Murmansk
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USS ''Milwaukee'' (CL-5) was an ''Omaha''-class light cruiser built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. The ship spent most of her early career assigned to the Asiatic and Battle Fleets. In 1941 she was assigned to the Neutrality Patrol until she was refitted in New York in late 1941. She escorted a troop convoy to the Pacific in early 1942 before returning to the South Atlantic where she patrolled for German commerce raiders and blockade runners. In November, she intercepted one of the latter ships, but it scuttled itself before it could be captured. In 1944 she was temporarily transferred to the Soviet Navy and commissioned as ''Murmansk''. The ship was returned by the Soviets in 1949 and sold for scrap in December of that year. | USS ''Milwaukee'' (CL-5) was an ''Omaha''-class light cruiser built for the United States Navy during the 1920s. The ship spent most of her early career assigned to the Asiatic and Battle Fleets. In 1941 she was assigned to the Neutrality Patrol until she was refitted in New York in late 1941. She escorted a troop convoy to the Pacific in early 1942 before returning to the South Atlantic where she patrolled for German commerce raiders and blockade runners. In November, she intercepted one of the latter ships, but it scuttled itself before it could be captured. In 1944 she was temporarily transferred to the Soviet Navy and commissioned as ''Murmansk''. The ship was returned by the Soviets in 1949 and sold for scrap in December of that year. | |||
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+ | Essentially the same ship as an ''Omaha'' (C) hull, yet ''Murmansk'' has better torpedoes, anti-aircraft power, turning radius, rudder shift, surface detection range and penetration power with her armor-piercing shells. | |||
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Revision as of 05:40, 25 September 2017
IDS_PRGM016_6IN53_MK13_SINGLE6 х 1 / 2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time7 sec. |
Rotation Speed7.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time24 sec. |
Firing Range14.81 km. |
Maximum Dispersion135 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE/HC Mk34 mod. 1 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP/SC Mk27 mod. 8 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity914 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
533 mm Triple2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.87 shots/min. |
Reload Time69 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo53-39 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed55 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk4 mount14 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second60.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk1 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33.9 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
76 mm Mk.21 on a Mk22 mod. 2 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time3.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.86 km. |
Murmansk — Soviet special premium Tier V cruiser.
A fast scout cruiser with torpedo armament built in the U.S.A. and transferred to the Soviet Navy in 1944. In contrast to Soviet-built ships, Murmansk boasted more advanced AA defenses. However, some of her guns were casemate mounted. This impractical and obsolete firepower arrangement resulted in decreased artillery performance.
Modules
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
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53-39 | 0.9 | 69 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 55 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
One of the most potent cruisers at Tier V, Murmansk is a formidable opponent in anyone's hands. Featuring a deadly gun range of 14.8km by default with its main guns, Murmansk also has the ability to carry a Spotting Aircraft. Deploying this aircraft can increase your gun range by a further 20%, enabling you to out-range the majority of the ships at her tier. With torpedoes that have a range of 8.0 km, she also isn't bad when it comes to close range engagements. It is recommended though that you use and abuse the range abilities of this premium cruiser to maximize your survival. By broadsiding at range you can bring 5 turrets to bear on the enemy, 2 which contain double guns meaning that every 7 seconds you can hit an enemy ship with 7 shells for a total of around 60 shells a minute. With the way fires currently stand with HE shells, sitting at range and spamming high-explosive rounds is a perfectly viable option for this ship.
Murmansk is an Omaha-class ship. In comparison with Omaha in the U.S. tech tree, Murmansk is basically an Omaha that has been fully upgraded. It is nearly identical to an Omaha with the C hull, the gun upgrade, and the fire control upgrade. The main difference lies with the torpedoes. Instead of firing Mark 11's, it uses Soviet 53-39's, which have a range of 8.0 km, travel at 55 knots, and inflict 14,400 damage. The reload time is higher and the torpedo firing arc is smaller, but all-in-all it's a solid upgrade. Other differences include: 2 fewer 76.2 mm AA guns, 4 additional 20 mm Oerlikon AA guns (for a net gain of 16 dps), and an even faster rudder shift time. This makes Murmansk better than a fully upgraded Omaha. Premium ships are generally inferior to any elited ship, so Murmansk is a stand-out. The only downside would be for players who prefer Omaha’s Hull (B), which has two more guns and two more triple-tube torpedo launchers, but has shorter range and loses most of the AA.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Murmansk from the NA forumsPros:
- Excellent firing range for a cruiser at its tier.
- Carries a recon plane to increase its range.
- One of the best AA cruisers at Tier V.
- Superior to sister-ships Omaha and Marblehead in almost every aspect.
Cons:
- Weak armor makes it susceptible to citadels.
- Slow torpedo speed at 55 knots.
- Large detection range.
- No secondaries.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Murmansk comes included with Type 9 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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Historical Info
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