Indianapolis
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+ | ===Construction=== | |||
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+ | Place of Construction: New York Shipbuilding Corporation<br /> | |||
+ | Laid down: 31 March 1930<br /> | |||
+ | Launched: 7 November 1931<br /> | |||
+ | Commissioned: 15 November 1932 | |||
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+ | ====Specifications==== | |||
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+ | 10,258 tons displacement, standard<br /> | |||
+ | 185.93m length<br /> | |||
+ | 20.12m beam<br /> | |||
+ | 6.40m draft | |||
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+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
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+ | 8 boilers, 4 turbines | |||
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+ | ====Performance==== | |||
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+ | 32.5knts at 107,000shp<br /> | |||
+ | 10,000nm at 15knts | |||
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+ | ====Armor==== | |||
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+ | Main belt: 76.2mm<br /> | |||
+ | Decks: 63.5mm<br /> | |||
+ | Magazines: 146.05mm sides, 53.98mm roof | |||
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+ | ====Armament==== | |||
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+ | Nine (3x3) 203mm guns, and eight (8x1) 127mm guns | |||
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+ | ===History=== | |||
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+ | ====Design==== | |||
USS ''Indianapolis'' (CA-35) was the second of two ''Portland''-class heavy cruisers constructed by the US Navy. Under the terms of the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty, she could mass no more than 10,000 long tons; the final design managed to squeeze in at 9,950 tons. Like all treaty cruisers, she was a compromise between armor, speed, and armament. | USS ''Indianapolis'' (CA-35) was the second of two ''Portland''-class heavy cruisers constructed by the US Navy. Under the terms of the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty, she could mass no more than 10,000 long tons; the final design managed to squeeze in at 9,950 tons. Like all treaty cruisers, she was a compromise between armor, speed, and armament. | |||
''Indianapolis''’ predecessors of the ''Pensacola'' class sacrificed armor to achieve a main battery of ten (10) 8-inch barrels and a 32 knot top speed. It wasn’t realized until these ships began entering service in the late 1920’s that they were significantly under treaty weight limitations; subsequently, the Navy’s Bureau of Ships set about addressing the armor inadequacies of the design. Her belt and magazine armor were both substantially increased, and her armament was set at nine (9) 8-inch rifles in three triple turrets. | ''Indianapolis''’ predecessors of the ''Pensacola'' class sacrificed armor to achieve a main battery of ten (10) 8-inch barrels and a 32 knot top speed. It wasn’t realized until these ships began entering service in the late 1920’s that they were significantly under treaty weight limitations; subsequently, the Navy’s Bureau of Ships set about addressing the armor inadequacies of the design. Her belt and magazine armor were both substantially increased, and her armament was set at nine (9) 8-inch rifles in three triple turrets. | |||
+ | ====Service==== | |||
Laid down on 31 March 1930 at the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, New Jersey, USS ''Indianapolis'' was commissioned into service on 15 November 1932. She was constructed with facilities befitting flag admirals and their staffs; this gave ''Indianapolis'' the unique honor of hosting and transporting President Franklin D. Roosevelt on three separate occasions during the mid-1930s, including state visits to several South American countries in late 1936. | Laid down on 31 March 1930 at the New York Shipbuilding Company in Camden, New Jersey, USS ''Indianapolis'' was commissioned into service on 15 November 1932. She was constructed with facilities befitting flag admirals and their staffs; this gave ''Indianapolis'' the unique honor of hosting and transporting President Franklin D. Roosevelt on three separate occasions during the mid-1930s, including state visits to several South American countries in late 1936. | |||
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203 mm/55 Mk.14 on a triple mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.62 shots/min. |
Reload Time13 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range16.91 km. |
Maximum Dispersion149 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE/HC Mk25 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell14 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight118 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP Mk19 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,600 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity853 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight118 kg. |
127 mm/25 Mk.19 on a Mk.19 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.5 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk36 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity657 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
127 mm/25 Mk.19 on a Mk.19 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second58.4 |
. . . Firing Range4.2 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount6 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second95.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second48.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius650 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.32 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.46 km. |
Indianapolis — American special premium Tier VII cruiser.
USS Indianapolis, the second cruiser of the Portland class, participated in the New Guinea campaign and the Aleutian Islands campaign during World War II. Later, the ship participated in various landings, including those on Kwajalein, Saipan, and the Mariana and Palau Islands. She also provided cover for raids on Tokyo and took part in the assault landings on Iwo Jima and Okinawa. Tragically, on July 30, 1945, the ship was struck by two torpedoes from a Japanese submarine and sank rapidly. The surviving crew spent several days in the water, even enduring shark attacks. Over the course of World War II, the ship was awarded 10 battle stars.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Indianapolis should hold no surprises for players who are accustomed to the gunnery style of the American cruiser line. She's a Portland-class ship; a melding of the Pensacola and Northampton classes. The two forward, one aft layout of her turrets becomes the standard for American cruisers at Tier VIII and above, and those American guns do plenty of talking. Her shells fly fast and true, and pack a serious punch. Add the fact that she shares some of Pensacola's quick handling characteristics - as well as the ability to mount the Surveillance Radar consumable - she can snipe at destroyers with ease and hold her own in gunnery duels with cruisers above her tier if played well. However, note that as a treaty cruiser like Pensacola and New Orleans, she can't hold up to sustained fire well as her World War II brethren, but is noticably more durable against other cruisers when her bow is pointed towards them.
Played smartly, the reliability of Indianapolis can bring victory.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Indianapolis from the NA forums
Pros:
- Impressive guns for a Tier VII cruiser.
- Excellent range, solid anti-aircraft suite, and good concealment.
- Superb handling, only slightly slower than Pensacola in terms of "turn and shoot" maneuvers.
- Can equip the mount the Surveillance Radar consumable a full tier before ships in the regular tech tree.
- Somewhat better armor than Pensacola. Nearly impenetrable by other cruisers when bow is pointed to the enemy.
Cons:
- Big target.
- Armor is not durable against other cruisers when broadsides are exposed. Bow armor will not save Indianapolis from Battleships.
- Turrets slightly more prone to incapacitations than being knocked out.
- Does not hold up well under sustained fire.
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Camouflage
As a premium ship, Indianapolis comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
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