most powerful light cruiser in the Royal Navy during World War II. Outrivaled most other same-type ships in terms of armor protection. She inherited powerful main guns from her predecessors. Among other Royal Navy cruisers of the 1930s, Edinburgh carried more powerful AA weapons.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Edinburgh will feel familiar to captains progressing up the British cruiser line; her four turrets of triple 152mm barrels are identical to the configuration of her immediate predecessor, Fiji. In point of fact, Edinburgh has only a few upgrades from Fiji, but those upgrades make a measurable difference in her effectiveness.
By now, veterans of the branch are accustomed to having access to the Repair Party consumable. Edinburgh is no different in this regard, though she has access to a much more potent version of the consumable, one that restores as much as 40% of her health pool per use. Neptune and Minotaur have heals of similar effectiveness, meaning that ships at the high end of the Royal Navy cruiser branch can be exceedingly difficult to sink if they are allowed to escape sustained fire with any health remaining. Like her predecessors, Edinburgh has the tools to make good that escape — should it become necessary — through her ability to equip the Smoke Generator consumable. Additionally, Edinburgh is the first ship in the line given access to Surveillance Radar . Though she must give up her access to Smoke Generator in order to have Surveillance Radar available, the combination of radar and Hydroacoustic Search make her an incredibly potent destroyer hunter. Any destroyers that find themselves within 9.0 km of a radar-equipped Edinburgh are in a very vulnerable position.
Her armor is improved over that of Fiji, and while she will stand up to heavy cruiser fire better than her predecessor, Edinburgh will still suffer when under fire from enemy battleships. Her torpedoes gain some extra range and are now capable of reaching targets at ranges out to 10.0 km, and her anti-aircraft damage per second is nearly double that of Fiji. She is a well-rounded cruiser, but one that must be played very carefully in order to maximize her ability to punish lighter enemy units while minimizing her exposure to fire from enemy capital ships.Pros:
- Has access to an enhanced version of Repair Party that allows her to regenerate large amounts health.
- Highly flexible ship; mounts Hydroacoustic Search by default, then can choose between Spotting Aircraft , Catapult Fighter , Smoke Generator , and Surveillance Radar .
- Solid anti-aircraft suite, especially with the Manual Fire Control for AA Armament commander skill.
- Good maneuverability; above average turning circle radius and rudder shift times.
Cons:
- Armor is largely for show and offers little real protection; incoming rounds larger than 203mm will penetrate Edinburgh easily.
- Really only effective against lighter enemy units, such as destroyers and other cruisers. Edinburgh barely registers as a threat to enemy battleships.
- Lightly-armored turrets and fragile AA guns are incapacitated more frequently than many of her contemporaries.
- Shortest main battery range of all Tier VIII cruisers.
Research
Optimal Configuration
There are a three key choices that dictate how Edinburgh will play: the upgrades in Slots 1 and 3, and which consumable she chooses to go along with Hydroacoustic Search .
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Edinburgh are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Upgrade Slot 1 allows players to mount one of two viable options. Main Armaments Modification 1 is a generally viable choice, but players wishing to specialize for anti-aircraft duties should mount Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Upgrade Slot 3 offers choices for specialization in different roles. Aiming Sytems Modification 1 should be equipped for ship to ship combat. AA Guns Modification 1 should be mounted when specializing for AA duties.
Commander Skills
Full Concealment Build: Level 4's Concealment Expert is the most important skill an Edinburgh commander can possess in this style of build. Prior to that, key skills are Expert Marksman at Level 2 and Superintendent at Level 3.
Generalist Build: Edinburgh captains that are less concerned with hunting enemy destroyers should invest points in their anti-aircraft suite. Priority Target is recommended at Level 1, as is Manual Fire Control for AA Armament or Advanced Firing Training for the extra range at Level 4 (though Concealment Expert should be the next skill taken). Level 2's Adrenaline Rush and Level 3's Superintendent remain important skills. Basic Firing Training could also be taken to further improve your anti-aircraft damage but Superintendent should have priority.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Edinburgh can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: {Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 4: Smoke Generator or Surveillance Radar or Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Captains who have opted for the Full Concealment Build and are focused on eradicating enemy destroyers should equip Surveillance Radar . All other builds should stick to Smoke Generator for maximum survivability. Catapult Fighter is still not recommended due to the same reason as for the preceding tier ships; Spotting Aircraft is also not recommended due to the difficulty in shooting at targets at long range, as it is already fairly difficult to hit targets with Edinburgh’s existing range. Spending doubloons or credits on Repair Party II () is highly recommended for the additional charge and reduced cooldown time, as Edinburgh is the first Royal Navy cruiser to have the heal capable of returning up to 40% of her hit points.
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 Edinburgh with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Edinburgh’s anti-aircraft defenses need all the help they can get; November Echo Setteseven () earns an easy recommendation, as does India Delta () to improve her already stellar healing capability. Sierra Mike () will assist in overcoming some of her deficiencies in top speed, and November Foxtrot () will help shorten the cooldown time of her all-important suite of consumables.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Edinburgh fires torpedoes individually at an enemy Yamato class battleship.
Torpedo bombers from an enemy Shokaku commit the attack.
A Shokaku torpedo attack is partially thwarted by Edinburgh's anti-air guns.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video