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Karlsruhe — Germany · Tier IV · Cruiser

The next step in the development of German light cruisers was the introduction of an armor belt. The new class also featured a large displacement and improved seaworthiness. After completing crew training, the cruiser joined the 2nd Recon Squadron that was patrolling the German coast. The ship served as a scout and minesweeper escort. Following the surrender of Germany, the cruiser, along with other German ships, was deliberately scuttled in Scapa Flow on June 21, 1919. Karlsruhe descended to greater depths than the rest of the sunken ships and was never recovered.

Karlsruhe

Ship Data

Basic Data

Hit points 19,700
Maximum speed 27.5 knots
Rudder shift time 9.6 seconds
Turning circle 590 metres

Main Battery

Main guns 150 mm/45 SK L/45 on an MPL C/14 mount (8 turrets)
AP Overmatch bis 10 mm
Reload time 5.2 s
Range 10.6 km
Rate of fire 11.5 rounds/minute
Dispersion 106 m
Sigma 2
Turret traverse time 23.68 s
AP Maximum damage 2,950
HE Maximum damage 1,450

Torpedoes & Secondaries

Torpedo launchers 2
Torpedo range 4.02 km
Torpedo speed 58 kn
Torpedo damage 10,433
Secondary mounts 2
Secondary range 4.8 km
Brandwahrscheinlichkeit Secondaries HE 4 %

Concealment & Economy

Ship / aircraft / submarine 10.3 km / 5.1 km / 5.1 km
After firing main guns in smoke 4.78 km
Premium ship No
Special ship No
Price 684,000 Credits
AA mounts 2

Main Battery & Ballistics

Main Battery · Stock Configuration

Mounts × barrels 8 × 1
Calibre 150 mm
Reload time 5.2 s
Range 10.63 km
Horizontal dispersion 106.33 m
Vertical dispersion 63.8 m
180° traverse time 23.68 s
Sigma 2

HE · 150 mm HE K Gr 18

HE
Alpha damage 1,450 HP
Calibre 150 mm
Shell mass 45.3 kg
Muzzle velocity 835 m/s
Air drag coefficient 0.25
HE-Durchschlag 38 mm
Fire chance 10 %

AP · 150 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.7

AP
Alpha damage 2,950 HP
Calibre 150 mm
Shell mass 45.3 kg
Muzzle velocity 835 m/s
Air drag coefficient 0.25
Krupp value 1,925
Fuse time 0.025 s
Fuse arming threshold 25 mm
Ricochet starts at 45 °
Guaranteed ricochet from 60 °

Torpedoes

G7

Launcher 500 mm Zwilling
Tubes per launcher 2
Reload time 42 s
Maximum damage 10,433 HP
Range 4.02 km
Speed 58 kn
Detectability 1.1 km
Arming time 1 s
Diameter 500 mm

H8

Launcher 600 mm Zwilling
Tubes per launcher 2
Reload time 53 s
Maximum damage 11,200 HP
Range 6 km
Speed 57 kn
Detectability 1.4 km
Arming time 1 s
Diameter 600 mm

Secondary Battery

88 mm Secondary battery

HE
Mounts × barrels 2 × 1
Range 4.8 km
Reload time 4 s
180° traverse time 3 s
Horizontal dispersion 303.6 m
Vertical dispersion 303.6 m
Ammunition HE
Alpha damage 1,000 HP
Muzzle velocity 890 m/s
HE-Durchschlag 15 mm
Fire chance 4 %

Anti-Aircraft Defence

AA group 1

Total mounts 2
Mounts contributing to AA 2
Long range · Range 0.1–4.6 km
Long range · Aura-DPS 3.5 DPS
Long range · Hit chance 90 %
Long range · Flak range 3.5–4.6 km
Long range · Flak explosions 1
Long range · Damage per explosion 770 HP
Long range · Flak hit chance 90 %

AA group 2

Total mounts 3
Mounts contributing to AA 3
Long range · Range 0.1–4.6 km
Long range · Aura-DPS 7 DPS
Long range · Hit chance 90 %
Long range · Flak range 3.5–4.6 km
Long range · Flak explosions 1
Long range · Damage per explosion 770 HP
Long range · Flak hit chance 90 %

Armour

Overview

Overall range 6–100 mm

Hull

Deck 20 mm · 40 mm
Slope 40 mm
Transverse bulkhead 10 mm

Bow

Belt 30 mm · 60 mm
Deck 13 mm
Side 13 mm
Bottom 15 mm

Stern

Deck 13 mm
Side 13 mm
Bottom 15 mm

Citadel

Deck 40 mm
Side 16 mm
Bottom 15 mm
Slope 40 mm
Forward bulkhead 40 mm
Aft bulkhead 40 mm

Upper Casemate

Deck 16 mm
Side 16 mm · 60 mm
Forward bulkhead 10 mm
Aft bulkhead 10 mm

Superstructure

Side 10 mm
Roof 10 mm

Conning Tower

Side 100 mm
Bottom 90 mm
Roof 20 mm

Rudder & Steering Gear

Side 40 mm
Roof 60 mm
Rear 40 mm

Consumables

Damage Control Party Slot 1
ChargesUnlimited Preparation time0 s Reload time60 s Action time5 s
Hydroacoustic Search Slot 2
Charges3 Preparation time0 s Reload time120 s Action time110 s Ship detection range5.5 km Torpedo detection range3.75 km

Module Research Tree

Hull

  1. Karlsruhe (A) Stock module
    Module typeHull Purchase price90,000 Credits Hit points19,700 HP Technical layer thickness range6–100 mm Main battery mounts8 Secondary mounts2 AA mounts2 Torpedo armament mounts2
    Karlsruhe (A) to Karlsruhe (B): 1,900 XP
  2. Karlsruhe (B)
    Module typeHull Purchase price280,000 Credits Research cost1,900 XP Main battery mounts8 Secondary mounts3 AA mounts3 Torpedo armament mounts4

Main Battery

  1. 150 mm/45 SK L/45 on an MPL C/14 mount Stock module
    Module typeMain Battery Purchase price48,000 Credits Rate of fire11.5 Schuss/min 180° traverse time23.68 s AP-Maximum damage2,950 HP HE-Maximum damage1,450 HP

Torpedoes

  1. G7 (H8) Stock module
    Module typeTorpedoes Purchase price30,000 Credits Maximum torpedo damage10,433 HP Torpedo speed58 kn

Fire Control System

  1. FKS Typ 4 Mod. 1 Stock module
    Module typeFire Control System Purchase price56,000 Credits
    FKS Typ 4 Mod. 1 to FKS Typ 4 Mod. 2: 1,200 XP
  2. FKS Typ 4 Mod. 2
    Module typeFire Control System Purchase price175,000 Credits Research cost1,200 XP

Engine

  1. Propulsion: 45,000 hp Stock module
    Module typeEngine Purchase price39,000 Credits Maximum speed27.5 kn

Upgrades

Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Increases the action time of the Damage Control Party and Fast Damage Control Team consumables.
Damage Control Party Modification 1
Increases the action time of the Hydroacoustic Search and Short-Range Hydroacoustic Search consumables.
Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
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mckenziem
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Anonimo_
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19loki74
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lamaKun
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