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[[Ship:|]] — N/A special premium Tier N/A.
The first U.S. heavy cruiser of the new generation. The key difference from the preceding cruisers was her remarkably reinforced armor. Taking into account her limited displacement, the ship boasted a successful balance of armament, protection and speed.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 5 |
Torpedo Tubes Modification 3 |
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Slot 6 |
Automated Gun and Fuel Systems |
Player Opinion
Performance
' is basically a melding of Pensacola, Northampton, and Portland — currently represented by Tier VII Premium cruiser Indianapolis — and shows herself as a new shift in US heavy cruisers. A stocky ship, it should come as to no surprise that her armor is a vast improvement from Pensacola (not hard to do), allowing her to at least handle herself in cruiser duels. Her AA suite is also somewhat better, though it is not until Tier VIII's Baltimore that American heavy cruiser anti-aircraft defenses become truly fearsome.
She has the same excellent gun performance as the Pensacola. When fully specialized for concealment she has a 10.6 km detection radius by sea. Despite this, pushing in at the beginning of a battle is an extremely hazardous proposition as her armor is still inadequate protection against battleships, especially considering her mediocre health pool. She must use islands and concealment to contribute in the early game without taking too much fire. The later stages of the game can offer more opportunities to be aggressive, whether it is hunting down enemy destroyers or ambushing enemy cruisers.Pros:
- Decently armored; more capable of bouncing enemy shells than Pensacola.
- Solid main battery performance; reload speed is good for its tier, turret traverse speed is above average, and firing range is adequate.
- Decent anti-aircraft armament.
- Excellent concealment (better than Japanese counterpart Myoko).
Cons:
- Armor must to be angled to be effective against cruiser shells, and it remains very weak against battleship AP.
- Most of the anti-aircraft firepower is located in the smallest diameter bubble.
- Second slowest rate-of-fire of all non-Premium Tier VII heavy cruisers.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for ' is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hitpoints, more anti-air capabilities, and better rudder shift time. Research of this module unlocks progression to Baltimore.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to Mk7 mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for ' are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps her guns active and firing.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 improves her accuracy.
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 increases her acceleration.
Anti-Aircraft Build: Captains focusing on making ' have better AA will opt for Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 for Slot 1 to increase the anti-aircraft armament durability and AA Guns Modification 1 for Slot 3 to increase her medium- and long-range AA power. The usefulness of this build is dependent on whether there is a carrier in the game. The presence of an enemy carrier generally can be ensured by forming a division with a friendly carrier.
Generalist Build: Captains focusing on making ' a more well-rounded ship will opt for Main Armaments Modification 1 for Slot 1 and Aiming Systems Modification 1 for the Slot 3 to increase her accuracy.
Commander Skills
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4 |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
' can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ' with Type 17 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
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS New Orleans (CA-32) - Wikipedia
- New Orleans-class cruiser - Wikipedia
- "Armada" Video: USS New Orleans - News - World of Warships
- Armada - New Orleans - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Historyofwar.org
- GlobalSecurity.org
- The Pacific War Online Encyclopedia
Ship Change Log
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