Combat envelope
Range and detection
Every bar uses the same 20 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.
Ship Database
Tier X
Cruiser
United Kingdom
Minotaur
The design process of a light cruiser continued in 1946 and resulted in a project with a dual-purpose 152 mm twin-gun mount. The new project was to carry four or five such mounts instead of four triple-gun ones. In 1947, the final draft of a five-turret version was presented; it was similar to the U.S. Worcester-class cruisers in terms of combat...
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The design process of a light cruiser continued in 1946 and resulted in a project with a dual-purpose 152 mm twin-gun mount. The new project was to carry four or five such mounts instead of four triple-gun ones. In 1947, the final draft of a five-turret version was presented; it was similar to the U.S. Worcester-class cruisers in terms of combat characteristics. The lead ship of a series of six cruisers of this class was to be named Minotaur; however, amid financial problems and the priority given to aircraft carriers, the project was revised.
- Credits
- 20,000,000
At a glance
The numbers that shape the ship
- Hit points
- 43,300
- Maximum speed
- 33.5 knots
- Surface detection
- 11.2 km
- Main battery range
- 15.8 km
- Main battery reload
- 3.0 s
Damage comparison
Published maximum per hit
Bars are normalized only against this ship's highest listed hit. They are not salvo damage, expected damage or DPM.
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview
Handling
- Maximum speed
- 33.5 knots
- Turning circle radius
- 750 m
- Rudder shift time
- 10.4 s
Concealment
- Surface detection
- 11.2 km
- Air detection
- 8.5 km
- Submarine detection
- 8.5 km
Survivability
- Hit points
- 43,300
- Torpedo damage reduction
- 13 %
Published armour thickness
Only positive values supplied by the API are shown.
- Overall published range
- 13–102 mm
Weapons and payloadsArmament
Surface armament
Main battery
- Maximum range
- 15.8 km
- Reload time
- 3.0 s
- Rate of fire
- 18.8 rounds/min
- 180° turn time
- 4.7 s
- Maximum dispersion
- 141 m
Shells
Damage is the API's published maximum for one shell hit.
152 mm AP Mk V
AP- Maximum damage per hit
- 3,200
- Muzzle velocity
- 768 m/s
- Shell mass
- 59 kg
Gun layout
- Mount
- 152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount
- Mounts
- 5
- Barrels each
- 2
Automatic armament
Secondary battery
Underwater armament
Torpedoes
533 mm Mk IXM
- Maximum range
- 10.0 km
- Maximum damage per hit
- 16,766
- Reload time
- 96 s
- Speed
- 62 knots
- Detectability
- 1.3 km
- 180° turn time
- 7.2 s
Torpedo-tube layout
- Mount
- 533 mm QR Mk II
- Mounts
- 4
- Tubes each
- 4
Anti-aircraft defence
- Aura
- 20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount
- Calibre
- 20 mm
- Mounts
- 10
- Aura
- 76.2 mm/70 QF Mk.N1 on a Mk.6 mount
- Calibre
- 76 mm
- Mounts
- 8
- Aura
- 152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount
- Calibre
- 152 mm
- Mounts
- 5
Depth charges
- Maximum damage per charge
- 5,000
- Maximum packs
- 2
- Charges per pack
- 4
- Reload time
- 40.0 s
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data
Default hull
- Hull hit points
- 43,300
- Main-battery barrels
- 5
- Torpedo tubes
- 4
- AA mounts
- 23
Engine
- Published maximum speed
- 33.5 knots
Fire control
Module research tree
Names, research prices and defaults are reported directly by the API.
Propulsion: 110,000 hp
Default- Type
- Engine
- Purchase
- 1,300,000 credits
533 mm Mk IXM
Default- Type
- Torpedoes
- Purchase
- 1,800,000 credits
Minotaur
Default- Type
- Hull
- Purchase
- 2,450,000 credits
- Next ships
- 1
152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount
Default- Type
- Artillery
- Purchase
- 1,900,000 credits
Mk X mod. 1
Default- Type
- Suo
- Purchase
- 1,450,000 credits
Compatible upgrades
Official modernization descriptions and listed purchase prices. Effects still depend on the slot and configuration used in game.
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 500,000
Concealment System Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 2,000,000
Main Armaments Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 125,000
Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
Modernization- Credits
- 3,000,000
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 500,000
Damage Control System Modification 2
Modernization- Credits
- 1,000,000
Torpedo Lookout System
Modernization- Credits
- 2,000,000
Main Battery Modification 3
Modernization- Credits
- 3,000,000
Steering Gears Modification 2
Modernization- Credits
- 2,000,000
Main Battery Modification 2
Modernization- Credits
- 500,000
Damage Control System Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 250,000
Steering Gears Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 1,000,000
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 125,000
Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
Modernization- Credits
- 3,000,000
AA Guns Modification 1
Modernization- Credits
- 500,000
Next ships
Research costs published in this ship's official progression data.
- Ship
- Edgar
- Research cost
- 0 XP
- Available module groups
- 10
- Compatible upgrades
- 15
- Researchable next ships
- 1
- Upgrade slots
- 6
- Published battle levels
- 10–11
Cross-nation comparison
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All published source fields 157 values
Advanced reference for this saved default configuration. Field names follow Wargaming's source. An em dash replaces the source's −1 placeholder; it is not a negative measurement. These records do not include every mechanic in the game. Read the coverage guide.
| Published field | Value |
|---|---|
| ship_id | 4179539920 |
| ship_id_str | PBSC110 |
| name | Minotaur |
| type | Cruiser |
| nation | uk |
| tier | 10 |
| is_premium | No |
| is_special | No |
| has_demo_profile | No |
| price_credit | 20000000 |
| price_gold | 0 |
| mod_slots | 6 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.defense | 93 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.caliber | 20 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.distance | — |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.guns | 10 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.0.name | 20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.caliber | 76 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.distance | — |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.guns | 8 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.1.name | 76.2 mm/70 QF Mk.N1 on a Mk.6 mount |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.caliber | 152 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.distance | — |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.guns | 5 |
| default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.name | 152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount |
| default_profile.armour.casemate.max | — |
| default_profile.armour.casemate.min | — |
| default_profile.armour.citadel.max | — |
| default_profile.armour.citadel.min | — |
| default_profile.armour.deck.max | — |
| default_profile.armour.deck.min | — |
| default_profile.armour.extremities.max | — |
| default_profile.armour.extremities.min | — |
| default_profile.armour.flood_damage | 13 |
| default_profile.armour.health | 43300 |
| default_profile.armour.range.max | 102 |
| default_profile.armour.range.min | 13 |
| default_profile.armour.total | 61 |
| default_profile.artillery.artillery_id | 3350179792 |
| default_profile.artillery.artillery_id_str | PBUA901 |
| default_profile.artillery.distance | 15.8 |
| default_profile.artillery.gun_rate | 18.8 |
| default_profile.artillery.max_dispersion | 141 |
| default_profile.artillery.rotation_time | 4.7 |
| default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_mass | 59 |
| default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.bullet_speed | 768 |
| default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.damage | 3200 |
| default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.name | 152 mm AP Mk V |
| default_profile.artillery.shells.AP.type | AP |
| default_profile.artillery.shot_delay | 3.0 |
| default_profile.artillery.slots.0.barrels | 2 |
| default_profile.artillery.slots.0.guns | 5 |
| default_profile.artillery.slots.0.name | 152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount |
| default_profile.atbas.distance | 0.0 |
| default_profile.battle_level_range_max | 11 |
| default_profile.battle_level_range_min | 10 |
| default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_plane | 8.5 |
| default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_ship | 11.2 |
| default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine | 8.5 |
| default_profile.concealment.total | 59 |
| default_profile.depth_charge.bomb_max_damage | 5000 |
| default_profile.depth_charge.max_packs | 2 |
| default_profile.depth_charge.num_bombs_in_pack | 4 |
| default_profile.depth_charge.reload_time | 40.0 |
| default_profile.engine.engine_id | 3350048720 |
| default_profile.engine.engine_id_str | PBUE901 |
| default_profile.engine.max_speed | 33.5 |
| default_profile.fire_control.distance | 0.0 |
| default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id | 3349589968 |
| default_profile.fire_control.fire_control_id_str | PBUS901 |
| default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels | 23 |
| default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels | 5 |
| default_profile.hull.atba_barrels | 0 |
| default_profile.hull.health | 43300 |
| default_profile.hull.hull_id | 3349950416 |
| default_profile.hull.hull_id_str | PBUH901 |
| default_profile.hull.range.max | 102 |
| default_profile.hull.range.min | 13 |
| default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels | 4 |
| default_profile.mobility.max_speed | 33.5 |
| default_profile.mobility.rudder_time | 10.4 |
| default_profile.mobility.total | 54 |
| default_profile.mobility.turning_radius | 750 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.distance | 10.0 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.max_damage | 16766 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.reload_time | 96 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.rotation_time | 7.2 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.barrels | 4 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.caliber | 533 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.guns | 4 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.slots.0.name | 533 mm QR Mk II |
| default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_name | 533 mm Mk IXM |
| default_profile.torpedoes.torpedo_speed | 62 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id | 3349557200 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.torpedoes_id_str | PBUT901 |
| default_profile.torpedoes.visibility_dist | 1.3 |
| default_profile.weaponry.aircraft | 0 |
| default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft | 93 |
| default_profile.weaponry.artillery | 51 |
| default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes | 49 |
| modules.artillery[0] | 3350179792 |
| modules.engine[0] | 3350048720 |
| modules.fire_control[0] | 3349589968 |
| modules.hull[0] | 3349950416 |
| modules.torpedoes[0] | 3349557200 |
| modules_tree.3349557200.is_default | Yes |
| modules_tree.3349557200.module_id | 3349557200 |
| modules_tree.3349557200.module_id_str | PBUT901 |
| modules_tree.3349557200.name | 533 mm Mk IXM |
| modules_tree.3349557200.price_credit | 1800000 |
| modules_tree.3349557200.price_xp | 0 |
| modules_tree.3349557200.type | Torpedoes |
| modules_tree.3349589968.is_default | Yes |
| modules_tree.3349589968.module_id | 3349589968 |
| modules_tree.3349589968.module_id_str | PBUS901 |
| modules_tree.3349589968.name | Mk X mod. 1 |
| modules_tree.3349589968.price_credit | 1450000 |
| modules_tree.3349589968.price_xp | 0 |
| modules_tree.3349589968.type | Suo |
| modules_tree.3349950416.is_default | Yes |
| modules_tree.3349950416.module_id | 3349950416 |
| modules_tree.3349950416.module_id_str | PBUH901 |
| modules_tree.3349950416.name | Minotaur |
| modules_tree.3349950416.next_ships[0] | 4178491344 |
| modules_tree.3349950416.price_credit | 2450000 |
| modules_tree.3349950416.price_xp | 0 |
| modules_tree.3349950416.type | Hull |
| modules_tree.3350048720.is_default | Yes |
| modules_tree.3350048720.module_id | 3350048720 |
| modules_tree.3350048720.module_id_str | PBUE901 |
| modules_tree.3350048720.name | Propulsion: 110,000 hp |
| modules_tree.3350048720.price_credit | 1300000 |
| modules_tree.3350048720.price_xp | 0 |
| modules_tree.3350048720.type | Engine |
| modules_tree.3350179792.is_default | Yes |
| modules_tree.3350179792.module_id | 3350179792 |
| modules_tree.3350179792.module_id_str | PBUA901 |
| modules_tree.3350179792.name | 152 mm/50 QF Mk.V on a Mk.XXVI mount |
| modules_tree.3350179792.price_credit | 1900000 |
| modules_tree.3350179792.price_xp | 0 |
| modules_tree.3350179792.type | Artillery |
| upgrades[0] | 4220702640 |
| upgrades[1] | 4265791408 |
| upgrades[2] | 4262645680 |
| upgrades[3] | 4279422896 |
| upgrades[4] | 4259499952 |
| upgrades[5] | 4269985712 |
| upgrades[6] | 4266839984 |
| upgrades[7] | 4280471472 |
| upgrades[8] | 4257402800 |
| upgrades[9] | 4287811504 |
| upgrades[10] | 4273131440 |
| upgrades[11] | 4267888560 |
| upgrades[12] | 4261597104 |
| upgrades[13] | 4278374320 |
| upgrades[14] | 4275228592 |
| next_ships.4178491344 | 0 |