Phoenix
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Phoenix
Tech Tree Position
stock
top
Main Battery
152 mm/50 Mk.8 on a Mk.10 mount6 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed11 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time16.36 sec. |
Firing Range13.88 km. |
Maximum Dispersion128 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE 105 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity853 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP 105 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity853 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight47.7 kg. |
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm Twin2 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.36 shots/min. |
Reload Time44 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
TorpedoMk11 |
Maximum Damage11,733 |
Torpedo Speed56 knot |
Torpedo Range5.49 km. |
AA Defense
76.2 mm/50 Mk.10 on a Mk.11 mount2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.2 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
7.62 mm Hotchkiss2 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second2.6 |
. . . Firing Range0.99 km. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius630 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range12.76 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.38 km. |
Battle Levels
12345678910
Phoenix — American Tier IV cruiser.
With the outbreak of World War I, the U.S. found itself in need of a stronger navy. The new shipbuilding program also included cruisers—squadron scouts. Some of the requirements were a speed of 35 knots, a narrow hull, and a relatively small portion of displacement allocated for defense. The main battery artillery was placed in casemates on the bow and stern, which could provide anti-splinter protection only. The design also featured two guns placed on each side of amidships and torpedo tubes in gun ports at the stern casemate.
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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Mark 11 | 0.9 | 66 | 7.2 | 11,733 | 56 | 5.5 | 0 | 22,000 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
Player Opinion
Pros:
- Very good maneuverability
- Even when stock, it has the best range of all the tier 4 cruisers.
- Great range with 2nd GFCS researched
- When upgraded, rate of fire is just as good as with St. Louis.
- Some players aren't aware that Phoenix has torpedoes - best to use as ambush or surprise for unaware enemy ships
Cons:
- Rather poor survivability - the Phoenix has the 3rd least amount of hitpoints, with only destroyers having less.
- Abysmal torpedo range
- Very poor armor
- Poor surface detection
- Underwhelming AA firepower
Research
Quickly research to the B hull and 152mm/53 Mk14 guns, as the ship pathetically has only 3 guns per side to shoot with stock and has abysmal rate of fire for a stock cruiser. Then research the C hull and finally the Gun Fire Control System upgrade. The range is upgraded last because it's already decent and has the best range of all the tier 4 cruisers, even when stock.
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
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★★ |
★ |
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★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
3 |
★★ |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
4 |
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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 |
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