Spanish battleship Victoria, Tier IX
Victoria is a fast battleship, similar in layout and characteristics to Italian ships of the Vittorio Veneto class. The possibility of building these battleships in Spain was discussed between the governments of the two countries in 1939–1940. The implementation of these plans was prevented by the growing momentum of the Second World War and the state of the Spanish economy. This battleship, just like two ships of the line and a modern frigate of the Spanish Navy, carries the name Victoria, in honor of the carrack that made history by being the first ship to circumnavigate the world
Victoria is armed with nine 381mm main battery guns which have long range but long reload time. She will also feature a new unique mechanic – alternative shell types. At any point in the battle, Captains will be able to choose between two firing modes:
Standard mode, in which her shells will deal high damage, with high fire chance for HE shells. In return, the shells will have quite poor ballistics, requiring extensive lead time for fast targets or targets at long range. Thus, the standard firing mode is best used either in short ranged engagements or against slowly moving ships.
Alternative firing mode, in which her shells will have greatly improved ballistics, allowing for easier leading of fast ships or ships at range. However, this firing mode will have reduced shell damage and reduced fire chance for HE shells compared to the Standard firing mode. Captains will want to use this mode primarily for long-range gunnery or for engaging fast targets.
It is important to note that despite the radical difference in the velocity of shells of the different firing modes, the AP penetration of both the standard and alternative shell is similar. This is due to the fact that the alternative shell is significantly lighter in order to achieve higher velocity.
Victoria additionally has excellent armor and good concealment for a battleship but will have low HP and weak AA defense in return.
Consumables are represented by a standard Repair Party and a choice between Fighter and Spotter in the same slot.
At the center of her gameplay lies the new variation of Alternative Firing Mode. Astute Captains will be able to switch between these modes as the situation demands, allowing Victoria to be effective in most combat situations. To make best use of this ship, aggressive Captains may use her good armor and concealment to engage targets at close range with the Standard Firing mode to deal maximum damage.
STATS
Spanish battleship Victoria, Tier IX
Hit points – 64800. Plating - 32 mm.
Torpedo protection - 38 %.
Main battery - 3x3 381 mm. Firing range - 20.7 km.
Maximum HE shell damage – 5250. HE shell armor penetration - 64 mm. Chance to cause fire – 30%. HE initial velocity - 750 m/s.
Maximum AP shell damage - 13800. AP initial velocity - 750 m/s.
Maximum Alternative HE shell damage – 4750. HE shell armor penetration - 64 mm. Chance to cause fire – 11%. HE initial velocity - 950 m/s.
Maximum Alternative AP shell damage - 10650. AP initial velocity - 950 m/s.
Reload time - 32.0 s. 180 degree turn time - 30.0 s. Maximum dispersion - 267 m. Sigma – 1.80.
Airstrike (DC):
Reload time - 30.0 s. Available flights - 2. Number of Aircraft in Attacking Flight - 1. Maximum range - 10.0 km. Number of Bombs in Payload - 2. Maximum bomb damage - 4200.0.
Secondary Armament:
12x1 90.0 mm, range - 7.0 km.
Maximum HE shell damage – 1300. Chance to cause fire – 5%. HE initial velocity - 860 m/s
4x3 152.0 mm, range - 7.0 km.
Maximum HE shell damage – 2100. Chance to cause fire – 7%. HE initial velocity - 950 m/s
AA defense: 6x2 20.0 mm., 14x4 20.0 mm., 2x1 37.0 mm., 4x3 152.0 mm., 4x1 55.0 mm., 2x2 55.0 mm., 12x1 90.0 mm.
AA defense short-range: continuous damage per second - 221, hit probability - 70 %, action zone - 2.0 km;
AA defense mid-range: continuous damage per second - 259, hit probability - 75 %, action zone - 4.0 km;
AA defense long-range: continuous damage per second - 179, hit probability - 75 %, action zone - 4.6 km;
Number of explosions in a salvo - 8, damage within an explosion - 1400, action zone 3.5 - 4.6 km.
Maximum speed - 30.0 kt. Turning circle radius - 810 m. Rudder shift time – 15.5 s. Surface detectability – 16.1 km. Air detectability – 11.9 km. Detectability after firing main guns in smoke – 15.3 km.
Available consumables:
1 slot - Damage Control Party (Duration time 15 s; Reload time 80 s; Equipment is unlimited)
2 slot - Repair Party (Duration time 28 s; HP per second 324.0; Reload time 80 s; Charges 4)
3 slot - Fighter (Duration time 60 s; Fighters 3; Action radius 3 km; Reload time 90 s; Charges 3)
3 slot - Spotting Aircraft (Duration time 100 s; Main battery firing range +20.0%; Reload time 240 s; Charges 4)
All stats are listed without crew and upgrade modifiers. The stats are subject to change during the testing.
