St. Louis
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+ | <h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', YEAR</h2> | |||
+ | ===Construction=== | |||
+ | :Builder: Yard; City, Country | |||
+ | :Laid down: DD MONTH YEAR | |||
+ | :Launched: DD MONTH YEAR | |||
+ | :Commissioned: DD MONTH YEAR | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ===Specifications=== | |||
+ | :XX tons displacement, standard | |||
+ | :XXm length | |||
+ | :XXm beam | |||
+ | :XXm draft | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Performance==== | |||
+ | :XX knots at XX shaft horsepower | |||
+ | :XX nm at XX knots | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armor==== | |||
+ | :Main belt: | |||
+ | :Upper belt: | |||
+ | :Torpedo bulkhead: | |||
+ | :Decks: | |||
+ | :Bulkheads: | |||
+ | :Barbettes and Turrets: | |||
+ | :Conning tower: | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armament==== | |||
+ | =====Main===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Aircraft==== | |||
+ | =====Total===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | =====Fighters===== | |||
+ | : | |||
+ | ===== Bombers===== | |||
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+ | [[File:PICTURE.JPG|none|frame|x350px|link=|CAPTION.]] | |||
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+ | ===History=== | |||
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+ | ====Design==== | |||
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+ | ====Service==== | |||
As part of three armored cruisers authorized to be constructed in the early 1900s, the USS ''St. Louis'' (C-20) was initially constructed as an improved version of the ''Columbia''-class cruiser. However, initial design decisions led her to have an increase in size and weight, from 6000 tons to 9700 tons - the same weight as a fully armored cruiser but without similar armor or armament. The ''St. Louis'' was intended to be outfitted with 203mm, increased speed, cruising range, and armor, but was completed with 152mm cannons, a larger power plant, and extra fuel capacity. Due to this mishmash of improvements, the ''St. Louis''-class cruisers were considered as semi-armored cruisers, in between the class of protected cruisers and armored cruisers. But at the time, the ''Register of Ships of the US Navy'' listed them as "protected cruisers." The ''St. Louis''-class cruisers were decommissioned in early 1920s and sold for scrap in 1930 as per the London Naval Treaty. | As part of three armored cruisers authorized to be constructed in the early 1900s, the USS ''St. Louis'' (C-20) was initially constructed as an improved version of the ''Columbia''-class cruiser. However, initial design decisions led her to have an increase in size and weight, from 6000 tons to 9700 tons - the same weight as a fully armored cruiser but without similar armor or armament. The ''St. Louis'' was intended to be outfitted with 203mm, increased speed, cruising range, and armor, but was completed with 152mm cannons, a larger power plant, and extra fuel capacity. Due to this mishmash of improvements, the ''St. Louis''-class cruisers were considered as semi-armored cruisers, in between the class of protected cruisers and armored cruisers. But at the time, the ''Register of Ships of the US Navy'' listed them as "protected cruisers." The ''St. Louis''-class cruisers were decommissioned in early 1920s and sold for scrap in 1930 as per the London Naval Treaty. | |||
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Not to be confused with the French Tier IX cruiser, the Saint-Louis.
IDS_PAGM096_6IN50_MK610 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range11.32 km. |
Maximum Dispersion111 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. |
76.2 mm/50 Mk.5 on a single mount18 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range3.2 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell76 mm HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,100 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity823 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell4 % |
Maximum Speed22 knot |
Turning Circle Radius450 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.4 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range10.66 km. |
Air Detectability Range5.06 km. |
St. Louis — American Tier III cruiser.
Following the end of the Spanish-American War, the U.S. Congress enacted several laws to bolster its naval strength. Initially, plans were made to build three cruisers of the "improved Olympia" class. However, during the design phase, the cruisers grew in size, their armor got stronger, and the number of artillery guns they carried was increased as well. The final configuration featured 152 mm guns. Before World War I, USS St. Louis was assigned to the Pacific Fleet. During the war, her duties included escorting troop convoys and transporting persons of high standing.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- Has the most hit points of any Tier III cruiser - almost comparable to its fellow Tier III USN battleship South Carolina battleship
- The most main batteries and secondaries of any Tier III cruiser - boasts a whopping 14x1 152mm guns and 18x1 76.2mm guns, while its Tier III VMF cruiser counterpart Bogatyr has as many but only 130mm, fire, and turn slower. Additionally, due to the side mounted guns, it allows for flexibility and quick reaction to switching targets from either side.
- Side mounted guns means only a maximum of eight out of the fourteen primary guns can be used on a single target when broadside, and even fewer when facing directly ahead or rearward.
- Good turning radius.
Cons:
- Low top speed - barely faster than South Carolina
- Rather slow rudder shift time.
- Negligible anti-air capabilities - because it is Tier III, it will most likely see carriers Langley and Hosho; will have no self-defense
Research
This is a suggested research path:
- St. Louis (B) Hull
- 152 mm/50 Mk6 main batteries mod. 2
- Mk3 FCS mod. 2
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for St. Louis are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 keeps the guns active and firing.
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 the ship takes a lot of HE shell hits, this helps decrease the amount of fires set.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
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★ |
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2 |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
★ |
3 |
★★ |
★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
As a Tier III USN cruiser, St. Louis has access to only Damage Control Party .
Camouflage
The St. Louis is one of the 3 tier III ships to have a premium camouflage known as "Igor" which is the Halloween variant of the St. Louis, it was available for limited time through Halloween crates that you could earn from the Scenario "A Sunray in the Darkness" each star would grant you a single Halloween crate or you could buy them from the Premium shop.
Signals
As a Tier III ship, it is highly recommended to save signals for use in the later tiers. But should the player have a surplus and enjoy playing this ship, they should utilize the following recommended signals.
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★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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