U.S.A. · Tier 8 · Premium
Saipan
Aircraft carrier · —
Hit points47 900
Top speed33 kt
Sea detection (base)11.9 km
Turning radius920 m
Overview
General characteristics
NationU.S.A.
ClassAircraft carrier
Tier8
StatusPremium
Hit points47 900
Upgrade slots5
Handling
Mobility
Maximum speed33 kt
Turning radius920 m
Rudder shift time15.9 s
Battle levels8–10
Visibility
Base concealment
Detectability by sea11.9 km
Detectability by air10 km
Detectability by submarine10 km
Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.
AA
Anti-aircraft defense
API AA rating72
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount15 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount10 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount5 mounts
Fighters
Fighters
NameF8F Bearcat
Aircraft tier8
Cruise speed176 kt
Aircraft HP1 660
Torpedo bombers
Torpedo bombers
NameBTD Destroyer
Aircraft tier8
Cruise speed131 kt
Aircraft HP2 040
Torpedo damage6 467
Torpedo speed35 kt
Torpedo range3.5 km
Max damage6 467
Dive bombers
Dive bombers
NameBTD Destroyer
Aircraft tier8
Cruise speed131 kt
Aircraft HP2 150
Background
About the ship
In 1943, Admiral King demanded that two light aircraft carriers be built per year to compensate for anticipated losses. The first two ships were to enter service in December 1945. The new ships were to be based on the hull of the Baltimore-class heavy cruiser. Only two ships were built—no new ones were ordered due to the war ending. Initially, USS Saipan, which was deemed too small to accommodate jets, was utilized for naval cadet training, training maneuvers, and patrol and diplomatic missions.
Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.