Indianapolis
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+ | One of the last cruisers in the U.S. Navy that was subject to the Washington Naval Treaty. Compared with her predecessors, the ship featured heavier armor, which remarkably improved her survivability. By the end of World War II, the cruiser's armament was reinforced with numerous automatic AA guns.<br><br> ''Indianapolis'' first went on sale on 20 May 2016 on the NA servers, and on 31 May 2016 on the EU servers.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|61ab43c19f7d40e98529dc682557d211}} | |||
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? | ''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 [[ | + | ''Indianapolis'' should hold little to 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 with an AB-X (two forward and one aft) turret layout. This arrangement becomes the standard for American cruisers at Tier VIII and above, and her guns pack a nasty punch. Add the fact that she shares most of ''Pensacola''’s quick handling characteristics — her top speed and turning radius are identical — and the result is a cruiser that can snipe at destroyers with ease and hold her own in gunnery duels with cruisers above her tier if played well. | |
? | + | As a treaty cruiser like ''Pensacola'' and ''[[New Orleans]]'', ''Indianapolis'' does not hold up to sustained fire well as her World War II brethren, but is noticeably more durable against other cruisers when her bow is pointed towards them. Her anti-aircraft suite is nearly identical to that of her fellow U.S. Navy cruisers in the regular tech tree, with most of her AA punch coming from her medium-range 40mm Bofors mounts. ''Indianapolis''’ ability to mount the {{Surveillance Radar}} consumable gives her an extra leg up on stealthy ships or those concealed by smoke, as not only is she one of a handful of Tier VII ships equipped with radar, but her radar range is equal to that of Tier X's ''[[Des Moines]]'' (9.9 km). | ||
? | '' | + | Played smartly, the utility of ''Indianapolis''’ consumables and main battery guns will significantly contribute towards victory for her team. | |
? | {{ | + | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |
+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/81514-premium-ship-review-uss-indianapolis/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Indianapolis] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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? | * Impressive guns for a Tier VII cruiser. | + | * Impressive guns for a Tier VII cruiser; her AP shell velocity is similar to ''[[Myoko]]'' and has better normalization values. | |
? | * | + | * Longest main battery range of all U.S. Navy cruisers. | |
? | * Superb handling | + | * Solid AA suite. | |
? | * Can equip the mount the | + | * Superb handling; only slightly slower rudder shift time than ''Pensacola''. | |
? | * | + | * Can equip the mount the {{Surveillance Radar}} consumable a full tier before ships in the regular tech tree. Note Surveillance Radar Mod 1 is not available to mount. | |
+ | * Better armored than ''[[Pensacola]]''. Nearly impenetrable by other cruisers when bow is pointed to the enemy. | |||
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* Big target. | * Big target. | |||
? | * Armor is not durable against other cruisers when broadsides are exposed. As with all cruisers, bow armor will not save | + | * Armor is not durable against other cruisers when broadsides are exposed. As with all cruisers, bow armor will not save her from battleships. Overall she won't last long in prolonged firefights. | |
? | * Turrets slightly more prone to incapacitations | + | * Turrets slightly more prone to incapacitations and then being knocked out. | |
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+ | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
+ | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} keeps her guns active and firing longer. | |||
+ | *'''Slot 2''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} keeps the ship's rudder operational. | |||
+ | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} increases the accuracy of her guns. '''Or''' {{AA Guns Modification 1}} for boosting her outer AA envelope. | |||
+ | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} to increase her agility with a faster rudder. | |||
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? | | | + | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | Incoming Fire Alert | + | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
+ | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |||
+ | | rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |||
+ | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |||
+ | | rating17 = 2 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |||
+ | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating21 = 2 <!-- High Alert --> | |
? | + | | rating22 = 2 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating23 = 3 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | | + | | rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
+ | | rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines --> | |||
+ | | rating27 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |||
+ | | rating28 = 1 <!-- Last Stand --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating31 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | | + | | rating32 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
? | + | | rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | ||
? | | Aircraft | + | | rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | |
? | | | + | | rating35 = 2 <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
+ | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
+ | | rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |||
+ | | rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |
? | + | | rating42 = 1 <!-- Fire Prevention --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating43 = <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | |
? | | | + | | rating45 = 2 <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | |
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+ | | rating47 = 2 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |||
+ | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} '''or''' {{Surveillance Radar}} | |||
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+ | Captains are encouraged to invest credits or doubloons in {{Surveillance Radar II}} and {{Damage Control Party II}} are recommended at a minimum; captains who wish to fully embrace a cruiser's traditional anti-aircraft role should also equip {{Defensive AA Fire II}}. | |||
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? | | | + | {{Signal Flags | |
+ | | November Echo Setteseven = 2 | |||
+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = 1 | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = 2 | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = 2 | |||
+ | | Hotel Yankee = | |||
? | + | | November Foxtrot = 2 | ||
? | === | + | | Sierra Mike = 1 | |
+ | | India Delta = | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
+ | | India Yankee = 1 | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 1 | |||
? | :New York Shipbuilding Corporation | + | | Zulu = 2 | |
? | :Laid down: 31 March 1930 | + | | India Bravo Terrathree = | |
? | :Launched: 7 November 1931 | + | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | |
+ | | Zulu Hotel = 3 | |||
+ | | Papa Papa = 1 | |||
+ | ||||
+ | | Wyvern = 2 | |||
+ | | Red Dragon = 2 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 2 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = 1 | |||
+ | | Hydra = | |||
+ | }} | |||
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+ | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |||
+ | File:PCEE154_Indianapolis_Flag.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of USS ''Indianapolis''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Indianapolis''. | |||
+ | </gallery> | |||
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+ | |History=<!-- write text below --> | |||
+ | <div class="thumb tright"> | |||
+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | <h2>USS ''Indianapolis'', 1943</h2> | |||
+ | ====Construction==== | |||
+ | :New York Shipbuilding Corporation; New York, New York, USA | |||
+ | :Laid down: 31 March 1930 | |||
+ | :Launched: 7 November 1931 | |||
:Commissioned: 15 November 1932 | :Commissioned: 15 November 1932 | |||
? | + | ---- | ||
====Specifications==== | ====Specifications==== | |||
? | + | :10,258 tons displacement, standard | ||
? | :10,258 tons displacement, standard | + | :185.93m length | |
? | :185.93m length | + | :20.12m beam | |
? | :20.12m beam | + | ||
:6.40m draft | :6.40m draft | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
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:8 boilers, 4 turbines | :8 boilers, 4 turbines | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | + | :32.5 knots at 107,000 shaft horsepower | ||
? | :32. | + | :10,000nm at 15 knots | |
? | :10,000nm at | + | ---- | |
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
? | + | :Main belt: 76.2mm | ||
? | :Main belt: 76.2mm | + | :Decks: 63.5mm | |
? | :Decks: 63.5mm | + | ||
:Magazines: 146.05mm sides, 53.98mm roof | :Magazines: 146.05mm sides, 53.98mm roof | |||
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
? | + | =====Main===== | ||
? | :Nine (3x3) 203mm guns | + | :Nine (3x3) 203mm guns | |
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | :Eight (8x1) 127mm guns | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | </div> | |||
+ | [[File:USS_Indianapolis_CA-35.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|USS ''Indianapolis'' moored in Pearl Harbor, 1937.]] | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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====Design==== | ====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 | + | ''Indianapolis''’ predecessors of the ''Pensacola'' class sacrificed armor to achieve the 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==== | ====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. | |||
? | At the outbreak of World War II, ''Indianapolis'' was on assignment at Johnston Atoll in the Central Pacific. She was reassigned to Task Force 11, seeing action during the Battle of the Coral Sea and, later, the re-capture of territory in the Aleutian Islands lost to Japan during the Battle of Midway. She reported to Mare Island, California for repair and refit in the summer of 1943; | + | At the outbreak of World War II, ''Indianapolis'' was on assignment at Johnston Atoll in the Central Pacific. She was reassigned to Task Force 11, seeing action during the Battle of the Coral Sea and, later, the re-capture of territory in the Aleutian Islands lost to Japan during the Battle of Midway. She reported to Mare Island, California for repair and refit in the summer of 1943; afterward, she returned to Pearl Harbor in August 1943 with a new assignment as the flagship of 5th Fleet under Vice Admiral Raymond A. Spruance. | |
? | ''Indianapolis'' flew Spruance’s flag for the remainder of 1943 and a significant portion of 1944, shepherding him through victories in the Marshall, Gilbert, and Marianas | + | ''Indianapolis'' flew Spruance’s flag for the remainder of 1943 and a significant portion of 1944, shepherding him through victories in the Marshall, Gilbert, and Marianas Islands campaigns. She participated in the Battle of the Philippine Sea and the conquest of islands throughout the Central Pacific, including Iwo Jima and Okinawa. | |
? | She was gravely wounded at Okinawa in March 1945 by a Japanese kamikaze attack. When her repairs were completed in July, she was tasked with the top secret mission of transporting components of the atomic bomb “Little Boy” to the island of Tinian. ''Indianapolis'' made the 5,000 mile journey in a record-breaking ten days. She was then ordered on to Okinawa by way of Leyte Gulf. It was to be her final assignment. | + | She was gravely wounded at Okinawa in March 1945 by a Japanese kamikaze attack. When her repairs were completed in July, she was tasked with the top-secret mission of transporting components of the atomic bomb “Little Boy” to the island of Tinian. ''Indianapolis'' made the 5,000-mile journey in a record-breaking ten days. She was then ordered on to Okinawa by way of Leyte Gulf. It was to be her final assignment. | |
In the pre-dawn hours of 30 July 1945, the Japanese submarine ''I-58'' put two torpedoes into ''Indianapolis''. She sank in minutes, dumping more than three-quarters of her 1,200-man crew into the water. No distress call was received by Allied vessels; surviving crew spent more than three days adrift before they were discovered and rescued. | In the pre-dawn hours of 30 July 1945, the Japanese submarine ''I-58'' put two torpedoes into ''Indianapolis''. She sank in minutes, dumping more than three-quarters of her 1,200-man crew into the water. No distress call was received by Allied vessels; surviving crew spent more than three days adrift before they were discovered and rescued. | |||
? | Between dehydration, fatigue, and shark attacks, there were only 316 survivors. Four days after their rescue, “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima, marking the final days of World War II and cementing ''Indianapolis''’ place in history. | + | Between dehydration, fatigue, and shark attacks, there were only 316 survivors. Four days after their rescue, “Little Boy” was dropped on Hiroshima, marking the final days of World War II and cementing ''Indianapolis''’ place in history. In August 2017, her wreckage was located in the Philippine Sea, submerged beneath 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) of water and approximately 25 miles west of her last known position. | |
? | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | + | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |
? | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35).jpg|USS ''Indianapolis'' | + | * ''Indianapolis'' is depicted in 1944 condition. None of her early refits, including her original 1932 configuration, are represented. | |
? | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) underway in 1939.jpg|''Indianapolis'' in 1939 | + | * ''Indianapolis''’ standard late-war Measure 22 camouflage is missing. | |
+ | * Only one F4F Wildcat was converted into a floatplane and it was fitted with twin floats, not the single float configuration as shown in-game. | |||
+ | * Vought OS2U Kingfisher floatplane is missing. In 1945, ''Indianapolis'' was re-equipped with the Curtiss SC Seahawk, which is also missing. | |||
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+ | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |||
+ | File:USS_Indianapolis_CA-35_prewar_in_New_York.jpg|USS ''Indianapolis'' (CA-35) moored in New York Harbor prior to World War II, date unknown. | |||
+ | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35).jpg|USS ''Indianapolis'', view of starboard bow underway, 27 September 1939. | |||
+ | File:Indianapolis.jpg| | |||
+ | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) underway in 1939.jpg|''Indianapolis'' underway in 1939. | |||
File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) underway in 1944 (stbd).jpg|''Indianapolis'' in 1944 dazzle camouflage pattern. | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) underway in 1944 (stbd).jpg|''Indianapolis'' in 1944 dazzle camouflage pattern. | |||
? | File:USS Indianapolis 2.jpeg|''Indianapolis'' off Mare Island, | + | File:USS Indianapolis 2.jpeg|''Indianapolis'' off Mare Island, California, 10 July 1945. | |
File:USS Indianapolis-last voyage chart.jpg|''Indianapolis'''s intended route from Guam to the Philippines. | File:USS Indianapolis-last voyage chart.jpg|''Indianapolis'''s intended route from Guam to the Philippines. | |||
? | File:USS Indianapolis-survivors on Guam.jpg|Survivors of ''Indianapolis'' on Guam, | + | File:USS Indianapolis-survivors on Guam.jpg|Survivors of ''Indianapolis'' receiving medical treatment on Guam, August 1945. | |
? | File:USS Ohio firing detail.jpg|Navy firing detail as part of a burial-at-sea in 2008 for one of the 317 survivors of the USS ''Indianapolis'' | + | File:USS Ohio firing detail.jpg|Navy firing detail as part of a burial-at-sea in 2008 for one of the 317 survivors of the USS ''Indianapolis'' sinking on 30 July 1945. | |
? | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Memorial.jpg|USS ''Indianapolis'' National Memorial | + | File:USS Indianapolis (CA-35) Memorial.jpg|USS ''Indianapolis'' National Memorial. | |
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Indianapolis_(CA-35) USS ''Indianapolis'' (CA-35) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Portland-class_cruiser ''Portland''-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/premium-ship-spotlight-Indianapolis/ Premium Ship Spotlight: USS Indianapolis - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-indianapolis/ Squall Line: Indianpolis' Achievements - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://news.usni.org/2017/08/19/uss-indianapolis-wreckage-found Billionaire Paul Allen Finds Lost World War II Cruiser USS Indianapolis in the Philippine Sea] | |||
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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.
One of the last cruisers in the U.S. Navy that was subject to the Washington Naval Treaty. Compared with her predecessors, the ship featured heavier armor, which remarkably improved her survivability. By the end of World War II, the cruiser's armament was reinforced with numerous automatic AA guns.
Indianapolis first went on sale on 20 May 2016 on the NA servers, and on 31 May 2016 on the EU servers.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Indianapolis should hold little to 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 with an AB-X (two forward and one aft) turret layout. This arrangement becomes the standard for American cruisers at Tier VIII and above, and her guns pack a nasty punch. Add the fact that she shares most of Pensacola’s quick handling characteristics — her top speed and turning radius are identical — and the result is a cruiser that can snipe at destroyers with ease and hold her own in gunnery duels with cruisers above her tier if played well.
As a treaty cruiser like Pensacola and New Orleans, Indianapolis does not hold up to sustained fire well as her World War II brethren, but is noticeably more durable against other cruisers when her bow is pointed towards them. Her anti-aircraft suite is nearly identical to that of her fellow U.S. Navy cruisers in the regular tech tree, with most of her AA punch coming from her medium-range 40mm Bofors mounts. Indianapolis’ ability to mount the Surveillance Radar consumable gives her an extra leg up on stealthy ships or those concealed by smoke, as not only is she one of a handful of Tier VII ships equipped with radar, but her radar range is equal to that of Tier X's Des Moines (9.9 km).
Played smartly, the utility of Indianapolis’ consumables and main battery guns will significantly contribute towards victory for her team.
Pros:
- Impressive guns for a Tier VII cruiser; her AP shell velocity is similar to Myoko and has better normalization values.
- Longest main battery range of all U.S. Navy cruisers.
- Solid AA suite.
- Superb handling; only slightly slower rudder shift time than Pensacola.
- Can equip the mount the Surveillance Radar consumable a full tier before ships in the regular tech tree. Note Surveillance Radar Mod 1 is not available to mount.
- Better armored 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. As with all cruisers, bow armor will not save her from battleships. Overall she won't last long in prolonged firefights.
- Turrets slightly more prone to incapacitations and then being knocked out.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Indianapolis are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps her guns active and firing longer.
- Slot 2: Steering Gears Modification 1 keeps the ship's rudder operational.
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 increases the accuracy of her guns. Or AA Guns Modification 1 for boosting her outer AA envelope.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 to increase her agility with a faster rudder.
Commander Skills
The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
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2 |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
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★★ |
★ |
3 |
★★ |
★★ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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Χ |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Indianapolis can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter or Surveillance Radar
Captains are encouraged to invest credits or doubloons in Surveillance Radar II () and Damage Control Party II () are recommended at a minimum; captains who wish to fully embrace a cruiser's traditional anti-aircraft role should also equip Defensive AA Fire II ().
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.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Flag of USS Indianapolis. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Indianapolis.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Indianapolis (CA-35) - Wikipedia
- Portland-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- Premium Ship Spotlight: USS Indianapolis - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: Indianpolis' Achievements - News - World of Warships
- Billionaire Paul Allen Finds Lost World War II Cruiser USS Indianapolis in the Philippine Sea