Massachusetts
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? | A ''South Dakota''-class battleship. Designed subject to treaty limitations, the ship had well-balanced characteristics in terms of armament, speed, and armor protection. By the end of World War II, the ship had a very powerful AA defense.<br><br>USS ''Massachusetts'' is now preserved as a [https://www.battleshipcove.org military museum ship] in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was first released for sale worldwide on 29 June 2018. | + | A ''South Dakota''-class battleship. Designed subject to treaty limitations, the ship had well-balanced characteristics in terms of armament, speed, and armor protection. By the end of World War II, the ship had a very powerful AA defense.<br><br>USS ''Massachusetts'' is now preserved as a [https://www.battleshipcove.org military museum ship] in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was first released for sale worldwide on 29 June 2018. The ship is no longer available with the release of Update 0.10.1 in early 2021. | |
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the second ''South Dakota''-class battleship to come to World of Warships, and — despite appearances — plays very differently than her sister ''[[Alabama]]'' in several ways. The primary differences are found in her main and secondary batteries. | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the second ''South Dakota''-class battleship to come to World of Warships, and — despite appearances — plays very differently than her sister ''[[Alabama]]'' in several ways. The primary differences are found in her main and secondary batteries. | |||
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All told, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an American battleship built for mid- and close range brawling, but may struggle at long range due to her dispersion and slow shell velocity (similar to ''[[North Carolina]]''), but played well, and thanks to those secondaries, she can be a monster in players hands. | All told, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an American battleship built for mid- and close range brawling, but may struggle at long range due to her dispersion and slow shell velocity (similar to ''[[North Carolina]]''), but played well, and thanks to those secondaries, she can be a monster in players hands. | |||
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+ | * Quick main battery traverse speed | |||
* Powerful main battery AP shells, with high damage and penetration | * Powerful main battery AP shells, with high damage and penetration | |||
? | + | * Fast-firing secondaries with good range and accuracy | ||
? | * Fast-firing | + | * Excellent AA defenses | |
? | * Excellent AA | + | ||
* Excellent torpedo protection | * Excellent torpedo protection | |||
* Good turn radius for a battleship, ''Massachusetts'' handles better than techtree counterpart ''[[North Carolina]]'' | * Good turn radius for a battleship, ''Massachusetts'' handles better than techtree counterpart ''[[North Carolina]]'' | |||
? | * | + | * Improved {{Repair Party}} consumable has a fast cooldown | |
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* Poor main battery range and accuracy | * Poor main battery range and accuracy | |||
+ | * Most of ''Massachusetts'''s AA are open mounts, and can be easily destroyed by enemy HE fire | |||
* Exceptionally poor AP shell velocity | * Exceptionally poor AP shell velocity | |||
? | * | + | * Secondaries have fragile mounts, and rely mostly on setting fires rather than dealing raw damage | |
* Extensively covered in 32mm plating, vulnerable to HE spam | * Extensively covered in 32mm plating, vulnerable to HE spam | |||
* Very vulnerable to citadel damage when showing a full broadside | * Very vulnerable to citadel damage when showing a full broadside | |||
+ | * Unavailable for direct purchase | |||
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? | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has no module upgrades to research. | |
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? | | rating11 = | + | | rating11 = 1 <!-- Gun Feeder --> | |
| rating12 = 2 <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Pyrotechnician --> | |||
| rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | | rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist --> | |||
| rating14 = <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist --> | | rating14 = <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist --> | |||
| rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | | rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |||
? | | rating16 = | + | | rating16 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maintenance --> | |
| rating21 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears --> | | rating21 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears --> | |||
? | | rating22 = | + | | rating22 = 1 <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
| rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | | rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements --> | |||
? | | rating24 = | + | | rating24 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |
| rating25 = <!-- Priority Target --> | | rating25 = <!-- Priority Target --> | |||
| rating26 = <!-- AA Gunner --> | | rating26 = <!-- AA Gunner --> | |||
| rating31 = <!-- Super-Heavy AP Shells --> | | rating31 = <!-- Super-Heavy AP Shells --> | |||
? | | rating32 = | + | | rating32 = 3 <!-- Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells --> | |
? | | rating33 = | + | | rating33 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | rating34 = | + | | rating34 = 1 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
| rating35 = <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection --> | | rating35 = <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection --> | |||
| rating36 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | | rating36 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman --> | |||
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| rating42 = 2 <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | | rating42 = 2 <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming --> | |||
| rating43 = 2 <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | | rating43 = 2 <!-- Close Quarters Combat --> | |||
? | | rating44 = | + | | rating44 = 3 <!-- Emergency Repair Expert --> | |
| rating45 = <!-- Concealment Expert --> | | rating45 = <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |||
? | | rating46 = | + | | rating46 = 3 <!-- Fire Prevention Expert --> | |
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* '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |||
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| Juliet Charlie = | | Juliet Charlie = | |||
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# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Massachusetts_(BB-59) USS ''Massachusetts'' (BB-59) - Wikipedia] | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Massachusetts_(BB-59) USS ''Massachusetts'' (BB-59) - Wikipedia] | |||
# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota-class_battleship_(1939) ''South Dakota''-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia] | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Dakota-class_battleship_(1939) ''South Dakota''-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia] | |||
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# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8gtq5346sA USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (EU) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8gtq5346sA USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (EU) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqPngKl4IdI USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (NA) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iqPngKl4IdI USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (NA) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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+ | {{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1= | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.12. | |||
+ | {{WoWS Ship Testing Changes Insert|1= | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0fHRV1aVjhD2R59byWXMNeHcmJgJVjup6oKA64WPQERXa9Tm2fAgFwq1VT1Z5Hu4ol Sep 19, 2017]</span>: | |||
+ | **Preliminary characteristics. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid02dHYrPKphGAzKTs36Gm9wbnqNXHSTCDdD7WFtTkCFWcsu5KtUt6eBVJ5o27dfpXeFl April 17, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **Secondary battery firing range was increased from 5 to 7.5 km. | |||
+ | **The Repair Party consumable's cooldown was reduced from 120 to 60 s, and from 80 to 40 s for the premium consumable. | |||
+ | **The Damage Control Party consumable's action time was increased from 30 to 20 s, and its cooldown was reduced from 180 to 120 s, and from 120 to 80 s for the premium consumable. | |||
+ | **Sigma was decreased from 1.9 to 1.7. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/notes/341901747072190/ May 23, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **The characteristics of the Repair Party consumable were adjusted. | |||
+ | ***Action time was reduced from 30 to 20 s. | |||
+ | ***Cooldown was decreased from 180 to 120 s, and from 120 to 80 s for the premium consumable. | |||
+ | **Secondary battery reload time was decreased from 6 to 4 s. | |||
+ | **Accuracy of the secondary battery was increased by 40%. | |||
+ | **Main battery traverse rate was increased from 4 to 5 deg/s. | |||
+ | **Main battery firing range was decreased from 23.54 to 18.27 km. | |||
+ | *<span class="plainlinks">[https://www.facebook.com/wowsdevblog/posts/pfbid0CnBTDbCz8Dg5KWuX6Km75uKSQEwzHJaVp51WYtZTiaZJnCcworT4B81yMBGgfSYEl June 7, 2018]</span>: | |||
+ | **A new permanent camouflage was added to Massachusetts by popular demand. | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | *Update 0.6.13: | |||
+ | **The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns. | |||
+ | *First appeared on sale in July 2018. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.7: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to geometry and textures. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.1: | |||
+ | **Massachusetts was removed from sale in the Armory and the Premium store. | |||
+ | *Update 0.10.11: | |||
+ | **Fixed model and textures of the ship. | |||
+ | *Update 0.11.3: | |||
+ | **Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship. | |||
+ | *Update 0.11.7: | |||
+ | **Fixed camera position for the Exterior tab when selecting flags. | |||
+ | }} | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:12, 26 March 2024
406 mm/45 Mk.6 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range18.27 km. |
Maximum Dispersion242 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity803 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity701 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.5 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 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. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount25 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second90 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount15 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second238.5 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount5 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30.5 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
Maximum Speed27.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.7 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.06 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.74 km. |
Massachusetts — American premium Tier VIII battleship.
A South Dakota-class battleship. Designed subject to treaty limitations, the ship had well-balanced characteristics in terms of armament, speed, and armor protection. By the end of World War II, the ship had a very powerful AA defense.
USS Massachusetts is now preserved as a military museum ship in Fall River, Massachusetts. She was first released for sale worldwide on 29 June 2018. The ship is no longer available with the release of Update 0.10.1 in early 2021.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
Massachusetts is the second South Dakota-class battleship to come to World of Warships, and — despite appearances — plays very differently than her sister Alabama in several ways. The primary differences are found in her main and secondary batteries.
Massachusetts’s main battery has a lower sigma value and worse dispersion than that of her sister, and will generally produce slightly worse shot groupings than Alabama. The difference is slight, but noticeable. It will lead to some accuracy issues at long range, and encourages captains to close the range against enemy ships in order to improve her hit percentage; this style of play is further reinforced by her reduced main battery range compared to Alabama as well.
Where Massachusetts really departs from Alabama is in her secondary battery; indeed, Massachusetts is unique among American battleships with the power of her secondaries. Her secondaries fire faster, farther, and are far more accurate than those found on any other American battlewagon. Sporting a four second reload, a max range of 11.3km, and incredible accuracy with the right buffs — such as Mike Yankee Soxisix flag (), Secondary Battery Modification 1 , and the captain skill Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament — Massachusetts are a terror to all enemy units that are spotted within range. Enemy destroyers in particular must be wary; these secondaries will tear them apart in very short order if they are not actively maneuvering while spotted under Massachusetts’s guns.
Massachusetts brings with her the typically powerful anti-aircraft battery that veterans of high tier American battleships are accustomed to. She packs in a few more 40mm Bofors mounts than Alabama, and her dual purpose 127mm guns remain as potent as ever. Just like Alabama, Massachusetts has a small turning circle allowing some tight turns for dodging torpedoes and shells.
All told, Massachusetts is an American battleship built for mid- and close range brawling, but may struggle at long range due to her dispersion and slow shell velocity (similar to North Carolina), but played well, and thanks to those secondaries, she can be a monster in players hands.Pros:
- Quick main battery traverse speed
- Powerful main battery AP shells, with high damage and penetration
- Fast-firing secondaries with good range and accuracy
- Excellent AA defenses
- Excellent torpedo protection
- Good turn radius for a battleship, Massachusetts handles better than techtree counterpart North Carolina
- Improved Repair Party consumable has a fast cooldown
Cons:
- Poor main battery range and accuracy
- Most of Massachusetts's AA are open mounts, and can be easily destroyed by enemy HE fire
- Exceptionally poor AP shell velocity
- Secondaries have fragile mounts, and rely mostly on setting fires rather than dealing raw damage
- Extensively covered in 32mm plating, vulnerable to HE spam
- Very vulnerable to citadel damage when showing a full broadside
- Unavailable for direct purchase
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Massachusetts are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Secondary Battery Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
Consumables
Massachusetts equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Massachusetts comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
The sibling rivalry runs strong as Massachusetts opens fire on her sister Alabama.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Massachusetts (BB-59) - Wikipedia
- South Dakota-class battleship (1939) - Wikipedia
- Naval Legends: USS Massachusetts - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: USS Massachusetts - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (EU) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- USS Massachusetts: South Dakota-Class Battleships. Warships Expedition (NA) - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.12.
Testing Changes
- Sep 19, 2017:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- April 17, 2018:
- Secondary battery firing range was increased from 5 to 7.5 km.
- The Repair Party consumable's cooldown was reduced from 120 to 60 s, and from 80 to 40 s for the premium consumable.
- The Damage Control Party consumable's action time was increased from 30 to 20 s, and its cooldown was reduced from 180 to 120 s, and from 120 to 80 s for the premium consumable.
- Sigma was decreased from 1.9 to 1.7.
- May 23, 2018:
- The characteristics of the Repair Party consumable were adjusted.
- Action time was reduced from 30 to 20 s.
- Cooldown was decreased from 180 to 120 s, and from 120 to 80 s for the premium consumable.
- Secondary battery reload time was decreased from 6 to 4 s.
- Accuracy of the secondary battery was increased by 40%.
- Main battery traverse rate was increased from 4 to 5 deg/s.
- Main battery firing range was decreased from 23.54 to 18.27 km.
- The characteristics of the Repair Party consumable were adjusted.
- June 7, 2018:
- A new permanent camouflage was added to Massachusetts by popular demand.
- Update 0.6.13:
- The survivability of air defense weapons was tested and brought to a single standard. The change affects 40mm guns.
- First appeared on sale in July 2018.
- Update 0.9.7:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
- Update 0.10.1:
- Massachusetts was removed from sale in the Armory and the Premium store.
- Update 0.10.11:
- Fixed model and textures of the ship.
- Update 0.11.3:
- Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
- Update 0.11.7:
- Fixed camera position for the Exterior tab when selecting flags.