Albemarle
Tier VIII · Cruiser · U.K.
Rating C+ (Lower-mid within its tier and class · overall score 37) · Agile cruiser
Agile cruiser, suited to DD hunting. Each Repair Kit restores 16.7% of max HP, up to 67% over a battle (standard 50%). Tanking damage and healing it back is this ship's biggest weapon. AP penetration of 332 mm is 43% above average and handles thick armor. Its firepower trails other cruisers, so pick favorable angles and ranges over straight DPM races. A firepower equipment build improves reload 11→10.45 s, dispersion 225→205 m.
Key stats
- HP: 33,748
- Top speed: 32.8 kn
- Surface detectability: 8.46 km
- Main battery: 203 mm 3X3 · reload 11 s · range 10.92 km
A project of a well-protected heavy cruiser that was drafted shortly after the outbreak of World War II. One of the fundamental differences in comparison with ships of the previous generations was the placement of her main battery guns in triple-gun turrets.