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 successful light aircraft carrier based on the Cleveland-class cruiser. The ship was well-armored, had a high speed and carried numerous AA artillery. Small displacement limited the aircraft carrier's hangar capacity.
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
Slot 1 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
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 Bogue, all three flight groups on Independence have three squadrons, so the initial flight group is a valid choice for players who want a well-rounded load out. Independence loses its two 127 mm secondaries with Hull (B), 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 load out devastates enemy ships without much difficulties.
- Awesome AA like Cleveland, can shred higher tier planes.
- Air superiority load out defeats Ryujo’s since they are more durable, are 2 knots faster.
- Planes are moderately tough, since they are the same from Tier VI to VIII.
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 she will run out quickly.
- No secondary armament on Hull (B), making her planes her only viable defense.
- If the air superiority load out is chosen, she'll need her teammates to protect her 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 a bit like a Tier VI Bogue since it differs by an extra 2 reserve planes.
Research
If you want to go strike Independence, research Hull (B) 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 load out, 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 |
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Independence with Type 16 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Ships of U.S.A.
Aircraft Carriers
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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