Saipan
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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 | + | 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 12-13 April 2016. | |
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? | * Tier | + | * Excellent ship speed of 33 knots. | |
? | * Very high potential damage output with all plane types | + | * Much better concealment compared to tech tree counterpart ''[[Lexington]]''. | |
? | + | * Decent mid- and short-ranged AA defenses. | ||
? | * Torpedo bombers drop four (4) torpedoes with each attack run | + | * Carries Tier X planes, the same used on a fully upgraded ''[[Midway]]''. | |
? | + | * Very high potential damage output with all plane types. | ||
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? | * | + | * ''Saipan'' is a fragile ship, with low health and poor armor. | |
? | * Small squadrons with few deck reserves for each plane type | + | * No long range AA artillery, thus no flak. | |
? | * Torpedo bombers have a very long aiming time | + | * Very long plane restoration time. | |
? | * Torpedo bombers and dive bombers are frustratingly slow | + | * Small squadrons with few deck reserves for each plane type. | |
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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. | 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. | |||
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? | + | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/75453-premium-ship-review-uss-saipan/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Saipan] from the NA forums''' -- from 2016 so largely obsolete.}} | ||
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+ | * [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] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/history-spotlight-saipan/ History Spotlight: Saipan - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/premium-ship-spotlight-saipan/ Premium Ship Spotlight: Saipan - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | * [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtITSLqppX0 Premium Ship Spotlight - Saipan - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
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Revision as of 16:19, 12 April 2021
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. |
Maximum Speed33 knot |
Turning Circle Radius920 m. |
Rudder Shift Time15.9 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.87 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.18 km. |
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 12-13 April 2016.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Saipan | 47,900 | 6 | 152 | 15/10/5 | 0 | 0 |
Speed (knot) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_MED_DAMAGE (HP/min) | IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SQUADRON_AMMO_AMOUNT | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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F8F Bearcat | 176 | 1,660 | 0 | 0 |
Maximum Torpedo Damage (HP) | Speed (knot) | Hit Points (HP) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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BTD Destroyer | 6,467 | 131 | 2,040 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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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:
- Excellent ship speed of 33 knots.
- Much better concealment compared to tech tree counterpart Lexington.
- Decent mid- and short-ranged AA defenses.
- Carries Tier X planes, the same used on a fully upgraded Midway.
- Very high potential damage output with all plane types.
- Torpedo bombers drop four (4) torpedoes with each attack run.
Cons:
- Saipan is a fragile ship, with low health and poor armor.
- No long range AA artillery, thus no flak.
- Very long plane restoration time.
- 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.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Saipan are as follows:
- Slot 1: Air Groups Modification 1
- Slot 2: Aircraft Engines Modification 1
- Slot 3: Attack Aircraft Modification 1
- Slot 4: Torpedo Bombers Modification 2
- Slot 5: Flight Control Modification 1
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.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
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 () for faster flooding recovery time, and Juliet Whiskey Unaone () 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.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- USS Saipan (CVL-48) - Wikipedia
- Saipan-class aircraft carrier - Wikipedia
- History Spotlight: Saipan - News - World of Warships
- Premium Ship Spotlight: Saipan - News - World of Warships
- Premium Ship Spotlight - Saipan - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
Japan | IV Hōshō • VI Ryūjō • VIII Shōkaku • VIII Kaga • VIII Kaga B • X Hakuryū • ★ Sekiryu |
U.K. | IV Hermes • VI Furious • VI Ark Royal • VIII Implacable • VIII Indomitable • VIII Colossus • X Audacious • X Malta • ★ Eagle |
France | VI Béarn |
U.S.S.R. | IV Komsomolets • VI Serov • VIII Pobeda • VIII Chkalov • VIII Chkalov B • X Admiral Nakhimov |
U.S.A. | IV Langley • VI Independence • VI Ranger • VIII Yorktown • VIII Lexington • VIII Enterprise • VIII Saipan • VIII Hornet • VIII Saipan B • X Essex • X Midway • X Franklin D. Roosevelt • ★ United States |
Germany | IV Rhein • VI Weser • VI Erich Loewenhardt • VIII August von Parseval • VIII Graf Zeppelin • VIII Graf Zeppelin B • X Manfred von Richthofen • X Max Immelmann |
Pan-Asia | VIII Sanzang |
Spain | |
Europe | |
Netherlands | |
Italy | VIII Aquila |
Commonwealth | |
Pan-America |