Hawke
Tier VIII · Battleship · U.K.
Rating S+ (Top of the class within its tier and class · overall score 93) · Stealthy battleship
Stealthy battleship, suited to fire pressure. It is especially strong against battleships and cruisers (AP deals a same-tier battleship's HP in about 6 min on paper). Detectability of 9.6 km is 1.54 km below average, so it is less likely to be spotted first. High HE fire potential (2.2 fires/min before hit rate and resistance). Key skills: Engine Accelerator II ×3 (top speed +12%, 25 s); Air Defense Alert II ×2.
Key stats
- HP: 51,684
- Top speed: 30.3 kn
- Surface detectability: 9.6 km
- Main battery: 406 mm 3X3 · reload 21.5 s · range 13.38 km
A formidable battlecruiser armed with nine 406 mm guns. The ship's AA defenses comprised dual-purpose and AA gun mounts from the 1930s and 1940s.