USS Atlanta

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Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
USS Atlanta
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USS Atlanta
AB RB SB
5.3 5.3 5.3
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Description

The Atlanta-class, USS Atlanta (CL-51), 1941 is a rank IV American cruiser with a battle rating of 5.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.91 "Night Vision".

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Citadel95 / 95 / 32 mm
Main fire tower32 / 32 / 32 mm
Hull25 mm (steel)
Superstructure8 mm (steel)
Number of section8
Displacement8 473 t
Crew623 people

Ammunition storage severely lacks protection. Detonation of ammunition is commonplace, although the storage forward of the bridge does benefit from a layer of fuel storage in-between it and an incoming salvo. The turrets are equally fragile.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB70 / 25 km/h
RB60 / 22 km/h

Handling is surprisingly sluggish when stock. Despite the relatively low weight for a light cruiser, the Atlanta struggles to maneuver. Her rudder responsiveness is lethargic, and once a turn has begun, her speed dips into the 20-25 mph range. On some maps where scrambling to the island groups is necessary for lighter cruisers to evade enemy fire, the Atlanta can easily fall behind and find itself on the receiving end of heavy cruiser fire.

Mobility Characteristics
Game Mode Upgrade Status Maximum Speed (km/h) Turn Time (s) Turn Radius (m)
Forward Reverse
AB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 70 25
RB/SB Stock ___ ___
Upgraded 60 22

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB11 461 → 14 647 Sl icon.png
RB11 638 → 14 873 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications78 500 Rp icon.png
134 900 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost1 700 Ge icon.png
Crew training87 000 Sl icon.png
Experts300 000 Sl icon.png
Aces1 100 Ge icon.png
Research Aces520 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
450 / 600 / 100 % Sl icon.png
172 / 172 / 172 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Seakeeping Unsinkability Firepower
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Dry-Docking
Research:
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Cost:
8 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
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Rudder Replacement
Research:
3 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Propeller Replacement
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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Engine Maintenance
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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Damage Control Division
Research:
5 200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
8 900 Sl icon.png
300 Ge icon.png
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Fire Division
Research:
3 500 Rp icon.png
Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Smokescreen
Research:
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Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Shrapnel Protection
Research:
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Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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Ventilation
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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New Pumps
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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Ammo Wetting
Research:
6 400 Rp icon.png
Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png
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Research:
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Cost:
8 900 Sl icon.png
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Auxiliary Armament Targeting
Research:
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Cost:
6 000 Sl icon.png
200 Ge icon.png
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Research:
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Cost:
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Primary Armament Targeting
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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Improved Rangefinder
Research:
3 300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
5 700 Sl icon.png
190 Ge icon.png
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Torpedo Mode
Research:
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Cost:
11 000 Sl icon.png
370 Ge icon.png

Armament

Primary armament

8 х Turret2 x 5 inch/38 Mk.12 cannon, mount Mk.28
Ammunition900 rounds
Vertical guidance-15° / 85°

The primary armament of the Atlanta is eight twin five-inch guns, of which a maximum seven can be brought to bear on one target. These guns have a high rate of fire (up to 22 rounds per minute with maxed crew and first-stage ammo stowage). even with an untrained crew and have an acceptable quantity of high explosive per shell. The downside is a comparatively poor shell trajectory when compared to other cruisers; especially in fights over 8 kilometers, the five-inch guns require more precise distance input compared to larger diameter guns.

The Atlanta gets access to four shell types - Mk.34 AAC, Mk. 32 Common, Mk.46 Common SP, and Mk.31 AAVT. The Common SP (essentially a common shell with slightly less explosive mass but better penetration) is typically the best pick for heavier-armoured targets such as cruisers, while the AAC shell works better against unarmoured targets due to it's large explosive filler. The Mk.31 AAVT is a great option for dealing with air targets due to its proximity fuze - a single direct hit should be enough to destroy an incoming bomber.

Secondary armament

3 х Turret4 x 1.1 inch/75 Mk.1 automatic gun
Ammunition7800 rounds
Belt capacity65 rounds
Fire rate150 shots/min

Despite ostensibly being an anti-air cruiser, the only anti-air secondaries on the Atlanta are three quad 1.1-inch "Chicago Piano" mounts.

The 1.1 inch/75 Mk.1 Gun, otherwise known as the "Chicago Piano" (because it was the size of a baby grand-piano), was the standard anti-aircraft armament for most American ships prior to the introduction of the 40 mm Bofors cannon. These guns are mediocre at best; though they have a good fire rate (similar to the AN/M2 Browning), they aren't too effective at dealing damage, and also jam rather quickly. As well, take note that the gun doesn't have ammunition options, with just the default HE-T belt available.

Additional armament

Setup 18 x 533 mm steam turbined Mk.15 torpedo
Main article: Mk.15 (533 mm)

Torpedo armament consists of six total torpedoes, three per side. The port torpedo launcher face the bow of the ship, while the starboard faces aft. This does not seriously affect usage or arcs of fire.

Usage in battles

The Atlanta is best saved for close maps like Arctic Port where her guns can eviscerate cruisers inside 6-8 km. On larger maps where cruisers engage at distances as far as 12-13 km, the Atlanta is a poor choice. She has neither the armor nor the guns to engage Hippers, Mogamis, Kirovs, or Brooklyns at longer ranges nor even the speed to place herself in a more advantageous position out of sight from the larger cruisers.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Excellent close to medium range firepower by destroyer standards
  • Due to its high fire rate, it can quickly suppress rushing enemies attempting to close the distance

Cons:

  • Poor survivability
  • Poor maneuverability
  • Poor accuracy and weapon trajectory at longer range

History

Atlanta-class light cruisers came to being in the late 1930s, during which the US Navy was considering a multitude of different design proposals for new light cruisers, which would be in accordance with the limitations set by the Second London Naval Treaty of 1936.

Having realized that all outstanding requirements couldn't be met with a limited displacement design, the decision was eventually made to adopt a smaller light cruiser design to act as a destroyer leader. As a result, the proposed design of what would become the Atlanta-class was selected for construction, with an initial order for four ships being issued in April 1939, followed by a second order for four further vessels in September 1940.

USS Atlanta, the lead ship of the class, was laid down on 22 April 1940 in Kearny, New Jersey and was subsequently commissioned into service in December of the following year, shortly after the US' entry into WWII. Atlanta would soon receive its baptism by fire, taking part in the Battle of Midway in June 1942 while on screening duty for American aircraft carriers.

USS Atlanta also took part in heavy fighting during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons, as well as the subsequent Naval Battle of Guadalcanal. During the latter, USS Atlanta received mortal damage during a Japanese night attack, both from enemy as well as friendly fire. Although the USS Atlanta made it through the night, it became clear the next morning that the damage was too severe to deal with and the order for scuttling was issued on 13 November 1942. Atlanta was subsequently struck from the Naval Register in January of the following year.

- From Devblog

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See also

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Federal Shipbuilding and Drydock Company
Gun Destroyers (DD) 
Somers-class  USS Somers
Fletcher-class  USS Fletcher
Allen M. Sumner-class  USS Sumner
Gearing-class  USS Gearing
Cruiser, Light (CL) 
Atlanta-class  USS Atlanta

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