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<p style="border:3px solid #000000;background-color:#ffff88;text-align:center">'''The following information is from a video game, and may or may not be historically accurate.'''</p> | |||
The United States uses tougher but slower ships in their campaigns. The heaviest unit in the game, unfortunately, goes to the Japanese - at least until the Iowa mission expansion. | The United States uses tougher but slower ships in their campaigns. The heaviest unit in the game, unfortunately, goes to the Japanese - at least until the Iowa mission expansion. | ||
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====Elco PT Boat==== | ====Elco PT Boat==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Elco PT Boat.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .50 calibre machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .50 calibre machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack | ||
|class=PT (Patrol/Torpedo Boat) | |class=PT (Patrol/Torpedo Boat) | ||
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The Elco, however, sports two more torpedo tubes than the Gyoraitei, making the Elco superior in attacking warships at closer ranges. The Gyoraitei's cannon is difficult to aim, especially against fast-moving surface targets, especially Elcos. This means that a typical battle between a Gyoraitei and an Elco tends to favour the Elco. The Gyoraitei's slow loading time for its cannon and single machine gun also detriments it against the Elco's fast-firing triple machine guns. | The Elco, however, sports two more torpedo tubes than the Gyoraitei, making the Elco superior in attacking warships at closer ranges. The Gyoraitei's cannon is difficult to aim, especially against fast-moving surface targets, especially Elcos. This means that a typical battle between a Gyoraitei and an Elco tends to favour the Elco. The Gyoraitei's slow loading time for its cannon and single machine gun also detriments it against the Elco's fast-firing triple machine guns. | ||
One notable PT boat is ''PT-109'', which is under the command of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. It only makes one appearance, in [[Battlestations: Midway/Defence of the Phillipines|Defence of the | One notable PT boat is ''PT-109'', which is under the command of Lieutenant John F. Kennedy. It only makes one appearance, in [[Battlestations: Midway/Defence of the Phillipines|Defence of the Phillipines]]. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''There are several PT (patrol torpedo) boat designs in service with the U.S. Navy, but the most common is the 80-foot long model built by New Jersey's Elco Boat Company. These sleek, very fast boats - well-armed with torpedoes, depth charges, and 20mm antiaircraft guns - are capable of engaging any target, be it in the air, on the sea, or below it. However, they are very vulnerable to enemy fire, particularly machine gun fire, and are best employed to harass enemy merchant shipping or to attack submarines.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''There are several PT (patrol torpedo) boat designs in service with the U.S. Navy, but the most common is the 80-foot long model built by New Jersey's Elco Boat Company. These sleek, very fast boats - well-armed with torpedoes, depth charges, and 20mm antiaircraft guns - are capable of engaging any target, be it in the air, on the sea, or below it. However, they are very vulnerable to enemy fire, particularly machine gun fire, and are best employed to harass enemy merchant shipping or to attack submarines.'' | ||
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====Clemson class==== | ====Clemson class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Clemson DD.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 40mm machine gun x1, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 4"/50 cannon x4<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4x2<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 40mm machine gun x1, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 4"/50 cannon x4<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4x2<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack | ||
|class=DD (Destroyer) | |class=DD (Destroyer) | ||
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The Clemson is an old, venerable warship and you can easily tell by its massive smokestacks. Its weapons are quite outdated now, but it can try to hold its own against enemy warships, particularly the Minekaze-class. For the first several missions though, all you'll have is the Clemson, and it should serve you well for the first missions. Once you manage to get your hands on the Fletcher-class though, you'll learn to love it far more than the Clemson. It's a good warship, but as one of the weakest in the game, it will have issues trying to find its place in the battlefield. | The Clemson is an old, venerable warship and you can easily tell by its massive smokestacks. Its weapons are quite outdated now, but it can try to hold its own against enemy warships, particularly the Minekaze-class. For the first several missions though, all you'll have is the Clemson, and it should serve you well for the first missions. Once you manage to get your hands on the Fletcher-class though, you'll learn to love it far more than the Clemson. It's a good warship, but as one of the weakest in the game, it will have issues trying to find its place in the battlefield. | ||
Notable Clemson-class warships include the | Notable Clemson-class warships include the ''Gamble'', ''Kane'', ''Parrot'', ''Tucker'', ''Walke'', and ''Wordern''. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''These venerable destroyers have been in service since 1919, but they are still worthy ships that are useful in a variety of roles. They carry a depth charge launcher, making them capable of engaging enemy submarines, and they feature a number of torpedo tubes, which gives them a powerful punch against larger ships. unfortunately, they are quite weak in the antiaircraft role, thanks to their small number of AA guns and the fact that they do not mount any dual-purpose guns.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''These venerable destroyers have been in service since 1919, but they are still worthy ships that are useful in a variety of roles. They carry a depth charge launcher, making them capable of engaging enemy submarines, and they feature a number of torpedo tubes, which gives them a powerful punch against larger ships. unfortunately, they are quite weak in the antiaircraft role, thanks to their small number of AA guns and the fact that they do not mount any dual-purpose guns.'' | ||
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====Fletcher class==== | ====Fletcher class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Fletcher DD.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x1<br />5"/38 dual-purpose gun x5<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x5<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x6<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack x2 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x1<br />5"/38 dual-purpose gun x5<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x5<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x6<br />'''Depth Charges:''' Depth Charge Rack x2 | ||
|class=DD (Destroyer) | |class=DD (Destroyer) | ||
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Heavier warships can have an easy time sinking Fletchers, particularly those of cruiser class and above. The Fletcher may be a jack of all trades, but heavier armour can still prevent it from causing much damage to a heavier opponent. At the same time, bigger guns will have an easy time penetrating the Fletcher's thin hulls. | Heavier warships can have an easy time sinking Fletchers, particularly those of cruiser class and above. The Fletcher may be a jack of all trades, but heavier armour can still prevent it from causing much damage to a heavier opponent. At the same time, bigger guns will have an easy time penetrating the Fletcher's thin hulls. | ||
Notable warships of this class include | Notable warships of this class include the ''Dewey'', ''Jenkins'', ''Monaghan'', ''John D. Ford'', ''Perkins'', ''Hotspur'', and ''Sands''. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''The Fletcher class has a state-of-the-art destroyer design that came into service in early 1942. Much larger than normal destroyers, it is nearly comparable to a light cruiser in both size and armament. rmed with the new dual-purpose 5" guns, it is particularly strong in the AA role, though it is also a formidable submarine hunter thanks to its dual depth charge launchers. In addition, both its torpedo tubs mounts can swivel to either side of the ship, allowing it t unleash a salvo of torpedoes that can put down an opponent of any size. These are very potent warships.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''The Fletcher class has a state-of-the-art destroyer design that came into service in early 1942. Much larger than normal destroyers, it is nearly comparable to a light cruiser in both size and armament. rmed with the new dual-purpose 5" guns, it is particularly strong in the AA role, though it is also a formidable submarine hunter thanks to its dual depth charge launchers. In addition, both its torpedo tubs mounts can swivel to either side of the ship, allowing it t unleash a salvo of torpedoes that can put down an opponent of any size. These are very potent warships.'' | ||
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====Atlanta class==== | ====Atlanta class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Atlanta CL.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x8, 20mm machine gun x3, 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo Tubes x6 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x8, 20mm machine gun x3, 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo Tubes x6 | ||
|class=CL (Light Cruiser) | |class=CL (Light Cruiser) | ||
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====Cleveland class==== | ====Cleveland class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Cleaveland CL.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x3, 40mm machine gun x4, 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x12<br />'''Artillery:''' 6"/53 gun x12 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x12 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x3, 40mm machine gun x4, 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x12<br />'''Artillery:''' 6"/53 gun x12 5"/38 dual-purpose gun x12 | ||
|class=CL (Light Cruiser) | |class=CL (Light Cruiser) | ||
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|comparable=None | |comparable=None | ||
}} | }} | ||
Arguably one of the best light cruisers in the game, this ship far surpasses the Kuma and the Atlanta in terms of raw firepower. While it lacks the Atlanta's number of flak cannons, the Cleveland has 6" guns, which cause considerably more damage, but the same reload as a destroyer's guns. This makes the Cleveland operate more like a heavy cruiser. | Arguably one of the best light cruisers in the game, this ship far surpasses the Kuma and the Atlanta in terms of raw firepower. While it lacks the Atlanta's number of flak cannons, the Cleveland has 6" guns, which cause considerably more damage, but the same reload as a destroyer's guns. This makes the Cleveland operate more like a heavy cruiser. The only weakness is that they don't carry torpedo tubes making it useless against battleships. It appears on only a few maps, but on the maps it does appear on, the Cleveland is more than capable of handling anything. | ||
Cleveland's weapons fire so quickly, many players remark half-jokingly that it has no reload time whatsoever. | Cleveland's weapons fire so quickly, many players remark half-jokingly that it has no reload time whatsoever. | ||
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Interestingly, this is the only ship in the game that visually has depth charges, but it cannot use them. | Interestingly, this is the only ship in the game that visually has depth charges, but it cannot use them. | ||
There are only two warships of this class that make an appearance in the game: the ''Cleveland'' and the '' | There are only two warships of this class that make an appearance in the game: the ''Cleveland'' and the ''Detroit''. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''These state-of-the-art cruisers are just coming into service now at the start of the war, and they are probably the best ships of their type in the world. Their main weapon battery of twelve 6" guns gives them very considerable firepower against any ships lighter than a battleship. This is backed up by twelve 5" dual-purpose guns, making for a broadside of awesome porportions. These dual-purpose guns also form part of an excellent AA suite, which affords the Cleveland heavy antiaircraft firepower in any direction. Although they do not carry torpedo tubes and are thus useless against battleships and the like, the Cleveland class is superior as a carrier escort.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''These state-of-the-art cruisers are just coming into service now at the start of the war, and they are probably the best ships of their type in the world. Their main weapon battery of twelve 6" guns gives them very considerable firepower against any ships lighter than a battleship. This is backed up by twelve 5" dual-purpose guns, making for a broadside of awesome porportions. These dual-purpose guns also form part of an excellent AA suite, which affords the Cleveland heavy antiaircraft firepower in any direction. Although they do not carry torpedo tubes and are thus useless against battleships and the like, the Cleveland class is superior as a carrier escort.'' | ||
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====Northampton class==== | ====Northampton class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Northampton CA.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x2, 5"25 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 8"/55 cannon x9 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x2, 5"25 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 8"/55 cannon x9 | ||
|class=CA (Heavy Cruiser) | |class=CA (Heavy Cruiser) | ||
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====York class==== | ====York class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations York CA.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 5"/25 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 8"/ | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 5"/25 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 8"/55 cannon x6<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x6 | ||
|class=CA (Heavy Crusier) | |class=CA (Heavy Crusier) | ||
|speed=28 knots | |speed=28 knots | ||
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====King George V class==== | ====King George V class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations King George BB.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x3, 28mm quad machine gun x4, 5"/50 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Artillery:''' 14"/45 cannon x10, 5"/50 dual-purpose gun x16 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x3, 28mm quad machine gun x4, 5"/50 dual-purpose gun x16<br />'''Artillery:''' 14"/45 cannon x10, 5"/50 dual-purpose gun x16 | ||
|class=BB (Battleship) | |class=BB (Battleship) | ||
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====Renown class==== | ====Renown class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Renown BB.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x2, 4.5"/45 dual-purpose gun x12, 5"/35 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 15"/42 cannon x6 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x4, 28mm quad machine gun x2, 4.5"/45 dual-purpose gun x12, 5"/35 flak cannon x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 15"/42 cannon x6 | ||
|class=BB (Battleship) | |class=BB (Battleship) | ||
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|comparable=Kongo class | |comparable=Kongo class | ||
}} | }} | ||
Either the official description is wrong or the Renown doesn't have 20 dual-purpose guns - if it does have that many dual-purpose guns, the Renown is in fact an able antiaircraft platform. It would be capable of engaging enemy bombers at high altitude as well. It appears to be lacking in the machine gun role, however, so it can be easily torpedoed as any ordinary battleship would. | Either the official description is wrong or the Renown doesn't have 20 dual-purpose guns - if it does have that many dual-purpose guns, the Renown is in fact an able antiaircraft platform. It would be capable of engaging enemy bombers at high altitude as well. It appears to be lacking in the machine gun role, however, so it can be easily torpedoed as any ordinary battleship would. | ||
Interestingly, the Renown is one of the fastest battleships in the game - it goes 25 knots, five knots faster than most other battleships, including the New York, Prince of Wales, and Fuso classes. However, other battleships can also match this speed - Kongo as well as, oddly enough, the largest battleships in the game - Iowa and Yamato. | |||
Unfortunately, the Renown class is the weakest battleship in the game - it is tied with the Yamato for having the fewest turrets on a battleship (three) and doesn't pack the Yamato's overall attacking power. Although it is weak, it is not by any means a sitting target - especially against smaller ships. | |||
To all British readers and those of British descent - observe the flag flying on the ''Renown'''s bow. Be happy. Unfortunately for some reason the US flag flies on the ''Renown'' in the [[Battlestations: Midway/Islands of Solomon|Islands of Solomon]] multiplayer level. | |||
There are only two warships of this class. The pathfinder - ''Renown'' - and the ''Repulse'' | There are only two warships of this class. The pathfinder - ''Renown'' - and the ''Repulse''. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''Built during World War I, these British battlecruisers are rather outdated now. They carry a relatively small number of main guns and are lightly armoured in comparison to modern battleships. As they were built prior to the emergence of attack aircraft as a viable weapon, they also carry a light AA suite, which makes them very vulnerable to air strikes. Nevertheless, they remain a potent adversary for any enemy shipping lighter than a battleship.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''Built during World War I, these British battlecruisers are rather outdated now. They carry a relatively small number of main guns and are lightly armoured in comparison to modern battleships. As they were built prior to the emergence of attack aircraft as a viable weapon, they also carry a light AA suite, which makes them very vulnerable to air strikes. Nevertheless, they remain a potent adversary for any enemy shipping lighter than a battleship.'' | ||
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====New York class==== | ====New York class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations New York BB.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/45 dual-purpose gun x8, 20mm machine gun x4, 40mm machine gun x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 14"/45 cannon x10, 5"/25 dual-purpose gun x8 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/45 dual-purpose gun x8, 20mm machine gun x4, 40mm machine gun x4<br />'''Artillery:''' 14"/45 cannon x10, 5"/25 dual-purpose gun x8 | ||
|class=BB (Battleship) | |class=BB (Battleship) | ||
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The New York class is the second strongest Allied battleship in the game, and has the most number of turrets of any Allied battleship, making it the most comparable to the Fusō class. | The New York class is the second strongest Allied battleship in the game, and has the most number of turrets of any Allied battleship, making it the most comparable to the Fusō class. | ||
Notable warships of this class include the pathfinder ''New York'', ''Nevada'', ''Oklahoma'', ''West Virginia'', and ''Tennessee'' | Notable warships of this class include the pathfinder ''New York'', ''Arizona'', ''Nevada'', ''Oklahoma'', ''West Virginia'', and ''Tennessee''. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''These American battleships were launched before World War I but were updated with improved engines, thicker deck armour, and new fire control towers, bringing them up to modern standards. They carry ten 14" guns mounted in five dual turrets, giving them considerable firepower, and are a capable opponent against all but the heaviest modern battleships.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''These American battleships were launched before World War I but were updated with improved engines, thicker deck armour, and new fire control towers, bringing them up to modern standards. They carry ten 14" guns mounted in five dual turrets, giving them considerable firepower, and are a capable opponent against all but the heaviest modern battleships.'' | ||
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====Iowa class==== | ====Iowa class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Iowa BB.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose guns x20, 40mm machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 16"/50 cannon x9, 5"/38 dual-purpose guns | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/38 dual-purpose guns x20, 40mm machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 16"/50 cannon x9, 5"/38 dual-purpose guns | ||
|class=BB (Battleship) | |class=BB (Battleship) | ||
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====Lexington class==== | ====Lexington class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Lexington CV.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/25 flak cannon x4, 40mm machine gun x3, 20mm machine gun x4 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/25 flak cannon x4, 40mm machine gun x3, 20mm machine gun x4 | ||
|class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | |class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | ||
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====Yorktown class==== | ====Yorktown class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Yorktown CV.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/25 flak cannon x8, 40mm machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 5"/25 flak cannon x8, 40mm machine gun x2, 20mm machine gun x1 | ||
|class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | |class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | ||
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====Narwhal class==== | ====Narwhal class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Narwhal SS.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .50 calibre machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/25 cannon x1<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4 (fore) Torpedo tubes x2 (aft) | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .50 calibre machine gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 5"/25 cannon x1<br />'''Torpedoes:''' Torpedo tubes x4 (fore) Torpedo tubes x2 (aft) | ||
|class=SS (Submarine) | |class=SS (Submarine) | ||
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====Hermes class==== | ====Hermes class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Hermes CV.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x1, 28mm quad machine gun x1 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x1, 28mm quad machine gun x1 | ||
|class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | |class=CV (Aircraft Carrier) | ||
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====De Ruyter class==== | ====De Ruyter class==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations De Ruyter CL.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 28mm quad machine gun x5<br />'''Artillery:''' 6"/53 cannon x7 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 28mm quad machine gun x5<br />'''Artillery:''' 6"/53 cannon x7 | ||
|class=CL (Light Cruiser) | |class=CL (Light Cruiser) | ||
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The ''De Ruyter'' is the only ship of its class. | The ''De Ruyter'' is the only ship of its class. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''This Dutch light cruiser entered service in 1935. Carrying seven 6" guns, it is reasonably well armed for a light cruiser, and has the firepower to effectively engage any target up to heavy cruiser size.However, as it does not carry torpedo tubes, it is unable to engage battleships at all, and should not attempt to do so. The De Ruyter is also quite weak against air attacks, as its | '''Official Description:''' ''This Dutch light cruiser entered service in 1935. Carrying seven 6" guns, it is reasonably well armed for a light cruiser, and has the firepower to effectively engage any target up to heavy cruiser size.However, as it does not carry torpedo tubes, it is unable to engage battleships at all, and should not attempt to do so. The De Ruyter is also quite weak against air attacks, as its A gun platform has a restricted fire arc.'' | ||
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====Higgins Boat==== | ====Higgins Boat==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Higgins Boat.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .30 calibre machine gun x2 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' .30 calibre machine gun x2 | ||
|class=LCP (Personnel landing craft) | |class=LCP (Personnel landing craft) | ||
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Just strafe them and sink them with machine gun fire. Considering they only appear in the challenge mission [[Battlestations: Midway/Saving Tulagi|Saving Tulagi]], you will only have aircraft to use against them. Unlike Daihatsus, which are slow, easy targets - Higgins Boats move twice as fast, so work swiftly when having to strafe them down. | Just strafe them and sink them with machine gun fire. Considering they only appear in the challenge mission [[Battlestations: Midway/Saving Tulagi|Saving Tulagi]], you will only have aircraft to use against them. Unlike Daihatsus, which are slow, easy targets - Higgins Boats move twice as fast, so work swiftly when having to strafe them down. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''These small, wooden, shallow-draft boats were the brainchild of New Orleans shipbuilder Andrew Higgins and allow for the rapid deployment of men and material onto enemy-held beaches. Without these remarkably innovative little boats, the invasion of enemy islands would be difficult, if not impossible. However, they are very easy to destroy, and their machine gun armament is of | '''Official Description:''' ''These small, wooden, shallow-draft boats were the brainchild of New Orleans shipbuilder Andrew Higgins and allow for the rapid deployment of men and material onto enemy-held beaches. Without these remarkably innovative little boats, the invasion of enemy islands would be difficult, if not impossible. However, they are very easy to destroy, and their machine gun armament is of minimap danger to any opponent.'' | ||
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====LST Mark 2==== | ====LST Mark 2==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations US Landing Ship.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x1, 28mm quad machine gun x1, 4"50 dual-purpose gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 4"50 dual-purpose gun x1 | |armaments='''AA Weapons:''' 20mm machine gun x1, 28mm quad machine gun x1, 4"50 dual-purpose gun x1<br />'''Artillery:''' 4"50 dual-purpose gun x1 | ||
|class=LST (Vehicle Landing Ship) | |class=LST (Vehicle Landing Ship) | ||
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====F2A Buffalo==== | ====F2A Buffalo==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations F2A Buffalo.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine gun x4<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | |armaments=.50 cal machine gun x4<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | ||
|role=Fighter | |role=Fighter | ||
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====P-40 Warhawk==== | ====P-40 Warhawk==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations P-40 Warhawk.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine gun x6<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | |armaments=.50 cal machine gun x6<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | ||
|role=Fighter | |role=Fighter | ||
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====F4F Wildcat==== | ====F4F Wildcat==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations F4F Wildcat.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine gun x4<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | |armaments=.50 cal machine gun x4<br />200kg bomb x1 (optional) | ||
|role=Fighter | |role=Fighter | ||
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====SBD Dauntless==== | ====SBD Dauntless==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations SBD Dauntless.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine gun x2<br />1000 bomb x1, Depth charge x2 | |armaments=.50 cal machine gun x2<br />1000 bomb x1, Depth charge x2 | ||
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The SBD Dauntless was the main dive bomber for the US Navy. It is a very good bomber, on par with its Japanese counterparts, although not as manoeuvrable. The ability to equip depth charges makes it more alike the Judy than the Val. It also sports nose-mounted guns, allowing you to lead your target less and have fewer issues aiming. If you drop the plane's load, it becomes a surprisingly good fighter, almost as good as a Wildcat. Rather than landing or crashing your Dauntlesses, have them act as fighters and have them tear up as many Zeros as possible before going down. The SBD AI | The SBD Dauntless was the main dive bomber for the US Navy. It is a very good bomber, on par with its Japanese counterparts, although not as manoeuvrable. The ability to equip depth charges makes it more alike the Judy than the Val. It also sports nose-mounted guns, allowing you to lead your target less and have fewer issues aiming. If you drop the plane's load, it becomes a surprisingly good fighter, almost as good as a Wildcat. Rather than landing or crashing your Dauntlesses, have them act as fighters and have them tear up as many Zeros as possible before going down. The SBD AI wasn't programmed for dogfighting much, though, and you'll have to command them yourself if you intend for them to dogfight the way they can. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''Commissioned as a combination scout/bomber aircraft, the Dauntless entered service with the Marines in late 1940 and with the US Navy in early 1941. It is now the Navy's foremost carrier-based bomber. Although it is slower and less manoeuvrable than its Japanese equivalent, the Aichi "Val", it is an excellent dive-bomber thanks to its very good flight characteristics. It is also able to absorb heavy amounts of damage.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''Commissioned as a combination scout/bomber aircraft, the Dauntless entered service with the Marines in late 1940 and with the US Navy in early 1941. It is now the Navy's foremost carrier-based bomber. Although it is slower and less manoeuvrable than its Japanese equivalent, the Aichi "Val", it is an excellent dive-bomber thanks to its very good flight characteristics. It is also able to absorb heavy amounts of damage.'' | ||
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====TBD Devastator==== | ====TBD Devastator==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations TBM Devastator.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.30 cal machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1 | |armaments=.30 cal machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1 | ||
|role=Torpedo Bomber | |role=Torpedo Bomber | ||
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Not at all similar to the Kate, the TBD Devastator is an old, colourful plane that makes it instantly recognizable. | Not at all similar to the Kate, the TBD Devastator is an old, colourful plane that makes it instantly recognizable. Why people would paint a warplane such bright colours is unknown, but the Devastator is still a fine torpedo bomber, if a bit of an easy target. Manoeuvrability and stability aren't main issues when comparing it to the TBF/D Avenger, so use it as a torpedo bomber whenever possible. Unlike the Avenger, it isn't useful for anything else since it can't equip bombs or depth charges. It is equipped with a single machine gun, making it the most lightly armed aircraft in the game. However, because it is mounted directly on the nose, its accuracy is quite high. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''The Devastator has been in service with the US Navy as a carrier-based torpedo bomber since 1937. When it entered service, it was the most advanced plane of its type in the world; however, the rapid advancement in aviation technology meant that the Devastator is now considered obsolete and was replaced in early 1942 by the TBF/D Avenger.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''The Devastator has been in service with the US Navy as a carrier-based torpedo bomber since 1937. When it entered service, it was the most advanced plane of its type in the world; however, the rapid advancement in aviation technology meant that the Devastator is now considered obsolete and was replaced in early 1942 by the TBF/D Avenger.'' | ||
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====TBF Avenger==== | ====TBF Avenger==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations TBFM Avenger.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.30 cal machine gun x2<br />Aerial torpedo x1, 1,000 lb bomb x1, depth charge x1 | |armaments=.30 cal machine gun x2<br />Aerial torpedo x1, 1,000 lb bomb x1, depth charge x1 | ||
|role=Torpedo Bomber | |role=Torpedo Bomber | ||
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====Fairey Swordfish==== | ====Fairey Swordfish==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Fairey Swordfish.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=7.7mm machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1, 200 lb bomb x1 | |armaments=7.7mm machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1, 200 lb bomb x1 | ||
|role=Torpedo Bomber | |role=Torpedo Bomber | ||
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====B-17 Flying Fortress==== | ====B-17 Flying Fortress==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations B-17 Flying Fortress.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine guns x13<br />450 lb bombs x24 | |armaments=.50 cal machine guns x13<br />450 lb bombs x24 | ||
|role=Heavy Bomber | |role=Heavy Bomber | ||
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Like most level bombers, it is possible to take control of these machine gun turrets and use them yourself against enemy fighters. | Like most level bombers, it is possible to take control of these machine gun turrets and use them yourself against enemy fighters. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''Since 1938, the B-17 has been the USAAF's main heavy bomber. Capable of carrying an 8,000 lb payload of bombs nearly 2,000 miles, it is ideally suited to service in the Pacific. The B-17 is a very robust aircraft, capable of sustaining vast damage and still remaining airborne. It has received the nickname "flying fortress" thanks to the 13 turreted .50 caliber machine guns it carries for defence. A formation of B-17s is a formidable prospect for an attacking fighter pilot.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''Since 1938, the B-17 has been the USAAF's main heavy bomber. Capable of carrying an 8,000 lb payload of bombs nearly 2,000 miles, it is ideally suited to service in the Pacific. The B-17 is a very robust aircraft, capable of sustaining vast damage and still remaining airborne. It has received the nickname "flying fortress" thanks to the 13 turreted .50 caliber machine guns it carries for defence. A formation of B-17s is a formidable prospect for an attacking fighter pilot.'' | ||
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====B-25 Mitchell==== | ====B-25 Mitchell==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations B-25 Mitchell.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.30 cal machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1 | |armaments=.30 cal machine gun x1<br />Aerial torpedo x1 | ||
|role=Medium bomber | |role=Medium bomber | ||
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An inferior bomber compared to the B-17, the B-25 is still a fine bomber that outclasses its Japanese counterpart, the G3M Nell. Although it has forward firing machine guns and crosshairs to go with it, it should not be used as a dogfighter under any circumstances. It can, however, use these guns to attack PT boats and cargo ships | An inferior bomber compared to the B-17, the B-25 is still a fine bomber that outclasses its Japanese counterpart, the G3M Nell. Although it has forward firing machine guns and crosshairs to go with it, it should not be used as a dogfighter under any circumstances. It can, however, use these guns to attack PT boats and cargo ships. Fighters should always be an escort for the B-25s, especially if enemy fighters are near its target. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''The B-25 is a medium bomber that has been in service with the USAAF since early 1941. It has already gone through several redesigns. The latest version, the B-25D, has been given three forward-firing .50 caliber machine guns, which alongside its 3,000 lb payload, make it an excellent plane for attacking enemy shipping.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''The B-25 is a medium bomber that has been in service with the USAAF since early 1941. It has already gone through several redesigns. The latest version, the B-25D, has been given three forward-firing .50 caliber machine guns, which alongside its 3,000 lb payload, make it an excellent plane for attacking enemy shipping.'' | ||
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====PBY Catalina==== | ====PBY Catalina==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations PBY Catalina.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.30 cal machine gun x3<br />.50 cal machine gun x2<br />Aerial Torpedo x2, Depth Charge x2 | |armaments=.30 cal machine gun x3<br />.50 cal machine gun x2<br />Aerial Torpedo x2, Depth Charge x2 | ||
|role=Recon plane | |role=Recon plane | ||
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====P-38 Lightning==== | ====P-38 Lightning==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations P-38 Lightning.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.50 cal machine gun x5, 20mm machine gun x1 | |armaments=.50 cal machine gun x5, 20mm machine gun x1 | ||
|role=Advanced Fighter | |role=Advanced Fighter | ||
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====Hawker Hurricane==== | ====Hawker Hurricane==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations Hawker Hurricane.JPG|250px]] | ||
|armaments=.303 cal machine gun x6 | |armaments=.303 cal machine gun x6 | ||
|role=Fighter | |role=Fighter | ||
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Unfortunately the Hawker | Unfortunately the Hawker Hurricane cannot be flown in-game. It is encountered as the only aerial adversary in [[Battlestations: Midway/Attack on Force Z|Attack on Force Z]], where the power of its six forward firing machine guns is all too apparent. More than capable of tearing bombers apart and the ''Hermes'' capable of spawning more for all the ones you shoot down, it seems the Hurricane's only weakness is the carrier that spawns it. It lives up to all its glory in this map - unfortunately, that glory isn't yours. | ||
'''Official Description:''' ''The Hawker Hurricane has been the Royal Air Force's main single-engine fighter since 1937, and has been produced in huge numbers. It proved its merit as a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, where it accounted for more enemy kills than all other defences combined, including all ground and air defences. It is a simple design, consisting of a welded metal frame with fabric stretched over it, but its six-wing mounted machine guns give it excellent firepower. A version known as the Sea Hurricane operates on the Royal Navy's Fleet Carriers.'' | '''Official Description:''' ''The Hawker Hurricane has been the Royal Air Force's main single-engine fighter since 1937, and has been produced in huge numbers. It proved its merit as a fighter plane in the Battle of Britain, where it accounted for more enemy kills than all other defences combined, including all ground and air defences. It is a simple design, consisting of a welded metal frame with fabric stretched over it, but its six-wing mounted machine guns give it excellent firepower. A version known as the Sea Hurricane operates on the Royal Navy's Fleet Carriers.'' | ||
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====Douglas DC-3==== | ====Douglas DC-3==== | ||
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|image=[[ | |image=[[Image:Battlestations DC-3.JPG|250px]] | ||
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|role=Cargo Aircraft | |role=Cargo Aircraft |