USS Atlanta - Revision history

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an American light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. Laid down in April 1940, the Atlanta-class light cruisers were designed by the United States Navy as a return to the concept of a destroyer flotilla leader from before the First World War. This essentially created an overgrown destroyer with extra room for equipment and lots of {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 mounts similar to those found on the destroyers she was expected to lead. Although exceptionally powerful against destroyers and thinly armoured light cruisers, this left her vulnerable to more well armoured cruisers. She would only serve in 3 battles (those being Midway, the Eastern Solomans and Guadalcanal) and would be sunk in the naval battle for Guadalcanal. After eating at least one torpedo, she was then hit by the friendly heavy cruiser San Francisco. The damage inflicted would later cause the rest of the Atlanta-class to be mostly relegated to anti-air duties through the rest of the war.
+Laid down in April 1940, the Atlanta-class light cruisers were designed by the United States Navy as a return to the concept of a destroyer flotilla leader from before the First World War. This essentially created an overgrown destroyer with extra room for equipment and lots of {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 mounts similar to those found on the destroyers she was expected to lead. Although exceptionally powerful against destroyers and thinly armoured light cruisers, this left her vulnerable to more well-armoured cruisers. USS Atlanta would only serve in 3 battles (Midway, the Eastern Solomans, and Guadalcanal) and would be sunk in the naval battle for Guadalcanal. After being struck by at least one torpedo, she was then hit by the friendly heavy cruiser San Francisco. The damage inflicted would later cause the rest of the Atlanta class to be mostly relegated to anti-air duties throughout the rest of the war.
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], and boasts an impressive main battery of 8 double mount {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}} guns, the same found on destroyers of the US Navy. With their impressive fire rate and good damage output, captains of USS Atlanta can expect to be able to easily dispatch all destroyers and many light cruisers, though the more well armoured light cruisers and especially heavy cruisers will resist fire. Compared to other cruisers of the rank, Atlanta has a very weak anti-aircraft battery as she is in her 1941 refit, but the main battery can easily compensate for this when in battle.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], and boasts an impressive main battery of 8 double mount {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}} guns, the same found on destroyers of the US Navy. With their impressive fire rate and good damage output, captains of USS Atlanta can expect to be able to easily dispatch all destroyers and many light cruisers, though the more well-armoured light cruisers and especially heavy cruisers will resist fire. Compared to other cruisers of the rank, Atlanta has a very weak anti-aircraft battery as she is in her 1941 refit, but the main battery can easily compensate for this when in battle.
 == General info ==

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is an American light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. Laid down in April 1940, the Atlanta-class light cruisers were designed by the United States Navy as a return to the concept of a destroyer flotilla leader from before the First World War. This essentially created an overgrown destroyer with extra room for equipment and lots of {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 mounts similar to those found on the destroyers she was expected to lead. Although exceptionally powerful against destroyers and thinly armoured light cruisers, this left her vulnerable to more well armoured cruisers. She would only serve in 3 battles (those being Midway, the Eastern Solomans and Guadalcanal) and would be sunk in the naval battle for Guadalcanal. After eating at least one torpedo, she was then hit by the friendly heavy cruiser San Francisco. The damage inflicted would later cause the rest of the Atlanta-class to be mostly relegated to anti-air duties through the rest of the war.
-The Atlanta-class light cruisers were designed by the United States Navy as a return to the concept of a destroyer flotilla leader from before the First World War, basically creating an overgrown destroyer with extra room for equipment and, of course, more firepower to overwhelm any enemy flotillas commanded by a typical destroyer. Due to this design philosophy, the USS Atlanta was equipped with {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 mounts similar to those found on the destroyers she was expected to lead. Atlanta is exceptionally powerful against all destroyers and some lightly armoured light cruisers, but begins to struggle in surface engagements against the contemporary light cruisers and heavy cruisers of her rank. The dual-purpose nature of her gun mounts also makes her a formidable anti-aircraft cruiser as well, and she can serve in this function even in higher rank naval battles.
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]], and boasts an impressive main battery of 8 double mount {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}} guns, the same found on destroyers of the US Navy. With their impressive fire rate and good damage output, captains of USS Atlanta can expect to be able to easily dispatch all destroyers and many light cruisers, though the more well armoured light cruisers and especially heavy cruisers will resist fire. Compared to other cruisers of the rank, Atlanta has a very weak anti-aircraft battery as she is in her 1941 refit, but the main battery can easily compensate for this when in battle.
 == General info ==

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 The Atlanta gets access to four shell types - Mk.34 AAC, Mk. 32 Common, Mk.46 Common SP, and Mk.31 AAVT. The Common SP (essentially a common shell with slightly less explosive mass but better penetration) is typically the best pick for heavily-armoured targets such as cruisers. The Mk.31 AAVT is the only other recommended shell for use, as it contains the same filler as the AAC round while also of course being proximity-fused. This round serves as a dual-purpose round, perfect for lightly armoured destroyers and cruisers and any and all aircraft in the vicinity. The round can also be used to splash anti-aircraft guns and set fires in the superstructure when engaging more heavily-armoured ships, though the common shells will still be the main rounds to knock out the ship.
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+{{:5 inch/38 Mk.12 (127 mm)/Ammunition|5 inch AAC Mk.34, 5 inch Common Mk.32, 5 inch SP Common Mk.46, 5 inch AAVT Mk.31}}
 === Secondary armament ===
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 The {{Annotation|1.1-inch|28 mm}}/75 Mk.1 Gun, otherwise known as the "Chicago Piano" (because it was the size of a baby grand piano), was the standard anti-aircraft armament for most American ships prior to the adoption and widespread introduction of the [[Bofors L/60 Mark 1 (40 mm)|40 mm Bofors]] and [[20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)|20 mm Oerlikon]]. Though they have a good traverse and elevation rate, as well as a quick fire rate, the shells lack stopping power. This means that gunners will need some time on target to eliminate any threats, and in most cases it is recommended to supplement the AA fire with volleys of AAVT from the main battery instead of relying solely on the gunners. Also note that the only available option for the guns is the default HEF-T belt.
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+{{:1.1 inch/75 Mk.1 (28 mm)/Ammunition|1.1 inch Mk.1 HE-T}}
 === Additional armament ===

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 | Citadel || 95.25 mm || 95.25 mm central part <br> 19.05 mm almost covering all the hull <br> 16 mm in the foredeck and in the aft || 95.25 mm || 31.75 mm + 12.7 mm
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-| Magazine (Rear) || 95.25 mm || 95.25 mm in upper part <br> 45.72 mm in the lower part  || 95.25 mm || 31.75 mm + 12.7 mm
+| Magazine (Rear) || 95.25 mm || 95.25 mm in upper part <br> 45.72 mm in the lower part || 95.25 mm || 31.75 mm + 12.7 mm
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 | Barbette || colspan="4" | 31.75 mm
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 Soon after the Midway conflict, Atlanta participated in the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, where she covered the carrier USS Enterprise as she launched her airgroup against the Japanese carriers Shokaku and Zuikaku. Soon after, she proceeded to embark Rear Admiral Norman Scott, as she became the flagship of a convoy responsible for transporting troops to Guadalcanal. They were extensively attacked by enemy aircraft during the trip, but luckily, all three troop transports emerged without severe damage. Once the transports started unloading, Atlanta provided air cover as part of the larger TF 67, covered by several other cruisers.
-Soon after, the Japanese aircraft broke off, and the cruiser force enjoyed a short period of inactivity before Japanese surface units were detected. TF 67 regrouped, now being composed of the heavy cruisers San Francisco (with commanding officer RAdm Daniel Callaghan onboard), Portland and Pensacola, the light cruisers [[USS Helena]], Juneau, and Atlanta, along with several destroyers. They soon engaged the Japanese force in a night engagement that resulted in the sinking of the destroyer Akatsuki and crippling of [[IJN Yuudachi|Yuudachi]]. However, midway into the engagement, Atlanta was hit by a Japanese '[[Long Lance]]' torpedo that destroyed her engine room and knocked out most functions. Just minutes after, she was mistaken for a Japanese vessel and was hit by at least 19 8-inch shells fired by the USS San Francisco, which destroyed her superstructure and killed most of her officers including her commanding officer, RAdm Scott. The next morning, the surviving crew were disembarked by crew transports, and the ship was scuttled. The naval battle of Guadalcanal would eventually result in the sinking of her sister ship Juneau, and heavy damage to multiple other ships. For her service, Atlanta received 5 battle stars, as well as a presidential unit citation for her bravery during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
+Soon after, the Japanese aircraft broke off, and the cruiser force enjoyed a short period of inactivity before Japanese surface units were detected. TF 67 regrouped, now being composed of the heavy cruisers San Francisco (with commanding officer RAdm Daniel Callaghan onboard), Portland and Pensacola, the light cruisers [[USS Helena]], Juneau, and Atlanta, along with several destroyers. They soon engaged the Japanese force in a night engagement that resulted in the sinking of the destroyer Akatsuki and crippling of [[IJN Yuudachi|Yuudachi]]. However, midway into the engagement, Atlanta was hit by a Japanese [[Long Lance]] torpedo that destroyed her engine room and knocked out most functions. Just minutes after, she was mistaken for a Japanese vessel and was hit by at least 19 8-inch shells fired by the USS San Francisco, which destroyed her superstructure and killed most of her officers including her commanding officer, RAdm Scott. The next morning, the surviving crew were disembarked by crew transports, and the ship was scuttled. The naval battle of Guadalcanal would eventually result in the sinking of her sister ship Juneau, and heavy damage to multiple other ships. For her service, Atlanta received 5 battle stars, as well as a presidential unit citation for her bravery during the Battle of Guadalcanal.
 === [[wt:en/news/6334-development-uss-atlanta-the-explosive-air-traffic-controller-en|Devblog]] ===

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 == Description ==
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-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
+The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} American light cruiser {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.91 "Night Vision"]].
 The Atlanta-class light cruisers were designed by the United States Navy as a return to the concept of a destroyer flotilla leader from before the First World War, basically creating an overgrown destroyer with extra room for equipment and, of course, more firepower to overwhelm any enemy flotillas commanded by a typical destroyer. Due to this design philosophy, the USS Atlanta was equipped with {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 mounts similar to those found on the destroyers she was expected to lead. Atlanta is exceptionally powerful against all destroyers and some lightly armoured light cruisers, but begins to struggle in surface engagements against the contemporary light cruisers and heavy cruisers of her rank. The dual-purpose nature of her gun mounts also makes her a formidable anti-aircraft cruiser as well, and she can serve in this function even in higher rank naval battles.
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-USS Atlanta will serve her captains extremely well in her original role as a destroyer flotilla leader. Her prodigious quantities of {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 will dispatch any enemy destroyer quickly, especially considering she has twice or thrice the broadside of many of the destroyers she will be fighting. Captains are recommended to attempt to rake the enemy ships bow to stern with fire, as the extremely fast fire rate of Atlanta will decimate any smaller vessels in short order, destroying crew compartments and setting off ammoracks. Captains should play her like a slightly slower, but better armoured and armed destroyer, not as a cruiser as she is classed. She will do exceptionally well brawling with enemy destroyers, though captains should be wary of quickly extinguishing fires, as turret fires have a tendency to spread and do lethal damage quickly. She is also vulnerable to enemy torpedos, as her displacement is not enough to easily cushion blasts as some larger ships are capable of.
+USS Atlanta will serve her captains extremely well in her original role as a destroyer flotilla leader. Her prodigious quantities of {{Annotation|5-inch|127 mm}}/38 will dispatch any enemy destroyer quickly, especially considering she has twice or thrice the broadside of many of the destroyers she will be fighting. Captains are recommended to attempt to rake the enemy ships bow to stern with fire, as the extremely fast fire rate of Atlanta will decimate any smaller vessels in short order, destroying crew compartments and setting off ammo racks. Captains should play her like a slightly slower, but better armoured and armed destroyer, not as a cruiser as she is classed. She will do exceptionally well brawling with enemy destroyers, though captains should be wary of quickly extinguishing fires, as turret fires have a tendency to spread and do lethal damage quickly. She is also vulnerable to enemy torpedoes, as her displacement is not enough to easily cushion blasts as some larger ships are capable of.
 When engaging enemy cruisers the outlook is not so rosy. USS Atlanta is still very effective against most light cruisers, as their armour is incapable of stopping the shells at anything except extreme range. Against well armoured light cruisers like [[HMS Belfast]] and of course heavy cruisers, Atlanta will have a difficult time doing any more than superficial damage. Captains can use the massive volume of shells to destroy superstructure, AA guns, rangefinders, and other important and lightly armoured components of heavier ships however, and if the enemy captain has to repair the damage, eventually USS Atlanta may be able to bleed the enemies dry of crew.
 === Pros and cons ===

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 {{main|Mk.15 (533 mm)}}
-The USS Atlanta, designed as a destroyer escort leader, also received torpedo launchers like the ships she was designed to lead. Being finally classed as a light cruiser, this makes her and her class a rare exception as an American cruiser with torpedos. She has two quad torpedo launchers, mounted port and starboard aft of the second funnel and before the two wing turrets. These carry the Mk. 15 torpedo, with {{Annotation|5.5 km|3.4 miles}} of range stock, and motors along at {{Annotation|45 kn|83 km/h,52 mph}}. Once upgraded the range increases to {{Annotation|9.15 km|5.7 miles}}, but the speed drops sharply to {{Annotation|33 kn|62 km/h,39 mph}} when the "Torpedo Mode" modification is unlocked. It is up to captains of Atlanta whether to use the extra range or extra speed, though with the lackluster range of US torpedos the extra speed may be preferred.
+The USS Atlanta, designed as a destroyer escort leader, also received torpedo launchers like the ships she was designed to lead. Being finally classed as a light cruiser, this makes her and her class a rare exception as an American cruiser with torpedoes. She has two quad torpedo launchers, mounted port and starboard aft of the second funnel and before the two wing turrets. These carry the Mk.15 torpedo, with {{Annotation|5.5 km|3.4 miles}} of range stock, and motors along at {{Annotation|45 kn|83 km/h,52 mph}}. With the "Torpedo mode" modification, the range increases to {{Annotation|9.15 km|5.7 miles}}, but the speed drops sharply to {{Annotation|33 kn|62 km/h,39 mph}}. It is up to captains of Atlanta whether to use the extra range or extra speed, though with the lacklustre range of US torpedoes either way, the extra speed may be preferred.
 == Usage in battles ==