Minnesota
406 mm/45 Mk.7 in a turret4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time40 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range21.18 km. |
Maximum Dispersion271 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE/HC Mk13 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity820 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight862 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk8 mod. 1 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,800 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1100 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 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 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second120.8 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount37 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second133.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount16 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second180.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed23 knot |
Turning Circle Radius700 m. |
Rudder Shift Time23.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.9 km. |
Air Detectability Range12.5 km. |
Minnesota — American Tier IX battleship.
A possible upgraded design of one of the never-built battleships of the South Dakota class. From 1941 to 1944, all conventional battleships of the U.S. Navy underwent significant modernization, including the addition of massive bulges that increased the ships' displacement. Those improvements included an expanded array of AA guns, seaplane catapults, and horizontal protection enhancements. Had South Dakota-class battleships been built and in service by the start of World War II, they would likely have undergone a comparable upgrade.
Modules
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Player Opinion
Performance
Retaining the slow speed of the rest of the line, Minnesota is a big upgrade over Kansas. While having the same turret layout and guns as Kansas, the Minnesota’s AP shells deal 1000 more damage as well as having a higher sigma, 1.9 on Minnesota compared to 1.7 on Kansas. Minnesota also has access to Artillery plotting room 2 for an extra -11% to the maximum dispersion of the main battery guns, making Minnesota a potent gun platform. Compared to her fast battleship counterpart Iowa, Minnesota’s shells do less damage per shell, however Minnesota's broadside alpha is higher due to the extra turret of 3 guns adding up to a 153,600 alpha shot compared to Iowa’s 121,500.
While Minnesota is covered in a 38mm plating, the ship sits high in the water and the superstructure is covered in 19mm plating, making it susceptible to smaller caliber fire. Minnesota does not perform well in close range engagements with its slow speed of 23 knots, long reload of 40 seconds and subpar armor, she performs better at medium range where small caliber fire is not as much of an issue. Staying at medium range will also help to hit ships behind islands as Minnesota has flatter shall arcs and does not have super heavy AP shells like the fast battleship line. Having a sense of situational awareness is needed for Minnesota, as its slow speed can impact reaction time to a surprising salvo fired at the ship.Pros:
- Heavy broadside of twelve (12) main guns
- Excellent main battery range
- Ship sides are covered with a uniform 38mm outer belt, a good protection against HE shells
- Good torpedo protection with a 40% damage reduction
- Tight turn radius and good rudder shift for a Tier 9 battleship
- Has access to Defensive AA Fire , further boosting its already good AA defenses
Cons:
- Slowest Tier 9 battleship, with a speed of 23 knots
- Worst reload speed among Tier 9 battleships, a whopping 40 seconds
- Less hitpoints than fast counterpart Iowa
- AP penetration is fairly lacking for a Tier 9 battleship, can struggle against heavily armored targets
- Lacks the improved Repair Party found on other USN battleships
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Minnesota is as follows:
- Upgrade to Hull (B) for more HP, more AA mounts, and a faster rudder shift. Research of this module unlocks progression to Vermont.
- Upgrade to the Mk.9 mod 2 Gun Fire Control System for an extra 10% range on her already-good main battery range.
Optimal Configuration
Skill points and upgrades should be invested to maximize Minnesota's survivability and concealment, as well as main battery accuracy.
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Minnesota are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Main Battery Modification 2
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
- Slot 6: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Minnesota with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.Gallery
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