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- Processor: Dual-Core 2.2 GHz
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- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i5 or Ryzen 5 3600 and better
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- Memory: 6 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Memory: 4 GB
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- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Hard Drive: 17 GB
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- Processor: Intel Core i7
- Memory: 16 GB
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- Hard Drive: 95 GB
Fast and well-armed, the light cruiser USS Detroit (CL-8) is one of the prizes in the upcoming new season of War Thunder Battle Pass.
USS Detroit (CL-8), light cruiser, USA, rank III. Premium.
Pros
- Most of the main calibre guns are located at the front.
- Good max speed
- Punchy AAA battery
- Premium bonuses
Cons
- Poor protection
USS Detroit (CL-8) became the fourth ship in a series of Omaha-class light cruisers that were built in the early 1920’s. A feature of this series were its good speed performance and powerful armament in the main calibre - 152 mm guns in two double-barreled turrets and four single-barrel casemate mounts.USS Detroit was laid down in November 1920 and launched in 1923, passing sea trials later in the same year. In the pre-war period, she took part in maneuvers and exercises, and carried out diplomatic missions in a number of European countries.
Like many other warships of the United States, WWII began for USS Detroit with an attack at Pearl Harbor, where she narrowly escaped death from an attack by torpedo bombers after which left immediately on a reconnaissance mission to the shores of Oahu in order to detect a possible Japanese landing. From the beginning of the war in 1941, she performed escort missions for convoys between the West Coast of the United States and Pearl Harbor. In November 1942, USS Detroit became the flagship of Task Group 8.6, which provided the safety of the northern convoys in the Aleutian Islands, participated in the liberation of the Attu and Kiska islands. Detroit served in the cold Alaskan waters until 1944, when in the summer she was transferred to Panama as the temporary flagship of the Southeast Pacific Force. The ship met victory over Japan in Tokyo Bay, after where Detroit provided supplies for the occupation fleet and the withdrawal of Japanese garrisons from the Pacific islands. The cruiser returned to her native waters in late autumn and in January 1946 was decommissioned and soon sold for scrap.
In War Thunder, the USS Detroit light cruiser will be one of the prizes for the upcoming new Battle Pass season “Fearless Voltigeur”. This ship is a striking representative of the Omaha class, with all its inherent advantages and disadvantages. Let's look at them in more detail.
When creating USS Detroit (CL-8), as well as other light cruisers of this class, the priority characteristics were the speed and firepower. Detroit's top speed is 35 knots (65 km/h), which is quite good for this class of warships. The main calibre of the light cruiser is 152mm guns located in two twin-gun turrets and in single-gun casemate mountings, 10 barrels in total. Auxiliary calibre in the universal 76mm guns in the amount of 7 in single-barreled mountings. The cruiser is protected from aviation at low altitudes by 10x20mm "Oerlikons" and two quadruple 28mm auto cannons. In addition, Detroit also has two triple-tube torpedo launchers.
As for the weak sides of the Omaha class, they are also known to enthusiasts of the War Thunder bluewater fleet. First, the ship does not take a hit well. The USS Detroit armored belt in the citadel area is no more than 76 mm thick, while only the engine room and part of the ammo stowages are hidden behind the armor. The superstructure, bridge, gun casemates can only offer protection from bullets and shrapnel. Even destroyers pose a threat; there is even no need to talk about other light cruisers.
It would seem that this is a verdict on the ship's playability? No sir! Omaha-class light cruisers provide interesting gameplay opportunities due to the fact that most of the main battery guns are concentrated at the fore of the ship. If you fire towards the enemy in a strictly frontal projection and at a considerable distance, a large calibre will do its job! At the same time, Detroit is perfectly protected from air attacks - we heartily recommend loading 76mm guns with distance fuse shells for battle at long-range air targets, a battery of 20mm auto cannons will help protect against low-flying strike aircraft. USS Detroit's premium status will allow you to quickly explore US bluewater ships and earn significantly more Silver Lions in battles.
The American light cruiser USS Detroit is a worthy reward for progressing in the War Thunder Battle Pass and a great opportunity to try yourself as the commander of a really big ship. Very soon we will tell you about all the details of the new season. Do not forget to follow our news on the website and in social networks!
Comments (74)
lol lmao, paid BP full of clones, sasuga gaijin.
Except it's free if you get to level 125 of the prevoius one
Owner203, Yeah, yeah, it's "free" if you waste literally all of your time for it.
Possibly the worst BP vehicle so far?
Yes, it is a useless piece of junk. Premium status doesn't improve it in any way. So many ships, why this one?
Senor_Torpedo@psn, still don't get why they made the Voroshilov not premium. nobody plays naval and that isn't encouraging it either
Legitimate question; why on earth is Detroit in this fit? She's functionally identical to Raleigh here; the only difference is a twin 20mm, while in her late war fit she gains three twin 40mm and more 20mm in exchange for two of her casemates. That would have actually been unique, and a late-war Omaha is something missing in the game, but this as of present is just Raleigh but it's Michigan instead of North Carolina, and dark blue.
The botes are always this low effort copy paste. Voroshilove was just a Kirov/Maxim Gorky with enhanced AA, Garland was a Grafton except terrible. Tbh I really don't care, I'd rather have them copy paste the botes than than the main rewards
Because the main gun firepower is the most useful in War Thunder. Still I get your point.
is just me or these new models (this one and the Zero) are looking kinda cartoonish? is it mean an graphic engine update?
yeah, Zero looked strange to me too
The zero is visually identical to the zero we got not too long ago. They are the same crappy 3D model from forever ago, except with new engine and propeller visuals. Of course, instead of redoing the whole thing and the cockpit, gaijin changed the engine area and called it a new model. Sad how this game is just becoming a shell of its former self.
We already have two Omahas in the game, why do we need a third? Its already absolute trash currently with the BR compression. Battle-pass was a mistake, because all they're doing is throwing out either copies of existing vehicles or good vehicles that should be tech tree stuff.
Downloading was a mistake, that's becoming more and more apparent these past few months
This is awesome for the 37 people who actually play ships
I think you forgot to add ""Has to fight battleships it cannot hurt because naval battle ratings are a joke" as a con
Not gonna lie... Love that it's US, to fill my line up, but a bit disappointed.
Same for me. I'm a naval only player and this actually the first time that I'm really disapointed about their choice. :-( Hope that Operation Summer has better ships.
I wouldn't even use this. You'll have more SL if you just leave the crew slot empty instead of taking this POS. This is just a free meal for almost every other ship in the game from cruiser up and with the new ridiculous,absolutely game breaking Bat****crazy DM destroyers, most of the destroyers can take this thing out also. What a waste of an opportunity. Way to create interest in Naval and the BP. Just how far this game is out of touch with the player base and reality is always amazing to see
We better be able to launch those planes soon lol
well, atleast it's premium this time.