U.S.A. · Tier 8 · Premium

San Diego

Cruiser · 8×2 127 mm

Hit points27 900
Top speed32.5 kt
Sea detection (base)11.4 km
Turning radius610 m
San Diego — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationU.S.A.
ClassCruiser
Tier8
StatusPremium
Hit points27 900
Upgrade slots5
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed32.5 kt
Turning radius610 m
Rudder shift time7.3 s
Battle levels8–10
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea11.4 km
Detectability by air7.2 km
Detectability by submarine7.2 km

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

Armament

Main battery

Layout8×2 127 mm
Total guns16
Caliber127 mm
Range15.6 km
Reload5 s
180° traverse7.2 s
Maximum dispersion140 m
Rate of fire10.9/min
AP / SAP shell

AP / SAP shell

Name127 mm AP/SC Mk38
Max damage2 100
Muzzle velocity792 m/s
Shell mass27 kg
Torpilles

Torpedo armament

Layout2×4 533 mm
Total tubes8
TorpedoMk15 mod. 3
Range4.5 km
Speed65 kt
Reload87 s
Maximum damage16 633
Detectability1.3 km
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating69
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount15 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount3 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount1 mounts
127 mm · 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.29 mount8 mounts
Calculated

Theoretical values

AP broadside alpha33 600
Theoretical AP DPM403 200
Theoretical torpedo salvo133 064

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

Background

About the ship

USS San Diego, an Atlanta-class cruiser, accompanied aircraft carriers in the Battle of Midway, the Solomon Islands campaign, and the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. Along with British and American aircraft carriers, the cruiser participated in the landings on Bougainville and Tarawa, then took part in the landings on Kwajalein, Eniwetok, and the Marshall Islands, as well as in the raids on Truk Island and Wake Island. USS San Diego fought in the first Battle of the Philippine Sea. In 1945, the cruiser participated in attacks on Okinawa and Tokyo. Over the course of the war, the ship was awarded 18 battle stars.

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