Stalingrad
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? | One of the few heavy artillery ships developed after the end of World War II. She had a very high speed for her size and her armament consisted of specially designed 305 mm guns, unrivaled in terms of her maximum firing range and ballistics.<br><br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale with [[Ship:Update 0.7.8|Update 0.7.8]] and is available exclusively via the [[Ship: | + | One of the few heavy artillery ships developed after the end of World War II. She had a very high speed for her size and her armament consisted of specially designed 305 mm guns, unrivaled in terms of her maximum firing range and ballistics.<br><br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale with [[Ship:Update 0.7.8|Update 0.7.8]] and is available exclusively via the [[Ship:Armory|Armory]]. | |
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''Stalingrad''’s strongest feature is her main battery. Carrying three triple turrets with 305mm/61 rifles in an AB-X layout, she will be able to deliver devastating salvos against many targets. Her accuracy is a rather weird case. With a dispersion ellipse similar to the German heavy cruiser ''Admiral Graf Spee'' married to the highest sigma value in the game at 2.65, there are two extremes meeting when shells are being fired. The chance for shells to land closer to the center is higher than on other cruisers, but it remains possible for the shells to land further off the target than on any other cruiser. The reload time her guns is very long: twenty (20) seconds before applying modifications or skills. Thus, {{Main Battery Modification 3}} is highly recommended to bring the reload down to 17.6 seconds, with [[Ship:Commander#Adrenaline_Rush|Adrenaline Rush]] reducing the reload further as ''Stalingrad'' takes damage. With a comfortable range of 20.4 km, ''Stalingrad'' can inflict damage to her opponents from far away. | ''Stalingrad''’s strongest feature is her main battery. Carrying three triple turrets with 305mm/61 rifles in an AB-X layout, she will be able to deliver devastating salvos against many targets. Her accuracy is a rather weird case. With a dispersion ellipse similar to the German heavy cruiser ''Admiral Graf Spee'' married to the highest sigma value in the game at 2.65, there are two extremes meeting when shells are being fired. The chance for shells to land closer to the center is higher than on other cruisers, but it remains possible for the shells to land further off the target than on any other cruiser. The reload time her guns is very long: twenty (20) seconds before applying modifications or skills. Thus, {{Main Battery Modification 3}} is highly recommended to bring the reload down to 17.6 seconds, with [[Ship:Commander#Adrenaline_Rush|Adrenaline Rush]] reducing the reload further as ''Stalingrad'' takes damage. With a comfortable range of 20.4 km, ''Stalingrad'' can inflict damage to her opponents from far away. | |||
? | ''Stalingrad'' boasts a robust health pool for a cruiser. With 72,450 hit point, she beats out Tier IX Premium ''[[Kronshtadt]]'' to claim the mantle of largest health pool of any cruiser in World of Warships. With a torpedo protection system of 25%, she can handle incoming torpedoes better than most other cruisers. Similar to ''[[Kronshtadt | + | ''Stalingrad'' boasts a robust health pool for a cruiser. With 72,450 hit point, she beats out Tier IX Premium ''[[Kronshtadt]]'' to claim the mantle of largest health pool of any cruiser in World of Warships. With a torpedo protection system of 25%, she can handle incoming torpedoes better than most other cruisers. Similar to ''[[Kronshtadt]]'', a fire on the ''Stalingrad'' will burn for 60 seconds base duration. | |
Her armor is an almost identical scheme compared to her tech tree counterpart. Her citadel, just like ''Moskva''’s, has been widened from the historical plans which creates a weak spot in her armor scheme. The citadel touches the outer hull slightly above the waterline, and is protected by a 180mm strong belt. Below this, the citadel protection becomes stronger. The outer belt of 180mm inclined armor continues, but behind that there are additional bulkheads with the same incline protecting the magazines. This can result in shells getting armed but exploding before penetrating the citadel. Also similar to ''Moskva'', ''Stalingrad'' features 50mm hull plating. This will mostly benefit the ship when it's being angled properly, as it can make all AP shells bounce off and most HE shells will just shatter against it. However, not every part is covered in this plating. Half of the bow and a lot of the stern area is not protected by this and only has a 25mm plating, which will get overmatched by every battleship ''Stalingrad'' will face. Angling is essential to maximizing ''Stalingrad''’s survivability; once an opponent has shots at her side she will fall apart just as quickly as any other cruiser. | Her armor is an almost identical scheme compared to her tech tree counterpart. Her citadel, just like ''Moskva''’s, has been widened from the historical plans which creates a weak spot in her armor scheme. The citadel touches the outer hull slightly above the waterline, and is protected by a 180mm strong belt. Below this, the citadel protection becomes stronger. The outer belt of 180mm inclined armor continues, but behind that there are additional bulkheads with the same incline protecting the magazines. This can result in shells getting armed but exploding before penetrating the citadel. Also similar to ''Moskva'', ''Stalingrad'' features 50mm hull plating. This will mostly benefit the ship when it's being angled properly, as it can make all AP shells bounce off and most HE shells will just shatter against it. However, not every part is covered in this plating. Half of the bow and a lot of the stern area is not protected by this and only has a 25mm plating, which will get overmatched by every battleship ''Stalingrad'' will face. Angling is essential to maximizing ''Stalingrad''’s survivability; once an opponent has shots at her side she will fall apart just as quickly as any other cruiser. | |||
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The capabilities of ''Stalingrad'' in a brawl are very limited, owning to her large citadel which is easy to penetrate at close ranges and her lack of maneuverability. The absence of {{Hydroacoustic Search}} among her available consumables only strengthens this weakness, as does the lack of torpedoes. Her targets of choice are broadside targets at all ranges, and destroyers that wander too close. The accurate and fast shells will allow for punishing salvos, regardless of the target, while the ship itself will be able to take a lot of punishment. However, all of these things rely on two key factors: situational awareness and positioning. ''Stalingrad'' is not able to survive in unfavorable circumstances, and her ability to get into better positions throughout the battle is severely hampered. Only capable hands will be able to get the most out of ''Stalingrad''. | The capabilities of ''Stalingrad'' in a brawl are very limited, owning to her large citadel which is easy to penetrate at close ranges and her lack of maneuverability. The absence of {{Hydroacoustic Search}} among her available consumables only strengthens this weakness, as does the lack of torpedoes. Her targets of choice are broadside targets at all ranges, and destroyers that wander too close. The accurate and fast shells will allow for punishing salvos, regardless of the target, while the ship itself will be able to take a lot of punishment. However, all of these things rely on two key factors: situational awareness and positioning. ''Stalingrad'' is not able to survive in unfavorable circumstances, and her ability to get into better positions throughout the battle is severely hampered. Only capable hands will be able to get the most out of ''Stalingrad''. | |||
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* Guns are accurate, with a sigma value of 2.65. | * Guns are accurate, with a sigma value of 2.65. | |||
* Fantastic AP shells, with improved autobounce angles and reduced shell arming time. | * Fantastic AP shells, with improved autobounce angles and reduced shell arming time. | |||
? | * Has access to {{Defensive AA Fire}}, though it operates differently to the standard. | + | * Has access to {{Defensive AA Fire}}, though it operates differently to the standard version, lasting an increased amount of time at the sacrifice of reduced damage enhancement | |
+ | * {{Surveillance Radar}} is included on the ship with a great 12 kilometer range, warding away many of her torpedo threats. | |||
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? | * High citadel makes brawling a challenge | + | * High citadel makes brawling a challenge, and showing broadside would be a death sentence if not for her large health pool | |
* Relatively ineffective if forced to use HE. | * Relatively ineffective if forced to use HE. | |||
? | * Worse concealment than | + | * Worse concealment than most tier 10 battleships. | |
+ | * Among the worst handling of all tier 10 ships | |||
+ | * Lacks {{Hydroacoustic Search}}, and when combined with her handling makes torpedoes a large threat | |||
+ | * Poor reload, which means she loses many opportunities that other cruisers could take | |||
+ | * Fires set on ''Stalingrad'' will last twice as long as those on many cruisers. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/168827-premium-ship-review-109-stalingrad/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Stalingrad] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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'''Upgrade Slot 3''' allows for further specialization in a role. Players wishing to decrease shell dispersion should mount {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}. For anti-aircraft duties, {{AA Guns Modification 1}} should be chosen. For increased brawling capabilities, some players may opt to mount {{Main Battery Modification 2}} to increase turret traverse speed. | '''Upgrade Slot 3''' allows for further specialization in a role. Players wishing to decrease shell dispersion should mount {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}. For anti-aircraft duties, {{AA Guns Modification 1}} should be chosen. For increased brawling capabilities, some players may opt to mount {{Main Battery Modification 2}} to increase turret traverse speed. | |||
? | '''Upgrade Slot 4''' provides two viable options. For increased survivability, {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} is a good choice. However, many players utilize {{Steering Gears Modification | + | '''Upgrade Slot 4''' provides two viable options. For increased survivability, {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} is a good choice. However, many players utilize {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} or {{Propulsion Modification 1}} to increase the maneuverability of the ship. Choosing between these upgrades will be determined by the intended play style. | |
? | '''Upgrade Slot 5''' gives players a choice between {{Steering Gears Modification | + | '''Upgrade Slot 5''' gives players a choice between {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} for increased maneuverability and {{Concealment System Modification 1}} to reduce the detection range of the ship. If {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} was not mounted in '''Slot 4''', it is highly recommended to mount {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} to improve the ship's handling. | |
'''Upgrade Slot 6''' provides the most options for specialization. {{Main Battery Modification 3}} should be mounted to increase the rate of fire of the main guns. For more passive players, {{Gun Fire Control System Modification 2}} is a good option to increase the firing range of the main guns. Players seeking to finalize an anti-aircraft build should mount {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2}}. | '''Upgrade Slot 6''' provides the most options for specialization. {{Main Battery Modification 3}} should be mounted to increase the rate of fire of the main guns. For more passive players, {{Gun Fire Control System Modification 2}} is a good option to increase the firing range of the main guns. Players seeking to finalize an anti-aircraft build should mount {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2}}. | |||
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? | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include | + | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Heavy AP Shells, Superintendent, and Concealment Expert. | |
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? | + | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrFuI4HGTSo 1:42 Scale: Stalingrad - World of Warships - YouTube] | ||
? | + | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/grad-ical/ Building Stalingrad - News - World of Warships] | ||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/community/grad-ius/ Monthly Wiki Spotlight - Stalingrad - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IrFuI4HGTSo 1:42 Scale: Stalingrad - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGFKT8WBG4o Developer Diaries: How We Made Stalingrad - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube] | |||
+ | # Gardiner, R. (1995). Conway’s All the World’s Fighting Ships: 1946-1995. London UK: Conway Maritime Press. | |||
+ | # [Russian text] Vasiliev, A.M., Morin, A.B. (2008). Stalin's Super Battleships: «Sovetsky Soyuz», «Kronshtadt», «Stalingrad». Moscow, Russia: Eksmo Press. | |||
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Revision as of 06:05, 26 January 2021
305 mm/61 SM-33 on an SM-31 mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.86 shots/min. |
Reload Time21 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range20.35 km. |
Maximum Dispersion218 m. |
HE Shell305 mm HE Model 1928 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,500 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell33 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight374.7 kg. |
AP Shell305 mm AP Model 1928 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight467 kg. |
130 mm/60 on a BL-109A mount6 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.3 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE ShellHE-42 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
130 mm/60 on a BL-109A mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second167.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.7 km. |
25 mm 110-PM on a 4М-120 mount10 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second84 |
. . . Firing Range3.09 km. |
45 mm SM-20-ZIF mount6 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second123.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed35 knot |
Turning Circle Radius1 130 m. |
Rudder Shift Time12.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range17.58 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.02 km. |
Stalingrad — Soviet special premium Tier X cruiser.
One of the few heavy artillery ships developed after the end of World War II. She had a very high speed for her size and her armament consisted of specially designed 305 mm guns, unrivaled in terms of her maximum firing range and ballistics.
Stalingrad was first released for sale with Update 0.7.8 and is available exclusively via the Armory.
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier X Premium cruiser Stalingrad is a ship that behaves very similar to her tech tree cousin Moskva. Both are very strong at locking down a position and are equipped with accurate and hard hitting AP shells that travel across the map quickly. However, Stalingrad is more polarized and less flexible than her tech tree counterpart. Worse maneuverability and concealment make mistakes in positioning and relocating attempts risky, and can result in very painful salvos coming in. Stalingrad makes up for this by having even more hit points than Moskva, and having a more powerful main battery armament.
Stalingrad’s strongest feature is her main battery. Carrying three triple turrets with 305mm/61 rifles in an AB-X layout, she will be able to deliver devastating salvos against many targets. Her accuracy is a rather weird case. With a dispersion ellipse similar to the German heavy cruiser Admiral Graf Spee married to the highest sigma value in the game at 2.65, there are two extremes meeting when shells are being fired. The chance for shells to land closer to the center is higher than on other cruisers, but it remains possible for the shells to land further off the target than on any other cruiser. The reload time her guns is very long: twenty (20) seconds before applying modifications or skills. Thus, Main Battery Modification 3 is highly recommended to bring the reload down to 17.6 seconds, with Adrenaline Rush reducing the reload further as Stalingrad takes damage. With a comfortable range of 20.4 km, Stalingrad can inflict damage to her opponents from far away.
Stalingrad boasts a robust health pool for a cruiser. With 72,450 hit point, she beats out Tier IX Premium Kronshtadt to claim the mantle of largest health pool of any cruiser in World of Warships. With a torpedo protection system of 25%, she can handle incoming torpedoes better than most other cruisers. Similar to Kronshtadt, a fire on the Stalingrad will burn for 60 seconds base duration.
Her armor is an almost identical scheme compared to her tech tree counterpart. Her citadel, just like Moskva’s, has been widened from the historical plans which creates a weak spot in her armor scheme. The citadel touches the outer hull slightly above the waterline, and is protected by a 180mm strong belt. Below this, the citadel protection becomes stronger. The outer belt of 180mm inclined armor continues, but behind that there are additional bulkheads with the same incline protecting the magazines. This can result in shells getting armed but exploding before penetrating the citadel. Also similar to Moskva, Stalingrad features 50mm hull plating. This will mostly benefit the ship when it's being angled properly, as it can make all AP shells bounce off and most HE shells will just shatter against it. However, not every part is covered in this plating. Half of the bow and a lot of the stern area is not protected by this and only has a 25mm plating, which will get overmatched by every battleship Stalingrad will face. Angling is essential to maximizing Stalingrad’s survivability; once an opponent has shots at her side she will fall apart just as quickly as any other cruiser.
Armor-piercing shells are the more powerful shell type to sling from Stalingrad’s barrels. They feature good ballistics, a strong penetration and also a high base damage of 9,200. On top of that, these shells have improved autobounce angles similar to American heavy cruisers; Stalingrad’s AP shells will not automatically ricochet off enemy armor until striking at an angle of greater than 65 degrees. This is significantly better than on most other cruisers. The caliber of the guns provides another bonus: her 305mm armor piercing shells have the ability to overmatch 21mm of armor. That means that Stalingrad can citadel British light cruisers from all angles, and that against destroyers she can also just stick to AP for the first salvo, since the shells will not bounce and deal 10% if the listed Alpha Damage per hit. The HE shells appear strong, but the relatively low rate of fire makes HE a rather unattractive choice of ammo as it's not enough to rack up high damage numbers. The amount of shells she can throw out is not enough to make her a reliable fire starter like Zao or Henri IV; subsequently, the HE shells should be seen as the secondary shells, with the main focus being on the AP to deal damage. However, when facing destroyers exclusively using HE shells is recommended.
In terms of maneuverability, the Stalingrad is very similar to the Moskva. When sailing in a straight line she can be very fast, up to 36.8 knots when using the Sierra Mike signal flag. However once she has to maneuver problems will arise. With a turning circle of more than 1100 meters she has a larger turning circle than the German Tier X battleship Großer Kurfürst, which is already known for needing a lot of room to maneuver. On top of that, Stalingrad’s rudder shift is slow at 12.5 seconds, which is the worst value of any Tier X cruiser. Additionally, her concealment is the worst among all cruisers. With a stock detection radius of 18.1 km, this is not an easy ship to hide; extreme caution is advised when attempting to relocate.
The capabilities of Stalingrad in a brawl are very limited, owning to her large citadel which is easy to penetrate at close ranges and her lack of maneuverability. The absence of Hydroacoustic Search among her available consumables only strengthens this weakness, as does the lack of torpedoes. Her targets of choice are broadside targets at all ranges, and destroyers that wander too close. The accurate and fast shells will allow for punishing salvos, regardless of the target, while the ship itself will be able to take a lot of punishment. However, all of these things rely on two key factors: situational awareness and positioning. Stalingrad is not able to survive in unfavorable circumstances, and her ability to get into better positions throughout the battle is severely hampered. Only capable hands will be able to get the most out of Stalingrad.Pros:
- Largest hit point pool of any cruiser.
- Very fast, at 35 knots top speed.
- Guns are accurate, with a sigma value of 2.65.
- Fantastic AP shells, with improved autobounce angles and reduced shell arming time.
- Has access to Defensive AA Fire , though it operates differently to the standard version, lasting an increased amount of time at the sacrifice of reduced damage enhancement
- Surveillance Radar is included on the ship with a great 12 kilometer range, warding away many of her torpedo threats.
Cons:
- High citadel makes brawling a challenge, and showing broadside would be a death sentence if not for her large health pool
- Relatively ineffective if forced to use HE.
- Worse concealment than most tier 10 battleships.
- Among the worst handling of all tier 10 ships
- Lacks Hydroacoustic Search , and when combined with her handling makes torpedoes a large threat
- Poor reload, which means she loses many opportunities that other cruisers could take
- Fires set on Stalingrad will last twice as long as those on many cruisers.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Stalingrad from the NA forums
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Stalingrad are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 *
- Slot 2: Surveillance Radar Modification 1 *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 *
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 *
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 *
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3 *
Upgrade Slot 1 provides players with two viable choices. Main Armaments Modification 1 is generally recommended; however, for anti-aircraft duties, players should take Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 .
Upgrade Slot 2 allows players to extend the duration of the Surveillance Radar consumable if they have the appropriate special module available in the Arsenal.
Upgrade Slot 3 allows for further specialization in a role. Players wishing to decrease shell dispersion should mount Aiming Systems Modification 1 . For anti-aircraft duties, AA Guns Modification 1 should be chosen. For increased brawling capabilities, some players may opt to mount Main Battery Modification 2 to increase turret traverse speed.
Upgrade Slot 4 provides two viable options. For increased survivability, Damage Control System Modification 2 is a good choice. However, many players utilize Steering Gears Modification 1 or Propulsion Modification 1 to increase the maneuverability of the ship. Choosing between these upgrades will be determined by the intended play style.
Upgrade Slot 5 gives players a choice between Steering Gears Modification 2 for increased maneuverability and Concealment System Modification 1 to reduce the detection range of the ship. If Steering Gears Modification 1 was not mounted in Slot 4, it is highly recommended to mount Steering Gears Modification 2 to improve the ship's handling.
Upgrade Slot 6 provides the most options for specialization. Main Battery Modification 3 should be mounted to increase the rate of fire of the main guns. For more passive players, Gun Fire Control System Modification 2 is a good option to increase the firing range of the main guns. Players seeking to finalize an anti-aircraft build should mount Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2 .
Commander Skills
Key skills for Stalingrad commanders include Heavy AP Shells, Superintendent, and Concealment Expert.
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Stalingrad can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Surveillance Radar
- Slot 3: Repair Party
- Slot 4: Defensive AA Fire Note: This version of the consumable acts differently to the standard. The action time is 60s instead of the standard 30s and the damage multiplier is +25% as opposed to the standard +50%. The cooldown is also longer at 240s base and 180s premium.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Stalingrad comes included with Type 20 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
Stalingrad is a unique ship, but her signal load out is fairly standard for a cruiser; only difference being in the relative uselessness of the two fire chance flags, as she already possesses a 33% burn chance. Being a Tier X Premium ship, economic signals are a good option to increase the various currency gains.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- 1:42 Scale: Stalingrad - World of Warships - YouTube
- Building Stalingrad - News - World of Warships
- Monthly Wiki Spotlight - Stalingrad - News - World of Warships
- 1:42 Scale: Stalingrad - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Developer Diaries: How We Made Stalingrad - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube
- Gardiner, R. (1995). Conway’s All the World’s Fighting Ships: 1946-1995. London UK: Conway Maritime Press.
- [Russian text] Vasiliev, A.M., Morin, A.B. (2008). Stalin's Super Battleships: «Sovetsky Soyuz», «Kronshtadt», «Stalingrad». Moscow, Russia: Eksmo Press.