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Tier 10
Essex
Usa AirCarrier
The first Essex-class aircraft carriers were ordered as part of the Navy's expansion program of 1938. The decision to construct more ships in the series was made after the Pacific war had broken out. The Essex-class aircraft carriers were significant for several reasons. They were large and fast; had strong air defenses; could carry and launch a large air group rapidly; and, importantly, they were available in substantial numbers. Through a combination of these qualities, they played a pivotal role in the U.S. Navy's achievements in the Pacific during the final 2 years of World War II.
28,500,000 Credits
Overview
Survivability
Hit Points
59500
Armor Protection
78%
Torpedo Damage Reduction
34%
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed
33.0 knots
Turning Radius
1120 m
Rudder Shift Time
13.9 s
Concealment
Surface Detectability
13.5 km
Air Detectability
10.0 km
Submarine Detectability
10.0 km
Weaponry Effectiveness
Artillery
4%
AA Defense
92%
Aircraft
73%
Armor & Protection
Citadel
-1 mm
Casemate
-1 mm
Deck
-1 mm
Extremities
-1 mm
Belt
13 - 102 mm
Torpedo Protection
Damage Reduction
34%
Flooding Risk Reduction
N/A%
Armament
Secondary Battery
Range
5.0 km
Anti-Aircraft Defense
Defense Rating
92
Aircraft
Dive Bombers
Squadrons
None
Cruise Speed
None kts
Health
None
Max Damage
None
Fire Chance
None%
Torpedo Bombers
Squadrons
4
Cruise Speed
126 kts
Health
2040
Torpedo Damage
5067
Torpedo Speed
43 kts
Fighters
Squadrons
None
Cruise Speed
None kts
Health
None
Avg Damage
None/s
Modules & Upgrades
Hull Configuration
Main Turrets
0
Secondary Turrets
8
Torpedo Tubes
0
AA Mounts
81
Available Modules
Engine
1 available
Torpedo_bomber
2 available
Fighter
2 available
Hull
1 available
Dive_bomber
2 available