Krasny Kavkaz - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''', originally named Admiral Lazarev, was a Svetlana-class light cruiser laid down in 1913 for the Imperial Russian Navy. Construction was interrupted by the Russian Revolution in 1917, leaving the ship partially complete. After the Soviets captured the unfinished vessel, they decided to complete it to a modernised design and rename her Krasny Kavkaz in 1926. The ship was finally commissioned into service with the Soviet Navy in 1932, becoming one of the most advanced cruisers in their fleet at the time. During World War II, the Krasny Kavkaz saw extensive action in the Black Sea, participating in operations around cities like Odessa, Sevastopol, and Novorossiysk. The ship conducted a variety of missions, including convoy escorts, troop transport, and shore bombardment. However, in 1943, Stalin prohibited the use of large naval vessels without his personal consent, effectively ending the Krasny Kavkaz's wartime service. After the war, the ship was converted into a training vessel and later used as a target before being sunk by a missile in 1952.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', originally named Admiral Lazarev, was a Svetlana-class light cruiser laid down in 1913 for the Imperial Russian Navy. Construction was interrupted by the Russian Revolution in 1917, leaving the ship partially complete. After the Soviets captured the unfinished vessel, they decided to complete it to a modernised design and rename her Krasny Kavkaz in 1926. The ship was finally commissioned into service with the Soviet Navy in 1932, becoming one of the most advanced cruisers in their fleet at the time. During World War II, the Krasny Kavkaz saw extensive action in the Black Sea, participating in operations around cities such as Odessa, Sevastopol, and Novorossiysk. The ship conducted a variety of missions, including convoy escorts, troop transport, and shore bombardment. However, in 1943, Stalin prohibited the use of large naval vessels without his personal consent, effectively ending the Krasny Kavkaz's wartime service. After the war, the ship was converted into a training vessel and later used as a target before being sunk by a missile in 1952.
-the Krasny Kavkaz was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as a rank III Soviet light cruiser with a battle rating of 5.0. She features a unique configuration with four single 180 mm guns as its main armament, supplemented by a large secondary battery of 100 mm, 76 mm, and 45 mm guns. Her gameplay is unique, characterised by potentially powerful yet inconsistent main gun performance due to dispersion, as well as a strong and consistent secondary armament that compensates for main battery inaccuracy. Several torpedo tubes supplement her cannon armament, and while the Krasny Kavkaz's torpedoes have a limited range, they can still serve as a last-ditch defence against approaching targets. The Krasny Kavkaz's relatively thin armour makes it vulnerable to cruiser-calibre guns, but her large crew complement helps mitigate crew attrition.
+Introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game, Krasny Kavkaz features a unique configuration with four single 180 mm guns as its main armament, supplemented by a large secondary battery of 100 mm, 76 mm, and 45 mm guns. Her gameplay is unique, characterised by potentially powerful yet inconsistent main gun performance due to dispersion, as well as a strong and consistent secondary armament that compensates for main battery inaccuracy. Several torpedo tubes supplement her cannon armament, and while the Krasny Kavkaz's torpedoes have a limited range, they can still serve as a last-ditch defence against approaching targets. The Krasny Kavkaz's relatively thin armour makes it vulnerable to cruiser-calibre guns, but her large crew complement helps mitigate crew attrition.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Soviet light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update 1.79 "Project X"]] when the Soviet fleet was implemented into the game.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''', originally named Admiral Lazarev, was a Svetlana-class light cruiser laid down in 1913 for the Imperial Russian Navy. Construction was interrupted by the Russian Revolution in 1917, leaving the ship partially complete. After the Soviets captured the unfinished vessel, they decided to complete it to a modernised design and rename her Krasny Kavkaz in 1926. The ship was finally commissioned into service with the Soviet Navy in 1932, becoming one of the most advanced cruisers in their fleet at the time. During World War II, the Krasny Kavkaz saw extensive action in the Black Sea, participating in operations around cities like Odessa, Sevastopol, and Novorossiysk. The ship conducted a variety of missions, including convoy escorts, troop transport, and shore bombardment. However, in 1943, Stalin prohibited the use of large naval vessels without his personal consent, effectively ending the Krasny Kavkaz's wartime service. After the war, the ship was converted into a training vessel and later used as a target before being sunk by a missile in 1952.
-The Krasny Kavkaz's unusual configuration reflects her complicated history. Originally named Admiral Lazarev, she was originally designed as an improved [[Krasny Krym|Svetlana]]-class cruiser for the Imperial Russian Navy and armed similarly with 130 mm guns. After the October Revolution, she was renamed Hetman Petro Doroshenko before being completed by the Soviets under her final name. Unable to fit the intended four twin 180 mm gun turrets into her small hull, the Soviets settled for four single 180 mm gun turrets.
+the Krasny Kavkaz was introduced in Update 1.79 "Project X" as a rank III Soviet light cruiser with a battle rating of 5.0. She features a unique configuration with four single 180 mm guns as its main armament, supplemented by a large secondary battery of 100 mm, 76 mm, and 45 mm guns. Her gameplay is unique, characterised by potentially powerful yet inconsistent main gun performance due to dispersion, as well as a strong and consistent secondary armament that compensates for main battery inaccuracy. Several torpedo tubes supplement her cannon armament, and while the Krasny Kavkaz's torpedoes have a limited range, they can still serve as a last-ditch defence against approaching targets. The Krasny Kavkaz's relatively thin armour makes it vulnerable to cruiser-calibre guns, but her large crew complement helps mitigate crew attrition.
 == General info ==

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 The 180 mm guns have four available shell types: OF-32 (HE), PB-32 (SAP), B-32 (AP), and ZS-32R (HE-TF). Furthermore, the SAP contains 7 kg TNT, its penetration is also more than enough against most contemporary cruisers the Krasny Kavkaz will face. The AP shell has considerably more penetration, but only a 2.49 kg TNT equivalent filler. The HE-TF shell has slightly less filler than the basic HE shell. Given the low rate of fire, using the main guns in the anti-aircraft role is questionable at best.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:180 mm/60 B-1-K (180 mm)/Ammunition|180 mm OF-32, 180 mm B-32, 180 mm PB-32, 180 mm ZS-32}}
 === Secondary armament ===
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 The 76 mm 34-K and 45 mm 21-K guns have maximum rates-of-fire of 27 and 30 rounds/minute respectively, and do not get any choice of shell. They are therefore relatively limited in use, though can be useful against patrol boats that get too close.
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
+{{:Minizini (100 mm)/Ammunition|100 mm HE, 100 mm anti-air HE}}
 === Anti-aircraft armament ===

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 {{main|180 mm/60 B-1-K (180 mm)}}
-Krasny Kavkaz's main armament consists of four 180 mm B-1-K guns in four single turrets. They have a maximum rate-of-fire of 4 rounds/minute, which is faster than the heavier 203 mm/8-inch guns found on most contemporary heavy cruisers but slower than almost all light cruisers. While quite powerful thanks to their high muzzle velocity and potent shells, the relatively slow reload and small number of guns mean that the results of each broadside are heavily affected by the guns' dispersion, especially at longer ranges. They also mean that her damage output using only the main guns is quite underwhelming.
+Krasny Kavkaz's main armament consists of four 180 mm B-1-K guns in four single turrets. They have a maximum rate of fire of 4 rounds/minute, which is faster than the heavier 203 mm/8-inch guns found on most contemporary heavy cruisers but slower than almost all light cruisers. While quite powerful thanks to their high muzzle velocity and potent shells, the relatively slow reload and small number of guns mean that the results of each broadside are heavily affected by the guns' dispersion, especially at longer ranges. They also mean that her damage output using only the main guns is quite underwhelming.
-The 180 mm guns have four available shell types: OF-32 (HE), PB-32 (SAP), B-32 (AP), and ZS-32R (HE-TF).  Furthermore, the SAP contains 7 kg TNT, its penetration is also more than enough against most contemporary cruisers the Krasny Kavkaz will face. The AP shell has considerably more penetration, but only a 2.49 kg TNT equivalent filler. The HE-TF shell has slightly less filler than the basic HE shell. Given the low rate-of-fire, using the main guns in the anti-aircraft role is questionable at best.
+The 180 mm guns have four available shell types: OF-32 (HE), PB-32 (SAP), B-32 (AP), and ZS-32R (HE-TF). Furthermore, the SAP contains 7 kg TNT, its penetration is also more than enough against most contemporary cruisers the Krasny Kavkaz will face. The AP shell has considerably more penetration, but only a 2.49 kg TNT equivalent filler. The HE-TF shell has slightly less filler than the basic HE shell. Given the low rate of fire, using the main guns in the anti-aircraft role is questionable at best.
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 {{main|Minizini (100 mm)|34-K (76 mm)|45 mm/46 21-K (45 mm)}}
-The secondary armament consists of six twin 100 mm "Minizini" gun turrets, three on each side of the ship, two single 76 mm 34-K guns, one on each side of the ship at the stern, and two single 45 mm 21-K guns either side of the aft fire director tower. The 100 mm "Minizini" guns have only two choices of shell: HE and HE-TF (AAC). The HE-TF shell has slightly more TNT equivalent (2.06 kg) than the basic HE shell (1.24 kg). They have a maximum rate-of-fire of 12 rounds/minute. Given the low damage output of the main guns, these guns can be very useful in supplementing the main guns, especially against destroyers. They are also the primary long-range anti-aircraft armament.
+The secondary armament consists of six twin 100 mm "Minizini" gun turrets, three on each side of the ship, two single 76 mm 34-K guns, one on each side of the ship at the stern, and two single 45 mm 21-K guns either side of the aft fire director tower. The 100 mm "Minizini" guns have only two choices of shell: HE and HE-TF (AAC). The HE-TF shell has slightly more TNT equivalent (2.06 kg) than the basic HE shell (1.24 kg). They have a maximum rate of fire of 12 rounds/minute. Given the low damage output of the main guns, these guns can be very useful in supplementing the main guns, especially against destroyers. They are also the primary long-range anti-aircraft armament.
 The 76 mm 34-K and 45 mm 21-K guns have maximum rates-of-fire of 27 and 30 rounds/minute respectively, and do not get any choice of shell. They are therefore relatively limited in use, though can be useful against patrol boats that get too close.
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 '''Pros:'''
-* Above average main gun muzzle velocity.
+* Above average main gun muzzle velocity
-* Main gun HE and SAP shells have more explosive filler than those of larger 203 mm guns.
+* Main gun HE and SAP shells have more explosive filler than those of larger 203 mm guns
-* Large secondary gun battery.
+* Large secondary gun battery
-* Large anti-aircraft battery.
+* Large anti-aircraft battery
-* Heavily armoured bridge.
+* Heavily armoured bridge
-* Above average crew complement.
+* Above average crew complement
 '''Cons:'''
-* Below average main gun damage output due to small broadside and long reload.
+* Below average main gun damage output due to small broadside and long reload
-* Below average manoeuvrability.
+* Below average manoeuvrability
-* Below average torpedo range and speed.
+* Below average torpedo range and speed
-* Vulnerable main gun magazine placement.
+* Vulnerable main gun magazine placement
-* Vulnerable to crew attrition from HE shells disabling unenclosed secondary and anti-aircraft guns.
+* Vulnerable to crew attrition from HE shells disabling unenclosed secondary and anti-aircraft guns
-* Secondary guns do not have AP or SAP ammunition.
+* Secondary guns do not have AP or SAP ammunition
 == History ==

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 {{main|Minizini (100 mm)|34-K (76 mm)|45 mm/46 21-K (45 mm)}}
-The secondary armament consists of six twin 100 mm "Minizini" gun turrets, three on each side of the ship, two single 76 mm 34-K guns, one on each side of the ship at the stern, and two single 45 mm 21-K guns either side of the aft fire director tower. The 100 mm "Minizini" guns have only two choices of shell: HE and HE-TF (AAC). The HE-TF shell has slightly more TNT equivalent (2.06 kg) than the basic HE shell (1.91 kg). They have a maximum rate-of-fire of 12 rounds/minute. Given the low damage output of the main guns, these guns can be very useful in supplementing the main guns, especially against destroyers. They are also the primary long-range anti-aircraft armament.
+The secondary armament consists of six twin 100 mm "Minizini" gun turrets, three on each side of the ship, two single 76 mm 34-K guns, one on each side of the ship at the stern, and two single 45 mm 21-K guns either side of the aft fire director tower. The 100 mm "Minizini" guns have only two choices of shell: HE and HE-TF (AAC). The HE-TF shell has slightly more TNT equivalent (2.06 kg) than the basic HE shell (1.24 kg). They have a maximum rate-of-fire of 12 rounds/minute. Given the low damage output of the main guns, these guns can be very useful in supplementing the main guns, especially against destroyers. They are also the primary long-range anti-aircraft armament.
 The 76 mm 34-K and 45 mm 21-K guns have maximum rates-of-fire of 27 and 30 rounds/minute respectively, and do not get any choice of shell. They are therefore relatively limited in use, though can be useful against patrol boats that get too close.
 === Anti-aircraft armament ===

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 | 180 mm B-32 || APCBC || 424 || 386 || 331 || 285 || 246 || 191
 |-
-| 180 mm PB-32 || SAPBC || 206 || 188 || 161 || 138 || 120 || 93
+| 180 mm PB-32 || SAPCBC || 206 || 188 || 161 || 138 || 120 || 93
 |-
 | 180 mm ZS-32 || HE-TF || 58 || 58 || 58 || 58 || 58 || 58
 |-
 |}
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 ! colspan="10" | Shell details
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 ! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 |-
-| 180 mm OF-32  || HE || 920 || 97.5 || 0 || 0.1 || 7.9 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| 180 mm OF-32 || HE || 920 || 97.5 || 0 || 0.1 || 7.9 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 | 180 mm B-32 || APCBC || 920 || 97.5 || 0.01 || 9 || 2.49 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| 180 mm PB-32 || SAPBC || 920 || 97.5 || 0.01 || 9 || 7 || 48° || 63° || 71°
+| 180 mm PB-32 || SAPCBC || 920 || 97.5 || 0.01 || 9 || 7 || 48° || 63° || 71°
 |-
-| 180 mm ZS-32  || HE-TF || 920 || 97.5 || 0 || 0.1 || 7.52 || 79° || 80° || 81°
+| 180 mm ZS-32 || HE-TF || 920 || 97.5 || 0 || 0.1 || 7.52 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 |-
 |}

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	The 180 mm guns have four available shell types: OF-32 (HE), PB-32 (SAP), B-32 (AP), and ZS-32R (HE-TF). Furthermore, the SAP contains 7 kg TNT, its penetration is also more than enough against most contemporary cruisers the Krasny Kavkaz will face. The AP shell has considerably more penetration, but only a 2.49 kg TNT equivalent filler. The HE-TF shell has slightly less filler than the basic HE shell. Given the low rate-of-fire, using the main guns in the anti-aircraft role is questionable at best.		The 180 mm guns have four available shell types: OF-32 (HE), PB-32 (SAP), B-32 (AP), and ZS-32R (HE-TF). Furthermore, the SAP contains 7 kg TNT, its penetration is also more than enough against most contemporary cruisers the Krasny Kavkaz will face. The AP shell has considerably more penetration, but only a 2.49 kg TNT equivalent filler. The HE-TF shell has slightly less filler than the basic HE shell. Given the low rate-of-fire, using the main guns in the anti-aircraft role is questionable at best.
		+
		+	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
		+	! colspan="8" \| Penetration statistics
		+	\|-
		+	! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" \| Ammunition
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Type of<br>warhead
		+	! colspan="6" \| Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
		+	\|-
		+	! 1,000 m !! 2,500 m !! 5,000 m !! 7,500 m !! 10,000 m !! 15,000 m
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm OF-32 \|\| HE \|\| 60 \|\| 60 \|\| 60 \|\| 60 \|\| 60 \|\| 60
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm B-32 \|\| APCBC \|\| 424 \|\| 386 \|\| 331 \|\| 285 \|\| 246 \|\| 191
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm PB-32 \|\| SAPBC \|\| 206 \|\| 188 \|\| 161 \|\| 138 \|\| 120 \|\| 93
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm ZS-32 \|\| HE-TF \|\| 58 \|\| 58 \|\| 58 \|\| 58 \|\| 58 \|\| 58
		+	\|-
		+	\|}
		+
		+	{\| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
		+	! colspan="10" \| Shell details
		+	\|-
		+	! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" \| Ammunition
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Type of<br>warhead
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Velocity<br>(m/s)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Projectile<br>mass (kg)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse delay<br>(s)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
		+	! rowspan="2" \| Explosive mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (kg)
		+	! colspan="3" \| Ricochet
		+	\|-
		+	! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm OF-32 \|\| HE \|\| 920 \|\| 97.5 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.1 \|\| 7.9 \|\| 79° \|\| 80° \|\| 81°
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm B-32 \|\| APCBC \|\| 920 \|\| 97.5 \|\| 0.01 \|\| 9 \|\| 2.49 \|\| 48° \|\| 63° \|\| 71°
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm PB-32 \|\| SAPBC \|\| 920 \|\| 97.5 \|\| 0.01 \|\| 9 \|\| 7 \|\| 48° \|\| 63° \|\| 71°
		+	\|-
		+	\| 180 mm ZS-32 \|\| HE-TF \|\| 920 \|\| 97.5 \|\| 0 \|\| 0.1 \|\| 7.52 \|\| 79° \|\| 80° \|\| 81°
		+	\|-
		+	\|}

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 === Modifications and economy ===
 {{Specs-Economy}}
-As with the other bluewater ships, researching Tool Kits and Fire Protection System should be your first priority to help the ship survive much longer. After that, the 180 mm SAP shell are recommeneded as these shell has very high damage potential compared to that of the APCBC shell. Then you can choose to either go for mobility or survivability upgrade depending on your preference. The time-fuze shells should be your last modification as the ship already have a great suite of anti-air cover.
+As with the other bluewater ships, researching Tool Set and Fire Protection System should be your first priority to help the ship survive much longer. After that, researching the 180 mm SAP shell is recommended as this shell has a very high damage potential compared to the APCBC shell. Then you can choose to either go for mobility or survivability upgrades depending on your preference. The time-fused shells should be your last modification as the ship already has a great suite of anti-air cover.
 == Armament ==
 {{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}