Molotov
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? | An improvement of the preceding Project-26 cruisers, also known as the ''Kirov | + | An improvement of the preceding Project-26 cruisers, also known as the ''[[Kirov]]''-class cruisers, the Project-26bis "sub-class" had improvements in armour protection, while retaining the powerful armaments and high speed set as standard of the class.<br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale worldwide on 16 May 2016.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|0a06bc7829c747c8b4d42eae804b7a02}} | |
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? | ''Molotov'' superficially resembles the Tier V soviet cruiser ''[[Kirov]]'', and both ships do share many similar characteristics. Both have paper armor and cannot be relied upon to tank damage when found in unfavourable situations. Both have | + | ''Molotov'' superficially resembles the Tier V soviet cruiser ''[[Kirov]]'', and both ships do share many similar characteristics. Both have paper armor and cannot be relied upon to tank damage when found in unfavourable situations. Both have an average anti-aircraft suite, which could provide mediocre self-defence from aviation, at best. Furthermore, both cruisers exhibit good speed, which gives them the legs to move between destinations, but the large turning radius hampers any sense of maneuverability. | |
? | The most notable trait of ''Molotov'' are the primary artillery. While they are the same rifles mounted on ''Kirov'', ''Molotov'' has improved ballistic characteristics than its Tier V predecessor; the ballistic characteristics are more similar to those of | + | The most notable trait of ''Molotov'' are the primary artillery. While they are the same rifles mounted on ''Kirov'', ''Molotov'' has improved ballistic characteristics than its Tier V predecessor; the ballistic characteristics are more similar to those of Tier IX Russian cruiser ''[[Dmitri Donskoi]]''. Specifically, she has good fire chance, good AP alpha damage, and good shell velocity. This allows her to reliably hit any straight-sailing ship at any distance; even nailing citadels against broadside cruisers. As well, she has the volume of fire to deter any destroyer that gets too close, and harass any battleship that has over-extended. | |
? | ''Molotov'' is a reliable secondary line support gunship that can provide effective counter-fire from the rear of an advancing flank, while the primary line ships are keeping the enemy ships busy, but this task is not easy. Captains will need to have mastered good map/situational awareness and a decent sense of | + | ''Molotov'' is a reliable secondary line support gunship that can provide effective counter-fire from the rear of an advancing flank, while the primary line ships are keeping the enemy ships busy, but this task is not easy. Captains will need to have mastered good map/situational awareness and a decent sense of pre-planning to understand where to position their ''Molotov''; this can spell the difference between a feared gunship and a target for the enemy. | |
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? | + | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/79430-premium-ship-review-molotov/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Molotov] from the NA forums'''}} | ||
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? | As a | + | As a Premium ship, ''Molotov'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | |
|OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)--> | |OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)--> | |||
|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below --> | |||
? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | ||
+ | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2''': {{Propulsion Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3''': {{AA Guns Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} | |||
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? | {{Commander Skills | + | {{Commander Skills 2 | |
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? | | | + | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = 2 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |
? | | | + | | rating13 = 1 <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
+ | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |||
+ | | rating15 = 0 <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |||
+ | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |||
+ | | rating17 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |||
+ | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating21 = 2 <!-- High Alert --> | |
? | | Torpedo | + | | rating22 = 1 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | |
? | | | + | | rating23 = 2 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | | + | | rating24 = <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | Last Stand | + | | rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
+ | | rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines --> | |||
+ | | rating27 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |||
+ | | rating28 = 1 <!-- Last Stand --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating31 = <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | | + | | rating32 = 1 <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
? | | | + | | rating33 = <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | |
? | | Superintendent=2 | + | | rating35 = 2 <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
+ | | rating36 = 1 <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
+ | | rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |||
+ | | rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |||
? | | | + | | rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |
? | + | | rating42 = <!-- Fire Prevention --> | ||
? | + | | rating43 = <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | ||
? | + | | rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | ||
? | + | | rating45 = 2 <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | ||
? | + | | rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | ||
? | | | + | | rating47 = 1 <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
? | | | + | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
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|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below --> | |||
? | '' | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
+ | The a choice between {{Hydroacoustic Search}} and {{Defensive AA Fire}} will predominantly fall upon the captain’s preferred play-style, as both only confer situational benefit at best. | |||
|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below --> | |||
? | As a | + | As a Premium ship, ''Molotov'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |
|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below --> | |||
? | The choice of which [[Ship:Flags#List_of_Signals|signal flags]] to mount will confer to the individual preference of each captain, and are subject to great variation, although, some options will be highlighted. If captains wish to buff their primary artillery, they are encouraged to mount Victor Lima | + | The choice of which [[Ship:Flags#List_of_Signals|signal flags]] to mount will confer to the individual preference of each captain, and are subject to great variation, although, some options will be highlighted. If captains wish to buff their primary artillery, they are encouraged to mount Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}) and India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) to increase fire chance to HE shells, which will synergize well with Demolition Expert. Captains should mount India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) to decrease time to extinguish fires, November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) to decrease reload time of consumables, and Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) to increase ''Molotov''’s maximum speed. | |
+ | {{Signal Flags | |||
+ | | November Echo Setteseven = 1 | |||
+ | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | |||
+ | | India X-Ray = 3 | |||
+ | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
+ | | Victor Lima = 3 | |||
+ | | Hotel Yankee = | |||
? | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | + | | November Foxtrot = 1 | |
+ | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |||
+ | | India Delta = | |||
+ | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
+ | | India Yankee = 1 | |||
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 1 | |||
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+ | | Zulu = 2 | |||
+ | | India Bravo Terrathree = | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | |||
+ | | Zulu Hotel = 2 | |||
+ | | Papa Papa = | |||
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+ | | Wyvern = 2 | |||
+ | | Red Dragon = | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 2 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = | |||
+ | | Hydra = | |||
+ | }} | |||
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+ | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | |||
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+ | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1941</h2> | |||
<h3>Construction</h3> | <h3>Construction</h3> | |||
? | :Marti South; Nikolayev, USSR | + | :Builder: Marti South; Nikolayev, Ukraine, USSR | |
? | :Laid down: 14 January 1937 | + | :Laid down: 14 January 1937 | |
? | :Launched: 4 December 1939 | + | :Launched: 4 December 1939 | |
:Commissioned: 14 June 1941 | :Commissioned: 14 June 1941 | |||
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | :8,177tons displacement, standard | + | :8,177tons displacement, standard | |
? | :191.4m length | + | :191.4m length | |
? | :17.7m beam | + | :17.7m beam | |
:6.3m draft | :6.3m draft | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | :36.72 knots at 129,750 shaft horsepower | + | :36.72 knots at 129,750 shaft horsepower | |
:4,220 nautical miles at 18 knots | :4,220 nautical miles at 18 knots | |||
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
? | :Main belt: 70mm main | + | :Main belt: 70mm main | |
? | :Decks: 70mm main | + | :Decks: 70mm main | |
? | :Bulkheads: 70mm transverse | + | :Bulkheads: 70mm transverse | |
:Conning tower: 150mm side, 100mm top | :Conning tower: 150mm side, 100mm top | |||
? | :Barbettes and Turrets: 70mm barbette, 70mm face, 50mm side,<br | + | :Barbettes and Turrets: 70mm barbette, 70mm face, 50mm side,<br> 50mm rear, 70mm roof | |
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | :Nine (3x3) 180mm B-1-P rifles | + | :Nine (3x3) 180mm B-1-P rifles | |
=====Secondary===== | =====Secondary===== | |||
? | :Six (6x1) 100mm B-34 dual-purpose guns | + | :Six (6x1) 100mm B-34 dual-purpose guns | |
=====Anti-Aircraft===== | =====Anti-Aircraft===== | |||
:Nine (9x1) 45mm 21-K AA guns | :Nine (9x1) 45mm 21-K AA guns | |||
? | :Four (4x1) 12.7mm DShK AA machine guns | + | :Four (4x1) 12.7mm DShK AA machine guns | |
=====Torpedoes===== | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
? | :Six (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | + | :Six (2x3) 533mm torpedo tubes | |
(Original configuration upon completion) | (Original configuration upon completion) | |||
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====Aircraft==== | ====Aircraft==== | |||
? | :2 Beriev Be-4 seaplanes, 1 ZK-1 catapult | + | :2 Beriev Be-4 seaplanes, 1 ZK-1 catapult | |
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====Complement==== | ====Complement==== | |||
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Her postwar career commenced with the completion of her repair work of the damage she sustained during the war, and soon after was sent back for modernization in the early 1950s; she was refit with a plethora of different radar systems - along with improved AA guns and mounts - as she was assigned as a test-bed for the new radar gear. Her only action of note was her participation in the rescue of the crew of the battleship ''Novorossiysk'' after the latter exploded and sank. She spent the final years of her life as a training cruiser, until she was scrapped in 1972. | Her postwar career commenced with the completion of her repair work of the damage she sustained during the war, and soon after was sent back for modernization in the early 1950s; she was refit with a plethora of different radar systems - along with improved AA guns and mounts - as she was assigned as a test-bed for the new radar gear. Her only action of note was her participation in the rescue of the crew of the battleship ''Novorossiysk'' after the latter exploded and sank. She spent the final years of her life as a training cruiser, until she was scrapped in 1972. | |||
+ | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files without tags. description (if necessary) for each should be separated with | --><gallery> | |||
+ | File:Molotov-1.jpg|Side view of ''Molotov''. | |||
+ | File:Molotov1941-1942.jpg|''Molotov'' firing. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Soviet_cruiser_Molotov Soviet cruiser ''Molotov'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kirov-class_cruiser ''Kirov''-class cruiser - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-molotov/ Armada: Molotov (no video) - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/premium-ship-spotlight-molotov/ Premium Ship Spotlight: Molotov - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-molotov/ Squall Line: The Molotov's Merits - News - World of Warships] | |||
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Revision as of 16:26, 10 May 2020
180 mm/57 Model 1932 on an MK-3-180 mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4.8 shots/min. |
Reload Time12.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range15.49 km. |
Maximum Dispersion139 m. |
HE ShellHE-32 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell13 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
AP ShellAP-32 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,400 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity920 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight97.5 kg. |
100 mm/56 Model 1940 on a B-34 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm Triple 1-N2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.86 shots/min. |
Reload Time70 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-38 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed65 knot |
Torpedo Range4.02 km. |
100 mm/56 Model 1940 on a B-34 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
37 mm 70-K mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.21 km. |
45 mm 21-K mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
12.7 mm DShK4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14.4 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm 70-K mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second45.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.21 km. |
12.7 mm Vickers on a Mk.III mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.2 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius860 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.02 km. |
Molotov — Soviet special premium Tier VI cruiser.
An improvement of the preceding Project-26 cruisers, also known as the Kirov-class cruisers, the Project-26bis "sub-class" had improvements in armour protection, while retaining the powerful armaments and high speed set as standard of the class.
Molotov was first released for sale worldwide on 16 May 2016.
Modules
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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53-38 | 0.9 | 70 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 65 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Molotov superficially resembles the Tier V soviet cruiser Kirov, and both ships do share many similar characteristics. Both have paper armor and cannot be relied upon to tank damage when found in unfavourable situations. Both have an average anti-aircraft suite, which could provide mediocre self-defence from aviation, at best. Furthermore, both cruisers exhibit good speed, which gives them the legs to move between destinations, but the large turning radius hampers any sense of maneuverability.
The most notable trait of Molotov are the primary artillery. While they are the same rifles mounted on Kirov, Molotov has improved ballistic characteristics than its Tier V predecessor; the ballistic characteristics are more similar to those of Tier IX Russian cruiser Dmitri Donskoi. Specifically, she has good fire chance, good AP alpha damage, and good shell velocity. This allows her to reliably hit any straight-sailing ship at any distance; even nailing citadels against broadside cruisers. As well, she has the volume of fire to deter any destroyer that gets too close, and harass any battleship that has over-extended.
Molotov is a reliable secondary line support gunship that can provide effective counter-fire from the rear of an advancing flank, while the primary line ships are keeping the enemy ships busy, but this task is not easy. Captains will need to have mastered good map/situational awareness and a decent sense of pre-planning to understand where to position their Molotov; this can spell the difference between a feared gunship and a target for the enemy.
Pros:
- Great speed of 36 knots.
- Fantastic gun handling characteristics and shell performance.
- Responsive rudder for a cruiser.
Cons:
- Fragile cruiser with light armor.
- AA capabilities are limited.
- Secondary and Torpedo armament are too short-ranged to be effective.
- Has a large turning radius.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Molotov are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
★★ |
★ |
★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
★ |
3 |
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★ |
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Χ |
★★ |
★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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Χ |
★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Molotov can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
The a choice between Hydroacoustic Search and Defensive AA Fire will predominantly fall upon the captain’s preferred play-style, as both only confer situational benefit at best.
Camouflage
As a Premium ship, Molotov comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
The choice of which signal flags to mount will confer to the individual preference of each captain, and are subject to great variation, although, some options will be highlighted. If captains wish to buff their primary artillery, they are encouraged to mount Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () to increase fire chance to HE shells, which will synergize well with Demolition Expert. Captains should mount India Yankee () to decrease time to extinguish fires, November Foxtrot () to decrease reload time of consumables, and Sierra Mike () to increase Molotov’s maximum speed.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Soviet cruiser Molotov - Wikipedia
- Kirov-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- Armada: Molotov (no video) - News - World of Warships
- Premium Ship Spotlight: Molotov - News - World of Warships
- Squall Line: The Molotov's Merits - News - World of Warships