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 +A high-speed light aircraft carrier based on the ''[[Baltimore]]''-class cruiser. Despite relatively small dimensions, the ship carried a rather powerful air group and was armed with numerous AA artillery. She boasted very good armor comparable with the protection of far larger attack aircraft carriers.<Br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on 12 April 2016 for the NA server and 13 April 2016 for the EU server.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|2d74480000814b6cbba2a72be2c4f738}}
  
?|HistoricalGallery=+|Performance=<!-- write text about performance in battles below -->
 +As a premium USN aircraft carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}’s'' uniqueness comes from her aircraft being very similar to ''[[Midway]]’s'' in speed, survivability, and armament count per plane. Additionally, the ship itself has much better concealment and rudder shift than her USN peers ''[[Lexington]]'' and ''[[Enterprise]]'', allowing players to move faster to their desired location and stealthily closer to their strike targets. This gives players an edge over their same tier counterparts in faster and quicker strikes to whittle down the enemy.
  
?|Ref_references=+However, she does not have the same attack flight size and squadron size of ''Midway’s'' nor does she have ''Lexington''’s armor. The lack of armor means that enemy battleship salvos and torpedoes will cause much more damage to the ship when the player's ship is detected. Players must be careful of where to position their ship for maximizing their strike capabilities while keeping their ship intact.
  
?|Ref_sources=+Furthermore, while ''{{#var:ship_name}}’s'' torpedo bombers do carry two torpedoes each like ''Midway’s'', this amplifies the effect of lost damage output for each plane shot down by the enemy. Furthermore, her aircraft restoration time is the longest out of all carriers currently, making each aircraft lost a massive decrease in her constant damage output. Players should carefully select targets, as randomly lashing out at any target that may have a formidable anti-air defense will result in a complete exhaust of available strike aircraft.
  
?|Ref_links=+The culmination of these characteristics allows ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to have higher overall potential damage output with most other same tier carriers. Players should attempt to use each squadron as effectively as possible through minimizing losses and getting the most damage in each attack run.
  
 +{{AnnoWiki|content=
 +'''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/75453-premium-ship-review-uss-saipan/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Saipan] from the NA forums'''}}
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 +|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
 +* Tier 10 planes, the same used on a fully upgraded ''[[Midway]]''
 +* Very high potential damage output with all plane types
 +* Very high fire chance and penetration with the Tiny Tim rockets and the AN-M66 bombs
 +* Torpedo bombers drop four (4) torpedoes with each attack run
 +* Excellent ship speed of 33 knots
 +* Much better concealment compared to techtree counterpart ''[[Lexington]]''
 +* Decent mid- and short-ranged AA defenses
 +
 +|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
 +* Longest plane restoration time of all aircraft carriers
 +* Small squadrons with few deck reserves for each plane type
 +* Torpedo bombers have a very long aiming time
 +* Torpedo bombers and dive bombers are frustratingly slow
 +* No long range AA aura
 +* ''Saipan'' is a fragile ship, with low health and poor armor
 +
 +|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
 +As a premium ship, ''Saipan'' does not have any upgrades to research.
 +
 +|OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)-->
 +
 +|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below -->
 +The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
 +* '''Slot 1''': {{Air Groups Modification 1}}
 +* '''Slot 2''': {{Aircraft Engines Modification 1}}
 +* '''Slot 3''': {{Attack Aircraft Modification 2}}
 +* '''Slot 4''': {{Torpedo Bombers Modification 2}}
 +* '''Slot 5''': {{Flight Control Modification 1}}
 +
 +|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
 +The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.
 +
 +Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' include Air Supremacy, Improved Engines, Aircraft Armor, Survivability Expert, and Sight Stabilization
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 +{{Commander Skills 2
 +<!-- This version enables a '0' rating. Use it for skills that have no effect (e.g. SSE on a CV) or are detrimental to the ship - not because you don't like it. -->
 +| rating11 = <!-- Priority Target -->
 +| rating12 = 0 <!-- Preventive Maint -->
 +| rating13 = 0 <!-- Expert Loader -->
 +| rating14 = 3 <!-- Air Supremacy -->
 +| rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters -->
 +| rating16 = 2 <!-- Improved Engine Boost -->
 +| rating17 = 0 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
 +| rating18 = 3 <!-- Last Gasp -->
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 +| rating21 = <!-- High Alert -->
 +| rating22 = <!-- Jack of All Trades -->
 +| rating23 = 0 <!-- Expert Marksman -->
 +| rating24 = 3 <!-- Torpedo Acceleration -->
 +| rating25 = 0 <!-- Smoke Screen Expert -->
 +| rating26 = 3 <!-- Improved Engines -->
 +| rating27 = <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
 +| rating28 = 0 <!-- Last Stand -->
 +
 +| rating31 = <!-- Basics of Survivability -->
 +| rating32 = 3 <!-- Survivability Expert--> <!-- 3? Really ?? -->
 +| rating33 = 0 <!-- Torpedo Armament Expertise-->
 +| rating34 = 3 <!-- Aircraft Armor -->
 +| rating35 = <!-- Basic Firing Training -->
 +| rating36 = <!-- Superintendent -->
 +| rating37 = 2 <!-- Demolition Expert -->
 +| rating38 = 0 <!-- Vigilance -->
 +
 +| rating41 = 0 <!-- Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -->
 +| rating42 = <!-- Fire Prevention -->
 +| rating43 = 0 <!-- Inertia Fuse for HE Shells -->
 +| rating44 = 3 <!-- Sight Stabilization -->
 +| rating45 = <!-- Advanced Firing Training -->
 +| rating46 = 0 <!-- Massive AA Fire -->
 +| rating47 = 0 <!-- Radio Position Finding -->
 +| rating48 = 2 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
 }} }}
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 +|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
 +As ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an aircraft carrier, players cannot modify for premium consumable versions and has standard aircraft consumables for a Tier VIII carrier.
 +
 +|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
 +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 the cost of the ship's post-battle service, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
 +
 +|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below -->
 +As a carrier, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has no risk of detonating and a very fast fire extinguishing time. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London ({{Equal Speed Charlie London|Size=18px}}) for increased XP gain per battle, Zulu Hotel ({{Zulu Hotel|Size=18px}}) to help increase the speed of commander (re)training, Juliet Yankee Bissotwo ({{Juliet Yankee Bissotwo|Size=18px}}) for faster flooding recovery time, and Juliet Whiskey Unaone ({{Juliet Whiskey Unaone|Size=18px}}) to have a better chance at causing flooding to enemy ships. Players can also choose to equip the Dragon Flag ({{Dragon Flag|Size=18px}}) for faster commander (re)training for the other carrier that the captain is trained on.
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 +{{Signal Flags
 +| November Echo Setteseven = 2
 +| Mike Yankee Soxisix =
 +| India X-Ray = 3
 +| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 3
 +| Victor Lima = 3
 +| Hotel Yankee =
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 +| November Foxtrot = 2
 +| Sierra Mike = 2
 +| India Delta =
 +| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 3
 +| India Yankee = 1
 +| Juliet Charlie =
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 +| Zulu = 2
 +| India Bravo Terrathree = 1
 +| Equal Speed Charlie London = 3
 +| Zulu Hotel = 3
 +| Papa Papa = 2
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 +| Wyvern =
 +| Red Dragon =
 +| Dragon Flag = 2
 +| Ouroboros =
 +| Hydra =
 +}}
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 +|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | -->
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 +|History=<!-- write text below -->
 +The first USS ''Saipan'' (CVL-48) was a light aircraft carrier of the United States Navy, the lead ship of her class of carrier. She was later selected for conversion into a command ship in 1963–1964, but instead of becoming a command ship she was converted to the Major Communications Relay Ship ''Arlington'' (AGMR-2) in 1965.
 +
 +''Saipan'' was laid down on 10 July 1944 by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation, Camden, New Jersey; launched on 8 July 1945, sponsored by Mrs. John W. McCormack; and commissioned on 14 July 1946, Capt. John G. Crommelin in command.
 +
 +===Historical Inaccuracies===
 +Pre-CV rework:
 +* The Douglas AD "Skyraider" is a single-seat aircraft. It has no rear gunner.
 +Post-CV rework:
 +* Only 26 Douglas BTD-1 Destroyers were built and none saw combat.
 +* F4U Corsair and Douglas AD "Skyraider" are missing.
 +
 +|HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery>
 +File:USS Saipan (CVL-48) underway c1955.jpg|USS ''Saipan'' underway, circa 1956.
 +File:Saipan phantom.jpg|FH-1 Phantom of VF-17A on ''Saipan'', May 1948.
 +File:USS Arlington AGMR-2.jpg|USS ''Arlington'' (AGMR-2), 1967.
 +File:Cadets touring Saipan 1956 A.JPG|Cadets touring ''Saipan'', docked in Pensacola, Florida, 1956.
 +File:USS Saipan Cadets tour 1956 B Pensacola.JPG| ''Saipan'' (CVL-48), circa 1956.
 +File:USS Saipan 1956.jpg|Aviation Officer Candidate in pre-flight training aboard ship, 1956.
 +</gallery>
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 +|Ref= <!-- write below -->
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/USS_Saipan_(CVL-48) USS ''Saipan'' (CVL-48) - Wikipedia]
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Saipan-class_aircraft_carrier ''Saipan''-class aircraft carrier - Wikipedia]
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Revision as of 02:32, 27 March 2020

Saipan
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Aircraft Carrier | U.S.A. | Tier VIII
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points47,900 
AA Defense
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount10 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second113 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount5 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second79.5 
. . . Firing Range3.51 km.
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount15 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second91.5 
. . . Firing Range2.01 km.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed33 knot
Turning Circle Radius920 m.
Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range11.87 km.
Air Detectability Range10.18 km.
Battle Levels
12345678910
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VIII
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Special

Saipan — American special premium Tier VIII aircraft сarrier.

A high-speed light aircraft carrier based on the Baltimore-class cruiser. Despite relatively small dimensions, the ship carried a rather powerful air group and was armed with numerous AA artillery. She boasted very good armor comparable with the protection of far larger attack aircraft carriers.

Saipan was first released for sale on 12 April 2016 for the NA server and 13 April 2016 for the EU server.

Modules

Hull Hit Points
(HP)
Armor
(mm)
Armor
(mm)
Main Turrets
(pcs.)
Secondary Gun Turrets
(pcs.)
AA Mounts
(pcs.)
Torpedo Tubes
(pcs.)
Hangar Capacity
(pcs.)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Saipan47,900615215/10/5 00
Attack Aircraft Speed
(knot)
IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE
(HP/min)
IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNTHit Points
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
F8F Bearcat1761,660 00
Torpedo Bombers Maximum Torpedo Damage
(HP)
Speed
(knot)
Hit Points
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
BTD Destroyer6,4671312,040 00
Bombers Maximum Bomb Damage
(HP)
Speed
(knot)
Hit Points
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
BTD Destroyer1312,150 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 120,000 hp33 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Air Groups Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Aircraft Engines Modification 1
 Slot 3 
Torpedo Bombers Modification 1
Attack Aircraft Modification 1
Aerial Torpedoes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Attack Aircraft Modification 2
Torpedo Bombers Modification 2
Bombers Modification 1
Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
Flight Control Modification 1
Concealment System Modification 1
Squadron Consumables Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

As a premium USN aircraft carrier, Saipan’s uniqueness comes from her aircraft being very similar to Midway’s in speed, survivability, and armament count per plane. Additionally, the ship itself has much better concealment and rudder shift than her USN peers Lexington and Enterprise, allowing players to move faster to their desired location and stealthily closer to their strike targets. This gives players an edge over their same tier counterparts in faster and quicker strikes to whittle down the enemy.

However, she does not have the same attack flight size and squadron size of Midway’s nor does she have Lexington’s armor. The lack of armor means that enemy battleship salvos and torpedoes will cause much more damage to the ship when the player's ship is detected. Players must be careful of where to position their ship for maximizing their strike capabilities while keeping their ship intact.

Furthermore, while Saipan’s torpedo bombers do carry two torpedoes each like Midway’s, this amplifies the effect of lost damage output for each plane shot down by the enemy. Furthermore, her aircraft restoration time is the longest out of all carriers currently, making each aircraft lost a massive decrease in her constant damage output. Players should carefully select targets, as randomly lashing out at any target that may have a formidable anti-air defense will result in a complete exhaust of available strike aircraft.

The culmination of these characteristics allows Saipan to have higher overall potential damage output with most other same tier carriers. Players should attempt to use each squadron as effectively as possible through minimizing losses and getting the most damage in each attack run.


Pros:

  • Tier 10 planes, the same used on a fully upgraded Midway
  • Very high potential damage output with all plane types
  • Very high fire chance and penetration with the Tiny Tim rockets and the AN-M66 bombs
  • Torpedo bombers drop four (4) torpedoes with each attack run
  • Excellent ship speed of 33 knots
  • Much better concealment compared to techtree counterpart Lexington
  • Decent mid- and short-ranged AA defenses

Cons:

  • Longest plane restoration time of all aircraft carriers
  • Small squadrons with few deck reserves for each plane type
  • Torpedo bombers have a very long aiming time
  • Torpedo bombers and dive bombers are frustratingly slow
  • No long range AA aura
  • Saipan is a fragile ship, with low health and poor armor

Research

As a premium ship, Saipan does not have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Saipan are as follows:

Commander Skills

The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.

Key skills for Saipan include Air Supremacy, Improved Engines, Aircraft Armor, Survivability Expert, and Sight Stabilization

Consumables

As Saipan is an aircraft carrier, players cannot modify for premium consumable versions and has standard aircraft consumables for a Tier VIII carrier.

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Saipan comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces the cost of the ship's post-battle service, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

As a carrier, Saipan has no risk of detonating and a very fast fire extinguishing time. Players should mount Equal Speed Charlie London (🚫) for increased XP gain per battle, Zulu Hotel (🚫) to help increase the speed of commander (re)training, Juliet Yankee Bissotwo (-20% to flooding duration.) for faster flooding recovery time, and Juliet Whiskey Unaone (+15% chance of causing flooding. / +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating.) to have a better chance at causing flooding to enemy ships. Players can also choose to equip the Dragon Flag (🚫) for faster commander (re)training for the other carrier that the captain is trained on.


Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

Video

References

  1. USS Saipan (CVL-48) - Wikipedia
  2. Saipan-class aircraft carrier - Wikipedia
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