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===Pros===
===Pros===
* Pro 1
* '''Excellent main battery firepower''': 9 rapidly reloading 203mm guns, AP with improved angles before autobounce and heavier shells with increased penetration, very high DPM for a heavy cruiser
* Pro 2
* '''Good consumable suite''': Versatile utility, like the other high-tier US heavy cruisers
* '''Comfortable ergonomics''': Decent concealment, forward-concentrated firepower, allowing for powerful engagement control


===Cons===
===Cons===
* Con 1
* '''Lower main battery shell velocity''': The heavier shells have higher arcs, and her range is limited
* Con 2
* '''Limited armour protection''': Her citadel armour thickness is good, but by Tier X the simple armour scheme of the US heavy cruiser line feels vulnerable to overmatch or sustained fire
 


==Ship Stats==
==Ship Stats==
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Hit Points || style="color:inherit;" | 50600
| style="color:inherit;" | • Hit Points || style="color:inherit;" | 50600
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo protection damage reduction (%) || style="color:inherit;" | —
| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo protection damage reduction (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 7
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ARMOR DETAIL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |  
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ARMOR DETAIL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |  
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Belt (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | —
| style="color:inherit;" | • Belt (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 152
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Deck (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | —
| style="color:inherit;" | • Deck (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 30
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Superstructure (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | —
| style="color:inherit;" | • Superstructure (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 16
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Extremities (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | —
| style="color:inherit;" | • Extremities (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 27
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==Gallery==
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Revision as of 15:26, 1 July 2026


X
19,800,000

Des Moines — U.S.A. Tech Tree Tier X Cruiser.

The heavy cruisers designed during World War II became the epitome of their class, making them the most formidable and powerful U.S. heavy cruisers in history. After the development of a 152 mm automatic gun, the U.S. Navy High Command placed an order for a similar gun but with a caliber of 203 mm. New cruisers were to be equipped with triple-gun turrets featuring the aforementioned 203 mm guns and fitted with a thick armored deck for protection against aerial bomb attacks. USS Des Moines conducted various diplomatic and representative missions. She was also used for training cadets and in naval exercises.

Pros

  • Excellent main battery firepower: 9 rapidly reloading 203mm guns, AP with improved angles before autobounce and heavier shells with increased penetration, very high DPM for a heavy cruiser
  • Good consumable suite: Versatile utility, like the other high-tier US heavy cruisers
  • Comfortable ergonomics: Decent concealment, forward-concentrated firepower, allowing for powerful engagement control

Cons

  • Lower main battery shell velocity: The heavier shells have higher arcs, and her range is limited
  • Limited armour protection: Her citadel armour thickness is good, but by Tier X the simple armour scheme of the US heavy cruiser line feels vulnerable to overmatch or sustained 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
 Enhanced Propulsion Plant
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2


Consumables


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