USS Detroit
| This page is about the American light cruiser USS Detroit. For other Omaha-class cruisers, see Omaha (Family). |
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Description
The Omaha-class, USS Detroit (CL-8), 1942 is a premium gift rank III American light cruiser with a battle rating of 5.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced during Update "Red Skies" as a reward for Battle Pass: Season IV, "Fearless Voltigeur".
General info
Survivability and armour
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Mobility
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| Game Mode | Upgrade Status | Maximum Speed (km/h) | |
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| Upgraded | 73 | 29 | |
| RB/SB | |||
| Upgraded | 63 | 25 | |
Modifications and economy
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Armament
Primary armament
The one saving grace of this ship is its 6 inch artillery. Powerful enough to obliterate most destroyers in a few well placed hits, it unfortunately has a poor reload rate, and an even worse traverse rate. This vessel is essentially a support ship for more powerful ships in its BR range.
Secondary armament
The 3 inch (76 mm) cannons do have HE-VT shells, meaning that they can ward off planes and ships, but only at close range.
Anti-aircraft armament
The Raleigh is equipped with one Chicago Piano mount and eight single-mount Oerlikon cannons. This provides some decent AA cover at close range, though it certainly isn't winning any awards for defensive firepower. It is better to simply stay close to AA ships and destroyers for some extra protection.
Additional armament
The ship does have a pair of torpedo launchers, but their poor placement and poor torpedoes, makes them a poor choice to use.
Scout Seaplane
Located midship are two catapults with one Curtiss SOC-1 scout plane each which provides unique offensive and defensive abilities, expanding tactical options. Ship launched scout planes fly just like regular tree units but lack munition choice and cockpit views as of this writing. With the typical ability of staffing (but with only one machine gun), dropping 2 x 100 lb bombs, and capping zones, plus the added ability to lay down smoke cover (up to 3 times). Captains will be wise to remember this ability and consider when best to use, for example early or late in match to cap a point, use smoke screen to stymie enemy bombardment and repair, or attack enemy units instead, or perhaps something completely new! With two seaplanes one can risk a cap attempt at beginning of match, saving the second for any opportunity that presents itself
Usage in battles
While using the USS Detroit, try to exploit its mobility advantage and flank around the map. Use cover to make up for the subpar armour of the ship. When playing this ship, make sure you avoid higher-tier cruisers like IJN Mogami, HMS London or Admiral Hipper and go for destroyers and lower-tier cruisers.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Above average mobility (63 km/h)
- Decent firepower
- Two scout seaplanes
Cons:
- Anti-aircraft armament struggles to land hits
- Poor armour
- Low crew count
History
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Media
- Videos
See also
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- reference to the series of the ship;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Bethlehem Steel Corporation | |
|---|---|
| Gun Destroyers (DD) | |
| Porter-class | USS Phelps · USS Moffett |
| Fletcher-class | USS Cowell |
| Destroyer Leaders (DL) | |
| Mitscher-class | USS Wilkinson |
| Cruiser, Light (CL) | |
| Omaha-class | USS Raleigh · USS Detroit |
| Heavy Cruisers (CA) | |
| Northampton-class | USS Northampton |
| Portland-class | USS Portland |
| Baltimore-class | USS Baltimore · USS Pittsburgh |
| Des Moines-class | USS Des Moines |
| USA light cruisers | |
|---|---|
| Omaha-class | USS Detroit · USS Raleigh · USS Trenton |
| Atlanta-class | USS Atlanta |
| Brooklyn-class | USS Brooklyn · USS Helena |
| Cleveland-class | USS Cleveland |
| Fargo-class | USS Fargo |
| Worcester-class | USS Roanoke |
| USA premium ships | |
|---|---|
| Motor torpedo boats | PT-3 · PT-109 · PT-174 · Thunderbolt (PT-556) · PT-658 · PT-811 |
| Motor gun boats | LCM(6) Zippo · USS Douglas · USS Flagstaff |
| Sub-chasers | Carmi (PC-466) |
| Destroyers | USS Welborn C. Wood · USS Wilkinson · USS Bennion · USS Cowell · USS Davis · USS Moffett · USS Phelps · USS Frank Knox |
| Light cruisers | USS Detroit · USS Helena |
| Heavy cruisers | USS Des Moines |
| Battleships | USS Arkansas |
