Roma
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? | A ''Littorio''-class battleship. She carried | + | A ''Littorio''-class battleship. She carried powerful main battery guns for a ship of her size, was protected by reliable side armor, and had good torpedo protection. However, the ship did not have good AA capabilities to efficiently counteract airstrikes.<br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on 18 January 2018 for the NA server and 19 January 2018 for the EU server.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|4bde16fac3a64ddea664288c960d2a85}} | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a fast, mobile battleship with exceptional stealth. Boasting better speed and maneuverability than even Japanese counterpart ''[[Amagi]]'', ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can quickly move around the map and take strategic positions before other battleships can get there. | ||
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s stealth is one of her primary assets, capable of getting her into positions undetected; her detection range is nearly best-in-tier for a battleship (the British ''[[Monarch]]'' edges her slightly). Also in the positive column: the performance of her main battery shells. They have similar ballistics to ''Amagi'', and captains familiar with that ship will be comfortable using ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s guns. Her dispersion is fairly poor, however, and her excellent shell velocity is somewhat misleading; ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' will actually struggle to land citadels and regular penetrations against broadside cruisers. Due to the excellent penetration characteristics of her shells, she will frequently over-penetrate lightly-armored targets instead of hammering them. The amazing penetration values of her main battery are nearly unparalleled and new captains are advised to allow for an adjustment period in learning when to fire her guns to land maximum damage against enemy targets. | ||
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+ | Her speed and stealth are ''{{#var:ship_name}}'s'' biggest assets. No other battleship at Tier VIII combines the speed and stealth that ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' boasts. In addition to being able to sneak up to enemies and catch unsuspecting cruisers broadside, she can use her strengths to retreat into stealth in disadvantageous situations. As long as enemy planes are not present or kept in check, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a solid ship with all the tools necessary to contribute to her team's success. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/147798-premium-ship-review-roma/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Roma] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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? | * | + | * Outstanding AP penetration | |
? | * | + | * Good shell velocity | |
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? | * | + | * Great armor protection, comparable to ''[[Vladivostok]]'' | |
+ | * Excellent concealment | |||
+ | * Good agility for a battleship | |||
|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> | |||
? | * | + | * Short main battery range | |
? | * | + | * Poorly armored main turrets are often disabled/destroyed | |
? | * | + | * Poorly performing HE shells | |
? | * | + | * AP penetration is so high it can be excessive at times, leading to many overpenetrations | |
+ | * At times, the accuracy and shell grouping can be shockingly poor | |||
+ | * Weak AA and secondary suites | |||
+ | * The citadel sits above the waterline, much like Soviet battleships | |||
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? | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | ||
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|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below, add * after upgrade link to designate that another upgrade may be viable --> | |Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below, add * after upgrade link to designate that another upgrade may be viable --> | |||
+ | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
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+ | '''Slot 3''' offers several options. Most captains may find '''Aiming Systems Modification 1''' most useful for decreasing the main battery's maximum dispersion value. Captains building ''Roma'' around her secondaries may opt for {{Secondary Battery Modification 2}} for the increased secondary range. Alternatively, {{AA Guns Modification 1}} can be mounted to bolster the ship's flak bubble. | |||
? | + | '''Slot 4''' is most commonly filled with '''Steering Gears Modification 2''' for the reduction in rudder shift time it provides. Captains looking to improve upon ''Roma's'' survivability may find {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} more useful. This upgrade reduces the time required to extinguish fires or repair flooding. | ||
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? | + | A basic survivability build works quite well for ''Roma'', complimenting her armor scheme and concealment nicely. | ||
+ | As with all other build suggestions, however, this is a recommended build, and thus subject to a degree of personalization. Captains are encouraged to pick and choose skills that fit their play style. | |||
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? | | Priority Target | + | | rating11 = 3 <!-- Priority Target --> | |
? | | | + | | rating12 = 3 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |
? | | Expert Loader | + | | rating13 = <!-- Expert Loader --> | |
? | | | + | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |
? | | Direction Center for | + | | rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |
? | | | + | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |
? | | Incoming Fire Alert | + | | rating17 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |
? | | High Alert | + | | rating21 = 1 <!-- High Alert --> | |
? | | Jack of All Trades | + | | rating22 = 1 <!-- Jack of All Trades --> | |
? | | Expert Marksman | + | | rating23 = 1 <!-- Expert Marksman --> | |
? | | Torpedo Acceleration | + | | rating24 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration --> | |
? | | Smoke Screen Expert | + | | rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating26 = 0 <!-- Improved Engines --> | |
? | | Adrenaline Rush | + | | rating27 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush --> | |
? | | Last Stand | + | | rating28 = <!-- Last Stand --> | |
? | | Basics of Survivability | + | | rating31 = 3 <!-- Basics of Survivability --> | |
? | | Survivability Expert | + | | rating32 = <!-- Survivability Expert--> | |
? | | Torpedo Armament Expertise | + | | rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise--> | |
? | | | + | | rating34 = 0 <!-- Aircraft Armor --> | |
? | | Basic Firing Training | + | | rating35 = 1 <!-- Basic Firing Training --> | |
? | | | + | | rating36 = 3 <!-- Superintendent --> | |
? | | Demolition Expert | + | | rating37 = <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |
? | | | + | | rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |
? | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament | + | | rating41 = <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament --> | |
? | | Fire Prevention | + | | rating42 = 3 <!-- Fire Prevention --> | |
? | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells | + | | rating43 = <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells --> | |
? | | | + | | rating44 = 0 <!-- Sight Stabilization --> | |
? | | Advanced Firing Training | + | | rating45 = 1 <!-- Advanced Firing Training --> | |
? | | | + | | rating46 = <!-- Massive AA Fire --> | |
? | | Radio Position Finding | + | | rating47 = <!-- Radio Position Finding --> | |
? | | Concealment Expert | + | | rating48 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert --> | |
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? | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ||
? | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | + | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |
? | * {{Repair Party}} | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}} | |
? | * {{ | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |
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? | + | {{Spotting Aircraft}} is recommended over Catapult Fighter, as ''Roma''’s main gun range is very short, and captains will invariably want to extend it on occasion. | ||
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? | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 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. | ||
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+ | As a battleship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s main task is to remain as durable as possible whilst providing supporting fire for the team. Therefore, signals that help increase ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s survivability, such as India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}) and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}), are highly recommended. And as a premium ship, signals that increase credit and experience gain per battle are also highly recommended for players that need credits and those that wish to have a dedicated captain for ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. | |||
? | + | {{Signal Flags | ||
? | | November Echo Setteseven = | + | | November Echo Setteseven = 2 | |
? | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = | + | | Mike Yankee Soxisix = 1 | |
| India X-Ray = | | India X-Ray = | |||
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
| Victor Lima = | | Victor Lima = | |||
? | | Hotel Yankee = | + | | Hotel Yankee = 1 | |
? | | November Foxtrot = | + | | November Foxtrot = 2 | |
? | | Sierra Mike = | + | | Sierra Mike = 2 | |
? | | India Delta = | + | | India Delta = 3 | |
| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |||
? | | India Yankee = | + | | India Yankee = 3 | |
| Juliet Charlie = | | Juliet Charlie = | |||
? | | Zulu = | + | | Zulu = 3 | |
| India Bravo Terrathree = | | India Bravo Terrathree = | |||
? | | Equal Speed Charlie London = | + | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 2 | |
? | | Zulu Hotel = | + | | Zulu Hotel = 3 | |
? | | Papa Papa = | + | | Papa Papa = 1 | |
? | | Wyvern = | + | | Wyvern = 3 | |
? | | Red Dragon = | + | | Red Dragon = 2 | |
? | | Dragon Flag = | + | | Dragon Flag = 3 | |
? | | Ouroboros = | + | | Ouroboros = 1 | |
? | | Hydra = | + | | Hydra = 2 | |
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|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |||
? | + | File:RomaStart.jpg | ||
+ | File:RomaAft.jpg | |||
+ | File:RomaBroad.jpg | |||
+ | File:RomeCata.jpg | |||
+ | File:RomaSecondaries.jpg | |||
+ | File:RomaDD.jpg | |||
+ | File:PCEE163_Roma_Flag.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ''Roma''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Roma''. | |||
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? | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', | + | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1942</h2> | |
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | |||
? | : | + | :Builder: Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico;<br> Trieste, Monfalcone, Italy | |
? | :Laid down: | + | :Laid down: 18 September 1938 | |
? | :Launched: | + | :Launched: 9 June 1940 | |
? | :Commissioned: | + | :Commissioned: 14 June 1942 | |
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | : | + | :46,215 tons displacement, standard | |
? | : | + | :240.7m length | |
? | : | + | :32.9m beam | |
? | : | + | :9.6m draft | |
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
? | : | + | :4 x Belluzzo geared turbines, 8 x Yarrow boilers | |
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | : | + | :30 knots at 128,000 shaft horsepower | |
? | : | + | :4,580 nm at 16 knots | |
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
? | :Main belt: | + | :Main belt: 350 mm | |
? | + | :Decks: 162 mm | ||
? | + | :Barbettes and Turrets: 350 mm | ||
? | :Decks: | + | :Conning tower: 260 mm | |
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
? | : | + | :3 x 3 381 mm (15.0 in)/50 cal guns | |
=====Secondary===== | =====Secondary===== | |||
? | : | + | :4 x 3 152 mm (6.0 in)/55 cal guns | |
+ | :4 x 1 120 mm (4.7 in)/40 guns for illumination | |||
=====Anti-aircraft===== | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
? | : | + | :12 x 1 90 mm (3.5 in)/50 guns | |
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====Aircraft==== | ====Aircraft==== | |||
=====Total===== | =====Total===== | |||
? | : | + | :3 | |
=====Fighters===== | =====Fighters===== | |||
? | : | + | :Reggiane Re.2000 | |
? | ===== | + | =====Reconnaissance===== | |
? | : | + | :IMAM Ro.43 | |
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+ | [[File:Romasidecamo.jpg|none|frame|x300px|link=|''Roma'' in 1942, with the camouflage scheme she wore for most of her career.]] | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
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====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
+ | The Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 forced Italy to rethink their designs for battleship construction, due to the new limits placed on them by the treaty. The design board came up with various designs for new ships, ranging from a 23,000 ton, 6 x 381mm design, to a 35,000 ton, 406mm design, to a 26,500 ton, 8 x 343mm design. The final design was a 35,000 406mm gunned design, however the gun was abandoned in favor of the 381mm gun designed for the cancelled ''Francesco Caracciolo'' class battleship. This design, escalated to a 40,000 ton, 9 x 381mm design, was settled on, and the ''Littorio'' class was born. | |||
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+ | The armaments of the class were the pinnacle of the ''Regia Marina'', and indeed some of the better 381mm guns in performance. The 381mm L/50 Ansaldo 1934 was built to elevate to 35 degrees, giving them a maximum range of 42,200km and making them some of the longest ranged naval guns in history. The rifles had extremely high muzzle velocity, however this led to increased dispersion at range; additionally, the reload speed on the guns was slow in comparison to guns of similar caliber to other nations. | |||
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+ | The armor of the class was designed to defeat 380mm shells out to a range of 16km , inclined at 11 degrees and layered in order to de-cap armor piercing shells. ''Roma'' also boasted a unique torpedo defense system called the "Pugeliese System". Her torpedo defenses were comprised of a 40mm thick bulkhead with a void inside housing an empty drum 38cm wide with 6mm thick walls; the rest of the void was filled with liquid. It was intended to defend against torpedoes with up to a 350kg warhead. | |||
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+ | Their propulsion systems were Belluzzo geared steam turbines powered by eight oil-fired Yarrow boilers. The engines were rated at 128,200 shaft horsepower giving the ships a top speed of 30 knots. Some of ''Roma''’s sisters reached higher speeds than designed; ''Littorio'', for instance, made 31.3 knots, while ''Vittorio Veneto'' made 31.4 knots at light loads. | |||
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+ | In her original configuration, she was equipped with 12 x 90mm/50 AA guns flanking both sides of the superstructure, 20 x 37mm/54 AA guns in eight dual mounts and four single mounts, and 20 x 20mm/65 AA guns in ten dual mounts. The ship's aircraft facilities were housed on the aft of the ship underneath the "X" turret. To allow better handling of aircraft, the "X" turret was raised to a higher deck level to keep from damaging the aircraft or facilities. | |||
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+ | ''Roma'', named after the city of Rome, was ordered in 1937 as the third ''Littorio''-class battleship. She was constructed by Cantieri Riuniti dell'Adriatico shipyard in Trieste, Italy. She was laid down on 18 September 1938 and launched on 9 June 1940. | |||
====Service==== | ====Service==== | |||
+ | Launched on 9 June 1940 — a day before Italy’s entrance to World War II — it would take another two years for ''Roma'' to join her sisters ''Littorio'' and ''Vittorio Veneto'' at sea, finally being commissioned into the ''Regia Marina'' on 14 June 1942. By this point, the war was not going well for Italy. The strategic situation in the Mediterranean favored the Axis, but the United States joining the Allies in the war the previous winter was slowly beginning to shift things against the Axis powers. | |||
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+ | The key Allied central Mediterranean base of Malta was in desperate need of supplies, but severe fuel shortages put extreme limitations on the number of ships the ''Regia Marina'' could sortie in an effort to interdict the Royal Navy's efforts to keep the island supplied. Although she participated in training exercises and moved to various bases along the Italian shoreline — including Naples, La Spezia and Taranto — ''Roma'' never truly sortied to battle. By the end of 1942, only ''Littorio'', ''Vittorio Veneto'', and ''Roma'' were combat-ready; four of Italy's other modernized battleships — including ''[[Giulio Cesare]]'' — were removed from service due to a lack of available fuel, and the lack of capable escorts due to heavy losses sustained while trying to keep the convoys to the Axis-held portions of northern Africa running ultimately meant that the ''Regia Marina'' lacked the strength to oppose the Allied forces. | |||
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+ | In November 1942, ''Roma'' came under attack by a British submarine while underway from Taranto to Naples, although the submarine scored no hits. While at Naples, on 4 December 1942, a powerful American-led air raid hit the city in an attempt to destroy the tattered remnants of the ''Regia Marina''; ''Roma'' managed to avoid damage. Two days later, she was moved to La Spezia alongside her sister ships, where ''Roma'' became the flagship of the ''Regia Marina''. She remained at La Spezia for the rest of Italy’s part of the war until the Armistice in September 1943. Before the Armistice however, ''Roma'' and the remainder of the ''Regia Marina'' anchored at La Spezia suffered continuous air strikes throughout the year. ''Roma'' initially avoided direct hits, but near-misses caused extensive flooding, and later she took a direct hit aft of turret "X", destroying several compartments and sustaining additional flooding from broken piping; another bomb directly struck the roof of her rear turret, but caused virtually no damage. After this second raid, she sailed to Genoa for repairs, remaining there from June to August 1943 before returning to La Spezia. | |||
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+ | ''Roma'' and the majority of the Italian fleet had been anxiously awaiting orders to intercept the Allied ships sailing to invade the Italian mainland; instead, information came that on 8 September 1943, Italy had officially signed and armistice with the Allies and the operation was cancelled. ''Roma'', now serving as the flagship of Admiral Carlo Bergamini, was ordered to sail to an Allied port to avoid capture by the Germans (who had almost immediately attacked Italian territory after the armistice was signed). Bergamini, not fully knowing the details of the armistice and what would happen to the ''Regia Marina'', sailed from La Spezia for La Maddalena on the northern tip of Sardinia, and intended to sail on to Malta from there. After departing La Spezia, Bergamini learned that La Maddalena had already fallen to German troops launched from Corsica, so, on 9 September, he diverted his course to go directly to Allied-held Annaba in Algeria. When Germany learned of this, an air raid composed of Dornier Do 217s armed with "Fritz X" radio-controlled bombs attacked the Italian fleet while they were between Corsica and Sardinia in the Strait of Bonifacio. | |||
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+ | The German bombers initially trailed the fleet for some time. The Italians did not open fire, as the considerable distance between the fleet and the German aircraft made it impossible to identify if they were Allied or Axis; Bergamini believed that they were the air cover promised by the Allies. When the Do 217s descended on the Italian fleet however, the ships were spurred into action, as AA guns opened fire and evasive maneuvers began. About 15 minutes after the Do 217s first descended, ''Littorio'' took a hit to the starboard below her fore main turrets, and ''Roma'' took a hit on the same side, causing considerable internal damage to her engine rooms. ''Roma'' quickly began to fall behind the main group. Thirty minutes later, a second "Fritz X" penetrated through the starboard side of ''Roma''’s deck, causing heavy flooding in her main engine room and quickly spreading to her magazines. Seconds after the bomb hit, a catastrophic explosion launched her turret "B" straight into the air, landing in the sea. Massive amounts of water rushed into ship's forward compartments and ''Roma'' capsized quickly, breaking in two before sinking beneath the waves. She took 1,393 men down with her, including Admiral Carlo Bergamini. ''Roma'' was in service barely more than a year before she was lost (June 1942 - September 1943). | |||
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File:ModelRoma.jpeg|A model of the ''Roma'' in 1/100 scale. | File:ModelRoma.jpeg|A model of the ''Roma'' in 1/100 scale. | |||
File:Italian battleship Roma (1940) starboard bow view.jpg|''Roma'' underway. | File:Italian battleship Roma (1940) starboard bow view.jpg|''Roma'' underway. | |||
+ | File:Romatruecolorunderway.jpg|True color photo of ''Roma'' with one of her splinter patterns. | |||
+ | File:Romagunsangled.jpg|''Roma'' at anchor with several of her gun barrels at various angles. | |||
+ | File:SideRomaprofile.jpg|Side profile view of the ship. | |||
+ | File:Romabowon.jpg|An overhead bow on view of the ship. | |||
+ | File:RomaandLittoriofiring.jpg|''Roma'' and her sister ''Littorio'' firing their main battery. | |||
+ | File:Roma_sinking.jpg|''Roma'' immediately after secondary detonations consequent to the Fritz X strikes, September, 1943. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_battleship_Roma_(1940) Italian battleship ''Roma'' (1940) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Littorio-class_battleship ''Littorio''-class battleship - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/sales-and-events/roma-roma-your-boat/ All Roads Lead to Roma - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-roma/ Armada: Roma - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/dry-dock-roma/ Dry Dock: Roma - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hSMes-U6wE Armada in 90 seconds: Roma - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjKrQ1xPv_g Dry Dock: Roma - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMJMOfgu8VU Roma Arrives! - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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381 mm/50 OTO 19343 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.12 km. |
Maximum Dispersion243 m. |
HE Shell381 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,100 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell24 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity880 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight824.3 kg. |
AP Shell381 mm proiettili AP |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,000 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight884.8 kg. |
90 mm/50 Model 1939 in a turret12 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell90 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity860 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
152 mm/55 OTO 19362 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
152 mm/55 Model 1936 on a Model 1936 mount2 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
HE Shell152 mm proiettili HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell7 % |
90 mm/50 Model 1939 in a turret12 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second114 |
. . . Firing Range3.99 km. |
20 mm/65 Breda Model 1935 on a Model 1935 mount16 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second54.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/54 Model 1938 on a Model 1938 mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second92.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
37 mm/54 Breda Model 1939 on a Model RM1939 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second35.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed30 knot |
Turning Circle Radius810 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.6 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.49 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.68 km. |
Roma — Italian premium Tier VIII battleship.
A Littorio-class battleship. She carried powerful main battery guns for a ship of her size, was protected by reliable side armor, and had good torpedo protection. However, the ship did not have good AA capabilities to efficiently counteract airstrikes.
Roma was first released for sale on 18 January 2018 for the NA server and 19 January 2018 for the EU server.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Roma is a fast, mobile battleship with exceptional stealth. Boasting better speed and maneuverability than even Japanese counterpart Amagi, Roma can quickly move around the map and take strategic positions before other battleships can get there.
Roma’s stealth is one of her primary assets, capable of getting her into positions undetected; her detection range is nearly best-in-tier for a battleship (the British Monarch edges her slightly). Also in the positive column: the performance of her main battery shells. They have similar ballistics to Amagi, and captains familiar with that ship will be comfortable using Roma’s guns. Her dispersion is fairly poor, however, and her excellent shell velocity is somewhat misleading; Roma will actually struggle to land citadels and regular penetrations against broadside cruisers. Due to the excellent penetration characteristics of her shells, she will frequently over-penetrate lightly-armored targets instead of hammering them. The amazing penetration values of her main battery are nearly unparalleled and new captains are advised to allow for an adjustment period in learning when to fire her guns to land maximum damage against enemy targets.
Roma’s anti-aircraft defenses are downright atrocious. She edges out Tirpitz and Amagi in the AA department, but only just, and her AA suite has a mere 4.0 km maximum range. Captains are well-advised to stick close to friendly ships for air protection in matches that feature aircraft carriers. Her armor scheme is fair overall, though Roma has a major weakness in her raised citadel; if caught broadside, she can take massive amounts of damage. Angling is typically effective in avoiding such hits.
Her speed and stealth are Roma's biggest assets. No other battleship at Tier VIII combines the speed and stealth that Roma boasts. In addition to being able to sneak up to enemies and catch unsuspecting cruisers broadside, she can use her strengths to retreat into stealth in disadvantageous situations. As long as enemy planes are not present or kept in check, Roma is a solid ship with all the tools necessary to contribute to her team's success.
Pros:
- Outstanding AP penetration
- Good shell velocity
- Excellent main battery traverse speed
- Great armor protection, comparable to Vladivostok
- Excellent concealment
- Good agility for a battleship
Cons:
- Short main battery range
- Poorly armored main turrets are often disabled/destroyed
- Poorly performing HE shells
- AP penetration is so high it can be excessive at times, leading to many overpenetrations
- At times, the accuracy and shell grouping can be shockingly poor
- Weak AA and secondary suites
- The citadel sits above the waterline, much like Soviet battleships
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Roma are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Slot 3 offers several options. Most captains may find Aiming Systems Modification 1 most useful for decreasing the main battery's maximum dispersion value. Captains building Roma around her secondaries may opt for Secondary Battery Modification 1 () for the increased secondary range. Alternatively, AA Guns Modification 1 can be mounted to bolster the ship's flak bubble.
Slot 4 is most commonly filled with Steering Gears Modification 2 for the reduction in rudder shift time it provides. Captains looking to improve upon Roma's survivability may find Damage Control System Modification 2 more useful. This upgrade reduces the time required to extinguish fires or repair flooding.
Commander Skills
A basic survivability build works quite well for Roma, complimenting her armor scheme and concealment nicely. As with all other build suggestions, however, this is a recommended build, and thus subject to a degree of personalization. Captains are encouraged to pick and choose skills that fit their play style.
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Cost (points) |
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1 |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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Χ |
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Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
★ |
★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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3 |
★★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
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★★★ |
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Χ |
★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Roma can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Spotting Aircraft is recommended over Catapult Fighter, as Roma’s main gun range is very short, and captains will invariably want to extend it on occasion.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Roma 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
As a battleship, Roma’s main task is to remain as durable as possible whilst providing supporting fire for the team. Therefore, signals that help increase Roma’s survivability, such as India Delta () and India Yankee (), are highly recommended. And as a premium ship, signals that increase credit and experience gain per battle are also highly recommended for players that need credits and those that wish to have a dedicated captain for Roma.
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★★★ |
★ |
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★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Flag of Roma. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Roma.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- Italian battleship Roma (1940) - Wikipedia
- Littorio-class battleship - Wikipedia
- All Roads Lead to Roma - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Roma - News - World of Warships
- Dry Dock: Roma - News - World of Warships
- Armada in 90 seconds: Roma - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Dry Dock: Roma - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Roma Arrives! - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
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