U.K. · Tier 1 · Standard

Black Swan

Cruiser · 3×2 102 mm

Hit points6 450
Top speed19 kt
Sea detection (base)6.8 km
Turning radius350 m
Black Swan — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationU.K.
ClassCruiser
Tier1
StatusStandard
Hit points6 450
Upgrade slots1
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed19 kt
Turning radius350 m
Rudder shift time2.9 s
Battle levels1–1
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea6.8 km
Detectability by air4.4 km
Detectability by submarine4.4 km

Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.

Armament

Main battery

Layout3×2 102 mm
Total guns6
Caliber102 mm
Range8.7 km
Reload6 s
180° traverse18 s
Maximum dispersion80 m
Rate of fire10/min
HE shell

HE shell

Name102 mm HE 35 lb Practice
Max damage750
Muzzle velocity811 m/s
Shell mass16 kg
Fire chance6%
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating7
40 mm · 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount1 mounts
Calculated

Theoretical values

HE broadside alpha4 500
Theoretical HE DPM45 000

Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.

Background

About the ship

In the 1930s, several series of modern sloops were built in the United Kingdom to replace the Flower-class escorts that were in extreme demand. The lead ship entered service in 1940. During World War II, she escorted convoys, hunted submarines, and covered the landing of Allied forces in North Africa. In 1949, the ship was damaged by Chinese artillery during the Amethyst Incident. Her last campaign was in the Korean War, where Black Swan battled North Korean torpedo boats during the Battle of Chumonchin Chan.

Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.