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{{#vardefine:ship_name|Alaska B}}
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{{WoWs_Ship
|Promo=<!-- in case of gift or promo ship write conditions to get it. (optional)-->
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first sold on Black Friday 2019.  Released again for Black Friday 2020 from November 27th until December 4th.


|Anno=<!-- you can write below short description for the ship. it will replace default once. -->
<div class="b-description gw-frame-1"><div class="b-description-img b-description-img__indent b-description-img__single"><div style="width:160px; height:102px; opacity:.5; border-radius:2px; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; z-index:1; -webkit-transition:all 0.2s ease-out 0.1s; transition:all 0.2s ease-out 0.1s;">[[File:Wows_anno_flag_usa.png|160px]]</div><div class="l-description-img_class"><span class="b-description-img_type b-description-img_type__Cruiser b-description-img_type__Cruiser-Premium"></span><span class="b-description-img_class">IX</span></div><div class="b-description-img_vehicle">[[File:Ship_PASC599_Black_Alaska.png|160px|link=|left]]</div><div class="l-description-img_price"><span class="b-description-img_price b-description-img_price__gold"><span title="''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on DD Month YYYY.">21,500 doubloons</span></span></div></div><p>[[Ship:{{#var:ship_name}}|{{#var:ship_name}}]] &mdash; U.S.A. Premium Tier&nbsp;IX [[Ship:Cruiser|Cruiser]].</p><p>In the late 1930s, the U.S. was designing large ships with 305 mm main battery guns to counter cruisers. The most armored of the presented variants was the CA2G project, which, according to the report, was armored "worse than any battleship, but better than any cruiser." The ship, named USS Alaska, became part of a high-speed carrier squadron that operated in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska protected aircraft carriers during strikes on Tokyo and covered the landing operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship also participated in the raid on Shanghai.</p><p> </p></div>


===Pros===
* Great damage per salvo.
* Main battery shells have high armor penetration capabilities.
* High survivability.
* Surveillance Radar consumable available.


|Performance=<!-- write text about performance in battles below -->
===Cons===
{{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}}
* Low rate of fire
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is identical to ''[[Alaska]]'' in all respects, save her paint scheme.


On paper, many aspects of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' will resemble those of her counterparts, ''[[Kronshtadt]]'' and ''[[Azuma]]''.  In game, however, captains will find that ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has a play style more similar to that of German heavy cruisers (such as ''[[Roon]]'').  Armed with nine 305mm guns, she lacks the ability to go "AP only" in battle; something that her Russian counterpart can do quite easily.  Captains are highly encouraged to invest in the Expert Loader skill in order to make the most of her main battery.  In this respect, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is quite similar to normal cruisers in that she will regularly change shell types depending on the chosen target.


As far as her armor goes, she keeps the trend of high-tier American cruisers having 27mm plating at their extremities, as well as possessing an overmatch-proof middle deck.  Despite having 10,000 fewer hit points than ''Kronshtadt'', ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has similar — if not superior — survivability to due to her armor layout and better stealth.  ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also has a below-the-waterline citadel, allowing her to frequently avoid citadel hits at close range.  Still her armor is quite weak, and when taking battleship-caliber fire at range, her citadel remains very vulnerable.  Captains should keep an eye on enemy battleship positions, and either angle or make use of concealment accordingly.
==Ship Stats==
<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Hull Information</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | SURVIVABILITY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Hit Points || style="color:inherit;" | 60800
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo protection damage reduction (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 13
|}
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Much of ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s playstyle is based on choosing fights wisely.  Although she has great armor — for a cruiser — and solid guns, she will still be out damaged by equal and higher tier cruisers due to her slower rate-of-fire.  Her armor loses much of its strength when facing off against high-tier battleships; captains should avoid thinking that her large guns and good armor can allow her to carry an engagement.  Early game for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is much the same as it is for any other cruiser, while in the late game a healthy ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can make the difference between a loss and a win.  Learning when ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can safely engage targets in one-on-one duels and win is an important skill for captains looking to maximize her game play.
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ARMOR DETAIL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Belt (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 229
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Deck (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 36
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Superstructure (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 19
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Extremities (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 27
|}
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|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
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* Large 305mm main battery armament.
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* ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s large health pool, good concealment, and sturdy armor allow her freedom in positioning and the ability to withstand fire from equivalent tier cruisers.
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MANEUVERABILITY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
* Strong AA suite can protect her from most enemy aircraft.
|-
* Excellent accuracy on her main battery armament reinforces her role of a cruiser-killer.
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum speed (kt) || style="color:inherit;" | 33.0
* Has access to {{Surveillance Radar}}.
|-
* Guns are powerful enough to citadel some battleships.
| style="color:inherit;" | • Turning circle radius (m) || style="color:inherit;" | 850
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Rudder-shift time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 13.0
|}
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|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
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* Increased [[Ship:Fire|fire]] duration (60 seconds) and vulnerability to multiple fires when under HE spam compared to other cruisers.
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* Large size and more sluggish maneuverability makes her an easier target for both enemy shells and torpedoes.
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | CONCEALMENT !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
* Her large size also makes her an easy target to hit, even when actively maneuvering.
|-
* Armor is not thick enough to let her tank battleship fire and HE spam in open combat. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can tank fire from most battleships if angled and at range, but several Tier X battleships can still overmatch her plating.
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by sea (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 15.04
* While she has {{Surveillance Radar}}, her extremely long gun reload time of 20 seconds means that players will need to fire accurately and try and get help from teammates when fighting destroyers.
|-
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by air (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 9.72
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability after firing main guns in smoke (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 12.09
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by depths (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 9.72
|}
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|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
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As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research.
<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Main Battery</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div><div style="border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.8); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1em; overflow: hidden;">
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MAIN BATTERY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Arrangement || style="color:inherit;" | 3×3 305mm
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Firing range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 18.97
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Reload time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 20.0
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Rate of fire (shots/min) || style="color:inherit;" | 3
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • 180° turn time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 30.0
|}
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|OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)-->
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DISPERSION !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion type || style="color:inherit;" | Battlecruiser dispersion
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion formula || style="color:inherit;" | Dispersion (m) = 8.4 × range(km) + 48
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Sigma || style="color:inherit;" | 2.05
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum dispersion (m) || style="color:inherit;" | 207
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 5 km || style="color:inherit;" | 90
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 10 km || style="color:inherit;" | 132
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 15 km || style="color:inherit;" | 174
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 18.97 km || style="color:inherit;" | 207
|}
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|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below, add * after upgrade link to designate that another upgrade may be viable -->
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HE SHELL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Name || style="color:inherit;" | 305 mm HE Mk17 mod. 1
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum damage || style="color:inherit;" | 4300
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Fire chance (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 27.0%
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell velocity (m/s) || style="color:inherit;" | 808
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell weight (kg) || style="color:inherit;" | 462.3
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Penetration (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 51
|}
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} <nowiki>*</nowiki>
* '''Slot 2''': {{Surveillance Radar Modification 1}} <nowiki>*</nowiki>
* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}
* '''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} <nowiki>*</nowiki>
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}}
* '''Slot 6''': {{Main Battery Modification 3}}


'''Upgrade Slot 1''' provides players with two viable choices. {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} is generally recommended; however, for anti-aircraft duties, players should take {{Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1}}.
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | AP SHELL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Name || style="color:inherit;" | 305 mm AP Mk18 mod. 1
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum damage || style="color:inherit;" | 8900
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell velocity (m/s) || style="color:inherit;" | 762
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell weight (kg) || style="color:inherit;" | 517
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Fuse time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 0.033
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Ricochet start (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 60
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Always ricochet (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 67.5
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Normalisation (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 6
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Arming threshold (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 51
|}
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</div></div></div>
<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Secondary Battery</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | SECONDARY BATTERY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Secondary battery range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 7.0
|}
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'''Upgrade Slot 2''' allows players to extend the duration of the {{Surveillance Radar}} consumable if they have the appropriate upgrade available in the [[Ship:Armory|Armory]]. Otherwise, {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} is recommended. 
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell type || style="color:inherit;" | HE
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Name || style="color:inherit;" | 127 mm HE Mk32
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Arrangement || style="color:inherit;" | 6x2 127mm
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Rate of fire (shots/min) || style="color:inherit;" | 10.0
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum damage || style="color:inherit;" | 1800
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell velocity (m/s) || style="color:inherit;" | 792
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Penetration (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 21
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Fire chance (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 5.0%
|}
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'''Upgrade Slot 4''' provides several viable options. For increased survivability, {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} is a good choice.  Many players utilize {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} to increase the maneuverability of the ship, while others will opt for {{Propulsion Modification 1}} in order to get ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' moving quickly when stationary.  Choosing between these upgrades will be determined by the intended play style.


The default pick for many players in '''Upgrade Slot 5''' will be {{Concealment System Modification 1}}, but as a cruiser, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' also has access to {{Steering Gears Modification 2}}.  When stacked with {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} in '''Upgrade Slot 4''', ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' becomes highly maneuverable and can sometimes juke and dodge incoming fire at longer ranges.  This is a valuable ability to have in the early stages of a match, and captains who feel comfortable eschewing a maximum stealth build are encouraged to try it. 


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<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Airstrike</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>


|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
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Unique American commanders with the buffed version of Gun Feeder (-75% instead of -50%) are highly recommended for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' given the long reload of her main battery.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ASW AIRSTRIKE (DEPTH CHARGES) !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 7
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Minimum range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 0.5
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Reload time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 30.0
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Number of aircraft || style="color:inherit;" | 1
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Depth charges in payload || style="color:inherit;" | 2
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Damage || style="color:inherit;" | 4200
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Deployment || style="color:inherit;" | Manual
|}
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<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>AA Defense</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0 0 0.8em 0; width:100%; color:inherit;"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | AA ARMAMENT !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MOUNTS × BARRELS
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 127 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 6 × 2
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 40 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 14 × 4
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 20 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 34 × 1
|}


{{Commander Skills 3 CR
'''Continuous damage''' — average DPS within each action zone
<!-- Ratings 1,2,3 are legit. Others are ignored.-->
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0 0 0.8em 0; width:100%; color:inherit;"
| rating11 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears -->
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | RANGE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DPS !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HIT CHANCE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ACTION ZONE (km)
| rating12 =  <!-- Swift Fish -->
|-
| rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist -->
| style="color:inherit;" | Short-range || style="color:inherit;" | 245 || style="color:inherit;" | 85% || style="color:inherit;" | 2.0
| rating14 = 2 <!-- Gun Feeder -->
|-
| rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
| style="color:inherit;" | Mid-range || style="color:inherit;" | 374.5 || style="color:inherit;" | 90% || style="color:inherit;" | 3.5
| rating16 = <!-- Last Stand -->
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | Long-range || style="color:inherit;" | 105 || style="color:inherit;" | 90% || style="color:inherit;" | 5.8
|}


| rating21 = <!-- Pyrotechnician -->
'''Damage by shell explosions'''
| rating22 = <!-- Fill the Tubes -->
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0 0 0.8em 0; width:100%; color:inherit;"
| rating23 =  <!-- Consumables Enhancements -->
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | EXPLOSIONS / SALVO !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DAMAGE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HIT CHANCE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ACTION ZONE (km)
| rating24 = <!-- Eye in the Sky -->
|-
| rating25 = 2 <!-- Priority Target -->
| style="color:inherit;" | 5 || style="color:inherit;" | 1610 || style="color:inherit;" | 90% || style="color:inherit;" | 3.5–5.8
| rating26 =  <!-- Expert AA Marksman -->
|}
</div>
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| rating31 =  <!-- Heavy HE and SAP Shells -->
| rating32 =  <!-- Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge -->
| rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
| rating34 = 2 <!-- Heavy AP Shells -->
| rating35 = 2 <!-- Superintendent -->
| rating36 =  <!-- Survivability Expert -->


| rating41 = 2 <!-- Top Grade Gunner -->
<!-- Add the ship code here to populate the upgrade table -->
| rating42 = 2 <!-- Outnumbered -->
{{Ship Upgrades Section|code=PASC510_Alaska}}
| rating43 =  <!-- Radio Location -->
| rating44 =  <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells -->
| rating45 = <!-- Concealment Expert -->
| rating46 =  <!-- AA Gunner -->
}}


|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} &ndash; 4 charges '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} &ndash; 3 charges
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Surveillance Radar}} &ndash; 3 charges '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} &ndash; 3 charges '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} &ndash; 4 charges
* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} &ndash; 3 charges
|Camouflage=<!-- write text about useful camouflage below -->
{{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=9}}
|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below -->
''Alaska'' captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}) and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) flags can also be mounted to decrease consumable cooldown time.
{{Signal Flags
| November Echo Setteseven = 2
| Mike Yankee Soxisix = 2
| India X-Ray = 1
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone =
| Victor Lima = 1
| Hotel Yankee = 1
| November Foxtrot = 2
| Sierra Mike = 3
| India Delta = 3
| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 1
| India Yankee = 3
| Juliet Charlie = 1


<!-- Consumables have to be tagged individually on a slot by slot basis -->
{{Ship Consumables Section|consumables=
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} (5.0s action, 60.0s cooldown)
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} (4 charges, 40.0s action, 80.0s cooldown) '''or''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} (3 charges, 100.0s action, 120.0s cooldown)
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Surveillance Radar}} (10km, 3 charges, 35.0s action, 120.0s cooldown) '''or''' {{Patrol Fighter}} (3 charges, 60.0s action, 90.0s cooldown) '''or''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} (4 charges, 100.0s action, 240.0s cooldown)
* '''Slot 4:''' {{Repair Party}} (3 charges, 28.0s action, 80.0s cooldown, 304 hp/s)
}}
}}


|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery>
File:AlaskaStart.jpg
File:AlaskaRear.jpg
File:AlaskaDetail.jpg
File:AlaskaSalvo.jpg
File:AlaskaSalvo2.jpg
File:AlaskaBounces.jpg
File:BakedAlaska.jpg
</gallery>
|History=<!-- write text below -->
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{{AnnoWiki|content=
<h2>USS ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1944</h2>
===Construction===
:Builder: New York Shipbuilding Corporation;<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Camden, New Jersey, United States
:Laid down: 17 December 1941
:Launched: 15 August 1943
:Commissioned: 17 June 1944
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===Specifications===
:29,779 tons displacement, standard
:34,253 tons displacement, full
:246.4m length
:27.8m beam
:9.7m draft (full load)
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====Machinery====
:Eight (8) Babcock & Wilcox Boilers
:Four (4) General Electric Steam Turbines
:3,619 tons of oil
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====Performance====
:33 knots at 150,000 shaft horsepower
:12,000 nm at 15 knots
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====Armor====
:Main belt: 229mm
:Decks: 71.12mm inboard, 76.2mm outboard,<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;on 25.4mm plating
:Bulkheads: 260mm
:Barbettes: 330mm
:Turrets: 325mm
:Conning tower: 269mm
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====Armament====
=====Main=====
:Nine (3x3) 12"/50 (305mm) Mk.8
=====Secondary=====
:Twelve (6x2) 5"/38 (127mm) Mk.34 mod.4
=====Anti-aircraft=====
:Fifty-six (14x2) 40mm/56 Bofors Mk.2
:Thirty-four (34x1) 20mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.4
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====Aircraft Facilities====
:Two (2) Catapults
=====Aircraft=====
:Four (4) OS2U Kingfisher Observation floatplanes<br>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;or SC Seahawk Scout seaplanes
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====Complement====
:1,517 officers and sailors
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[[File:04020115.jpg|none|thumb|x350px|link=|USS ''Alaska'' (CB-1) at anchor on 13 November 1944.]]
===Design===
The ''Alaska''-class of large cruisers could be seen as an extension of the creative exercises undertaken by many navies during the treaty-era of ship construction in order to work around the imposed limitations. The impetus behind this specific class of cruisers were to counter the deployment of Germany’s ''[[Admiral Graf Spee|Deutschland]]''-class ''panzerschiffes'' and Japan’s [[Azuma|Design B-65]] cruisers under consideration in the late 1930s: ships that were designed to counter heavy cruisers.  Subsequently, in 1938 the General Board of the Navy directed the Bureau of Construction and Repair to initiate studies into designing a ship with the directive to counter these “super cruisers”.


Although superficially resembling the doctrine behind the implementation of battlecruisers in European navies in the early 20th century, the US Navy officially considered this group of surface ships to be quite different.  In their eyes, the battlecruisers of old were considered complementary capital ships to battleships; trading armor for speed in order to chase down combatants that the battleships couldn’t catch. These “large cruisers” were seen as up-scaled heavy cruisers; this doctrine showed its influence in the design process.  Officially, the class used a unique designation — “CB” — to reflect their status.  Furthermore, the proposed ships were named after US territories, reflecting their intermediate nature between cruisers and capital ships.
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Due to the inexperience of never having previously designed a “large cruiser”, the entire process was wrought with uncertainty. One of the initial design targets considered was a standard displacement of 25,000 tons; a position between heavy cruisers and battleships. To expedite the process, a plethora of design cues were taken from heavy cruisers. The main armament arrangement was identical, plus the secondary and anti-aircraft suite was very similar to the ''[[Baltimore]]''-class of cruisers (despite having a much larger hull). Akin to the ''[[New Orleans]]''-class cruisers, the aviation facilities were placed in the center of the ship (as opposed to the stern, like on newer-generation heavy cruisers and battleships). Amusingly - like heavy cruisers - only a single large rudder was considered, which resulted in a poor turning circle bested by battleships and fleet carriers.
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</gallery>[[File:AlaskaBpermacamo.png|thumb|Alaska B in her default permanent camouflage.]]</div></div></div>


Other shortcuts were adopted, included replicating the propulsion machinery of the ''Essex''-class carriers, since they were of similar displacement to the ''Alaska''-class. The combination of 8 boilers and 4 turbines generated 150,000 shaft horsepower and propelled the ships to over 31 knots. The only design similarity to battleships would be the implementation of a columnar tower-style superstructure in order to place fire-control systems high enough to take advantage of the longer ranges attainable by the main armament.
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The ''Alaska''-class equipped nine 12-inch, 50 caliber Mark 8 rifles as the main armament, similar to the “cruiser killers” being implemented by the Axis navies.  Designed solely for the ''Alaska''-class, they took advantage of ballistic technology being implemented in the early 1940s. For instance, the implementation of a multistage powder hoist allowed for each rifle to hurl a 500kg shell upto 35,000m every twenty to twenty-four seconds.  In accordance with the belief that the ''Alaska''-class would be trading gunfire with other cruisers, the armor scheme centered around a nine-inch (228mm) armored belt that would ensure protection against shells up to 11” (279mm) in caliber. But in order to save tonnage, the decision was made to not equip the class with any underwater protection systems; instead, this luxury was reserved for carriers and battleships. This would render the class highly vulnerable to torpedoes, mines, and any short-falling shells. Truly, they were cruisers in the guise of battleships.
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The design of the class was finalized in September 1940, and six were ordered as part of the naval expansion programs undertaken by the US Navy prior to their entry into World War II.  USS ''Alaska'' (CB-1), named after the then-Territory of Alaska, was laid down ten days after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor at Camden, New Jersey by the New York Shipbuilding Corporation. She was launched 15 August 1943 and was formally commissioned into the US Navy on 17 June 1944.
 
===Service===
USS ''Alaska'' (CB-1) was the first of only two completed "large cruisers" designed primarily to counter Japanese heavy cruisers.  Unfortunately, ''Alaska'' did not make it to the eastern Pacific in time to take part in the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the last large-scale sortie the Imperial Japanese Navy could muster.  After commissioning, she sailed to the Caribbean for a shakedown cruise, trials, and exercises for the rest of 1944.
 
On 8 January 1945, ''Alaska'' departed California for Hawaii, reaching Pearl Harbor on the 13th.  She joined Task Group 58.5, a part of the screening force for Task Force 58, the well-known Fast Carrier Task Force.  ''Alaska'' was tasked with screening USS ''[[Enterprise]]'' (CV-6) and USS ''Saratoga'' (CV-3) as the fleet departed for Japan.  Following air strikes on Tokyo on 10 February, ''Alaska'' was transferred to Task Group 58.4 and assigned to support the assault on Iwo Jima.  She screened carriers off Iwo Jima for 19 days, then returning to Ulithi to replenish. Remaining with Task Group 58.4, her next mission was the Battle of Okinawa, where she was to screen USS ''Yorktown'' (CV-10) and USS ''Intrepid'' (CV-11). It was here that ''Alaska'' had her first taste of real combat; the Japanese launched a major retaliatory airstrike on the Allied fleet;  ''Alaska'' was credited with shooting down two Japanese bombers, one as it attempted to crash into ''Intrepid''. The next day, USS ''Franklin'' (CV-13) was crippled by bomb hits and a devastatingly successful kamikaze strike.  ''Alaska'' — alongside her sister USS ''Guam'' (CB-2) and in conjunction with two other cruisers and several destroyers — detached to form Task Group 58.2.9 to escort ''Franklin'' back to the safety of Ulithi, after repairs were undertaken to ensure ''Franklin'' could make the journey.  En route to Ulithi, ''Franklin'' again came under attack from another bomber, and her escorts failed to shoot it down.  Gunfire from one of ''Alaska''’s 5”/39 Mk 28 Mod 2s guns caused flash burns on nearby sailors, but none died.  These constituted the only causalities suffered by ''Alaska'' during the war.  ''Alaska'' took lead of the fleet escorting ''Franklin'', and the following day, her air search radar helped Allied fighters intercept and destroy a Japanese heavy fighter. ''Alaska'' and her task force reached Ulithi on 22 March, and she detached to rejoin TG 58.4.
 
Returning to Okinawa,''Alaska'' continued to screen for the aircraft carriers participating in the subjugation of the island.  On 27 March she carried out her first bombardment on the island of Minamidaitou in southern Okinawa. After refueling, she returned to Okinawa to support the landings when they began on 1 April.  Throughout April, ''Alaska'' claimed several confirmed aircraft kills and several more assists. She arrived back in Ulithi on 14 May to resupply, where she then joined Task Group 38.4, bound again for Okinawa, where ''Alaska'' resumed her anti-aircraft defense role. ''Alaska'' and ''Guam'' bombarded the southern Okinawan island of Oki Daitou, before the fleet steamed for Leyte Gulf for rest and maintenance until mid-July. ''Alaska'' then was assigned to Cruiser Task Group 95 alongside ''Guam'', and she steamed for the East China and Yellow Seas to sink Japanese shipping vessels. Her last major wartime service was a raid into the estuary of the Yangtze River off Shanghai to strike Japanese airfields.  Both these were met with limited success. ''Alaska'' returned to Okinawa, where she remained until the end of the war.
 
On 30 August 1945, ''Alaska'' departed Okinawa for Japan as part of the Seventh Fleet occupation forces.  She sailed from Incheon, Korea, to Tsingtao, China, where she supported the 6th Marine Division in their occupation of the area until mid-November; she then returned to Incheon to embark soldiers as part of Operation Magic Carpet.  After disembarking soldiers at San Francisco, she left for the Atlantic, returning to the Boston Navy Yard on 18 December 1945. She left Boston on 1 February 1946 for Bayonne, New Jersey, where she would be berthed in reserve. While she was removed from active service on the 13 August 1946, she was not decommissioned until mid-February 1947.  There she remained largely forgotten for over a decade, until in 1958 the Bureau of Ships did two feasibility studies to see if ''Alaska'' and ''Guam'' were suitable for conversion to guided missile cruisers.  The conversion process was deemed too expensive, and the proposal was abandoned.  Both ships were stricken on 1 June 1960, and sold for scrap to on the 30th. ''Alaska'' was awarded four medals, including the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three battle stars.
 
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IX
21,500 doubloons

Alaska B — U.S.A. Premium Tier IX Cruiser.

In the late 1930s, the U.S. was designing large ships with 305 mm main battery guns to counter cruisers. The most armored of the presented variants was the CA2G project, which, according to the report, was armored "worse than any battleship, but better than any cruiser." The ship, named USS Alaska, became part of a high-speed carrier squadron that operated in the Pacific Ocean. Alaska protected aircraft carriers during strikes on Tokyo and covered the landing operations at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. The ship also participated in the raid on Shanghai.

Pros

  • Great damage per salvo.
  • Main battery shells have high armor penetration capabilities.
  • High survivability.
  • Surveillance Radar consumable available.

Cons

  • Low rate of fire


Ship Stats

Hull Information

Main Battery

Secondary Battery

Airstrike

AA Defense


Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Spotting Aircraft Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Defensive AA Fire Modification 1
 Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
 Surveillance Radar Modification 1
 Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
 Main Battery Modification 2
 Secondary Battery Modification 1
 AA Guns Modification 1
 Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Slot 4 
 Damage Control System Modification 2
 Propulsion Modification 1
 Steering Gears Modification 1
 Airstrike Modification 1
 Slot 5 
 Torpedo Lookout System
 Concealment System Modification 1
 Steering Gears Modification 2
 Ship Consumable Modification 1
 Slot 6 
 Main Battery Modification 3
 Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2


Consumables


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