Ship:Buffalo

Latest revision as of 00:52, 10 July 2026

IX

13,600,000

Buffalo — U.S.A. Tech Tree Tier IX Cruiser.

As part of the development of cruisers capable of achieving a speed of 35 knots, various options were explored, including improvements to existing ships or the designs of ships already under construction. Three design variants for the "improved Wichita"-class cruiser were presented. Among the various options, the most promising one involved adding an extra main battery turret, thereby increasing the total number of turrets to four; however, challenges arose when attempting to install the power plant on the hull to achieve the desired speed. The ship was ultimately designed to reach a speed of 33 knots only. As a result, these projects were abandoned.

Pros

Excellent main battery firepower: 12 quick-reloading 203mm guns, AP with improved angles before autobounce and heavier shells with increased penetration, giving her impressive DPM and a threatening salvo
Decent survivability: Large HP pool for a Tier IX heavy cruiser, good armour scheme
Good consumable suite: Versatile utility, like the other high-tier US heavy cruisers

Cons

Lower main battery shell velocity: The heavier shells have higher arcs, and her range is limited
Unfamiliar layout and ergonomics: Unlike her predecessor and successor, Buffalo’s firepower is evenly distributed, which may feel uncomfortable and limit her practical firepower
Clumsy handling: Her large side, low speed and average maneuvrability

Ship Stats

Hull Information

Main Battery

Secondary Battery

Airstrike

AA Defense

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

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, 30.0s 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, 212.5 hp/s)

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 ===Pros===
-* '''Excellent main battery firepower''': 12 quick-reloading 203mm guns, AP with improved angles before autobounce and heavier shells with increased penetration, giving her impressive DPM and a threatening salvo
+* Excellent main battery firepower: 12 quick-reloading 203mm guns, AP with improved angles before autobounce and heavier shells with increased penetration, giving her impressive DPM and a threatening salvo
-* '''Decent survivability''': Large HP pool for a Tier IX heavy cruiser, good armour scheme
+* Decent survivability: Large HP pool for a Tier IX heavy cruiser, good armour scheme
-* '''Good consumable suite''': Versatile utility, like the other high-tier US heavy cruisers
+* Good consumable suite: Versatile utility, like the other high-tier US heavy cruisers
 ===Cons===
-* '''Lower main battery shell velocity''': The heavier shells have higher arcs, and her range is limited
+* Lower main battery shell velocity: The heavier shells have higher arcs, and her range is limited
-* '''Unfamiliar layout and ergonomics''': Unlike her predecessor and successor, Buffalo’s firepower is evenly distributed, which may feel uncomfortable and limit her practical firepower
+* Unfamiliar layout and ergonomics: Unlike her predecessor and successor, Buffalo’s firepower is evenly distributed, which may feel uncomfortable and limit her practical firepower
-* '''Clumsy handling''': Her large side, low speed and average manoeuvrability
+* Clumsy handling: Her large side, low speed and average maneuvrability
 ==Ship Stats==
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SURVIVABILITY	Buffalo (A)	Buffalo (B)
• Hit Points	42500	47800
• Torpedo protection damage reduction (%)	4

ARMOR DETAIL
• Belt (mm)	152
• Deck (mm)	27
• Superstructure (mm)	16
• Extremities (mm)	27

MANEUVERABILITY	Buffalo (A)	Buffalo (B)
• Maximum speed (kt)	33.0	33.0
• Turning circle radius (m)	800	800
• Rudder-shift time (sec)	11.2	8.4

CONCEALMENT	Buffalo (A)	Buffalo (B)
• Detectability by sea (km)	13.21	13.21
• Detectability by air (km)	8.02	8.02
• Detectability after firing main guns in smoke (km)	7.98
• Detectability by depths (km)	8.02	8.02

MAIN BATTERY	Mk9 mod. 1	Mk9 mod. 2
• Arrangement	4×3 203mm
• Firing range (km)	14.39	15.83
• Reload time (sec)	10.0
• Rate of fire (shots/min)	6
• 180° turn time (sec)	30.0

DISPERSION
• Dispersion type	Standard CA/CL dispersion
• Dispersion formula	Dispersion (m) = 6.9 × range(km) + 33
• Sigma	2.05
• Maximum dispersion (m)	132
• Dispersion at 5 km	68
• Dispersion at 10 km	102
• Dispersion at 14.39 km	132

HE SHELL
• Name	203 mm HE/HC Mk25
• Maximum damage	2800
• Fire chance (%)	14.0%
• Shell velocity (m/s)	823
• Shell weight (kg)	118
• Penetration (mm)	34

AP SHELL
• Name	203 mm AP Mk21
• Maximum damage	5000
• Shell velocity (m/s)	762
• Shell weight (kg)	152
• Fuse time (sec)	0.033
• Ricochet start (°)	60
• Always ricochet (°)	67.5
• Normalisation (°)	7
• Arming threshold (mm)	34

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