Sutlej
Tier I · Cruiser · Commonwealth
Rating C- (Quite weak within its tier and class · overall score 19) · Long-range cruiser
Long-range cruiser. It is weak against cruisers (HE deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 5 min on paper). Main battery range is 8.3 km. Detectability of 8.04 km is 0.52 km below average, so it is less likely to be spotted first. HE-only, it grinds targets down with fires. Sluggish turning means you must start turning early to dodge shells and torpedoes.
Key stats
- HP: 10,388
- Top speed: 18.76 kn
- Surface detectability: 8.04 km
- Main battery: 102 mm 3X2 · reload 6.2 s · range 8.34 km
Designed and built in Great Britain, the Black Swan-class sloops were primarily purposed for convoy protection. Several ships in the series were ordered specifically for the needs of the Royal Indian Navy. Sutlej, having started her service amid World War II, actively participated in military operations in the waters of the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, including amphibious engagements in Sicily and Burma. Following India's independence, the ship became part of the Indian Navy, serving until the late 1970s.