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Kaiser
The new Kaiser class marked a big leap forward compared with her predecessors: She incorporated steam turbines and a more practical arrangement for her main gun turrets. In particular, Kaiser featured two rear superfiring turrets and two side turrets placed in a diagonal pattern, resulting in one less turret compared to previous designs. SMS Kaiser was launched on March 22, 1911—the birthday of Kaiser Wilhelm. During the Battle of Jutland, Kaiser sank destroyer HMS Nomad and cruiser HMS Defence, and she also heavily damaged battleship Warspite.
Specifications
Survivability
Hit Points39,900
Flood Damage22%
Main Battery
Main Guns5 × 2
Caliber305 mm
Firing Range14.5 km
Reload Time26.0 s
Rotation Time45.0 s
Max Dispersion205 m
Shell Types
AP Shell
Damage7,550
Shell Velocity850 m/s
HE Shell
Damage3,150
Fire Chance23%
Secondary Battery
Secondary Guns16
Range4.8 km
AA Defense
AA Rating26
AA Main Guns5
AA Ranges
37 mm/83 SK C/30 on a Dopp LC/30 mount × 3
88 mm/76 SK C/32 on a Dop. L. C/32 mount × 2
Maneuverability
Max Speed22.3 knots
Turning Radius600 m
Rudder Shift Time18.3 s
Concealment
Max Surface Detection13.80 km
Min Surface Detection12.42 km
Air Detection8.40 km
Submarine Detection8.40 km
Modules
305 mm/50 SK C/08 on a Drh LC/1909 mount
Kaiser (A)
Kaiser (B)
Propulsion: 55,180 hp
Propulsion: 57,000 hp
FKS Typ 4 Mod. 2
FKS Typ 4 Mod. 1
Upgrades
Slot 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2
Damage Control System Modification 1
History
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