U.S.S.R. · Tier 6 · Premium

Molotov

Cruiser · 3×3 18 mm

Hit points28 400
Top speed36 kt
Sea detection (base)12.8 km
Turning radius860 m
Molotov — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationU.S.S.R.
ClassCruiser
Tier6
StatusPremium
Hit points28 400
Upgrade slots4
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed36 kt
Turning radius860 m
Rudder shift time7.8 s
Battle levels6–8
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea12.8 km
Detectability by air6 km
Detectability by submarine6 km

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

Armament

Main battery

Layout3×3 18 mm
Total guns9
Caliber18 mm
Range15.5 km
Reload12 s
180° traverse22.5 s
Maximum dispersion139 m
Rate of fire4.8/min
AP / SAP shell

AP / SAP shell

NameAP-32
Max damage4 400
Muzzle velocity920 m/s
Shell mass98 kg
HE shell

HE shell

NameHE-32
Max damage2 500
Muzzle velocity920 m/s
Shell mass98 kg
Fire chance13%
Torpilles

Torpedo armament

Layout2×3 533 mm
Total tubes6
Torpedo53-38
Range4 km
Speed65 kt
Reload70 s
Maximum damage14 400
Detectability1.3 km
Secondaries

Secondary battery

Secondary range5 km
HE-56damage 1 400 · reload 4 s · 6% fire
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating47
12 mm · 12.7 mm DShK4 mounts
12 mm · 12.7 mm Vickers on a Mk.III mount2 mounts
37 mm · 37 mm 70-K mount12 mounts
45 mm · 45 mm 21-K mount6 mounts
100 mm · 100 mm/56 Model 1940 on a B-34 mount6 mounts
ASW

Depth charges

Bombs per drop12
Max damage per bomb2400
Available charges2
Reload40 s
Calculated

Theoretical values

AP broadside alpha39 600
Theoretical AP DPM198 000
HE broadside alpha22 500
Theoretical HE DPM112 500
Theoretical torpedo salvo86 400

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

Background

About the ship

In 1937, the new Project 26bis received a modified superstructure, improved armor, and a new fire-control system. Built under this project, cruiser Molotov was commissioned in June 1941. During World War II, she repelled air attacks in Sevastopol, participated in the Kerch landing operation, and played a part in the defense of Sevastopol. After being hit by a German torpedo in 1942, Molotov was repaired in Poti and later transferred to the Black Sea Fleet.

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