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== History ==
 
== History ==
 
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The first wartime mission undertaken by the USS Wyoming was on February 6, 1918, in which the battleship was to escort a convey to Stavanger, Norway. The mission was a success, apart from the false alarm of German U-boats. Wyoming patrolled in the North Sea for the next few months, watching for a sortie by the German High Seas Fleet. On 30 June, Wyoming and the rest of the 6th Battle Squadron conducted a minelaying operation in the North Sea until the July 2. In December of the same year, the USS Wyoming was carrying Woodrow Wilson to the peace negotiations in Paris. During the interwar years, the battleship was demilitarized and primarily used as a training ship by the US Navy.
 
The first wartime mission undertaken by the USS Wyoming was on February 6, 1918, in which the battleship was to escort a convey to Stavanger, Norway. The mission was a success, apart from the false alarm of German U-boats. Wyoming patrolled in the North Sea for the next few months, watching for a sortie by the German High Seas Fleet. On 30 June, Wyoming and the rest of the 6th Battle Squadron conducted a minelaying operation in the North Sea until the July 2. In December of the same year, the USS Wyoming was carrying Woodrow Wilson to the peace negotiations in Paris. During the interwar years, the battleship was demilitarized and primarily used as a training ship by the US Navy.
  

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Rank VI USSR | Premium | Golden Eagles
Su-25K Pack
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USS Wyoming
AB RB SB
6.7 6.7 6.7
Class:
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Purchase:790 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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Description

The Wyoming-class, USS Wyoming (BB-32), 1927 is a rank V American battleship with a battle rating of 6.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Red Skies".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Citadel280 / 280 / 114 mm
Main fire tower305 / 203 / 305 mm
Hull25 mm (steel)
Superstructure16 mm (steel)
Number of section9
Displacement27 680 t
Crew1 242 people

The USS Wyoming is well armoured for an early battleship, with a distributed armour scheme, and quite survivable. She has a main belt 11 inches thick, angled at 2° to increase the thickness of the armour. It can be expected to withstand hits from other 12-inch-armed battleships of the rank, and the smaller 283 mm guns of the early German battleships. The armour begins to have troubles when facing later battleships with larger than 14-inch guns, although if angled the armour can hold off some hits from heavier calibres. Above and below the main belt, the armour drops to 9 inches and drops to a 1-inch plate well below the waterline.

USS Wyoming is in her 1927 refit, and gains access to torpedo bulges which protect against 250 kg warheads and below. This will defeat commonly seen torpedoes like the American Mk.15 but will struggle against heavier torpedoes such as the German G7a and provide negligible protection against the Japanese Type 93 Long Lance and every effort should be made to avoid these.

The turrets are well armoured with 12-inch plates fore and aft, with the front face of the turrets angled at 38° to increase effectiveness. The sides have a thickness of 8 inches and the barbettes have a thickness of 11 inches of armour. The turret roof has 7.7 inches of armour and will protect from all but large calibre rounds at extreme ranges and angles. The casemates have 6.5 inches of armour protecting them, and smaller plates behind the casemate lead down to the machinery spaces. The main armoured deck has a thickness of 4.5 inches and the citadel has two layers of roof armour, a plate of 4 inches and a smaller 1.5-inch plate beneath, directly above the magazines.

Speaking of the magazines, they're positioned slightly beneath the waterline and under layers of armour, so from most near-peer engagements the magazines are relatively unlikely to be hit. Higher rank battleships and battlecruisers such as the IJN Hyuga, SMS Bayern, or HMS Hood will have a much easier time penetrating the citadel and doing critical damage with the larger bursting charges higher calibre shells are able to support, so sitting stationary and trading blows with the later ships is not recommended.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB45 / 13 km/h
RB39 / 11 km/h

The USS Wyoming, like many other early dreadnought-type battleships, reaches a top speed of 21.0 kn. While it is average for a battleship, cruisers and destroyers will easily beat her to objectives, and captains of Wyoming should not expect to be able to capture multiple objectives in most battles. Similarly, in the naval Enduring Confrontation mode, it will take Wyoming a considerable amount of time to cover distance compared to battlecruisers such as HMS Hood or the Scharnhorst. USS Wyoming will take about 40 seconds to steam to flank speed from a standstill, and around 1 minute to stop from flank. It takes Wyoming around 4 seconds to respond to rudder inputs, and the turning circle is mediocre for a 27,680-ton displacement battleship. Her speed will fall to 15 knots while in a turn, and it is recommended for captains of Wyoming to plan their course well in advance, as she will not respond quickly nor is capable of avoiding terrain quickly.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 45 13
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 39 11

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB25 114 → 31 543 Sl icon.png
RB30 894 → 38 802 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications281 000 Rp icon.png
416 000 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost2 200 Ge icon.png
Crew training230 000 Sl icon.png
Experts790 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 800 Ge icon.png
Research Aces780 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
450 / 600 / 100 % Sl icon.png
202 / 202 / 202 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
21 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
31 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship engine.png
Engine Maintenance
Research:
31 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
46 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
Mods ship damage control crew.png
Damage Control Division
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods ship fire control crew.png
Fire Division
Research:
21 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
31 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
Mods ship anti fragmentation protection.png
Shrapnel Protection
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
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Ventilation
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
Mods new ship pumps.png
New Pumps
Research:
31 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
46 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
Mods ship ammo wetting.png
Ammo Wetting
Research:
31 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
46 000 Sl icon.png
600 Ge icon.png
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Anti-Air Armament Targeting
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
305mm_us_mk15_navy_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
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127mm_usa_51_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
11 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
16 000 Sl icon.png
210 Ge icon.png
Mods new aux caliber turrets.png
Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
21 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
31 000 Sl icon.png
410 Ge icon.png
Mods new main caliber turrets.png
Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png
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Improved Rangefinder
Research:
14 000 Rp icon.png
Cost:
21 000 Sl icon.png
270 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

6 х Turret2 x 12 inch/50 Mk.7 cannon
Ammunition300 rounds
Vertical guidance-5° / 15°

Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: {{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
1,000 m 2,500 m 5,000 m 7,500 m 10,000 m 15,000 m
12-inch Cl.B HE HE 68 68 68 68 68 68
12 inch Mk.15 APC APC 562 501 416 348 293 221
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Velocity
(m/s)
Projectile
mass (kg)
Fuse delay
(s)
Fuse sensitivity
(mm)
Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (kg)
Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
12-inch Cl.B HE HE 823 335.65 0 0.1 33.25 79° 80° 81°
12 inch Mk.15 APC APC 884 394.62 0.035 17 11.11 48° 63° 71°

Secondary armament

16 х Turret5 inch/51 Mk.7 cannon
Ammunition230 rounds
Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
1,000 m 2,500 m 5,000 m 7,500 m 10,000 m 15,000 m
Mk.15 common Common 114 94 68 50 38 26
APC APC 191 157 115 84 64 44
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead
Velocity
(m/s)
Projectile
mass (kg)
Fuse delay Fuse sensitivity
(mm)
Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g)
Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
Mk.15 common Common 960 22.68 0.005 s 6 780 47° 60° 65°
APC APC 960 22.68 4 m 7 770 48° 63° 71°

Anti-aircraft armament

8 х Turret3-inch/50 Mk.10 cannon
Ammunition200 rounds

An important part of the ship's armament responsible for air defence. Anti-aircraft armament is defined by the weapon chosen with the control Select anti-aircraft weapons. Talk about the ship's anti-air cannons and machine guns, the number of guns and their positions, their effective range, and about their overall effectiveness – including against surface targets. If there are no anti-aircraft armaments, remove this section.

Usage in battles

Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Large main battery of 12 guns
  • Can broadside fire all main cannons at once
  • Great secondary armament
  • Practically immune to cruisers while at range.

Cons:

  • Large target
  • Terrible mobility
  • Lacks coal bunkers
  • Abysmal AA capability
  • Long reload time
  • Only has access to HE and AP shells, no semi-armour-piercing.
  • Lower calibre guns compared to the super-dreadnoughts

History

The first wartime mission undertaken by the USS Wyoming was on February 6, 1918, in which the battleship was to escort a convey to Stavanger, Norway. The mission was a success, apart from the false alarm of German U-boats. Wyoming patrolled in the North Sea for the next few months, watching for a sortie by the German High Seas Fleet. On 30 June, Wyoming and the rest of the 6th Battle Squadron conducted a minelaying operation in the North Sea until the July 2. In December of the same year, the USS Wyoming was carrying Woodrow Wilson to the peace negotiations in Paris. During the interwar years, the battleship was demilitarized and primarily used as a training ship by the US Navy.

In the Second World War, the battleship was also used as a testing ground for new technology (such as new fire control systems). The Navy had considered reverting the USS Wyoming back to its former battleship state, though they decided against the plan. The USS Wyoming was decommissioned following the second World War on August 1st, 1946.

Media

Skins

See also

Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:

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  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


William Cramp & Sons Shipbuilding Co.
Gun Destroyers (DD) 
Clemson-class  USS Barker
Cruiser, Light (CL) 
Omaha-class  USS Trenton
Battleships (BB) 
Wyoming-class  USS Wyoming

USA battleships
Delaware-class  USS North Dakota
Wyoming-class  USS Wyoming · USS Arkansas
New York-class  USS Texas
Nevada-class  USS Nevada
Pennsylvania-class  USS Arizona
New Mexico-class  USS Mississippi
Tennessee-class  USS Tennessee