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 The largest U.S. Navy warship laid down during World War II. The huge size of this aircraft carrier allowed her to carry the largest air group, compared to her contemporary counterparts. Excellent torpedo protection, well-armored flight deck and powerful AA defenses made ''Midway''-class ships virtually invulnerable to attacks from enemy aircraft.<br><br>The lead ship of the class, USS ''Midway'', is now preserved as a [https://www.midway.org/ military museum ship] in San Diego, California.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|897dab115eaf4d79abf479539018fc3b}} The largest U.S. Navy warship laid down during World War II. The huge size of this aircraft carrier allowed her to carry the largest air group, compared to her contemporary counterparts. Excellent torpedo protection, well-armored flight deck and powerful AA defenses made ''Midway''-class ships virtually invulnerable to attacks from enemy aircraft.<br><br>The lead ship of the class, USS ''Midway'', is now preserved as a [https://www.midway.org/ military museum ship] in San Diego, California.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|897dab115eaf4d79abf479539018fc3b}}
  
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 The pinnacle of the American aircraft carrier line, Midway is best suited for the flexible, fool-proof combat. Jack-of-all-Trades preset and parameters make her able to react to any threats quickly and counter them even if the original battle plan is falling apart. The pinnacle of the American aircraft carrier line, Midway is best suited for the flexible, fool-proof combat. Jack-of-all-Trades preset and parameters make her able to react to any threats quickly and counter them even if the original battle plan is falling apart.
  
?Her large hangar means she will not run out of planes in all but the harshest of battles, and her aircraft, when fully upgraded, becomes tough enough to cut her losses to a minimum. To compensate, the planes are slow to service and recover after destruction of a squadron, increasing the price of a mistake while lowering its probability.+While she has fewer planes on deck compared to her Japanese counterpart ''[[Ship:Hakuryu|Hakuryu]]'', Midway's plane squadrons are smaller in size and have higher health per plane. These squadrons can withstand more anti-aircraft power due to their increased tankiness and can even plow through the thickest of AA to launch attacks.
  
?Torpedo bombers are, after balance changes, only tier VIII and remain the weakest and most vulnerable of all Midway assets: a careless exposure to fighters or AA cluster will doom them nearly instantly. As such, sending her torpedo bombers alone is ill advised. To compensate, her twin torpedo bomber squadrons have a very narrow spread for easier aim and high damage output should they make it to their target.+Torpedo bombers are, after balance changes, weaker than Tier VIII USN carrier torpedoes and remain the weakest of all Midway assets. The damage per torpedo is extremely low, only dealing a maximum of 4233 damage per torpedo hit as opposed to 6467 at Tier VIII. Midway's torpedoes also have very low flood chance, players may have to land over 10 torpedoes in order to get a flood. However, to compensate for these shortcomings the Midway drops six torpedoes per attack, two torps from each plane.
  
?Instead, Midway will rely on her tier X dive bombers: not only they make Midway more than capable of hunting enemy carriers (contrary to the tooltip), but, with AP bombs, may easily score citadel hits against all battleships and nearly all top tier cruisers. HE bombers, while extremely inaccurate, have a much higher fire chance than usual.+Midway's dive bombers are the stars of the show. Known for hitting targets hard regardless of class, the dive bombers can both do high amounts of alpha damage as well as set fires. They drop the same amount of bombs per attack as the ''[[Ship:Lexington|Lexington]]'', but get one more attack per squadron. Dropping near the end of an attack run can greatly increase the accuracy of the bomb drop, however, this technique is very high in difficulty. When mastered, the bomb runs can do five-digit damage per run even to destroyers.
  
?Immense fighter ammo supply generally leads to better time management: upgrading the planes is necessary to guarantee their competitive advantage, and due to being capped at tier IX, they will benefit greatly from Dogfighting Expert skill. They are, however, very vulnerable to manual fighter fire, so stacking the planes is a very risky decision. Compared to rival tier X fighters, they also have a very high recovery time after destruction.+There are two different types of attack aircraft to use, similar to ''Lexington''. Players get the option between HVARs and Tiny Tims. HVARs have many rockets per run and have a horizontal aiming pattern. However, HVARs have low fire chance individually and have low penetration, so these rockets are best used on soft targets. Tiny Tims are the hard hitters, these rockets have high penetration and high fire chance. These rockets launch fewer rockets per attack with a vertical aiming pattern, so it is easier to miss small targets with these rockets. As the dive bombers can take care of small targets adequately, Tiny Tims are heavily advised over the HVARs.
  
?Huge spotting range is often named as a disadvantage, though it's offset by speed, armor, torpedo protection and AA defenses, making Midway more viable in open combat should the need arise (she can tank battleship fire for quite some time). This all leads to a more forgiving gameplay compared to most other carriers, favoring brute force over stealth and allowing to follow allies for faster attacks.+Huge spotting range is often named as a disadvantage, though it's offset by speed, armor, torpedo protection, and AA defenses, making Midway more viable in open combat should the need arise (she can tank battleship fire for quite some time). This all leads to a more forgiving gameplay compared to most other carriers, favoring brute force over stealth and allowing to follow allies for faster attacks.
  
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 * Planes have relatively high health compared to ''[[Ship:Hakuryu|Hakuryu]]''. * Planes have relatively high health compared to ''[[Ship:Hakuryu|Hakuryu]]''.
 * High potential damage over time (via [[Ship:Fire|fires]] and [[Ship:Flooding|floods]]). * High potential damage over time (via [[Ship:Fire|fires]] and [[Ship:Flooding|floods]]).
 * Strong anti-aircraft suite. * Strong anti-aircraft suite.
?* Dive bombers are equipped with 1,000 lb. bombs that inflict tremendous damage if they hit.+* Dive bombers are equipped with AN-M66 2000lb (907kg) High explosive bombs that inflict tremendous damage if they hit.
 * Hull is relatively well armored and torpedo-proof, allowing to keep closer to action and therefore lower aircraft travel time. * Hull is relatively well armored and torpedo-proof, allowing to keep closer to action and therefore lower aircraft travel time.
 * Tiny Tims have high penetration and high damage for rockets. * Tiny Tims have high penetration and high damage for rockets.
  
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 * With a base detection radius of over 18.0 km, ''Midway'' is among the most easily detectable ships in the game; this makes her a prime target for enemy surface ships when she is spotted. * With a base detection radius of over 18.0 km, ''Midway'' is among the most easily detectable ships in the game; this makes her a prime target for enemy surface ships when she is spotted.
?* Armor is just thick enough to let incoming armor piercing shells from enemy battleships land as regular penetrations (or citadel hits) rather than over-penetrate.+* Armor is just thick enough to let incoming armor-piercing shells from enemy battleships land as regular penetrations (or citadel hits) rather than over-penetrate.
 * HVAR rockets have low penetration and low fire chance for Tier X, while Tiny Tims are prone to missing small targets due to fewer rockets per payload.  * HVAR rockets have low penetration and low fire chance for Tier X, while Tiny Tims are prone to missing small targets due to fewer rockets per payload.
 * Torpedoes have poor aiming time as well as abysmal torpedo damage and flood chance.  * Torpedoes have poor aiming time as well as abysmal torpedo damage and flood chance.
  
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 Unlike most Tier X ships, Midway has upgrades to research, with one variable choice. Unlike most Tier X ships, Midway has upgrades to research, with one variable choice.
  
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 *'''Slot 4''': {{Torpedo Bombers Modification 2}} *'''Slot 4''': {{Torpedo Bombers Modification 2}}
 *'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} or {{Flight Control Modification 1}} *'''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} or {{Flight Control Modification 1}}
?*'''Slot 6''': {{Air Groups Modification 2}} +*'''Slot 6''': {{Air Groups Modification 2}} or {{Flight Control Modification 2}}
  
 '''Upgrade Slot 5''' offers players '''Concealment System Modification 1''', which stacks with [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]] and Camouflage to bring ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s surface detection down to a decent range of 13.5km. Players may also trade concealment for '''Flight Control Modification 1''', which adds two additional planes on deck per plane type as well as accelerating plane replenishment time by 5%.  '''Upgrade Slot 5''' offers players '''Concealment System Modification 1''', which stacks with [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]] and Camouflage to bring ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s surface detection down to a decent range of 13.5km. Players may also trade concealment for '''Flight Control Modification 1''', which adds two additional planes on deck per plane type as well as accelerating plane replenishment time by 5%.
  
?'''Upgrade Slot 6''' is the 2nd main choice of upgrades with ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. Due to the common presence of multiple battleships and cruisers with very high AA power, '''Air Groups Modification 3''' is highly recommended to make sure ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s planes will survive their trip to and from their target. If survivability isn't the player's foremost preference, {{Flight Control Modification 2}} is viable, decreasing the speed gap between ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s and ''[[Hakuryu]]''’s planes, allowing the slower and larger American squadrons to have a better chance of escaping from their Japanese counterparts.+'''Upgrade Slot 6''' is the 2nd main choice of upgrades with ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. Due to the common presence of multiple battleships and cruisers with very high AA power, '''Air Groups Modification 2''' is highly recommended to make sure ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s planes will survive their trip to and from their target. If survivability isn't the player's foremost preference, {{Flight Control Modification 2}} is viable, decreasing the speed gap between ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s and ''[[Hakuryu]]''’s planes, allowing the slower and larger American squadrons to have a better chance of escaping from their Japanese counterparts.
  
 <!-- '''Legendary Upgrade: {{Reinforced Armor Protection for Attack Air Groups}}''' belongs to '''Slot 6''' as well, and is, effectively, a better version of '''Air Groups Modification 3''': double the aircraft durability bonus (30% vs 15%) in exchange for 5% decrease in speed (offset by other modifications and by the higher chance to return a squadron intact). Considering that plane durability is a major necessity for Midway, the legendary upgrade is a solid choice, especially in prolonged battles.--> <!-- '''Legendary Upgrade: {{Reinforced Armor Protection for Attack Air Groups}}''' belongs to '''Slot 6''' as well, and is, effectively, a better version of '''Air Groups Modification 3''': double the aircraft durability bonus (30% vs 15%) in exchange for 5% decrease in speed (offset by other modifications and by the higher chance to return a squadron intact). Considering that plane durability is a major necessity for Midway, the legendary upgrade is a solid choice, especially in prolonged battles.-->
  
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 As a Tier X carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has incredibly strong anti-aircraft armament, rivaling those of specialized AA cruisers. Coupled with Basic Firing Training and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament, captains can significantly increase the ship's AA DPS to shoot down enemy planes effectively, sometimes completely wiping out the opponent's attack squadrons before they even manage to attack, or devastating careless enemy fighters. As a Tier X carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has incredibly strong anti-aircraft armament, rivaling those of specialized AA cruisers. Coupled with Basic Firing Training and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament, captains can significantly increase the ship's AA DPS to shoot down enemy planes effectively, sometimes completely wiping out the opponent's attack squadrons before they even manage to attack, or devastating careless enemy fighters.
  
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 '''Aircraft Carrier:''' '''Aircraft Carrier:'''
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
?* '''Slot 2:''' {{Fighter}}+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Fighter I}}
  
 All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated. All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated.
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 '''Attack Aircraft:''' '''Attack Aircraft:'''
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}} * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}}
?* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighters}}+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighter}}
  
 '''Torpedo Bombers:''' '''Torpedo Bombers:'''
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}} * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}}
?* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighters}}+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighter}}
?* '''Slot 3:''' {{Repair}}+* '''Slot 3:''' {{Repair I}}
  
 '''Bombers:''' '''Bombers:'''
 * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}} * '''Slot 1:''' {{Engine Cooling}}
?* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighters}}+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Patrol Fighter}}
  
?|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->+|Camouflage=<!-- write a text about useful camouflage below -->
?[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.+[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability range.
  
 Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''Midway'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|Type 20 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.  Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''Midway'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|Type 20 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
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 ===History=== ===History===
 ====Service==== ====Service====
?The ''Midway''-class aircraft carrier was one of the longest-living carrier designs in history. First commissioned in late 1945, the lead ship of the class, USS ''Midway'', would serve her country for nearly 50 years. During her early years, ''Midway'' served the Navy as a test bench vehicle. She tested cold-weather operations (FROSTBITE), fired a captured V-2 rocket (SANDY), and test-launched long-range nuclear bombers. She participated in tests of the angled deck design in the early 1950s. The British concept proved successful, and ''Midway'' was refitted accordingly in 1957 along with other modifications to allow her to carry heavier and more modern aircraft. In 1963, two test pilots successfully landed their aircraft via automatic "hands off" approaches. +The ''Midway''-class aircraft carrier was one of the longest-living carrier designs in history. First commissioned in late 1945, the lead ship of the class, USS ''Midway'', would serve her country for nearly 50 years. During her early years, ''Midway'' served the Navy as a test bench vehicle. She tested cold-weather operations (FROSTBITE), fired a captured V-2 rocket (SANDY), and test-launched long-range nuclear bombers. She participated in tests of the angled deck design in the early 1950s. The British concept proved successful, and ''Midway'' was refitted accordingly in 1957 along with other modifications to allow her to carry heavier and more modern aircraft. In 1963, two test pilots successfully landed their aircraft via automatic "hands-off" approaches.
  
 ''Midway'' saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, launching 11,900 sorties over a nine month period. From 1966 to 1970, ''Midway'' was reborn as an even larger and more powerful aircraft carrier, with a larger flight deck and reworked infrastructure. She returned to Vietnam, assisting with combat operations, rescue operations, and removal of American assets.  ''Midway'' saw extensive action during the Vietnam War, launching 11,900 sorties over a nine month period. From 1966 to 1970, ''Midway'' was reborn as an even larger and more powerful aircraft carrier, with a larger flight deck and reworked infrastructure. She returned to Vietnam, assisting with combat operations, rescue operations, and removal of American assets.
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 * ''Midway'' can actually carry up to 137 aircraft. Her aircraft complement in 1945 consisted of 64 F4U-4s, 64 SB2C-5s, four F6F-5Ns and four F6F-5Ps. * ''Midway'' can actually carry up to 137 aircraft. Her aircraft complement in 1945 consisted of 64 F4U-4s, 64 SB2C-5s, four F6F-5Ns and four F6F-5Ps.
 * The Grumman TBM "Avenger", Curtiss SB2C "Helldiver" and Grumman F6F "Hellcat" are missing. * The Grumman TBM "Avenger", Curtiss SB2C "Helldiver" and Grumman F6F "Hellcat" are missing.
?* The Kaiser XBTK-1 was a prototype aircraft of which only five were built. Production was cancelled as the BTK's role was already filled by the Douglas AD Skyraider and Martin AM Mauler.+* The Kaiser XBTK-1 was a prototype aircraft of which only five were built. Production was canceled as the BTK's role was already filled by the Douglas AD Skyraider and Martin AM Mauler.
 * The Douglas XSB2D was a prototype aircraft of which only two were built. It preceded the BTD-1. * The Douglas XSB2D was a prototype aircraft of which only two were built. It preceded the BTD-1.
 * Only 26 BTD-1s were built and none saw combat. * Only 26 BTD-1s were built and none saw combat.

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Midway
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Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier X
Tech Tree Position
Lexington
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General
Research price355000 exp
Purchase price28,000,000 Credits
Hit Points67,600 
Secondary Armament #1
127 mm/54 Mk.16 on a Mk.39 mount18 х 1 pcs.
Firing Range5 km.
Rate of Fire15 shots/min.
Reload Time4 sec.
HE Shell127 mm HE Mk41 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 
Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %
AA Defense
127 mm/54 Mk.16 on a Mk.39 mount18 х 1 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second199.8 
. . . Firing Range5.19 km.
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount10 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second159 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount28 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second170.8 
. . . Firing Range2.01 km.
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount11 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second124.3 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot
Turning Circle Radius1 230 m.
Rudder Shift Time18.2 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range15.38 km.
Air Detectability Range12.46 km.
Battle Levels
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28,000,000

Midway — American Tier X aircraft сarrier.

The largest U.S. Navy warship laid down during World War II. The huge size of this aircraft carrier allowed her to carry the largest air group, compared to her contemporary counterparts. Excellent torpedo protection, well-armored flight deck and powerful AA defenses made Midway-class ships virtually invulnerable to attacks from enemy aircraft.

The lead ship of the class, USS Midway, is now preserved as a military museum ship in San Diego, California.

Modules

Hull 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
(Credits)
Midway67,600131931828/11/10/18 03,000,000
Attack Aircraft Speed
(knot)		IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE
(HP/min)		IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNTHit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
F4U Corsair1731,530 01,000,000
F8F Bearcat Tiny Tim1761,660 38,0002,500,000
F8F Bearcat HVAR 127 mm1761,590 38,0002,500,000
Torpedo Bombers Maximum Torpedo Damage
(HP)		Speed
(knot)		Hit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
AD-1 Skyraider5,0671281,960 01,000,000
BTD Destroyer5,0671312,040 38,0002,500,000
Bombers Maximum Bomb Damage
(HP)		Speed
(knot)		Hit Points
(HP)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
AD-1 Skyraider1282,060 01,000,000
BTD Destroyer1312,150 38,0002,500,000
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)		 Research price
(exp)		 Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 212,000 hp33 0900,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Air Groups Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Aircraft Engines Modification 1
 Slot 3 
 Secondary Battery Modification 1
 Torpedo Bombers Modification 1
 Attack Aircraft Modification 1
 Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
 Damage Control System Modification 2
 Attack Aircraft Modification 2
 Torpedo Bombers Modification 2
 Bombers Modification 1
 Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
 Flight Control Modification 1
 Concealment System Modification 1
 Squadron Consumables Modification 1
 Slot 6 
 Flight Control Modification 2
 Air Groups Modification 2
 Modified External Hardpoints
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2

Player Opinion

Performance

The pinnacle of the American aircraft carrier line, Midway is best suited for the flexible, fool-proof combat. Jack-of-all-Trades preset and parameters make her able to react to any threats quickly and counter them even if the original battle plan is falling apart.

While she has fewer planes on deck compared to her Japanese counterpart Hakuryu, Midway's plane squadrons are smaller in size and have higher health per plane. These squadrons can withstand more anti-aircraft power due to their increased tankiness and can even plow through the thickest of AA to launch attacks.

Torpedo bombers are, after balance changes, weaker than Tier VIII USN carrier torpedoes and remain the weakest of all Midway assets. The damage per torpedo is extremely low, only dealing a maximum of 4233 damage per torpedo hit as opposed to 6467 at Tier VIII. Midway's torpedoes also have very low flood chance, players may have to land over 10 torpedoes in order to get a flood. However, to compensate for these shortcomings the Midway drops six torpedoes per attack, two torps from each plane.

Midway's dive bombers are the stars of the show. Known for hitting targets hard regardless of class, the dive bombers can both do high amounts of alpha damage as well as set fires. They drop the same amount of bombs per attack as the Lexington, but get one more attack per squadron. Dropping near the end of an attack run can greatly increase the accuracy of the bomb drop, however, this technique is very high in difficulty. When mastered, the bomb runs can do five-digit damage per run even to destroyers.

There are two different types of attack aircraft to use, similar to Lexington. Players get the option between HVARs and Tiny Tims. HVARs have many rockets per run and have a horizontal aiming pattern. However, HVARs have low fire chance individually and have low penetration, so these rockets are best used on soft targets. Tiny Tims are the hard hitters, these rockets have high penetration and high fire chance. These rockets launch fewer rockets per attack with a vertical aiming pattern, so it is easier to miss small targets with these rockets. As the dive bombers can take care of small targets adequately, Tiny Tims are heavily advised over the HVARs.

Huge spotting range is often named as a disadvantage, though it's offset by speed, armor, torpedo protection, and AA defenses, making Midway more viable in open combat should the need arise (she can tank battleship fire for quite some time). This all leads to a more forgiving gameplay compared to most other carriers, favoring brute force over stealth and allowing to follow allies for faster attacks.

Pros:

  • Planes have relatively high health compared to Hakuryu.
  • High potential damage over time (via fires and floods).
  • Strong anti-aircraft suite.
  • Dive bombers are equipped with AN-M66 2000lb (907kg) High explosive bombs that inflict tremendous damage if they hit.
  • Hull is relatively well armored and torpedo-proof, allowing to keep closer to action and therefore lower aircraft travel time.
  • Tiny Tims have high penetration and high damage for rockets.

Cons:

  • With a base detection radius of over 18.0 km, Midway is among the most easily detectable ships in the game; this makes her a prime target for enemy surface ships when she is spotted.
  • Armor is just thick enough to let incoming armor-piercing shells from enemy battleships land as regular penetrations (or citadel hits) rather than over-penetrate.
  • HVAR rockets have low penetration and low fire chance for Tier X, while Tiny Tims are prone to missing small targets due to fewer rockets per payload.
  • Torpedoes have poor aiming time as well as abysmal torpedo damage and flood chance.

Research

Unlike most Tier X ships, Midway has upgrades to research, with one variable choice.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Midway are as follows:

Upgrade Slot 5 offers players Concealment System Modification 1, which stacks with Concealment Expert and Camouflage to bring Midway’s surface detection down to a decent range of 13.5km. Players may also trade concealment for Flight Control Modification 1, which adds two additional planes on deck per plane type as well as accelerating plane replenishment time by 5%.

Upgrade Slot 6 is the 2nd main choice of upgrades with Midway. Due to the common presence of multiple battleships and cruisers with very high AA power, Air Groups Modification 2 is highly recommended to make sure Midway’s planes will survive their trip to and from their target. If survivability isn't the player's foremost preference, Flight Control Modification 2 : +5% cruising speed. is viable, decreasing the speed gap between Midway’s and Hakuryu’s planes, allowing the slower and larger American squadrons to have a better chance of escaping from their Japanese counterparts.

Commander Skills

As a Tier X carrier, Midway has incredibly strong anti-aircraft armament, rivaling those of specialized AA cruisers. Coupled with Basic Firing Training and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament, captains can significantly increase the ship's AA DPS to shoot down enemy planes effectively, sometimes completely wiping out the opponent's attack squadrons before they even manage to attack, or devastating careless enemy fighters.

If the Midway has access to the Concealment System Modification, captains can opt to choose to utilize the Concealment Expert skill as an indirect form of further protection from enemy ships (with skill, camouflage, and upgrade, her surface detection range is 12.5km).

Consumables

Midway can equip the following consumables:

Aircraft Carrier:

All aircraft carrier consumables are automatically activated.

Attack Aircraft:

Torpedo Bombers:

Bombers:

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability range.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Midway with Type 20 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, increases her credit earnings, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

As with all other ships, Midway can mount eight signals at a time and has no risk of detonating. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London (for faster XP grinding / increased XP gain per battle), Zulu Hotel (when coupled with Equal Speed Charlie London greatly helps increase the speed of commander retraining), November Echo Setteseven (for better bomber self-defense against fighters and increased AA DPS), and Juliet Whiskey Unaone (to have a better chance at causing flooding and dealing damage via flooding). Players can also choose to equip the Dragon Flag for faster commander (re)training.


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

Gallery

  • USS Midway is ready for her next assignment.

  • Midway’s powerful air wing is ready to deploy.

  • Kaiser XBTK-1 dive bombers from Midway assault an enemy Tirpitz.

  • A squadron of Grumman F8F "Bearcat" fighters intercept an enemy squadron of Douglas XSB2D "Destroyer" torpedo bombers.

  • Midway defends herself from an enemy air strike while re-arming her aircraft.

  • Midway scrambles aircraft for a return strike.

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

References

https://www.cv41.org/ // A nice site with good info.
https://www.midwaysailor.com/midway/history.html // First-hand accounts.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Midway_(CV-41) // Wikipedia.
https://johneaves.wordpress.com/2010/12/10/the-evolutions-of-the-uss-midway-cv-41-and-the-uss-enterprise-ncc-1701-e // An interesting article.

Ships of U.S.A.
Destroyers  II Sampson • II SmithDoubloons • III Wickes • IV Clemson • V Nicholas • V HillDoubloons • VI Farragut • VI MonaghanDoubloons • VII Mahan • VII SimsDoubloons • VII Sims BDoubloons • VIII Benson • VIII KiddDoubloons • IX Fletcher • IX BenhamDoubloons • IX HalfordDoubloons • IX Black BDoubloons • IX BlackDoubloons • X Gearing • X SomersDoubloons • X Forrest ShermanDoubloons • ★ Joshua Humphreys 
Cruisers  I Erie • II Chester • II AlbanyDoubloons • III St. Louis • III CharlestonDoubloons • IV Phoenix • V Omaha • V MarbleheadDoubloons • V Marblehead LimaDoubloons • V RattleheadDoubloons • VI Pensacola • VI Dallas • VII AtlantaDoubloons • VII New Orleans • VII Helena • VII IndianapolisDoubloons • VII Atlanta BDoubloons • VII BoiseDoubloons • VII FlintDoubloons • VIII Baltimore • VIII Cleveland • VIII WichitaDoubloons • VIII AnchorageDoubloons • VIII CongressDoubloons • VIII RochesterDoubloons • VIII San DiegoDoubloons • VIII AL MontpelierDoubloons • IX Buffalo • IX Seattle • IX VallejoDoubloons • IX AlaskaDoubloons • IX TulsaDoubloons • IX Alaska BDoubloons • X Des Moines • X Worcester • X Puerto RicoDoubloons • X SalemDoubloons • X AustinDoubloons • ★ Annapolis 
Battleships  III South Carolina • IV Wyoming • IV Arkansas BetaDoubloons • V New York • V OklahomaDoubloons • V TexasDoubloons • VI New Mexico • VI ArizonaDoubloons • VI W. Virginia '41Doubloons • VII Colorado • VII FloridaDoubloons • VII West Virginia '44Doubloons • VII CaliforniaDoubloons • VIII North Carolina • VIII Kansas • VIII Nebraska • VIII AlabamaDoubloons • VIII MassachusettsDoubloons • VIII Alabama VLDoubloons • VIII ConstellationDoubloons • VIII Massachusetts BDoubloons • VIII Alabama STDoubloons • VIII North Carolina CLRDoubloons • IX Iowa • IX Minnesota • IX Delaware • IX MissouriDoubloons • IX KearsargeDoubloons • IX IllinoisDoubloons • IX Kearsarge BDoubloons • IX GeorgiaDoubloons • X Montana • X Vermont • X Louisiana • X OhioDoubloons • X Rhode Island • X Wisconsin • ★ Maine 
Aircraft Carriers  IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII EnterpriseDoubloons • VIII SaipanDoubloons • VIII HornetDoubloons • VIII Saipan BDoubloons • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. RooseveltDoubloons • ★ United States
Aircraft Carriers
Japan  IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII KagaDoubloons • VIII Kaga BDoubloons • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu 
U.K.  IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark RoyalDoubloons • VIII Implacable • VIII IndomitableDoubloons • VIII ColossusDoubloons • X Audacious • X MaltaDoubloons • ★ Eagle 
France  VI BéarnDoubloons 
U.S.S.R.  IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII ChkalovDoubloons • VIII Chkalov BDoubloons • X Admiral Nakhimov 
U.S.A.  IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII EnterpriseDoubloons • VIII SaipanDoubloons • VIII HornetDoubloons • VIII Saipan BDoubloons • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. RooseveltDoubloons • ★ United States 
Germany  IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich LoewenhardtDoubloons • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf ZeppelinDoubloons • VIII Graf Zeppelin BDoubloons • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max ImmelmannDoubloons 
Pan-Asia  VIII SanzangDoubloons 
Spain  
Europe  
Netherlands  
Italy  VIII AquilaDoubloons 
Commonwealth  
Pan-America
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