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| − | + | Baltimore does not have as much armour as a [[Admiral Hipper|Hipper-class heavy cruiser]], it is somewhat on par with IJN counterparts such as the [[IJN Mogami|Mogami]]. | |
| − | Having lots of AA also means lots of crew. However, lots of crew can also be lost due to the AA being destroyed. It is not recommended to repair the ship unless major | + | Having lots of AA also means lots of crew. However, lots of crew can also be lost due to the AA being repeatedly destroyed. It is not recommended to repair the ship unless major damage has been sustained. |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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| − | Baltimore's speed is a bit slower than other heavy cruisers. Her agility is better however, displacing 30% less than a Mogami. | + | Baltimore's speed is a bit slower than other heavy cruisers. Her agility is better however, displacing 30% less than a [[IJN Mogami|Mogami]]. |
She is unlikely to evade a torpedo, but being a heavy cruiser, she should survive a hit or two. | She is unlikely to evade a torpedo, but being a heavy cruiser, she should survive a hit or two. | ||
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{{main|8 inch/55 Mark 12 (203 mm)}} | {{main|8 inch/55 Mark 12 (203 mm)}} | ||
| − | Baltimore, being a WW2 US cruiser, shoots super-heavy AP shells out of her | + | Baltimore, being a WW2 US cruiser, shoots super-heavy AP shells out of her 203 mm guns. These shells are heavier than others, weighing over 150 kg. Most other nations' shells weigh usually 110 kg. This gives them a longer flight time, but a steeper angle. The idea was that, at long ranges, the shells would penetrate battleship's decks from above instead of hitting the much thicker side armour. |
=== Secondary armament === | === Secondary armament === | ||
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{{main|5 inch/38 Mk.12 (127 mm)}} | {{main|5 inch/38 Mk.12 (127 mm)}} | ||
| − | Her secondaries are found on most WW2 US ships. Dual purpose, dual | + | Her secondaries are found on most WW2 US ships. Dual purpose, dual 127 mm turrets. She has six of them. Those turrets are her first line of defence against PT boats and aircraft. |
=== Anti-aircraft armament === | === Anti-aircraft armament === | ||
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{{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 2 (40 mm)|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}} | {{main|Bofors L/60 Mark 2 (40 mm)|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}} | ||
| − | As with most WW2 US ships, AA armament is where she shines. Compared to a Cleveland-class light cruiser, Baltimore has many more | + | As with most WW2 US ships, AA armament is where she shines. Compared to a [[USS Cleveland (CL-55)|Cleveland-class light cruiser]], Baltimore has many more 40 mm Bofors emplacements. She has twelve quadruple 40 mm Bofors turrets, and twenty-four 20 mm Oerlikon single guns. This is much stronger than what could be mounted on light cruisers, giving her awesome close range firepower. |
| − | Unlike the Cleveland-class, she cannot fire Variable Time | + | Unlike the Cleveland-class, she cannot fire Variable Time-Fuse shells out of her main guns, giving her slightly less long range AA power compared to a Cleveland. |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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| − | Baltimore feels right at home when protecting allies from aircraft. Her | + | Baltimore feels right at home when protecting allies from aircraft. Her 203 mm guns have a difficult time killing dreadnoughts, she should shoot first at other cruisers and destroyers. |
| − | Her super-heavy | + | Her super-heavy 203 mm shells are useful to shoot above islands while avoiding incoming fire. |
She can count on close range AA to protect her from most air attacks while staying near islands. | She can count on close range AA to protect her from most air attacks while staying near islands. | ||
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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| − | * Amazing AA | + | '''Pros:''' |
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* Super-heavy AP shells | * Super-heavy AP shells | ||
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* Rather small for a heavy cruiser | * Rather small for a heavy cruiser | ||
* Small crew amount compared to other heavy cruisers | * Small crew amount compared to other heavy cruisers | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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Revision as of 17:42, 5 January 2021
Contents
Description
The Baltimore-class,USS Baltimore (CA-68), 1943 is a gift rank V American heavy cruiser with a battle rating of 6.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Hot Tracks" as a reward for the 2020 Operation W.I.N.T.E.R. event.
General info
Survivability and armour
Armourfront / side / back
Citadel152 / 152 / 64 mm
Main fire tower203 / 83 / 37 mm
Hull19 mm (steel)
Superstructure17 mm (steel)
Number of section8
Displacement17 031 t
Crew1 560 people
Baltimore does not have as much armour as a Hipper-class heavy cruiser, it is somewhat on par with IJN counterparts such as the Mogami.
Having lots of AA also means lots of crew. However, lots of crew can also be lost due to the AA being repeatedly destroyed. It is not recommended to repair the ship unless major damage has been sustained.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB71 / 29 km/h
RB61 / 25 km/h
Baltimore's speed is a bit slower than other heavy cruisers. Her agility is better however, displacing 30% less than a Mogami.
She is unlikely to evade a torpedo, but being a heavy cruiser, she should survive a hit or two.
| Mobility Characteristics | |||
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| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
| Forward | Reverse | ||
| AB | |||
| Upgraded | 71 | 29 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 61 | 25 | |
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB12 722 → 17 174 
RB12 691 → 17 132
Total cost of modifications289 000 
428 000
Talisman cost2 200 
Crew training230 000
Experts790 000
Aces1 800
Research Aces780 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
450 / 600 / 100 %
202 / 202 / 202 %
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Armament
Primary armament
3 х Turret3 x 8 inch/55 Mark 12 cannon
Ammunition450 rounds
Vertical guidance-10° / 41°
Baltimore, being a WW2 US cruiser, shoots super-heavy AP shells out of her 203 mm guns. These shells are heavier than others, weighing over 150 kg. Most other nations' shells weigh usually 110 kg. This gives them a longer flight time, but a steeper angle. The idea was that, at long ranges, the shells would penetrate battleship's decks from above instead of hitting the much thicker side armour.
Secondary armament
6 х Turret2 x 5 inch/38 Mk.12 cannon, mount Mk.32
Ammunition720 rounds
Her secondaries are found on most WW2 US ships. Dual purpose, dual 127 mm turrets. She has six of them. Those turrets are her first line of defence against PT boats and aircraft.
Anti-aircraft armament
12 х Turret4 x 40 mm Bofors L/60 Mark 2 gun
Ammunition8000 rounds
Belt capacity4 rounds
Fire rate156 shots/min
24 х Turret20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II autocannon
Ammunition1800 rounds
Belt capacity60 rounds
Fire rate450 shots/min
As with most WW2 US ships, AA armament is where she shines. Compared to a Cleveland-class light cruiser, Baltimore has many more 40 mm Bofors emplacements. She has twelve quadruple 40 mm Bofors turrets, and twenty-four 20 mm Oerlikon single guns. This is much stronger than what could be mounted on light cruisers, giving her awesome close range firepower.
Unlike the Cleveland-class, she cannot fire Variable Time-Fuse shells out of her main guns, giving her slightly less long range AA power compared to a Cleveland.
Usage in battles
Baltimore feels right at home when protecting allies from aircraft. Her 203 mm guns have a difficult time killing dreadnoughts, she should shoot first at other cruisers and destroyers.
Her super-heavy 203 mm shells are useful to shoot above islands while avoiding incoming fire.
She can count on close range AA to protect her from most air attacks while staying near islands.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Amazing AA defences
- Super-heavy AP shells
Cons:
- Rather small for a heavy cruiser
- Small crew amount compared to other heavy cruisers
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.
See also
Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the ship;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| USA heavy cruisers | |
|---|---|
| Pensacola-class | USS Pensacola |
| Northampton-class | USS Northampton |
| Portland-class | USS Portland |
| New Orleans-class | USS New Orleans |
| Baltimore-class | USS Baltimore · USS Pittsburgh |
| Des Moines-class | USS Des Moines · USS Newport News |
