South Carolina
Tier III · Battleship · U.S.A.
Rating S+ (Top of the class within its tier and class · overall score 94) · Long-range battleship
Long-range battleship. It is especially strong against cruisers (AP deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 4 min on paper). With 10.7 km range and tight groupings but low speed, it suits setting up behind the line and firing from afar. AP DPM of 26,149 plus strong penetration lift its firepower score. Effective HP of 29,356 is 3% above average, and a small hull help it last. Detectability of 9.96 km is 0.57 km above average, so it gets spotted early; move behind islands.
Key stats
- HP: 25,833
- Top speed: 17.51 kn
- Surface detectability: 9.96 km
- Main battery: 305 mm 4X2 · reload 21 s · range 10.68 km
South Carolina was the first U.S. dreadnought, with weak mobility but strong firepower. She was equipped with 4 turrets, each mounting two 305 mm main guns.