Karlsruhe
150 mm/45 SK L/45 on an MPL C/14 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire9.23 shots/min. |
Reload Time6.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range10.63 km. |
Maximum Dispersion113 m. |
HE Shell150 mm HE K Gr 18 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell10 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight45.3 kg. |
AP Shell150 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.7 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity835 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight45.3 kg. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.8 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell88 mm Spr.Gr. |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity890 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
500 mm Zwilling2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.43 shots/min. |
Reload Time42 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoG7 |
Maximum Damage10,433 |
Torpedo Speed58 knot |
Torpedo Range4.02 km. |
88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second3.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time9.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.3 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.11 km. |
Karlsruhe — German Tier IV cruiser.
The next step in the development of German light cruisers was the introduction of an armor belt. The new class also featured a large displacement and improved seaworthiness. After completing crew training, the cruiser joined the 2nd Recon Squadron that was patrolling the German coast. The ship served as a scout and minesweeper escort. Following the surrender of Germany, the cruiser, along with other German ships, was deliberately scuttled in Scapa Flow on June 21, 1919. Karlsruhe descended to greater depths than the rest of the sunken ships and was never recovered.
Modules
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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G7 (H8) | 1.1 | 53 | 7.2 | 11,200 | 57 | 6 | 0 | 30,000 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
The Karlsruhe is expected to be an improvement from the Kolberg. However, while the guns can do sufficient damage for once, they still lack range. One is expected to be outranged by other cruisers and take moderate damage before they can get into range to retaliate. The torpedo armament of a double launcher on each side is pitiful compared to the other cruisers since it lacks the speed to do hit-and-run attacks. It has decent protection, but still can fall easily since the armor does little against HE shells. However, due to its inferiority compared to other light cruisers, it has earned the nickname "Garbage-ruhe" since it is well below the expectations that the Phoenix and Kuma have set.
Despite this, a savvy captain will know to pick and choose his targets in this ship. Firing on a battleship early on is not recommended whatsoever as it draws attention that the Karlsruhe cannot withstand. The best bet is to pick off lower tier cruisers, and if no such targets are present, destroyers. Despite the small odds, remember you can launch four torpedoes on either side of the ship, and inexperienced players who try to stand still in fog will become sitting ducks. While the guns themselves wont guarantee massive damage to battleships, they can give other cruisers and destroyers a wallop per shell. Thus, when firing at your fast-moving targets, fire your guns individually instead of all at once, this not only helps you gauge where to aim but also increases the odds that at least one shell will hit its mark.
Even with her average speed, she is rather decent in turns for her size, and can sidewind her way around incoming torpedoes and shells given the right motions are made.Pros:
- First German cruiser with torpedoes.
- Guns can actually deal moderate damage compared to the previous ones.
- Decent armor compared to other cruisers.
Cons:
- Shorter range than its competitors.
- Low speed in comparison to other light cruisers.
- Torpedoes are very ineffective due to the small quantity of them.
- While armor can deflect AP, HE shells can still do sufficient damage.
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