Kronshtadt

13.3

Kronshtadt

Cruiser | U.S.S.R. | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points71,050

Main Battery

305 mm/54 B-50 on an MK-15 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire3.24 shots/min.

Reload Time18.5 sec.

Rotation Speed5.1 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time35.29 sec.

Firing Range18.19 km.

Maximum Dispersion241 m.

HE Shell305 mm HE Model 1928

Maximum HE Shell Damage4,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell24 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s.

HE Shell Weight374.7 kg.

AP Shell305 mm AP Model 1928

Maximum AP Shell Damage9,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight471 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-17 mount4 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.

Reload Time8 sec.

HE ShellOFU-35

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Secondary Armament #2

IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire16 shots/min.

Reload Time3.75 sec.

HE ShellHE-56

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 %

Secondary Armament #3

100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire16 shots/min.

Reload Time3.75 sec.

HE ShellHE-56

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 %

AA Defense

IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second29.6

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second29.6

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

12.7 mm DShK on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30.6

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

37 mm 46-K mount7 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second85.4

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius840 m.

Rudder Shift Time14.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.71 km.

Air Detectability Range10.42 km.

Battle Levels

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13.3

Kronshtadt

Cruiser | U.S.S.R. | Tier IX

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points71,050

Main Battery

305 mm/54 B-50 on an MK-15 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire3.24 shots/min.

Reload Time18.5 sec.

Rotation Speed5.1 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time35.29 sec.

Firing Range18.19 km.

Maximum Dispersion241 m.

HE Shell305 mm HE Model 1928

Maximum HE Shell Damage4,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell24 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s.

HE Shell Weight374.7 kg.

AP Shell305 mm AP Model 1928

Maximum AP Shell Damage9,000

Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s.

AP Shell Weight471 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-17 mount4 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.

Reload Time8 sec.

HE ShellOFU-35

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Secondary Armament #2

IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire16 shots/min.

Reload Time3.75 sec.

HE ShellHE-56

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 %

Secondary Armament #3

100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range6.95 km.

Rate of Fire16 shots/min.

Reload Time3.75 sec.

HE ShellHE-56

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 %

AA Defense

IDS_PRGS130_100MM_56_MZ_16_LEFT2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second29.6

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

100 mm/56 MZ-162 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second29.6

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

12.7 mm DShK on a twin mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30.6

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

37 mm 46-K mount7 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second85.4

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius840 m.

Rudder Shift Time14.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.71 km.

Air Detectability Range10.42 km.

Battle Levels

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IX

Special

Kronshtadt — Soviet special premium Tier IX cruiser.

A large gunship officially designated as a heavy cruiser but more of a high-speed "small battleship" by technical characteristics. She carried 305 mm main guns with a very long firing range. Drawbacks: weak AA defenses.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
305 mm/54 B-50 on an MK-15 mount	3.2	35.3	241	4,200	24	9,000		0	0

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Kronshtadt	71,050	16	330	3	4/4	6/7/4				0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
GFCS IX mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 231,000 hp	33.5		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

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Slot 5
Slot 6

Player Opinion

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Cons:

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Kronshtadt is a large cruiser that has gameplay similar to that of a fast lightly armed battleship. As such, upgrades for improving maneuverability and survivability work well for her, as well as main battery upgrades.

The recommended upgrades for Kronshtadt are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 For improving the survivability of her guns.
• Slot 2: Template:Damage Control Modification 1 To add to her fire and flooding prevention.
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 To add to her accuracy.
• Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 () To improve her acceleration.
• Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1  To help get that large detection radius down.
• Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3 To improve her rate of fire.

Commander Skills

Key skills for Kronshtadt commanders include damage mitigation skills such as Concealment Expert, Basics of Survivability, and Fire Prevention. Kronshtadt is more of a Battleship than a Cruiser, so Battleship captain skills work well for her.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines.	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time.	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters.	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire.	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range.	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen.	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier. ★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes.	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target. ★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of shells from secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★★★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -1% chance of fire on target caused by shells <=139mm. -3% chance of fire on target caused by shells >139mm.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +5% attack aircraft aiming speed. +5% torpedo bomber aiming speed. +10% dive bomber aiming speed.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% damage/sec. within the explosion radius of shells fired from long-range AA defenses. ★	Massive AA Fire Instantaneous Damage +100%. Priority AA sector cooldown +50%.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken. ★	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Meh     Χ - Not recommended

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy.	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

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Historical Info

Kronshtadt, YEAR

Construction

Builder: Yard; City, Country

Laid down: DD MONTH YEAR

Launched: DD MONTH YEAR

Commissioned: DD MONTH YEAR

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Specifications

XX tons displacement, standard

XXm length

XXm beam

XXm draft

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Machinery

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Performance

XX knots at XX shaft horsepower

XX nm at XX knots

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Armor

Main belt:

Upper belt:

Torpedo bulkhead:

Decks:

Bulkheads:

Barbettes and Turrets:

Conning tower:

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Armament

Main

Secondary

Anti-aircraft

Torpedoes

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Aircraft

Total

Fighters

Bombers

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CAPTION.

History

The initial requirement for a new Soviet heavy cruiser was responded by two designs of the 1930s: Project 22 and Project 25. Project 22 was envisioned as a capital ship of over 20,000 tonnes, mounting 10" guns with the express goal of hunting down foreign "treaty cruisers". But a newly drafted naval alliance with the British forced the Soviet Navy to adhere to the limitations of the Second London Naval Treaty, so Project 22 was dropped in favour of Project 25: a “treaty battleship” of over 35,000 tonnes, designed to operate in the Black seas. By 1937 the design was accepted and construction started, but the interference of the Great Purge found the lead designers removed from their position; summarily Project 25 was cancelled as it was deemed inadequate.

When the requirement re-surfaced again in the late 1930s, the work was revamped as Project 69: a large cruiser with a displacement of over 26,000, with an armour belt of 230mm, mounting the same 10” rifles, and planned speed of 34 knots. However, new foreign rivals soon emerged in the form of the German Scharnhorst-class, the French Dunkerque-class, and the modified Japanese Kongo-class, which demanded a Soviet response. With the known specs of those ships at the time, the designers quickly realized the new Project needed to be bolstered in order to stay competitive; increasing displacement to 35,000 tonnes and decreasing speed to 31 knots in order to mount 12” rifles and add extra armour. With this, the sketch design was approved in 1939 and work on the detailed design began. Scrutinous armour testing during this period proved that Armour-piercing bombs above 500kg could penetrate the thin deck armour, so the middle deck and lower deck were increased to 90mm and 30mm respectively. By 1940, the detailed designs were approved by the State Defence Council, although ship construction was already in progress due to preemptive planning by the design team.

Once again, the consequences of the Purge resurfaced. Putting aside the fact that the shipyards were ill equipped for such a daunting project – always under-manned and constantly strapped for resources – realistically it was impossible for the B-50 guns and MK-15 turrets to be complete in-time to mount on these ships. So the design team proposed a highly unorthodox solution: purchase armaments from the Germans. In the spirit of the Molotov-Ribbentrop treaty, the Soviet government formalized an agreement to purchase 12 SKC/34 rifles and 6 Drh LC/34 from Krupp; equivalent main armament as the ones on the Bismarck-class and the very weapons that were supposed to be refitted onto the Scharnhorst-class.

With the rearmament in mind, Project 69 underwent its final transformation. All the barbettes had to be increased in diameter; the barbette for Turret 2 had to be increased in height to clear Turret 1; and the conning tower had to be increased in height to clear both forward turrets. In conjunction with the barbettes, the magazines had to increase in size to accept the larger shells and powder charges. Finally, bigger turrets mean more power required operating them, and so a more powerful electrical generator had to be installed. Overall, this increased displacement by further 1,000 tonnes, and with all the modifications complete, the new design was dubbed Project 69-I (Importnyi - “Imported”), with the Committee approving this change by 1941.

Ultimately, the two ships of the class: Kronshtadt and Sevestapol would never be completed, due to the aforementioned limitations of Soviet heavy industries at the time, and the eventual commencement of the Great Patriotic War; with most of their resources reallocated for other uses. After the Second World War, the Navy had no further use for them, both scrapped by 1948.

Historical Gallery

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  Initial design drawings for Project 22.

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  Initial design drawings for Project 24, an analogue for Project 25.

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  A comparison of the two armaments proposed for the Kronshtadt-class: MK-15 turrets (left) mounting 12" guns, and Drh LC/34 turrets (right) mounting 15" guns

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  A comparison of Project 69 (top) and Project 69-I (bottom); the latter based on the proposed upgraded armaments.

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  Luftwaffe reconnaissance photo of Kronshtadt under construction in late 1941; her stern section is in the right midsection of the photograph

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  Luftwaffe aerial reconnaissance photo of Kronstadt under construction, 1 June 1942

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