Kronshtadt
Tier IX · Cruiser · U.S.S.R. · Premium
Rating C (Weak within its tier and class · overall score 26) · Long-range cruiser
Long-range cruiser, suited to DD hunting. It is especially strong against cruisers and battleships (AP deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 2 min on paper). Its AP broadside of 11,997 is 31% above average for big single hits. Key skills: Precise Aiming System II ×3 (main battery accuracy +54%, 20 s); Air Defense Alert I ×2. Detectability of 11.52 km is 2.26 km above average, so it gets spotted early; move behind islands. Its weak detectability (11.52 km) drops to 10.25 km with a stealth/mobility equipment build (at −5% HP).
Key stats
- HP: 44,722
- Top speed: 32.25 kn
- Surface detectability: 11.52 km
- Main battery: 305 mm 3X3 · reload 14 s · range 13.08 km
A large gunship officially designated as a heavy cruiser but more of a high-speed "small battleship" by technical characteristics. She carried 305 mm main guns with a very long firing range. Drawbacks: weak AA defenses.