Hobart
Tier VI · Cruiser · Commonwealth
Rating A+ (Strong within its tier and class · overall score 75) · Long-range cruiser
Long-range cruiser, suited to fire pressure. Firing 8 152mm guns every 6.6 s, it reaches 40,145 AP DPM and sets frequent fires. Main battery range is 10.8 km, and dispersion at 10 km is about 202 m, 5% tighter than average. Unique skill: 'Combat Instruction: Spark' gives main battery accuracy +33%, shell velocity +8%, turret traverse +8% for 20 s after setting 3 fires. High HE fire potential (3.5 fires/min before hit rate and resistance). Sluggish turning means you must start turning early to dodge shells and torpedoes.
Key stats
- HP: 24,495
- Top speed: 32.25 kn
- Surface detectability: 7.56 km
- Main battery: 152 mm 4X2 · reload 6.6 s · range 10.8 km
Originally named Apollo, this warship was one of three ships constructed in Britain following the "improved Leander" design. She deviated from the prototype in her different powerplant layout and silhouette. In 1939, she joined the Royal Australian Navy and was renamed HMAS Hobart. During World War II, the cruiser participated in the Mediterranean campaign, combat operations off the coast of Somalia, and operations in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. HMAS Hobart was also present at the signing ceremony of Japan's surrender in Tokyo Bay.