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Tier VIII Aircraft Carrier

U.S.A.

Lexington

Following the Washington Naval Conference, a decision was made to convert two Lexington-class battlecruisers into aircraft carriers. These ships exerted a substantial influence on future aircraft carrier design; the flight deck and outer sides of the hangar were integrated into the hull, providing longitudinal strength to the entire ship. Such a design...

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Following the Washington Naval Conference, a decision was made to convert two Lexington-class battlecruisers into aircraft carriers. These ships exerted a substantial influence on future aircraft carrier design; the flight deck and outer sides of the hangar were integrated into the hull, providing longitudinal strength to the entire ship. Such a design allowed for a fully enclosed hangar space. At the time when the Japanese forces attacked Pearl Harbor, USS Lexington was in the process of transferring planes to Midway. During the Battle of the Coral Sea, USS Lexington sustained several bomb hits. Eventually, the decision was taken to scuttle the ship, and destroyer USS Phelps was tasked with sinking Lexington using torpedoes.

Credits
11,500,000
Official profile image of Lexington

At a glance

The numbers that shape the ship

Hit points
54,300
Maximum speed
33.0 knots
Surface detection
14.5 km

Combat envelope

Range and detection

Scale: 15 km

Every bar uses the same 15 km scale. Surface detection is a visibility threshold, not a weapon range.

  • Surface detection14.5 km
  • Secondary battery4.5 km

Damage comparison

Published maximum per hit

Ship-relative

Bars are normalized only against this ship's highest listed hit. They are not salvo damage, expected damage or DPM.

  • Aircraft torpedo 6,467
Handling, concealment and protectionOverview

Handling

Maximum speed
33.0 knots
Turning circle radius
1,180 m
Rudder shift time
21.9 s
Maneuverability API rating 40

Concealment

Surface detection
14.5 km
Air detection
10.0 km
Submarine detection
10.0 km
Concealment API rating 41

Survivability

Hit points
54,300
Torpedo damage reduction
16 %
Survivability API rating 69

Published armour thickness

Only positive values supplied by the API are shown.

Overall published range
6–178 mm
Weapons and payloadsArmament

Automatic armament

Secondary battery

Maximum range
4.5 km
Mount
127 mm HE Mk32
Maximum damage per hit
1,800
Fire chance
5.0 %
Rate of fire
10.0 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity
792 m/s
Mount
127 mm HE Mk32
Maximum damage per hit
1,800
Fire chance
5.0 %
Rate of fire
10.0 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity
792 m/s

Anti-aircraft defence

AA defence API rating 87
Aura
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount
Calibre
20 mm
Mounts
52
Aura
40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount
Calibre
40 mm
Mounts
9
Aura
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mount
Calibre
127 mm
Mounts
8
Aura
127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.32 mount
Calibre
127 mm
Mounts
4
Carrier aviationClass system

The public API still uses legacy aircraft categories and does not expose every modern carrier payload mechanic. Only fields returned by Wargaming are shown.

Dive bombers

SBD Dauntless

Aircraft tier
8
Squadrons
4
Cruise speed
122 knots
Aircraft health
1,890

Torpedo bombers

TBF Avenger

Aircraft tier
8
Squadrons
4
Cruise speed
120 knots
Aircraft health
1,800
Maximum damage per torpedo
6,467
Torpedo range
3.5 km
Torpedo speed
35 knots

Fighters (legacy API field)

F6F Hellcat

Aircraft tier
8
Squadrons
4
Cruise speed
160 knots
Aircraft health
1,400
Modules, hull and progressionTechnical data

Default hull

Hull hit points
54,300
Secondary barrels
12
AA mounts
73

Engine

Published maximum speed
33.0 knots

Module research tree

Names, research prices and defaults are reported directly by the API.

Propulsion: 180,000 hp

Default
Type
Engine
Purchase
500,000 credits

SBD Dauntless

Default
Type
DiveBomber
Purchase
600,000 credits
Next modules
1

SB2C Helldiver

Type
DiveBomber
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
1,500,000 credits

TBF Avenger

Default
Type
TorpedoBomber
Purchase
600,000 credits
Next modules
1

SB2C Helldiver

Type
TorpedoBomber
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
1,500,000 credits

F6F Hellcat

Default
Type
Fighter
Purchase
600,000 credits
Next modules
1

F4U-1D Corsair HVAR 127 mm

Type
Fighter
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
1,500,000 credits
Next modules
1

F4U-1D Corsair Tiny Tim

Type
Fighter
Research
18,000 XP
Purchase
1,500,000 credits

Lexington (A)

Default
Type
Hull
Purchase
1,200,000 credits
Next modules
1

Lexington (B)

Type
Hull
Research
27,000 XP
Purchase
3,000,000 credits
Next ships
1

Compatible upgrades

Official modernization descriptions and listed purchase prices. Effects still depend on the slot and configuration used in game.

Concealment System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
2,000,000

Damage Control System Modification 2

Modernization

Credits
1,000,000

Air Groups Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Damage Control System Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
250,000

Flight Control Modification 1

Modernization

Does not increase the maximum number of each type of tactical squadron aircraft on deck.

Credits
2,000,000

Secondary Battery Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
500,000

Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1

Modernization

Credits
125,000

Next ships

Research costs published in this ship's official progression data.

Ship
Midway
Research cost
355,000 XP
Available module groups
10
Compatible upgrades
7
Researchable next ships
1
Upgrade slots
5
Published battle levels
8–10

Cross-nation comparison

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HP
49,300
Speed
32 kn
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HP
53,200
Speed
33.5 kn
Open comparison

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HP
50,000
Speed
31.8 kn
Open comparison
All published source fields 204 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 fieldValue
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nameLexington
typeAirCarrier
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is_specialNo
has_demo_profileNo
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default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.distance—
default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.2.guns8
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default_profile.anti_aircraft.slots.3.distance—
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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_damage16
default_profile.armour.health54300
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default_profile.atbas.slots.0.burn_probability5.0
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default_profile.atbas.slots.1.burn_probability5.0
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default_profile.atbas.slots.1.gun_rate10.0
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default_profile.battle_level_range_min8
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_plane10.0
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_ship14.5
default_profile.concealment.detect_distance_by_submarine10.0
default_profile.concealment.total41
default_profile.dive_bomber.cruise_speed122
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default_profile.dive_bomber.plane_level8
default_profile.dive_bomber.squadrons4
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default_profile.fighters.max_health1400
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default_profile.fighters.plane_level8
default_profile.fighters.squadrons4
default_profile.hull.anti_aircraft_barrels73
default_profile.hull.artillery_barrels0
default_profile.hull.atba_barrels12
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default_profile.hull.range.min6
default_profile.hull.torpedoes_barrels0
default_profile.mobility.max_speed33.0
default_profile.mobility.rudder_time21.9
default_profile.mobility.total40
default_profile.mobility.turning_radius1180
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.cruise_speed120
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.max_damage6467
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.max_health1800
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.nameTBF Avenger
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.plane_level8
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.squadrons4
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.torpedo_bomber_id3550425072
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.torpedo_bomber_id_strPAUB710
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.torpedo_damage6467
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.torpedo_distance3.5
default_profile.torpedo_bomber.torpedo_max_speed35
default_profile.weaponry.aircraft47
default_profile.weaponry.anti_aircraft87
default_profile.weaponry.artillery4
default_profile.weaponry.torpedoes0
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modules.fighter[0]3555438576
modules.fighter[1]3554390000
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modules.torpedo_bomber[0]3550425072
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modules_tree.3546034160.price_xp27000
modules_tree.3546034160.typeHull
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modules_tree.3550425072.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3550425072.module_id3550425072
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modules_tree.3550425072.price_xp0
modules_tree.3550425072.typeTorpedoBomber
modules_tree.3551408112.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3551408112.module_id3551408112
modules_tree.3551408112.module_id_strPAUD709
modules_tree.3551408112.nameSBD Dauntless
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modules_tree.3552423920.is_defaultYes
modules_tree.3552423920.module_id3552423920
modules_tree.3552423920.module_id_strPAUE708
modules_tree.3552423920.namePropulsion: 180,000 hp
modules_tree.3552423920.price_credit500000
modules_tree.3552423920.price_xp0
modules_tree.3552423920.typeEngine
modules_tree.3553341424.is_defaultNo
modules_tree.3553341424.module_id3553341424
modules_tree.3553341424.module_id_strPAUI707
modules_tree.3553341424.nameF4U-1D Corsair Tiny Tim
modules_tree.3553341424.price_credit1500000
modules_tree.3553341424.price_xp18000
modules_tree.3553341424.typeFighter
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modules_tree.3554390000.typeFighter
modules_tree.3555438576.is_defaultYes
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upgrades[0]4265791408
upgrades[1]4269985712
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upgrades[3]4273131440
upgrades[4]4284665776
upgrades[5]4281520048
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next_ships.4179605488355000

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