U.K. · Tier 7 · Tech Tree

King George V

Battleship · 1×2 356 mm + 2×4 356 mm

Hit points53 900
Top speed26.6 kt
Sea detection (base)14.1 km
Turning radius790 m
King George V — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationU.K.
ClassBattleship
Tier7
StatusTech Tree
Hit points53 900
Upgrade slots4
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed26.6 kt
Turning radius790 m
Rudder shift time21 s
Battle levels7–9
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea14.1 km
Detectability by air10 km
Detectability by submarine10 km

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

Armament

Main battery

Layout1×2 356 mm + 2×4 356 mm
Total guns10
Caliber356 mm
Range16.5 km
Reload25 s
180° traverse45 s
Maximum dispersion225 m
Rate of fire2.4/min
AP / SAP shell

AP / SAP shell

Name356 mm AP Mk VIIb
Max damage10 500
Muzzle velocity757 m/s
Shell mass721 kg
HE shell

HE shell

Name356 mm HE Mk VIb
Max damage6 100
Muzzle velocity757 m/s
Shell mass721 kg
Fire chance41%
Secondaries

Secondary battery

Secondary range5.6 km
133 mm HE Mk ICdamage 1 900 · reload 6.7 s · 8% fire
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating59
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount18 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount3 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount5 mounts
133 mm · 133 mm/50 QF Mk.I on a Mk.I mount8 mounts
Calculated

Theoretical values

AP broadside alpha105 000
Theoretical AP DPM252 000
HE broadside alpha61 000
Theoretical HE DPM146 400

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

Background

About the ship

In 1933, the British Admiralty started designing a new generation of battleships. By 1935, several designs had been submitted, and the design codenamed "14O" with twelve 356 mm guns housed in three turrets was chosen as the main one. The design was later modified to enhance the armor and given the new codename "14P." King George V, laid down in 1937, was based on this design. In 1941, the battleship was instrumental in the destruction of Bismarck and managed to inflict substantial damage to her. Later, in 1943, she was transferred to the Mediterranean Sea, where she covered the landing of Allied troops in Sicily.

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