HMS Abdiel

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HMS Abdiel
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GarageImage HMS Abdiel.jpg
HMS Abdiel
AB RB SB
4.0 4.3 4.3
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Purchase:22 000 Specs-Card-Lion.png
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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 cruiser" were a class of six fast minelayers. Designed for quick minelaying operations close to enemy waters or shipping lanes, the ship of the class features exceptionally high top speed that even rivalling destroyer and sufficient armaments to fend off the enemy if detected.

Because of these unusual characteristic, the Abdiel-class often found themselves in a role that they were not intended to, especially as a troop transport. Of which the HMS Abdiel, the leadship of the class, has also found itself in these risky missions. After minelaying and landing operations around the Mediterranean between 1941-43, the Abdiel were sunk on 10 September 1943 during the Operation Slapstick landings off the coast of Taranto, Italy. Being ironically stuck by German submarine-laid mines.

Msg-info.png HMS Abdiel is classed as a light cruiser and has a low BR compared to other light cruisers. In this BR bracket, there are a couple maps that don't feature cruiser spawn (namely Aleutian Islands) and there is a risk where 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

Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.

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 Sl icon.png
RB3 582 → 4 645 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications10 380 Rp icon.png
13 740 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost750 Ge icon.png
Crew training6 300 Sl icon.png
Experts22 000 Sl icon.png
Aces250 Ge icon.png
Research Aces220 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
200 / 330 / 100 % Sl icon.png
124 / 124 / 124 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Engine Maintenance
Research:
840 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 100 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Damage Control Division
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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Fire Division
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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Smokescreen
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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Shrapnel Protection
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Ventilation
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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New Pumps
Research:
840 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 100 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Ammo Wetting
Research:
840 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 100 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Anti-Air Armament Targeting
Research:
420 Rp icon.png
Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_SAP_ammo_pack
Research:
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Cost:
560 Sl icon.png
100 Ge icon.png
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40mm_qf_mkxv_he_ammo_pack
Research:
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Cost:
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Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_he_dist_fuse_ammo_pack
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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40mm_qf_mkxv_ap_ammo_pack
Research:
390 Rp icon.png
Cost:
520 Sl icon.png
95 Ge icon.png
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Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Improved Rangefinder
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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102mm_uk_mkxvi_navy_he_radio_fuse_ammo_pack
Research:
430 Rp icon.png
Cost:
570 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
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Mines
Research:
840 Rp icon.png
Cost:
1 100 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

3 х Turret2 x 4 inch/45 Mark XVI cannon
Ammunition400 rounds
Vertical guidance-10° / 40°

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Secondary armament

Turret4 x 40 mm 2pdr QF Mk.IIc automatic cannon
Ammunition8960 rounds
Belt capacity56 rounds
Fire rate200 shots/min

Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control Select secondary weapon. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.

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
Main article: Type M Mark I mine

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Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

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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

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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

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  • topic on the official game forum;
  • other literature.


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