Supertest: U.S. Supercruiser Annapolis

Historical background

The Annapolis is Wargaming’s interpretation of what could have been a follow-on design to the Des Moines-class cruisers. It is potentially inspired by the CA-C design study from 1941.

Compared to the design CA-C, Annapolis is larger and uses the Mk. 16 turrets with auto-loading mechanisms as well as modern secondaries and anti-air.

Special Ability

Alternative firing mode settings:

• Reload time: 40 s.
• Interval between shots: 1.0 s.
• Number of salvos in a firing sequence: 3

Ship’s preview

Camouflage

For the classic reminder, this is a ship in testing, anything can change so don’t look at her like she would already be released.

Modules

Hull	Engine	Gun Fire Control System	Main battery
Annapolis	Propulsion: 160 000 HP	‎Mk11 mod. 1	203 mm/55 RF Mk.16 in a turret

General Characteristics

Main Armament

4 x 3 203 mm/55 RF Mk.16 in a turret
Maximum Firing Range	16.220 km
Reloading Time	6.1 s
180 Degree Turn Time	20.0 s
Optimal firing angles at the front	32°
Optimal firing angles at the rear	32°
Sigma	2.05 sigma
Maximum Dispersion	145 m
Shells
Type of Projectile	HE – 203 mm HE/HC Mk25
Alpha Damage	2 800
Penetration capacity	34 mm
Explosion size	0.86
Fire chance	14 %
Projectile Speed	823 m/s
Air Drag	0.333
Projectile Mass	118 kg
Type of Projectile	AP – 203 mm AP Mk21
Alpha Damage	5 000
Projectile Speed	762 m/s
Air Drag	0.356
Projectile Mass	152 kg
Projectile Krupp	2 919
Projectile Detonator	0.033 s
Detonator threshold	34 mm
Ricochet Angles	60° – 67.5°

Secondary Armament

6 x 2 127 mm/54 Mk.16 on a Mk.42 mount
Maximum Firing Range	7.300 km
Reloading Time	4.0 s
Sigma	1.0 sigma
Shells
Type of Projectile	HE – 127 mm HE Mk41
Alpha Damage	1 800
HE penetration	21 mm
Explosion Size	0.44
Chance to Cause Fire	9 %
Projectile Speed	808 m/s
Air Drag	0.279
Projectile Mass	31.75 kg

Anti-air Armament

Consumables

Consumables
Slot 1	Slot 2	Slot 3	Slot 4
Damage Control Party Work time: 5 s Cooldown: 60 s	Defensive AA Fire Number of charges: 4 Work time: 40 s Cooldown: 80 s Continuous Damage: +50% Damage from shell explosions: +300%	Surveillance Radar Number of charges: 3 Work time: 40 s Cooldown: 120 s Ship spotting range: 10.0 km	Repair Party Number of charges: 3 Work time: 28 s Cooldown: 80 s HP regeneration: 0.5%/s Casemate damage regeneration: 50% Citadel damage regeneration: 30%
	Hydroacoustic Search Number of charges: 3 Work time: 100 s Cooldown: 120 s Torpedo spotting range: 3.5 km Ship spotting range: 5.0 km

The Armor

Compared to Des Moines and the U.S. heavy cruisers in general, the citadel of Annapolis is in a spaced armor configuration.

External armor protection:

Front and rear armor protection of the middle section:

Citadel armor protection:

Turrets armor protection:

Personal Opinion

Well yes. All of the yes. It’s a Des Moines on steroid with better armor, better firepower, ludicrous anti-air and amazing burst damage when needed. This ship looks like an absolute monster on top of being visually magnificent.

There is just one downside, the lack of improved acceleration from Des Moines’ Unique Upgrade. Sadly, you can’t have everything.

One thing for sure, she will be a really solid choice for the next Ranked Battles season.

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