Friedrich der Große
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Based on the unrealized H-39 design plans and sharing her name with one of the Kaiser's sister ships, the ''Friedrich der Große (English: Frederick the Great)'' is essentially a super-''Bismarck'', sporting the same dual AB-XY turret layout (but with larger guns), the same secondary battery (but with a touch longer range), and the same Hydroacoustic Search (but with longer range and duration). Thanks to the gain in displacement, ''Friedrich'' has a significantly larger hit point pool than ''Bismarck'', but loses a bit of maneuverability and concealment in the process. | Based on the unrealized H-39 design plans and sharing her name with one of the Kaiser's sister ships, the ''Friedrich der Große (English: Frederick the Great)'' is essentially a super-''Bismarck'', sporting the same dual AB-XY turret layout (but with larger guns), the same secondary battery (but with a touch longer range), and the same Hydroacoustic Search (but with longer range and duration). Thanks to the gain in displacement, ''Friedrich'' has a significantly larger hit point pool than ''Bismarck'', but loses a bit of maneuverability and concealment in the process. | |||
? | As with ''Bismarck'', ''Friedrich'' excels at close-range brawls where the abysmal accuracy of her main guns is less of a factor, while her powerful secondary armament combined with her decent maneuverability and turret traverse can dish out the damage. Here her turtleback armor and Hydroacoustic Search are key factors in protecting her from return fire. Unfortunately, with the rapidly increasing range and firepower at high tiers, combined with unprotected approaches on many maps, she runs a high risk of being focused and sunk if played too forward at the beginning of the game. Captains should moderate their aggression until an opportunity for a combined push and/or to run down a smaller group of enemies presents itself. | + | As with ''Bismarck'', ''Friedrich'' excels at close-range brawls where the abysmal accuracy of her main guns is less of a factor, while her powerful secondary armament combined with her decent maneuverability and turret traverse can dish out the damage. Here her turtleback armor and Hydroacoustic Search are key factors in protecting her from return fire. Unfortunately, with the rapidly increasing range and firepower at high tiers, combined with unprotected approaches on many maps, she runs a high risk of being focused and sunk if played too forward at the beginning of the game. Captains should moderate their aggression until an opportunity for a combined push and/or to run down a smaller group of enemies presents itself. With the recent boost to the accracy of the German Battleships, her accuracy has been improved to the point where she sits on par with her contemporaries at tier 9, but she still has a hard time hitting at range. | |
+ | Friedrich also has the ability to quickly deal with overextending cruisers that show themselves too quickly. Despite having literally the lowest AP Alpha strike of all Tier 9 Battleships, as well as low DPM, her turret traverse allows and quick-as-hell reload speed allow her to make sudden ( and often surprising ) strikes on an unsuspecting cruiser, often with impressive results | |||
''Friedrich'' has the option between two sets of guns: slightly faster-firing but lighter 406 mm guns, and slightly slower-firing but heavier 420 mm guns. The differences are quite marginal in practice; many captains opt to stay with the 406 mm guns as the higher rate of fire makes the poor accuracy slightly less frustrating, and the 420 mm guns cost XP and credits. | ''Friedrich'' has the option between two sets of guns: slightly faster-firing but lighter 406 mm guns, and slightly slower-firing but heavier 420 mm guns. The differences are quite marginal in practice; many captains opt to stay with the 406 mm guns as the higher rate of fire makes the poor accuracy slightly less frustrating, and the 420 mm guns cost XP and credits. | |||
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* Signature German turtleback armor scheme prevents citadels at close range. | * Signature German turtleback armor scheme prevents citadels at close range. | |||
* Enhanced Hydroacoustic Search with long range and duration. | * Enhanced Hydroacoustic Search with long range and duration. | |||
+ | * Insane 80mm deck armor in most places makes it completely immune to American AN-M66 HE Bombs | |||
* Powerful and numerous secondaries. | * Powerful and numerous secondaries. | |||
* Decent speed and maneuverability for a ship her size. | * Decent speed and maneuverability for a ship her size. | |||
? | * Fast turret traverse for a battleship. | + | * Fast turret traverse for a battleship at 32.73 seconds | |
? | * | + | * Gargantuan HP Pool of 84,300 HP | |
+ | * Brutal mid-range AA ring on B-hull | |||
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? | + | * Secondaries are less effective at this tier, requiring the usage of IFHE to work most of the time | ||
? | * Secondaries are less effective at this tier | + | ||
* Poor main gun arcs; A lot of broadside is needed in order to fire all 4 turrets. | * Poor main gun arcs; A lot of broadside is needed in order to fire all 4 turrets. | |||
* Turrets can be incapacitated relatively easily. | * Turrets can be incapacitated relatively easily. | |||
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? | The | + | The 420mm guns are perfectly serviceable, and require the B hull in order to be researched. The B hull greatly improves your survivability, anti-aircraft armament, and rudder shift so it is highly recommended to research first or second. the GFCS and Engine should be researched next, and the 420mm guns researched last. | |
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A project developed as part of the program for a large-scale expansion of the German Navy. A further development of Bismarck-class battleships with more powerful main guns and enhanced AA defenses.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 4 |
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Slot 5 |
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3 |
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Slot 6 |
Automated Gun and Fuel Systems |
Player Opinion
Performance
Based on the unrealized H-39 design plans and sharing her name with one of the Kaiser's sister ships, the Friedrich der Große (English: Frederick the Great) is essentially a super-Bismarck, sporting the same dual AB-XY turret layout (but with larger guns), the same secondary battery (but with a touch longer range), and the same Hydroacoustic Search (but with longer range and duration). Thanks to the gain in displacement, Friedrich has a significantly larger hit point pool than Bismarck, but loses a bit of maneuverability and concealment in the process.
As with Bismarck, Friedrich excels at close-range brawls where the abysmal accuracy of her main guns is less of a factor, while her powerful secondary armament combined with her decent maneuverability and turret traverse can dish out the damage. Here her turtleback armor and Hydroacoustic Search are key factors in protecting her from return fire. Unfortunately, with the rapidly increasing range and firepower at high tiers, combined with unprotected approaches on many maps, she runs a high risk of being focused and sunk if played too forward at the beginning of the game. Captains should moderate their aggression until an opportunity for a combined push and/or to run down a smaller group of enemies presents itself. With the recent boost to the accracy of the German Battleships, her accuracy has been improved to the point where she sits on par with her contemporaries at tier 9, but she still has a hard time hitting at range. Friedrich also has the ability to quickly deal with overextending cruisers that show themselves too quickly. Despite having literally the lowest AP Alpha strike of all Tier 9 Battleships, as well as low DPM, her turret traverse allows and quick-as-hell reload speed allow her to make sudden ( and often surprising ) strikes on an unsuspecting cruiser, often with impressive results
Friedrich has the option between two sets of guns: slightly faster-firing but lighter 406 mm guns, and slightly slower-firing but heavier 420 mm guns. The differences are quite marginal in practice; many captains opt to stay with the 406 mm guns as the higher rate of fire makes the poor accuracy slightly less frustrating, and the 420 mm guns cost XP and credits.Pros:
- Signature German turtleback armor scheme prevents citadels at close range.
- Enhanced Hydroacoustic Search with long range and duration.
- Insane 80mm deck armor in most places makes it completely immune to American AN-M66 HE Bombs
- Powerful and numerous secondaries.
- Decent speed and maneuverability for a ship her size.
- Fast turret traverse for a battleship at 32.73 seconds
- Gargantuan HP Pool of 84,300 HP
- Brutal mid-range AA ring on B-hull
Cons:
- Secondaries are less effective at this tier, requiring the usage of IFHE to work most of the time
- Poor main gun arcs; A lot of broadside is needed in order to fire all 4 turrets.
- Turrets can be incapacitated relatively easily.
- Large turn radius.
- Poor detection range.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a Tier IX ship, ' has access to all six Upgrade Slots. ' can build for Secondaries or AA.
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 to improve her main battery survival.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 to improve her overall survival in battle.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 to improve her main battery accuracy, AA Guns Modification 1 for an AA build, or Secondary Battery Modification 1 () for a secondary build.
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 to further improve her overall survival. Steering Gears Modification 2 is also an option to improve her maneuverability.
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 to reduce her detection range. Target Acquisition System Modification 1 () is also a viable choice if torpedoes are a recurring threat.
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3 is the best option for this slot. The -20% loading time for secondary armament offered by Secondary Battery Modification 3 () is of little benefit, and AA Guns Modification 2 () is only recommended if you are division-ing with a carrier to guarantee an enemy CV.
Commander Skills
As a tier IX Battleship, Friedrich der Große can be built with either a secondary focus, survivability focus, or anti-aircraft focus. Secondary and anti-aircraft builds can overlap, with both taking advantage of Basic Firing Training and Advanced Firing Training. Captains may also wish to consider skills such as Fire Prevention, Concealment Expert, High Alert, Basics of Surivability, Adrenaline Rush, and Jack of All Trades. Expert Marksman is also highly recommended.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
★ |
Χ |
2 |
★ |
★ |
★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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3 |
★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★★ |
4 |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
As a tier IX German battleship, Friedrich der Große has access to the following consumables and their premium versions: Damage Control Party, Spotting Aircraft, Catapult Fighter, and Hydroacoustic Search.
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 Friedrich der Große with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius and the cost for her post-battle service, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience and credits she earns.
Signals
As a tier IX Battleship, Friedrich der Große benefits greatly from signals that improve her survivability, such as November Foxtrot, India Delta, and India Yankee. Signals that increase XP and credit earnings can also be useful, as well as those that boost her secondary battery and anti-aircraft armament.
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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.
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Historical Info
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References
https://www.navweaps.com/Weapons/WNGER_16-52_skc34.php
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