Dmitri Donskoi
Tier IX · Cruiser · U.S.S.R.
Rating C+ (Lower-mid within its tier and class · overall score 32) · Balanced cruiser
Balanced cruiser, suited to spotting. Top speed of 35.4 kn is high, but sluggish acceleration make sudden dodges hard. Key skills: Precise Aiming System II ×2 (main battery accuracy +54%, 20 s); Air Defense Alert II ×2; Radar I ×1 (7.2 km, 10 s). Detectability of 10.56 km is 1.3 km above average, so it gets spotted early; move behind islands. Its weak detectability (10.56 km) drops to 9.4 km with a stealth/mobility equipment build (at −5% HP). Its firepower trails other cruisers, so pick favorable angles and ranges over straight DPM races.
Key stats
- HP: 35,990
- Top speed: 35.44 kn
- Surface detectability: 10.56 km
- Main battery: 180 mm 4X3 · reload 11.5 s · range 12.42 km
The ship was developed from the Chapayev class. She received stronger armament and a more powerful propulsion (Project 65). She surpassed her prototype in all major characteristics: dimensions, speed, artillery power, AA capabilities and torpedo armament.