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? | One of the most powerful battleships of World War II. The ship was designed for escorting attack carrier forces. She surpassed the speed of all battleships in the world. The battleship's survivability was significantly improved owing to a novel and powerful torpedo protection system and a fundamentally different armor protection system featuring an internal armor belt. <br><br>All four ''Iowa''-class ships built are now preserved as military museum ships: [https://www.pacificbattleship.com/ USS ''Iowa''] in San Pedro, California; [https://www.ussmissouri.org/ USS ''Missouri''] in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; [https://nauticus.org/battleship-wisconsin/ USS ''Wisconsin''] in Norfolk, Virginia; and [https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/ USS ''New Jersey''] in Camden, New Jersey.<br><br><br>{{Model3DViewer|94a4cecae6ce45879e1bad2756787548}} | + | One of the most powerful battleships of World War II. The ship was designed for escorting attack carrier forces. She surpassed the speed of all battleships in the world. The battleship's survivability was significantly improved owing to a novel and powerful torpedo protection system and a fundamentally different armor protection system featuring an internal armor belt. <br><br>All four ''Iowa''-class ships built are now preserved as military museum ships: [https://www.pacificbattleship.com/ USS ''Iowa''] in San Pedro, California; [https://www.ussmissouri.org/ USS ''Missouri''] in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; [https://nauticus.org/battleship-wisconsin/ USS ''Wisconsin''] in Norfolk, Virginia; and [https://www.battleshipnewjersey.org/ USS ''New Jersey''] in Camden, New Jersey. | |
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The historical counterpart of the famed battleship ''[[Yamato]]'', Tier IX's ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the pinnacle of the various fast battleship designs the United States commissioned into service before and during World War II. | The historical counterpart of the famed battleship ''[[Yamato]]'', Tier IX's ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the pinnacle of the various fast battleship designs the United States commissioned into service before and during World War II. | |||
? | Veterans of ''[[North Carolina]]'' will be well-familiar with how ''Iowa'' plays, as both ships are laid out in an identical AB-X turret arrangement. The key differences are found in ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s handling — she is faster, with a larger turning circle and slower rudder shift speed — slightly improved AA suite, and longer main battery rifles. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s barrels are 50 caliber (as opposed to ''North Carolina''’s 45 caliber) and the improvement in the velocity of her armor-piercing shells is notable. Her AP shells get on target faster, and new ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains should allow a few games to learn how to adjust leading their shots accordingly. Additionally, she gains access to {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}}, which provides a significant reduction to her dispersion. | + | Veterans of ''[[North Carolina]]'' will be well-familiar with how ''Iowa'' plays, as both ships are laid out in an identical AB-X turret arrangement. The key differences are found in ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s handling — she is faster, with a larger turning circle and slower rudder shift speed — slightly improved AA suite, and longer main battery rifles. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s barrels are 50 caliber (as opposed to ''North Carolina''’s 45 caliber barrels) and the improvement in the velocity of her armor-piercing shells is notable. Her AP shells get on target faster, and new ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains should allow a few games to learn how to adjust leading their shots accordingly. Additionally, she gains access to {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}}, which provides a significant reduction to her dispersion. | |
? | Exposing her flat broadside to enemies is as inadvisable in | + | Exposing her flat broadside to enemies is as inadvisable in ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' as it is in most battleships. Even though her citadel is at the ship's third deck at roughly waterline height, the third deck plating can be overmatched by every battleship in her matchmaking spread. Consequently, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can deal catastrophic damage by well-aimed AP shells. Careful positioning and good situational awareness are required at all times to ensure she isn't removed from the game in a single enemy salvo, and this vulnerability makes fighting at close ranges very tricky as her overall length is more of a liability than an asset. | |
? | Once mastered, however, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s capabilities are unmatched by just about any battleship in game. She combines speed, firepower, and survivability in a way that is unrivaled by any other ship in her tier and below. | + | Once mastered, however, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s capabilities are unmatched by just about any battleship in game. She combines speed, firepower, and survivability in a way that is unrivaled by any other ship in her tier and below. Her mobility allows her to get to where she is needed, her powerful super-heavy shells allow her to inflict significant damage on whatever she encounters there, and her armor allows her to tank punishment provided she doesn't expose her broadside or get blindsided by incoming torpedoes. | |
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? | * Same gun range as her predecessor and highest range for a battleship at her tier. | + | * Same gun range as her predecessor and can go up to 27km when fully upgraded, which is the highest range for a battleship at her tier. | |
+ | * Powerful hard hitting AP shells that make citadel hits on enemy ships painfully felt. | |||
* Better penetration and shell velocity compared to ''[[North Carolina]]'' due to the 50 caliber gun. | * Better penetration and shell velocity compared to ''[[North Carolina]]'' due to the 50 caliber gun. | |||
* Able to mount {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}} for better dispersion. | * Able to mount {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}} for better dispersion. | |||
? | * Armor is more durable than | + | * Armor is more durable than her predecessor ''[[North Carolina]]'' | |
* Incredible anti-aircraft suite makes her highly resistant to aerial assault. | * Incredible anti-aircraft suite makes her highly resistant to aerial assault. | |||
* Improved torpedo defense system with a torpedo damage reduction of 27% (compared to ''North Carolina''’s 19%). | * Improved torpedo defense system with a torpedo damage reduction of 27% (compared to ''North Carolina''’s 19%). | |||
? | * | + | * Decent ship speed of 33 knots which is an improvement of ''[[North Carolina]]'' 's 27.5 knots. | |
+ | * Good firing angles, meaning that not much board side is needed to fire all guns on a target. | |||
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* Weaker broadside armor than standard battleships, but still stronger broadside armor than ''[[North Carolina]]''. | * Weaker broadside armor than standard battleships, but still stronger broadside armor than ''[[North Carolina]]''. | |||
* Bad rudder shift time (over 20 sec) until Hull (C). | * Bad rudder shift time (over 20 sec) until Hull (C). | |||
+ | * Iowa's dispersion is poor at range without {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}}. | |||
* Overall length combined with her turning circle takes some getting used to when trying to dodge torpedoes. | * Overall length combined with her turning circle takes some getting used to when trying to dodge torpedoes. | |||
? | * While at waterline level, the citadel is very long and the | + | * While at waterline level, the citadel is very long and the deck plating can be overmatched by every battleship and large cruisers in her matchmaking spread. | |
? | * Very tall superstructure makes her easier to hit, especially when trying to hide behind islands. | + | * Very tall superstructure makes her easier to hit compared to other tier IX battleships, especially when trying to hide behind islands. | |
* Weak secondary armament with a very low range compared to Tier IX counterparts ''[[Izumo]]'', ''[[Friedrich der Große]]'', and ''[[Alsace]]''. | * Weak secondary armament with a very low range compared to Tier IX counterparts ''[[Izumo]]'', ''[[Friedrich der Große]]'', and ''[[Alsace]]''. | |||
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* '''Propulsion:''' The propulsion upgrade bumps ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s speed from 28.8 knots to her historical maximum of 33 knots. | * '''Propulsion:''' The propulsion upgrade bumps ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s speed from 28.8 knots to her historical maximum of 33 knots. | |||
? | Investing experience into Hull (B) is top priority; it brings additional hit points and a large bump to ''Iowa''’s anti-aircraft capabilities. The Propulsion module upgrade should come next, followed by Hull (C), with the Fire Control System upgrade saved for last. | + | Investing experience into Hull (B) is a top priority; it brings additional hit points and a large bump to ''Iowa''’s anti-aircraft capabilities. The Propulsion module upgrade should come next, followed by Hull (C), with the Fire Control System upgrade saved for last. | |
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* '''Slot 1:''' This slot is most commonly filled with {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}, though {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}} is a popular pick for captains who go for a full AA build with other upgrades and commander skills. | * '''Slot 1:''' This slot is most commonly filled with {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}, though {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}} is a popular pick for captains who go for a full AA build with other upgrades and commander skills. | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' There's really only one choice here for battleships - {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}. This will reduce chances of fire and flood. | * '''Slot 2:''' There's really only one choice here for battleships - {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}. This will reduce chances of fire and flood. | |||
? | * '''Slot 3:''' There are a few options available. {{AA Guns Modification 1}} will boost her AA strength, while {{Secondary Battery Modification | + | * '''Slot 3:''' There are a few options available. {{AA Guns Modification 1}} will boost her AA strength, while {{Secondary Battery Modification 1}} will boost the range and accuracy of secondaries instead. {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1}} will increase range and give secondaries a slight boost in range and accuracy, but is likely a weaker choice than the other two. | |
? | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Steering Gears Modification | + | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} is recommended and will reduce rudder shift time. Captains with fire problems could also consider {{Damage Control System Modification 2}}, reducing the amount of time on fire and conserving hit points. | |
* '''Slot 5:''' Maximizing stealth is never a bad choice. With the [[Ship:Commander#Concealment Expert|Concealment Expert]] commander skill, {{Concealment System Modification 1}}, and appropriate camouflage, this ship can choose when to engage the enemy. | * '''Slot 5:''' Maximizing stealth is never a bad choice. With the [[Ship:Commander#Concealment Expert|Concealment Expert]] commander skill, {{Concealment System Modification 1}}, and appropriate camouflage, this ship can choose when to engage the enemy. | |||
* '''Slot 6:''' The recommended choice is {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}} to give the main battery better accuracy; installing this upgrade will make her guns exceptionally accurate at ranges of ~12-13 kilometers, much more so than contemporaries. {{Main Battery Modification 3}} will improve damage-per-minute, and may surprise a cruiser who still expects the battleship to be reloading. | * '''Slot 6:''' The recommended choice is {{Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2}} to give the main battery better accuracy; installing this upgrade will make her guns exceptionally accurate at ranges of ~12-13 kilometers, much more so than contemporaries. {{Main Battery Modification 3}} will improve damage-per-minute, and may surprise a cruiser who still expects the battleship to be reloading. | |||
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* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | |||
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |||
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The ''Iowa''-class battleships were a class of fast battleships ordered by the United States Navy in 1939 and 1940 to escort the Fast Carrier Task Forces that would operate in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Four were completed; two more were laid down but canceled at war's end and scrapped. Like other third-generation American battleships, the ''Iowa'' class followed the design pattern set forth in the preceding ''[[North Carolina]]''-class and ''South Dakota''-class battleships, which emphasized speed and the secondary and anti-aircraft batteries. | The ''Iowa''-class battleships were a class of fast battleships ordered by the United States Navy in 1939 and 1940 to escort the Fast Carrier Task Forces that would operate in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Four were completed; two more were laid down but canceled at war's end and scrapped. Like other third-generation American battleships, the ''Iowa'' class followed the design pattern set forth in the preceding ''[[North Carolina]]''-class and ''South Dakota''-class battleships, which emphasized speed and the secondary and anti-aircraft batteries. | |||
? | === | + | ===In-game historical inaccuracies=== | |
* The Measure 32/22D permanent camouflage was worn by ''Missouri''. ''Iowa'''s camouflage was Measure 32/1B. | * The Measure 32/22D permanent camouflage was worn by ''Missouri''. ''Iowa'''s camouflage was Measure 32/1B. | |||
* Measure 22 camouflage is also missing. ''Iowa'' wore this scheme in 1943 and 1945. Only ''Missouri'' has it. | * Measure 22 camouflage is also missing. ''Iowa'' wore this scheme in 1943 and 1945. Only ''Missouri'' has it. | |||
* Three 20 mm Oerlikon cannons fitted to 'B' turret are missing. | * Three 20 mm Oerlikon cannons fitted to 'B' turret are missing. | |||
* The outer hull strake abreast of the main armor belt should be 38mm rather than the in-game 25mm. Interestingly, ''Missouri'' in-game has the proper thickness. | * The outer hull strake abreast of the main armor belt should be 38mm rather than the in-game 25mm. Interestingly, ''Missouri'' in-game has the proper thickness. | |||
+ | * The 5"/38 caliber gun's actual rate of fire is 15 rounds per minute; Iowa's is 10 rounds per minute. Only ''[[Massachusetts]]'' has the correct rate of fire. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Iowa_(BB-61) USS ''Iowa'' (BB-61) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Iowa-class_battleship ''Iowa''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/naval-legends-iowa/ Naval Legends: Iowa - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv1RTFzJuYM Naval Legends: USS Iowa - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Revision as of 17:00, 26 January 2021
406 mm/50 Mk.7 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range21.23 km. |
Maximum Dispersion272 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity820 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount19 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second214.7 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount32 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second115.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed28.78 knot |
Turning Circle Radius920 m. |
Rudder Shift Time22.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.4 km. |
Iowa — American Tier IX battleship.
One of the most powerful battleships of World War II. The ship was designed for escorting attack carrier forces. She surpassed the speed of all battleships in the world. The battleship's survivability was significantly improved owing to a novel and powerful torpedo protection system and a fundamentally different armor protection system featuring an internal armor belt.
All four Iowa-class ships built are now preserved as military museum ships: USS Iowa in San Pedro, California; USS Missouri in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; USS Wisconsin in Norfolk, Virginia; and USS New Jersey in Camden, New Jersey.
Modules
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Player Opinion
Performance
The historical counterpart of the famed battleship Yamato, Tier IX's Iowa is the pinnacle of the various fast battleship designs the United States commissioned into service before and during World War II.
Veterans of North Carolina will be well-familiar with how Iowa plays, as both ships are laid out in an identical AB-X turret arrangement. The key differences are found in Iowa’s handling — she is faster, with a larger turning circle and slower rudder shift speed — slightly improved AA suite, and longer main battery rifles. Iowa’s barrels are 50 caliber (as opposed to North Carolina’s 45 caliber barrels) and the improvement in the velocity of her armor-piercing shells is notable. Her AP shells get on target faster, and new Iowa captains should allow a few games to learn how to adjust leading their shots accordingly. Additionally, she gains access to Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2 , which provides a significant reduction to her dispersion.
Exposing her flat broadside to enemies is as inadvisable in Iowa as it is in most battleships. Even though her citadel is at the ship's third deck at roughly waterline height, the third deck plating can be overmatched by every battleship in her matchmaking spread. Consequently, Iowa can deal catastrophic damage by well-aimed AP shells. Careful positioning and good situational awareness are required at all times to ensure she isn't removed from the game in a single enemy salvo, and this vulnerability makes fighting at close ranges very tricky as her overall length is more of a liability than an asset.
Once mastered, however, Iowa’s capabilities are unmatched by just about any battleship in game. She combines speed, firepower, and survivability in a way that is unrivaled by any other ship in her tier and below. Her mobility allows her to get to where she is needed, her powerful super-heavy shells allow her to inflict significant damage on whatever she encounters there, and her armor allows her to tank punishment provided she doesn't expose her broadside or get blindsided by incoming torpedoes.
Pros:
- Same gun range as her predecessor and can go up to 27km when fully upgraded, which is the highest range for a battleship at her tier.
- Powerful hard hitting AP shells that make citadel hits on enemy ships painfully felt.
- Better penetration and shell velocity compared to North Carolina due to the 50 caliber gun.
- Able to mount Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2 for better dispersion.
- Armor is more durable than her predecessor North Carolina
- Incredible anti-aircraft suite makes her highly resistant to aerial assault.
- Improved torpedo defense system with a torpedo damage reduction of 27% (compared to North Carolina’s 19%).
- Decent ship speed of 33 knots which is an improvement of North Carolina 's 27.5 knots.
- Good firing angles, meaning that not much board side is needed to fire all guns on a target.
Cons:
- Weaker broadside armor than standard battleships, but still stronger broadside armor than North Carolina.
- Bad rudder shift time (over 20 sec) until Hull (C).
- Iowa's dispersion is poor at range without Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2 .
- Overall length combined with her turning circle takes some getting used to when trying to dodge torpedoes.
- While at waterline level, the citadel is very long and the deck plating can be overmatched by every battleship and large cruisers in her matchmaking spread.
- Very tall superstructure makes her easier to hit compared to other tier IX battleships, especially when trying to hide behind islands.
- Weak secondary armament with a very low range compared to Tier IX counterparts Izumo, Friedrich der Große, and Alsace.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Iowa is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for an additional 10,000 hit points and an improvement to her mid- and short-range AA bubbles. Upgrade to Hull (C) for faster rudder shift and further enhancements to her AA suite. Research of Hull (C) unlocks progression to Montana.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk9 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
- Propulsion: The propulsion upgrade bumps Iowa’s speed from 28.8 knots to her historical maximum of 33 knots.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Iowa are as follows:
- Slot 1: This slot is most commonly filled with Main Armaments Modification 1 , though Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 is a popular pick for captains who go for a full AA build with other upgrades and commander skills.
- Slot 2: There's really only one choice here for battleships - Damage Control System Modification 1 . This will reduce chances of fire and flood.
- Slot 3: There are a few options available. AA Guns Modification 1 will boost her AA strength, while Secondary Battery Modification 1 will boost the range and accuracy of secondaries instead. Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1 will increase range and give secondaries a slight boost in range and accuracy, but is likely a weaker choice than the other two.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 is recommended and will reduce rudder shift time. Captains with fire problems could also consider Damage Control System Modification 2 , reducing the amount of time on fire and conserving hit points.
- Slot 5: Maximizing stealth is never a bad choice. With the Concealment Expert commander skill, Concealment System Modification 1 , and appropriate camouflage, this ship can choose when to engage the enemy.
- Slot 6: The recommended choice is Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2 to give the main battery better accuracy; installing this upgrade will make her guns exceptionally accurate at ranges of ~12-13 kilometers, much more so than contemporaries. Main Battery Modification 3 will improve damage-per-minute, and may surprise a cruiser who still expects the battleship to be reloading.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Iowa equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
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 Iowa with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Iowa’s signal loadout should focus on two objectives: maximizing her experience earnings and maximizing her survivability. Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), Hydra (🚫), and Red Dragon (🚫) will help with the former, while India Delta (), India Yankee (), and Juliet Yankee Bissotwo () will help with the latter. Sierra Mike () is worthy of consideration for captains who enjoy flexing Iowa’s speed, while November Foxtrot () and November Echo Setteseven () will help reduce her consumable cooldowns and further enhance her AA suite.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Iowa (BB-61) - Wikipedia
- Iowa-class battleship - Wikipedia
- Naval Legends: Iowa - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Iowa - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube