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? | A further development of a multi-purpose cruiser ship for the Royal Navy. Despite the fact that the ship's displacement was limited by international treaties, she carried numerous rapid-firing main guns.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|bee7b80dba0f4dcaa6cf9fce3b626771}} | + | A further development of a multi-purpose cruiser ship for the Royal Navy. Despite the fact that the ship's displacement was limited by international treaties, she carried numerous rapid-firing main guns. | |
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? | If Tier VI's ''[[Leander]]'' is considered "settling in" to the back half of the British cruiser line, then the best advice for captains embarking aboard Tier VII's '' | + | {{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}} | |
+ | If Tier VI's ''[[Leander]]'' is considered "settling in" to the back half of the British cruiser line, then the best advice for captains embarking aboard Tier VII's ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' for the first time is "buckle up and enjoy the ride". | |||
? | '' | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' maintains the branch's theme of 152mm main battery rifles, but moves up to mounting twelve of them in four triple-barrel turrets. As such, she is considerably up-gunned from ''Leander'', and successors ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Neptune]]'' boast identical configurations. At eight rounds per minute (a 7.5 second reload time), her main battery boasts the best rate of fire of all Tier VII cruisers, and she retains the 8.0 km maximum torpedo range of ''Leander''’s upgraded torpedoes. Her unique mix of main battery and longer range torpedoes allow ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to hang in fights with equal-tier cruisers of other nations, and maintains her as a threat to enemy destroyers who wander too close. | |
? | First-time '' | + | First-time ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains may think that she feels big for a light cruiser, and they're right. She has an increased beam over ''Leander'', which allowed her designers to fit triple-barreled turrets on her hull. There's a subsequent increase to her detection radius, but she retains most of ''Leander''’s handling characteristics; ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s turning circle is tighter, and her rudder shift is — for all intents and purposes — the same. Her anti-aircraft suite is satisfactory if unremarkable, and is approximately on par with German counterpart ''[[Yorck]]''. | |
? | Despite the British cruiser reputation for light armor, '' | + | Despite the British cruiser reputation for light armor, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'''s belt armor is a surprisingly respectable 114 mm — much better than Russian Tier VII cruiser ''[[Shchors]]'', and at least competitive with the armor protection of other nations — and can bounce a surprising amount of shells when angled. However, her citadel is long and her athwartship armor is quite weak, so it is still inadvisable to attempt to bow-tank. | |
? | Just like ''Leander'', '' | + | Just like ''Leander'', ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' works best with friendly ships around. She's ideal for backing up allied destroyers, though she can even cause significant damage to battleships in the right situations. Nonetheless, if kept in combat where she is able to maximize her strengths against enemy cruisers and destroyers, she is an exceptional ship in the hands of the right captain. | |
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* Good main battery range (15.4 km fully upgraded). | * Good main battery range (15.4 km fully upgraded). | |||
? | * | + | * Accurate rapid firing guns that quickly shred destroyers and cruisers and trolls battleships. | |
? | * | + | * Like her British light cruiser peers they have the improved AP shells that don't over pen or bounce as often as other cruisers. | |
* Retains access to the {{Repair Party}} consumable. | * Retains access to the {{Repair Party}} consumable. | |||
? | * | + | * Long lasting {{Smoke Generator}} with a reasonable cool down time. | |
* Below average detection range (i.e. good stealth). | * Below average detection range (i.e. good stealth). | |||
* Excellent handling characteristics; quick rudder shift and tight turning circle. | * Excellent handling characteristics; quick rudder shift and tight turning circle. | |||
* Best belt armor in the line, especially for her tier. | * Best belt armor in the line, especially for her tier. | |||
+ | * 51mm of deck armor which is high tier battleship level. | |||
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? | * Long citadel and | + | * Long citadel that is easy to hit and larger size than ''[[Leander]]''. | |
+ | * No HE shells to start fires or break modules on enemy ships. | |||
* Fairly ineffective against angled enemy battleships. | * Fairly ineffective against angled enemy battleships. | |||
? | * | + | * Only 3 torpedos can be launched on one side compare to same tier cruisers. | |
+ | * Secondaries and AA are a downgrade of ''[[Leander]]'' in exchange for more guns in a salvo. | |||
* Though her maximum range is respectable, her shell velocity drops off sharply and makes landing hits difficult past medium range. | * Though her maximum range is respectable, her shell velocity drops off sharply and makes landing hits difficult past medium range. | |||
+ | * Very thin bow/stern armor (13 mm): AP shells bigger than 185.9 mm never ricochet. | |||
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? | '' | + | Recommended research order for modules is as follows: | |
+ | # '''Hull:''' Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional health, a small increase in AA, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to ''[[Edinburgh]]''. | |||
+ | # '''Gun Fire Control System:''' Upgrade to Mk VII mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery. | |||
+ | # '''Torpedoes:''' The 533 mm Mk IX* torpedoes are nothing more than a small bump to her already-good torpedo damage and flood chance. | |||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s stock range isn't bad for her guns; what she needs most is increased survivability. Invest experience points into Hull (B) first, then go for the Fire Control Systems module. The Torpedo module upgrade and can be left for last or skipped entirely. | |||
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | + | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |
? | *'''Slot 2''': {{ | + | *'''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} <nowiki>*</nowiki> | |
? | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | + | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |
? | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification | + | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} | |
? | + | In '''Slot 2''' the {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} special upgrade adds 20 seconds to the action time of Hydro. | ||
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? | + | Suggested initial skill order for first time ''Fiji'' captains: | ||
+ | Last Stand -> Priority Target -> Adrenaline Rush -> Concealment Expert -> Superintendent | |||
? | {{Commander Skills | + | {{Commander Skills 3 CR | |
? | + | <!-- Ratings 1,2,3 are legit. Others are ignored.--> | ||
? | | | + | | rating11 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = 1 <!-- Swift Fish --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
? | | | + | | rating15 = 2 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |
? | + | | rating16 = 2 <!-- Last Stand --> | ||
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? | | | + | | rating21 = <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |
? | | | + | | rating22 = 1 <!-- Fill the Tubes --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = 1 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | Expert | + | | rating26 = 1 <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating31 = <!-- Heavy HE and SAP Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating32 = 1 <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge --> | |
? | + | | rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating34 = <!-- Heavy AP Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 1 <!-- Survivability Expert --> | |
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? | | | + | | rating41 = 2 <!-- Top Grade Gunner --> | |
? | | | + | | rating42 = 2 <!-- Outnumbered --> | |
? | | | + | | rating43 = 1 <!-- Radio Location --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating45 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
? | + | | rating46 = 1 <!-- AA Gunner --> | ||
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} – 3 charges | |
? | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} – 3 charges | |
? | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Smoke Generator}} '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | + | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Smoke Generator}} – 3 charges '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} – 4 charges '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} – 3 charges | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains will want to stick with <u>Smoke Generator</u> given how lightly armored she is. | ||
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? | Many of the enemy cruisers ''Fiji'' will run across in her games fire primarily high-explosive shells (such as ''[[Myoko]]'' and ''[[Shchors]]''), so equipping India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) is a good idea if it is available for use. | + | Many of the enemy cruisers ''Fiji'' will run across in her games fire primarily high-explosive shells (such as ''[[Myoko]]'' and ''[[Shchors]]''), so equipping India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) is a good idea if it is available for use. Because she has {{Repair Party}}, it's also recommended to mount India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}) improve her survivability. | |
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:Six (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | :Six (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | |||
=====Aicraft===== | =====Aicraft===== | |||
? | :One catapult | + | :One (1) catapult | |
? | :Two aircraft (Supermarine Walrus, | + | :Two (2) aircraft (Supermarine Walrus,<br> Fairey Swordfish or Fairey Seafox) | |
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HMS ''Fiji'' was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, named after the Pacific island group; the Crown colony of Fiji. She has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name. | HMS ''Fiji'' was a Crown Colony-class light cruiser of the Royal Navy, named after the Pacific island group; the Crown colony of Fiji. She has been the only ship of the Royal Navy to bear the name. | |||
? | The Crown Colony-class was designed in the aftermath of the Second London Naval treaty, where the size limit for cruisers was reduced from 10,000 tons to 8,000 tons. As a result, the Crown Colony-class made an attempt to keep the same armament of twelve 152mm (6-inch) guns as the previous Town-class cruisers, but on a smaller hull. To achieve this, the hull was shortened by 10 meters from the Southampton sub-class of the Towns, and the armor belt thickness was reduced to 3.5-inches (89mm), although the belt was now extended to cover the machinery spaces, as was used the ''[[Edinburgh]]'' sub-class of the Town class. Another feature inherited from the previous ''Edinburgh''’s was the Mk.XXIII turret for the 152mm Mk.XXIII gun, featuring the squared off edges on the face of the turret. However, the armor of the turrets was reduced from 114mm on the face to 51mm (2-inches) and from 51mm to 25.4mm (1-inch) on the rest of the turret. This saved 21 tons over the turrets used on ''Edinburgh''. The power of the machinery was also reduced to 72,500 shaft horsepower to save weight, thus reducing the ships top speed to 31.5 knots, as compared to 32.25 knots in the later Town | + | The Crown Colony-class was designed in the aftermath of the Second London Naval treaty, where the size limit for cruisers was reduced from 10,000 tons to 8,000 tons. As a result, the Crown Colony-class made an attempt to keep the same armament of twelve 152mm (6-inch) guns as the previous Town-class cruisers, but on a smaller hull. To achieve this, the hull was shortened by 10 meters from the Southampton sub-class of the Towns, and the armor belt thickness was reduced to 3.5-inches (89mm), although the belt was now extended to cover the machinery spaces, as was used the ''[[Edinburgh]]'' sub-class of the Town class. Another feature inherited from the previous ''Edinburgh''’s was the Mk.XXIII turret for the 152mm Mk.XXIII gun, featuring the squared off edges on the face of the turret. However, the armor of the turrets was reduced from 114mm on the face to 51mm (2-inches) and from 51mm to 25.4mm (1-inch) on the rest of the turret. This saved 21 tons over the turrets used on ''Edinburgh''. The power of the machinery was also reduced to 72,500 shaft horsepower to save weight, thus reducing the ships top speed to 31.5 knots, as compared to 32.25 knots in the later Town sub-classes. | |
Other features of the Crown Colony-class that differed from the Town-class was the use of straight funnels and masts, as opposed to the raked ones found on the Town-class, and the use of a transom stern. The after fire control position was mounted on the top of X-turret, as the more conventional position was found to be untenable when the after turrets fired towards the forward limits of their arcs. As a result of the armament on such a small hull, the ships proved very cramped and overcrowded in wartime conditions. | Other features of the Crown Colony-class that differed from the Town-class was the use of straight funnels and masts, as opposed to the raked ones found on the Town-class, and the use of a transom stern. The after fire control position was mounted on the top of X-turret, as the more conventional position was found to be untenable when the after turrets fired towards the forward limits of their arcs. As a result of the armament on such a small hull, the ships proved very cramped and overcrowded in wartime conditions. | |||
? | The second group of the Crown Colony-class, the ''Ceylon'' sub-class, restored the 80,000 shaft horsepower machinery of the Town-class and thus the top speed. This was achieved at the expense of X-turret, reducing the main armament to nine 152mm rifles, but this change enhanced the ships anti-aircraft outfit and eased living conditions for the crews, making them less cramped. The X-turret was removed from the ''Fiji'' sub-class | + | The second group of the Crown Colony-class, the ''Ceylon'' sub-class, restored the 80,000 shaft horsepower machinery of the Town-class and thus the top speed. This was achieved at the expense of X-turret, reducing the main armament to nine 152mm rifles, but this change enhanced the ships anti-aircraft outfit and eased living conditions for the crews, making them less cramped. The X-turret was removed from the ''Fiji'' sub-class as allowed later in the Second World War, except for ''Nigeria'' where it was removed in 1954. | |
Although HMS ''Nigeria'' was laid down first, ''Fiji'' was launched and commissioned first, and hence gave her name to the first sub-class of the Crown Colony-class. | Although HMS ''Nigeria'' was laid down first, ''Fiji'' was launched and commissioned first, and hence gave her name to the first sub-class of the Crown Colony-class. | |||
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HMS ''Fiji'' was commissioned on 5 May 1940, and was assigned to the Home Fleet where she participated in the blockade of German-controlled Europe and escorted convoys. She was due to take part in Operation Menace, the attack on Dakar, but she was hit by a torpedo from submarine ''U-32'', which necessitated 6 months of repairs. In early 1941, after patrolling the Denmark Strait for the German raider ''Admiral Scheer'', she was transferred to Force H, this time operating off the west coast of France as well as performing convoy escort duties on the Malta route. In May 1941, during the battle and evacuation of Crete, ''Fiji'' was tasked with covering the rescue of survivors from the destroyer HMS ''Greyhound'', along with 2 other destroyers and the Town-class HMS ''Gloucester''. However, low on anti-aircraft ammunition, the ships were attacked, and ''Fiji'' sustained 4 bomb hits, which slowed her and eventually caused her to capsize on 22 May 1941. 523 survivors were picked up. | HMS ''Fiji'' was commissioned on 5 May 1940, and was assigned to the Home Fleet where she participated in the blockade of German-controlled Europe and escorted convoys. She was due to take part in Operation Menace, the attack on Dakar, but she was hit by a torpedo from submarine ''U-32'', which necessitated 6 months of repairs. In early 1941, after patrolling the Denmark Strait for the German raider ''Admiral Scheer'', she was transferred to Force H, this time operating off the west coast of France as well as performing convoy escort duties on the Malta route. In May 1941, during the battle and evacuation of Crete, ''Fiji'' was tasked with covering the rescue of survivors from the destroyer HMS ''Greyhound'', along with 2 other destroyers and the Town-class HMS ''Gloucester''. However, low on anti-aircraft ammunition, the ships were attacked, and ''Fiji'' sustained 4 bomb hits, which slowed her and eventually caused her to capsize on 22 May 1941. 523 survivors were picked up. | |||
? | HMS ''Nigeria'' was commissioned in September 1940 and was also assigned to the Home fleet. There she spent the majority of her early war service performing convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic and Arctic. In June 1941, she intercepted the German weather ship ''Lauenburg'', and recovered parts of an enigma machine and code books before the ship sank. The next month, ''Fiji'' operated in the Arctic, sinking the German training ship ''Bremse'' off Norway, though she received damage to her bows, possibly from a mine, and required repairs. By August 1942, repairs were complete, and ''Nigeria'' was sent to the Mediterranean to provide escort for the Malta convoy; Operation Pedestal. However she was torpedoed and damaged by the Italian submarine ''Axum'' during the battle and sent to the US for repairs. ''Nigeria'' operated in the South Atlantic in 1943, and joined ''Kenya'' with the British Pacific Fleet in 1944, taking part in operations against the Japanese. ''Nigeria'' was the only ''Fiji'' sub-class to retain X-turret. Her post-war service station was the South Atlantic until 1950, when she was placed in reserve. In 1954, ''Nigeria'' was sold to India where she was renamed ''Mysore''. ''Mysore'' served in the Indian Navy until the 1980's when she was finally decommissioned and scrapped. | + | HMS ''Nigeria'' was commissioned in September 1940 and was also assigned to the Home fleet. There she spent the majority of her early war service performing convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic and Arctic. In June 1941, she intercepted the German weather ship ''Lauenburg'', and recovered parts of an enigma machine and code books before the ship sank. The next month, ''Fiji'' operated in the Arctic, sinking the German training ship ''Bremse'' off Norway, though she received damage to her bows, possibly from a mine, and required repairs. By August 1942, repairs were complete, and ''Nigeria'' was sent to the Mediterranean to provide escort for the Malta convoy; Operation Pedestal. However she was torpedoed and damaged by the Italian submarine ''Axum'' during the battle and sent to the US for repairs. ''Nigeria'' operated in the South Atlantic in 1943, and joined ''Kenya'' with the British Pacific Fleet in 1944, taking part in operations against the Japanese. ''Nigeria'' was the only ''Fiji'' sub-class to retain X-turret post war, until it's removal in 1954. Her post-war service station was the South Atlantic until 1950, when she was placed in reserve. In 1954, ''Nigeria'' was sold to India where she was renamed ''Mysore''. ''Mysore'' served in the Indian Navy until the 1980's when she was finally decommissioned and scrapped. | |
HMS ''Kenya'' was also commissioned in September 1940 and assigned to the Home Fleet. She performed convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic, but in May 1941 was tasked, along with the rest of her squadron, with hunting the ''[[Bismarck]]'' and her supply ships, one of which, the ''Belchen'' was caught by ''Kenya''. In October 1941, she sank the German blockade runner ''Kota Pinang'' off Cape Finisterre. ''Kenya'' then served a short tour in the Mediterranean before departing again for the North Atlantic and Arctic waters. There she participated in operations against German ships and installations on the Norwegian coast until mid-1942. Deployed to the Mediterranean again to take part in the Malta convoys; Operations Harpoon and Pedestal, ''Kenya'' was torpedoed by the Italian submarine ''Alagi'' during Pedestal, and returned to the UK for repairs until the end of 1942. From 1943 to the end of the war, ''Kenya'' accompanied the British Pacific Fleet as it conducted raids through the East Indies and into the Central Pacific. Post-war, ''Kenya'' was assigned to the Americas until she was placed in reserve during the final years of the decade. ''Kenya'' was reactivated for the Korean War, and joined Royal Navy forces there. After the war, Kenya again served in the Americas, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic before once again being placed in reserve in 1958. ''Kenya'' was sold for scrapping in 1962. | HMS ''Kenya'' was also commissioned in September 1940 and assigned to the Home Fleet. She performed convoy escort duties in the North Atlantic, but in May 1941 was tasked, along with the rest of her squadron, with hunting the ''[[Bismarck]]'' and her supply ships, one of which, the ''Belchen'' was caught by ''Kenya''. In October 1941, she sank the German blockade runner ''Kota Pinang'' off Cape Finisterre. ''Kenya'' then served a short tour in the Mediterranean before departing again for the North Atlantic and Arctic waters. There she participated in operations against German ships and installations on the Norwegian coast until mid-1942. Deployed to the Mediterranean again to take part in the Malta convoys; Operations Harpoon and Pedestal, ''Kenya'' was torpedoed by the Italian submarine ''Alagi'' during Pedestal, and returned to the UK for repairs until the end of 1942. From 1943 to the end of the war, ''Kenya'' accompanied the British Pacific Fleet as it conducted raids through the East Indies and into the Central Pacific. Post-war, ''Kenya'' was assigned to the Americas until she was placed in reserve during the final years of the decade. ''Kenya'' was reactivated for the Korean War, and joined Royal Navy forces there. After the war, Kenya again served in the Americas, the Mediterranean, and the Atlantic before once again being placed in reserve in 1958. ''Kenya'' was sold for scrapping in 1962. | |||
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* In game, ''Fiji'' has a 114mm main belt, while it was only 89mm historically. This increase can be explained by the addition of the 25mm backing plate into the belt armor value. | * In game, ''Fiji'' has a 114mm main belt, while it was only 89mm historically. This increase can be explained by the addition of the 25mm backing plate into the belt armor value. | |||
* ''Fiji'' uses the armor values for the Mk.XXIII turrets from ''[[Edinburgh]]'', the actual values for ''Fiji'''s Mk.XXIII turrets were 51mm for the front, and 25mm elsewhere. | * ''Fiji'' uses the armor values for the Mk.XXIII turrets from ''[[Edinburgh]]'', the actual values for ''Fiji'''s Mk.XXIII turrets were 51mm for the front, and 25mm elsewhere. | |||
? | * The 51mm deck armor of ''Fiji'' is | + | * The 51mm deck armor of ''Fiji'' is not observable and may not be present. | |
* Both Hull (A) and Hull (B) have completely fictional anti-aircraft armament. No cruiser of the ''Fiji'' sub-class ever carried octuple 40mm 'pom-poms' or quadruple 40mm Bofors. The smaller guns are very loosely based off of various conditions of HMS ''Kenya'', but are not consistent. | * Both Hull (A) and Hull (B) have completely fictional anti-aircraft armament. No cruiser of the ''Fiji'' sub-class ever carried octuple 40mm 'pom-poms' or quadruple 40mm Bofors. The smaller guns are very loosely based off of various conditions of HMS ''Kenya'', but are not consistent. | |||
* ''Fiji''’s actual anti-aircraft complement at the time of her sinking were four twin 4-inch (102 mm) dual-purpose guns, two quadruple 40 mm Vickers pom-pom guns and four quadruple 12.7 mm Vickers machine guns. | * ''Fiji''’s actual anti-aircraft complement at the time of her sinking were four twin 4-inch (102 mm) dual-purpose guns, two quadruple 40 mm Vickers pom-pom guns and four quadruple 12.7 mm Vickers machine guns. | |||
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* Although ''Fiji'' uses the same 152mm Mk.XXVIII guns as ''[[Belfast]]'', ''[[Leander]]'', ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Perth]]'', ''Fiji'', like other regular Royal Navy Light cruisers in game only gets access to [[Ship:Ammo#Armor Piercing|armor-piercing]] (AP) shells. Historically, ships using the Mk.XXVIII gun were outfitted with both AP/CPBC (Common Pointed Ballistic Cap) and HE shells. | * Although ''Fiji'' uses the same 152mm Mk.XXVIII guns as ''[[Belfast]]'', ''[[Leander]]'', ''[[Edinburgh]]'' and ''[[Perth]]'', ''Fiji'', like other regular Royal Navy Light cruisers in game only gets access to [[Ship:Ammo#Armor Piercing|armor-piercing]] (AP) shells. Historically, ships using the Mk.XXVIII gun were outfitted with both AP/CPBC (Common Pointed Ballistic Cap) and HE shells. | |||
* The premium camouflage for ''Fiji'' is actually that of sister ship HMS ''Trinidad''. | * The premium camouflage for ''Fiji'' is actually that of sister ship HMS ''Trinidad''. | |||
+ | * The Union Jack flag displayed on the roof of 'Y'-turret would only have been present on members of the class that saw service in the Korean War, while ''Fiji'' in game is based off the class as they appeared during the Second World War. | |||
* Although the in game description lists 11 in the ''Fiji'' class, the last 3 ships are commonly considered their own sub-class (the ''Ceylon'' sub class). | * Although the in game description lists 11 in the ''Fiji'' class, the last 3 ships are commonly considered their own sub-class (the ''Ceylon'' sub class). | |||
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Fiji_(58) HMS ''Fiji'' (58) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crown_Colony-class_cruiser Crown Colony-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/fiji-naval-stories/ HMS Fiji vs. The Luftwaffe: Naval Stories - News - World of Warships] | |||
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+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.11. | |||
+ | *Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.13. | |||
+ | *Update 0.5.16: | |||
+ | **Fixed a bug with different operating times for the base and premium Spotting Aircraft consumables. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.8: | |||
+ | **Secondary battery range decreased from 5 to 4.5 km. | |||
+ | **Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for rendering thin elements (mainly rigging). | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.12: | |||
+ | **Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 5.4 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s. | |||
+ | **The Smoke Generator active time was increased from 7 to 15 s. | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.15: | |||
+ | **For the permanent camouflage "Type 17", the discount on ship maintenance was increased from 5 to 10%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.7.10: | |||
+ | **The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.5: | |||
+ | **Credits earnings decreased by -5%. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.2: | |||
+ | **Updated hull geometry. | |||
+ | **Update 0.9.6: | |||
+ | **The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 670 m to correct prior discrepancy. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.0: | |||
+ | **Deck armor thickness increased from 38 to 51 mm. | |||
+ | **The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.4: | |||
+ | **The dissipation time for the Smoke Generator consumable was reduced from 103 to 96 s. | |||
+ | **Main battery reload time increased from 7.5 to 7.7 s. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.6: | |||
+ | **Main battery reload time increased from 7.7 s to 8 s. | |||
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152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXIII mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time8 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range13.97 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 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 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 Damage15,433 |
Torpedo Speed61 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second37.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount5 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second18 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second36.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount2 х 8 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius670 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.1 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.17 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Fiji — British Tier VII cruiser.
A further development of a multi-purpose cruiser ship for the Royal Navy. Despite the fact that the ship's displacement was limited by international treaties, she carried numerous rapid-firing main guns.
Modules
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
If Tier VI's Leander is considered "settling in" to the back half of the British cruiser line, then the best advice for captains embarking aboard Tier VII's Fiji for the first time is "buckle up and enjoy the ride".
Fiji maintains the branch's theme of 152mm main battery rifles, but moves up to mounting twelve of them in four triple-barrel turrets. As such, she is considerably up-gunned from Leander, and successors Edinburgh and Neptune boast identical configurations. At eight rounds per minute (a 7.5 second reload time), her main battery boasts the best rate of fire of all Tier VII cruisers, and she retains the 8.0 km maximum torpedo range of Leander’s upgraded torpedoes. Her unique mix of main battery and longer range torpedoes allow Fiji to hang in fights with equal-tier cruisers of other nations, and maintains her as a threat to enemy destroyers who wander too close.
First-time Fiji captains may think that she feels big for a light cruiser, and they're right. She has an increased beam over Leander, which allowed her designers to fit triple-barreled turrets on her hull. There's a subsequent increase to her detection radius, but she retains most of Leander’s handling characteristics; Fiji’s turning circle is tighter, and her rudder shift is — for all intents and purposes — the same. Her anti-aircraft suite is satisfactory if unremarkable, and is approximately on par with German counterpart Yorck.
Despite the British cruiser reputation for light armor, Fiji's belt armor is a surprisingly respectable 114 mm — much better than Russian Tier VII cruiser Shchors, and at least competitive with the armor protection of other nations — and can bounce a surprising amount of shells when angled. However, her citadel is long and her athwartship armor is quite weak, so it is still inadvisable to attempt to bow-tank.
Just like Leander, Fiji works best with friendly ships around. She's ideal for backing up allied destroyers, though she can even cause significant damage to battleships in the right situations. Nonetheless, if kept in combat where she is able to maximize her strengths against enemy cruisers and destroyers, she is an exceptional ship in the hands of the right captain.Pros:
- Good main battery range (15.4 km fully upgraded).
- Accurate rapid firing guns that quickly shred destroyers and cruisers and trolls battleships.
- Like her British light cruiser peers they have the improved AP shells that don't over pen or bounce as often as other cruisers.
- Retains access to the Repair Party consumable.
- Long lasting Smoke Generator with a reasonable cool down time.
- Below average detection range (i.e. good stealth).
- Excellent handling characteristics; quick rudder shift and tight turning circle.
- Best belt armor in the line, especially for her tier.
- 51mm of deck armor which is high tier battleship level.
Cons:
- Long citadel that is easy to hit and larger size than Leander.
- No HE shells to start fires or break modules on enemy ships.
- Fairly ineffective against angled enemy battleships.
- Only 3 torpedos can be launched on one side compare to same tier cruisers.
- Secondaries and AA are a downgrade of Leander in exchange for more guns in a salvo.
- Though her maximum range is respectable, her shell velocity drops off sharply and makes landing hits difficult past medium range.
- Very thin bow/stern armor (13 mm): AP shells bigger than 185.9 mm never ricochet.
Research
Recommended research order for modules is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional health, a small increase in AA, and improved rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Edinburgh.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk VII mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
- Torpedoes: The 533 mm Mk IX* torpedoes are nothing more than a small bump to her already-good torpedo damage and flood chance.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Fiji are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
In Slot 2 the Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 special upgrade adds 20 seconds to the action time of Hydro.
Commander Skills
Suggested initial skill order for first time Fiji captains: Last Stand -> Priority Target -> Adrenaline Rush -> Concealment Expert -> Superintendent
Consumables
Fiji can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search – 3 charges
- Slot 4: Smoke Generator – 3 charges or Spotting Aircraft – 4 charges or Catapult Fighter – 3 charges
Fiji captains will want to stick with Smoke Generator given how lightly armored she is.
Signals
Many of the enemy cruisers Fiji will run across in her games fire primarily high-explosive shells (such as Myoko and Shchors), so equipping India Yankee () is a good idea if it is available for use. Because she has Repair Party , it's also recommended to mount India Delta () improve her survivability.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- HMS Fiji (58) - Wikipedia
- Crown Colony-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- HMS Fiji vs. The Luftwaffe: Naval Stories - News - World of Warships
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available to supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.5.11.
- Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.5.13.
- Update 0.5.16:
- Fixed a bug with different operating times for the base and premium Spotting Aircraft consumables.
- Update 0.6.8:
- Secondary battery range decreased from 5 to 4.5 km.
- Improved appearance with the use of a special technology for rendering thin elements (mainly rigging).
- Update 0.6.12:
- Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 5.4 km.
- Update 0.6.13:
- Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
- The Smoke Generator active time was increased from 7 to 15 s.
- Update 0.6.15:
- For the permanent camouflage "Type 17", the discount on ship maintenance was increased from 5 to 10%.
- Update 0.7.10:
- The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes.
- Update 0.8.5:
- Credits earnings decreased by -5%.
- Update 0.9.2:
- Updated hull geometry.
- Update 0.9.6:
- The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 670 m to correct prior discrepancy.
- Update 0.10.0:
- Deck armor thickness increased from 38 to 51 mm.
- The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km.
- Update 0.10.4:
- The dissipation time for the Smoke Generator consumable was reduced from 103 to 96 s.
- Main battery reload time increased from 7.5 to 7.7 s.
- Update 0.10.6:
- Main battery reload time increased from 7.7 s to 8 s.