Essex
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5 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 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 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.24 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second32 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second60.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount17 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second270.3 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount56 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second201.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius1 120 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.49 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.73 km. |
Essex — American Tier X aircraft сarrier.
The first Essex-class aircraft carriers were ordered as part of the Navy's expansion program of 1938. The decision to construct more ships in the series was made after the Pacific war had broken out. The Essex-class aircraft carriers were significant for several reasons. They were large and fast; had strong air defenses; could carry and launch a large air group rapidly; and, importantly, they were available in substantial numbers. Through a combination of these qualities, they played a pivotal role in the U.S. Navy's achievements in the Pacific during the final 2 years of World War II.
Essex was first released for sale on DD MMM YYYY.
Modules
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
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AD-1 Skyraider | 5,067 | 126 | 2,040 | 0 | 1,000,000 | |
BTD Destroyer | 6,433 | 131 | 2,120 | 38,000 | 2,500,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
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Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
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Consumables
Essex equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Exhaust Smoke Generator – 2 charges
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 12.7.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 460:
- Preliminary characteristics.
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