Missouri
406 mm/50 Mk.7 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range23.35 km. |
Maximum Dispersion293 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 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity762 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1225 kg. |
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount10 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 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second151 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount18 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second286.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount29 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second176.9 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second31.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius990 m. |
Rudder Shift Time19.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.71 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.4 km. |
Missouri — American special premium Tier IX battleship.
One of the Iowa-class battleships that were the fastest ships of this type in the world. She carried very powerful main battery guns, and boasted excellent AA defense and reliable torpedo protection.
USS Missouri is now preserved as a military museum ship in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Affectionately referred to as "Big Mo" by her crew while she was on active duty, USS Missouri comes to World of Warships as the game's first Tier IX premium. She has many similarities with her counterpart in the American battleship tree tech tree (Iowa) but with a few key differences.
The primary difference is that Missouri carries the Surveillance Radar consumable instead of Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter . This completely changes her play style, allowing her to aggressively support capture areas and help her team's destroyers to win battles in those areas. She is especially dangerous to British cruisers and Tier VIII premium Mikhail Kutuzov, as the radar allows her to penetrate their smoke screens and catch them off guard with a well-aimed salvo of armor penetrating shells. Other than the radar, her other combat characteristics are similar to Iowa, with powerful super-heavy AP rounds, high speed, and good anti-aircraft suite. She does have a thicker forward armor bulkhead, but — just like Iowa — it can still be reliably penetrated by Yamato’s 18.1-inch shells.
Missouri’s other significant difference from Iowa is her status as a premium ship. This means she earns extremely large amounts of credits — 1 million credits per match with a premium account is easily achievable in an average-to-good battle, with 1.5 to 2 million credits being possible if all modifiers are stacked in a really good battle — and experience, as well as being able to train American ship captains. The only downside to Missouri is her 750,000 Free experience cost, which equates to 30,000 doubloons to convert, making her extremely expensive. Whether she is worth this cost is up to individual captains, but few players who have invested in her regret the decision.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Missouri from the NA forums
Pros:
- Shares the same pros as Iowa.
- Improved forward bulkhead protection over Iowa.
- Has access to the Surveillance Radar consumable, active for 35 seconds with a 9.45 km range.
- Very good at making credits. A good match with all credit modifiers and premium time can bring earnings of a million or credits more.
Cons:
- Shares the same cons as Iowa.
- Very high ship price: requires 750,000 free XP which also equates to 30,000 doubloons if one chooses to convert their ship XP's.
- Unable to mount either Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter .
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Missouri are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1*
- Slot 2: AA Guns Modification 2
- Slot 3: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 5: Damage Control System Modification 2*
- Slot 6: Target Acquisition System Modification 1*
Most Tier IX+ ships have some variance based on Upgrade Slot 3, but Missouri, Iowa, and Montana are the only ships in the game with access to Artillery Plotting Room Modification 2; the significant buff to their accuracy provided by this upgrade simply outclasses anything else available for the slot. Captains who are sensitive to preserving the quality of their anti-aircraft suite will frequently equip Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 1 instead of Main Armaments Modification 1. Some captains prefer Steering Gears Modification 2 in Upgrade Slot 5 to improve Missouri’s handling and rudder responsiveness, while captains who have eschewed a stealth build for their Missouri will want to install Target Acquisition System Modification 1 in Upgrade Slot 6 in order to improve their ability to detect and dodge torpedoes sooner.
Commander Skills
Just like the Upgrades mentioned above, the Commander Skills can be specialized to confer to a particular build/play-style. For Level 1, the recommended pick is Priority Target; Preventative Maintenance can also help keep critical modules — such as engines and turrets — functioning despite critical damage. At Level 2, High Alert or Expert Marksman are the best choices available; High Alert is recommended for captains more focused on the traditional survivability build for battleships.
Level 3 presents a number of good options. Superintendent is an excellent pick in order to have extra charges of Surveillance Radar and Repair Party ; Basics of Survivability will reduce the impact of fires and floods and keep Missouri in the game longer; Vigilance helps offset Missouri’s lack of aerial help in detecting incoming torpedoes; Basic Firing Training makes an already punishing AA suite even more so. For Level 4, Advanced Firing Training is the best choice, but Manual Fire Control for AA is an option to maximize the range of her already-potent anti-aircraft suite. Captains could also invest in Concealment Expert to reduce her already excellent detection ratings even further, or Fire Prevention in order to minimize the amount of fires and fire damage Missouri will suffer.
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Missouri can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Surveillance Radar
The major differences between Missouri and Iowa are found in the former's consumables: Missouri has no Catapult Fighter or Spotting Aircraft , but is granted access to Surveillance Radar instead. As a high-tier battleship with excellent money-making capabilities, captains are strongly encouraged to equip Damage Control Party II (), Repair Party II () and Surveillance Radar II () on their Missouri at all times... she will make more than enough credits back to justify the investment.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Missouri comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. It should be noted that Missouri has two different Type 10 camouflage schemes to choose from; the only difference between them is their appearance. Furthermore, both Type 10 camouflage provides a 100% bonus to experience earned in battle, not the usual 50%.
Signals
Missouri’s signal loadout should focus on two objectives: maximizing her credit earnings and maximizing her survivability. Wyvern (🚫), India Bravo Terrathree (🚫), and Zulu (🚫) will help with the former, while India Delta (), India Yankee (), and Juliet Yankee Bissotwo () will help with the latter. Sierra Mike () is worthy of consideration for captains who enjoy flexing Missouri’s 33+ knot speed, while November Foxtrot () and November Echo Setteseven () will help reduce her consumable cooldowns and further enhance her AA suite.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Missouri steams alongside her sister ship Iowa.
An enemy Amagi class battleship challenges "Mighty Mo".
Missouri and Iowa double team an enemy New Orleans-class cruiser.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery