HMS Abdiel

HMS Abdiel

HMS Enterprise

HMS Abdiel

HMS Enterprise

Britain

II Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
4.0	4.3	4.3

Class:

Light cruiser

Research:11 000

Purchase:22 000

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Description

The Abdiel-class, HMS Abdiel (M39), 1941 is a rank II British light cruiser with a battle rating of 4.0 (AB) and 4.3 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Apex Predators".

The Abdiel-class "mine-laying cruisers" were a class of six fast minelayers. Designed for quick minelaying operations close to enemy waters or shipping lanes, the ships of the class feature exceptionally high top speed that even rivals destroyers and sufficient armaments to fend off the enemy if detected.

Because of these unusual characteristics, the Abdiel-class often found themselves in roles that they were not intended for, especially as a troop transport. The HMS Abdiel, the lead ship of the class, also found itself in these risky missions. After minelaying and landing operations around the Mediterranean between 1941-43, Abdiel was sunk on 10 September 1943 during the Operation Slapstick landings off the coast of Taranto, Italy, struck by German submarine-laid mines.

HMS Abdiel is classed as a light cruiser and has a low BR compared to other light cruisers. In this BR bracket, there are some maps that don't feature a cruiser spawn (namely Aleutian Islands) and there is a risk that you won't be able to spawn anything if your line-up consists only of HMS Abdiel herself.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Main fire tower3 / 3 / 0 mm

Hull25 mm (steel)

Superstructure8 mm (steel)

Number of section7

Displacement3 415 t

Crew236 people

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Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB85 / 29 km/h

RB73 / 25 km/h

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Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode	Upgrade Status	Maximum Speed (km/h)		Turn Time (s)	Turn Radius (m)
		Forward	Reverse
AB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	85	29
RB/SB	Stock	___	___
	Upgraded	73	25

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 372 → 3 076

RB3 582 → 4 645

Total cost of modifications10 380

13 740

Talisman cost750

Crew training6 300

Experts22 000

Aces250

Research Aces220 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

200 / 330 / 100 %

124 / 124 / 124 %

Modifications

Seakeeping	Unsinkability	Firepower
Dry-Docking Research: 420 Cost: 560 100 Rudder Replacement Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 Propeller Replacement Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 Engine Maintenance Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 200	Damage Control Division Research: 420 Cost: 560 100 Fire Division Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 Smokescreen Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 Shrapnel Protection Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 Ventilation Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 New Pumps Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 200 Ammo Wetting Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 200	Anti-Air Armament Targeting Research: 420 Cost: 560 100 102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_SAP_ammo_pack Research: 420 Cost: 560 100 40mm_qf_mkxv_he_ammo_pack Research: 420 Cost: 560 100 Auxiliary Armament Targeting Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_he_dist_fuse_ammo_pack Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 40mm_qf_mkxv_ap_ammo_pack Research: 390 Cost: 520 95 Primary Armament Targeting Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 Improved Rangefinder Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_he_radio_fuse_ammo_pack Research: 430 Cost: 570 105 Mines Research: 840 Cost: 1 100 200

Armament

Primary armament

3 х Turret2 x 4 inch/45 Mark XVI cannon

Ammunition400 rounds

Vertical guidance-10° / 40°

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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
4 inch HE	HE	20	20	20	20	20	20
4 inch SAP	SAP	102	85	64	48	38	30
4 inch HE-TF	HE-TF	20	20	20	20	20	20
4 inch HE-VT	HE-VT	20	20	20	20	20	20

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (s)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
4 inch HE	HE	811	15.88	0	0.1	1,550	79°	80°	81°
4 inch SAP	SAP	811	17.35	0.015	5	600	47°	60°	65°
4 inch HE-TF	HE-TF	811	15.88	0	0.1	1,550	79°	80°	81°

Proximity-fused shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Arming distance (m)	Trigger radius (m)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
									0%	50%	100%
4 inch HE-VT	HE-VT	811	15.88	0	0.1	274	18	1,550	79°	80°	81°

Secondary armament

Turret4 x 40 mm 2pdr QF Mk.IIc automatic cannon

Ammunition8960 rounds

Belt capacity56 rounds

Fire rate200 shots/min

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• Universal: HEF · AP-T · HEF · AP-T
• 40 mm HE: HEF · HEF · HEF · AP-T
• 40 mm AP: AP-T · AP-T · AP-T · HEF

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
AP-T	60	57	48	39	32	26
HEF	3	3	3	3	3	3

Shell details
Ammunition	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
						0%	50%	100%
AP-T	701	0.91	-	-	-	47°	60°	65°
HEF	701	0.82	0	0.1	71	79°	80°	81°

Anti-aircraft armament

2 х Turret4 x 12.7 mm Vickers Mk.V machine gun

Ammunition8000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Fire rate600 shots/min

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Additional armament

Setup 140 x 1123/1323 lbs Type M Mark I moored contact mine

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• Features fast-firing and accurate 4-inch guns
• High top speed and mobility
• Decent anti-air defense
• Can be loaded with 40 sea mines for area denial

Cons:

• Being classed as a light cruiser, the ship is forced to spawn at longer ranges where the 4-inch guns are less effective
• Lacks any torpedo armament
• Practically no armour protection save for the bridge; highly vulnerable to enemy fire
• Extremely vulnerable magazines and mine racks, both sit way above the waterline

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the HMS Abdiel from live.warthunder.com.

See also

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Britain light cruisers
Emerald-class	HMS Enterprise
Dido-class	HMS Dido
Leander-class	HMNZS Leander
Arethusa-class	HMS Arethusa
Town-class	HMS Belfast · HMS Liverpool · HMS Southampton
Tiger-class	HMS Tiger
Abdiel-class*	HMS Abdiel