Independence
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Independence
Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier VI
Tech Tree Position
stock
top
AA Defense
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount11 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second124.3 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount14 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second50.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed31.6 knot |
Turning Circle Radius820 m. |
Rudder Shift Time10 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range9.86 km. |
Air Detectability Range8.99 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
Independence — American Tier VI aircraft сarrier.
A set of speedy light aircraft carriers, converted from several incomplete Cleveland-class cruisers, emerged as a result of the U.S. urgency to acquire new aircraft carriers swiftly amid the war. The primary advantage of Independence-class ships lay in their remarkable speed, allowing them to play an active role alongside strike aircraft carriers in all major U.S. Navy operations in the Pacific.
Modules
Speed (knot) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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F4F Wildcat | 0 | 120,000 | |||||
F4F Wildcat | 7,000 | 750,000 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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TBD Devastator | 3,767 | 112 | 1,700 | 0 | 120,000 | |
TBF-1C Avenger | 3,767 | 115 | 1,780 | 7,000 | 750,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Independence is the first U.S. carrier in the game that's not based on a transport hull. It's speed of 31.5 knots is a breath of fresh air after the incredibly slow speeds of the earlier carriers. Unlike the Bogue, all three flight groups on the Independence have three squadrons, so the initial flight group is a valid choice for players who want a well-rounded loadout. The Independence loses its two 127 mm secondaries with the "B" hull, leaving it with no anti-ship weapons of any kind or long-range AA, in exchange for better mid-range AA.
Pros:
- Unlike earlier American carriers, Independence is rather fast for her size since she was designed from a Cleveland.
- Carries many good characteristics from Cleveland - AA power, armor, speed and turning circle radius
- Strike loadout devastates enemy ships without much dificulties
- Awesome AA like Cleveland, can shred higher tier planes
- Air superiority loadout defeats Ryujo's since they are more durable, are 2 knots faster
- Planes are moderately tough, since they are the same from Tier 6-8
Cons:
- Gets detected more easily from the air than from the surface for some odd reason
- The reserve of planes is limited at 37, 11 less than her counterpart, and if the planes are ill-used then you will run out quickly
- No secondary armament on the B hull, making your planes the only viable defense.
- If the air superiority loadout is chosen, you'll need your teammates to protect you from enemy ships since one dive bomber squad is not enough to stop most ships
- A bit clumsy to turn, the rudder shift is rather slow.
- Stock hull feels like Tier 6 Bogue since it differs by an extra 2 reserve planes
Research
If you want to go strike Independence, research the B hull since the extra planes and AA is needed if you want to lose fighters. Most carrier players will take the bait of your planes and fly right into your AA, getting easy plane kills. If you chose the air superiority loadout, research the fighters first then the B hull.
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
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★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
★ |
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★★★ |
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3 |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
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★★ |
★ |
4 |
★ |
★★ |
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★ |
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★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Gallery
Historical Info
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Japan | IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII Kaga • VIII Kaga B • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu |
U.K. | IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark Royal • VIII Implacable • VIII Indomitable • VIII Colossus • X Audacious • X Malta • ★ Eagle |
France | VI Béarn |
U.S.S.R. | IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII Chkalov • VIII Chkalov B • X Admiral Nakhimov |
U.S.A. | IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII Enterprise • VIII Saipan • VIII Hornet • VIII Saipan B • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. Roosevelt • ★ United States |
Germany | IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann |
Pan-Asia | VIII Sanzang |
Spain | |
Europe | |
Netherlands | |
Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |
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