U.S.A. · Tier 8 · Premium
Wichita
Cruiser · 3×3 203 mm
Hit points37 900
Top speed33.6 kt
Sea detection (base)11.7 km
Turning radius680 m
Overview
General characteristics
NationU.S.A.
ClassCruiser
Tier8
StatusPremium
Hit points37 900
Upgrade slots5
Handling
Mobility
Maximum speed33.6 kt
Turning radius680 m
Rudder shift time6 s
Battle levels8–10
Visibility
Base concealment
Detectability by sea11.7 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
Layout3×3 203 mm
Total guns9
Caliber203 mm
Range15.8 km
Reload10 s
180° traverse30 s
Maximum dispersion142 m
Rate of fire6/min
AP / SAP shell
AP / SAP shell
Name203 mm AP Mk19
Max damage4 600
Muzzle velocity853 m/s
Shell mass118 kg
HE shell
HE shell
Name203 mm HE/HC Mk25
Max damage2 800
Muzzle velocity823 m/s
Shell mass118 kg
Fire chance14%
Secondaries
Secondary battery
Secondary range6.6 km
127 mm HE Mk32damage 1 800 · reload 3 s · 5% fire
127 mm HE Mk32damage 1 800 · reload 6 s · 5% fire
AA
Anti-aircraft defense
API AA rating68
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount18 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.1 mount4 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 Bofors on a Mk.2 mount4 mounts
127 mm · 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.24 mod.11 mount4 mounts
127 mm · 127 mm/38 Mk.12 on a Mk.30 mod.0 mount4 mounts
Calculated
Theoretical values
AP broadside alpha41 400
Theoretical AP DPM248 400
HE broadside alpha25 200
Theoretical HE DPM151 200
Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.
Background
About the ship
The design for this ship was based on Brooklyn-class cruisers in terms of their layout but featured 203 mm guns. The distance between the barrels of the guns was increased to reduce shell dispersion. It was decided to incorporate a conical shape for the barbettes instead of a cylindrical one to prevent an increase in their diameter. During World War II, USS Wichita played an active role in both the Atlantic and Pacific Theaters. Over the course of the war, the cruiser was awarded 13 battle stars.
Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.