Langley
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Revision as of 22:12, 24 September 2019
127 mm/51 Mk.7 on a Mk.13 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3.5 km. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
HE Shell127 mm HE/HC Mk39 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity960 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
Maximum Speed15 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.78 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.93 km. |
Langley — American Tier IV aircraft сarrier.
The first U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, Langley was converted from a collier. She had low speed and was used as an experimental ship for testing various technical innovations as well as for training navy pilots. The carrier was equipped with secondary armament to repel attacks from enemy destroyers.
Modules
Speed (knot) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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F3F Gulfhawk | 121 | 1,210 | 0 | 50,000 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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T4M | 3,500 | 88 | 1,550 | 0 | 50,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Performance
The Langley has the unfortunate distinction of being the slowest aircraft carrier in the game. If discovered, it can't get away from anything - not even battleships. Keep an eye on your map and start moving long before enemies get near detection range. The carrier itself starts with no AA armament whatsoever. It does have four 127 mm cannons which will sink a heavily damaged destroyer on occasion, but their range is pitiful. It is highly recommended to stay back and hide, or try and stay with the team. Her Aviation consists of the standard Rocket, Bomber and Torpedo Bomber complement.
Due to the extremely poor accuracy of the bombers, Rocket attack planes should be used as long as you have any left, as they are significantly better at actually hitting their target and deal quite decent damage.Pros:
- Has aircraft in large squadrons where most ships of that tier have little or no anti-aircraft capabilities.
- Not easily detected, around 10km detection from the surface if exposed.
- Weird hitbox of the ship may confuse attackers and make them miss their shells through the large gap between the hanger and the flight deck.
- Once upgraded, it gains some AA that can fend for itself against equivalent tier planes.
- The rocket planes are quite powerful
Cons:
- Incredibly slow, top speed being around 15 knots ,and, slow turning; requiring more space to turn than most battleships and carriers.
- Like all low-tier carriers, it's hopeless once found.
- Nearly no armor, getting citadeled by most HE shells easily.
- The Bombers have extremely poor accuracy.
- The Torpedo Bombers' torpedos are very slow at a speed of 35 knots
Research
- Research the B hull.
- Proceed to the Bogue.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Langley are as follows:
- Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
- Slot 2: Aircraft Engines Modification 1
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★ |
★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
2 |
★ |
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★★★ |
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★ |
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3 |
★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
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4 |
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★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Langley can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party unlimited
- Slot 2: Template:Fighter I 4
CV consumables are automatically activated when needed The consumables available for each plane type for Langley is as follows:
Attack Aircraft
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 3
Torpedo Bombers
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 2
Dive Bombers
- Slot 1: Engine Cooling 2
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the chance of being detected.
Signals
As a carrier, Langley can only mount at most four signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫), Zulu Hotel (🚫), November Echo Setteseven (), and Juliet Whiskey Unaone (). Players can also choose to equip the Dragon Flag (🚫) for faster commander (re)training.Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Japan | IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII Kaga • VIII Kaga B • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu |
U.K. | IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark Royal • VIII Implacable • VIII Indomitable • VIII Colossus • X Audacious • X Malta • ★ Eagle |
France | VI Béarn |
U.S.S.R. | IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII Chkalov • VIII Chkalov B • X Admiral Nakhimov |
U.S.A. | IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII Enterprise • VIII Saipan • VIII Hornet • VIII Saipan B • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. Roosevelt • ★ United States |
Germany | IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann |
Pan-Asia | VIII Sanzang |
Spain | |
Europe | |
Netherlands | |
Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |