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Karlsruhe

Cruiser · 8×1 15 mm

Hit points19 700
Top speed27.5 kt
Sea detection (base)10.3 km
Turning radius590 m
Karlsruhe — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationGermany
ClassCruiser
Tier4
StatusTech Tree
Hit points19 700
Upgrade slots2
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed27.5 kt
Turning radius590 m
Rudder shift time9.6 s
Battle levels4–5
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea10.3 km
Detectability by air5.1 km
Detectability by submarine5.1 km

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

Armament

Main battery

Layout8×1 15 mm
Total guns8
Caliber15 mm
Range10.6 km
Reload5 s
180° traverse23.7 s
Maximum dispersion106 m
Rate of fire11.5/min
AP / SAP shell

AP / SAP shell

Name150 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.7
Max damage2 950
Muzzle velocity835 m/s
Shell mass45 kg
HE shell

HE shell

Name150 mm HE K Gr 18
Max damage1 450
Muzzle velocity835 m/s
Shell mass45 kg
Fire chance10%
Torpilles

Torpedo armament

Layout2×2 500 mm
Total tubes4
TorpedoG7
Range4 km
Speed58 kt
Reload42 s
Maximum damage10 433
Detectability1.1 km
Secondaries

Secondary battery

Secondary range4.8 km
88 mm Spr.Gr.damage 1 000 · reload 4 s · 4% fire
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating8
88 mm · 88 mm/45 Flak on an MPL C/13 mount2 mounts
Calculated

Theoretical values

AP broadside alpha23 600
Theoretical AP DPM283 200
HE broadside alpha11 600
Theoretical HE DPM139 200
Theoretical torpedo salvo41 732

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

Background

About the ship

The next step in the development of German light cruisers was the introduction of an armor belt. The new class also featured a large displacement and improved seaworthiness. After completing crew training, the cruiser joined the 2nd Recon Squadron that was patrolling the German coast. The ship served as a scout and minesweeper escort. Following the surrender of Germany, the cruiser, along with other German ships, was deliberately scuttled in Scapa Flow on June 21, 1919. Karlsruhe descended to greater depths than the rest of the sunken ships and was never recovered.

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