Ship:Arizona

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Battleship | U.S.A. | Tier VI

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Special

Arizona — American special premium Tier VI battleship.

USS Arizona, the second Pennsylvania-class battleship, was laid down in March 1914 and entered service two years later. During World War I, she was part of Battleship Division 8. Later, the battleship was transferred to the Pacific Fleet, where she primarily participated in exercises during the 1920s and 30s. In the early 1940s, the ship underwent a major overhaul. During the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, she was hit by several bombs that caused an explosion in the main battery magazines, resulting in the loss of the ship and more than 1,000 crew members. A National Memorial was unveiled at the site of the tragedy in 1962.

Arizona first went on sale in early July 2016.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chances of HE shells causing a fire on target (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
356 mm/45 Mk.8 in a turret	1.7	60	220	5,000	30	10,300		0	0

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Arizona	57,200	13	457	4	8/10	8/4/8				0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Mk6 mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 35,000 hp	21		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

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Armor Layout and Survivability

Arizona 's armor layout will be familiar for players who have played the other US standard-type battleships. Similar to New Mexico, Arizona is covered in 26mm exterior armor, including her bow, stern, and deck. Though she will bounce 356mm and smaller AP rounds when angled, AP BB rounds of 380mm or larger can overmatch her. In practice, this means Arizona can resist most Tier V and VI BBs by angling, though she can struggle against Tier VII and VIII BBs as they carry larger caliber guns. 26mm armor is also resistant to most DD and CL caliber HE rounds, though IFHE equipped or Tier VIII CLs can still penetrate her armor. To offset her mediocre armor, she sports one of the highest HP pools among her Tier VI counterparts at 57,400 HP. In addition, she carries a sturdy torpedo protection modifier of 37%, only surpassed by New Mexico. Combined with her small turning radius and responsive rudder, she fares better than other BBs at surviving torpedo attacks. A well captained Arizona will tank considerable amounts of damage, remaining a threat even into the late game where many other BBs would be out of heals.

Main Armament

While her armament is very similar to her tech tree counterpart New Mexico, there are a few key differences that make Arizona 's guns stand out. Though they share the same caliber, Arizona carries the older /45-caliber gun compared to New Mexico 's /50 caliber gun. In-game, this translates to a weaker gun performance including slightly slower shells, slightly lower AP damage, and slightly lower AP penetration. In addition, Arizona is among the slowest reloading BBs in her bracket, being the slowest reloading Tier VI BB and only being faster than Agincourt, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Her turrets are also the slowest rotating at her bracket, requiring 60s to make a 180° turn. Worse yet, her smaller caliber 356mm guns cannot overmatch the bow and stern of Tier VI and above BBs as well as US and German CAs. However, what makes Arizona's guns so terrifying is her improved 1.8 sigma, making her one of the most accurate battleships armed with 12 guns in the game. Compared to other 12 gun Battleships with 1.5 sigma, Arizona will consistently land more shots on target thanks to her improved 1.8 sigma improving her accuracy. She rewards accurate marksmanship, consistently dealing massive damage to any broadside target she finds.

Secondary Armament

Similar to her tech tree counterpart, Arizona's secondary battery can be considered mediocre at best. Her short range of 5km and poor damage output renders them ineffective even under ideal conditions. Though they can light fires, players should not depend on their secondaries for effective damage, especially against healthy ships charging in to launch torpedoes. Her secondary performance does not significantly improve even when taking secondary upgrades and captain skills, so players are advised to improve other aspects of the ship.

Anti-air defense

Arizona's AA can only be described as woefully inadequate. Her low AA firepower and relatively short-range means CVs will regularly launch 2 or even 3 consecutive attacks if she is isolated. It is best to seek out allied support to discourage enemy CV focus, whether it be sailing near friendly AA or requesting CV fighter support.

Maneuverability

Arizona's maneuverability is a tale of two worlds. On one hand, her standard type US Battleship design results in her matching with New Mexico and W. Virginia 1941 for the slowest Tier VI Battleship at 21.0kts. She will struggle to keep up with the ever-changing battlefield, whether it be escaping from overwhelming forces or exploiting openings.

On the other hand, Arizona has a small turning radius of just 640m; useful for evading torpedo strikes or angling to the enemy. Though her turning ability is hampered by a relatively sluggish rudder shift, this can be fixed with the right upgrade.

Concealment

When fully built for concealment, Arizona can achieve a relatively stealthy surface detection of 12.6km. This low detection complements her playstyle as she can remain hidden before she unleashes a devastating salvo on unsuspecting enemies. This also aids her defense as she doesn't have to run as far to drop detection. Skilled captains tend to position their ship at the edge of their detection radius, getting as close as possible to maximize their accuracy while retaining the ability to go dark.

Gameplay

Arizona plays very similarly to other Tier IV - VII standard type US BBs, being sluggish and modestly armored but carrying powerful guns. Players familiar with the tech tree US BB line will feel right at home as they share the same playstyle. Arizona should ideally play around 11-14km from the enemy, close enough for accurate salvoes but also far enough to escape should Arizona be in danger of sinking. Due to her slow speed, Arizona should generally avoid positioning on the flanks as it isolates her from the rest of the fight should she be needed elsewhere. Positioning near the center offers more opportunities, but this works both ways and the player must position carefully to avoid too much focus fire. Regardless of where she spawns, Arizona players should seek opportunities to create crossfires with other BBs, positioning in such a way that the enemy must present broadside to her or her allies.

Arizona's power comes from her accurate guns and thus should focus on eliminating vulnerable targets to maximize her game impact. Broadside ships, DDs within 10km, and stationary CVs are all great targets that she can heavily damage. As her turrets have very slow rotation, using the ship's rudder may be necessary to help swing the guns on target. While the 35s reload can be punishing, players should be using this downtime to assess the situation and mark possible targets for destruction.

Though Arizona is a powerful ship, she is not without her weaknesses. 21.0kts is very slow for a BB, and she can easily be run down by more powerful ships if she isn't careful. While her armor scheme is adequate against lower tier ships, it is notably less effective against higher tier ships so players should avoid tanking high tier ships for extended periods. Finally, just like in real life, Arizona is extremely vulnerable to CV attacks due to her lack of AA. If she is unfortunate to be in a CV match, consider sailing near allies for AA support.

Overall Arizona has the potential to be a powerful BB, carrying matches with her excellent gunnery. Fans of the standard type US BB or collectors who want a piece of history in their port should strongly consider obtaining her.

Pros:

One of the highest hitpoint pools among Tier 6 battleships
Heavy broadside of twelve (12) powerful guns in four triple turrets
Reasonably good dispersion and sigma, Arizona's salvoes can be devastating
Thickly armored citadel block
Very tight turn radius for a battleship

Cons:

Horrible main battery reload speed and turret traverse speed. Though the reload is better than tier 5 Oklahoma
Base main battery range is fairly lacking
Mostly covered with 26mm common plating, very vulnerable to HE spam
Weak AA suite, very vulnerable to planes
Extremely slow, with a top speed of only 21 knots

Research

As a premium ship, Arizona doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Arizona are as follows:

Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 
Slot 3: Artillery Plotting Room Modification 1
Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1

Commander Skills

The following information is provided for players who wish to create a permanent captain for the ship. Those players who are retraining captains or using the ship to gain extra experience for a captain should consult the page relevant to the ship to which the captain will be assigned.

Arizona can use the same build as the US tech tree battleships. For those training up a new captain, it is recommended to use the standard BB tank build:

Preventative Mainainence
Grease the Gears
Adrenaline Rush
Fire Prevention
Concealment Expert
Enhanced Repair Expert
Basics of Survivability

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack			Defense
1	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★★	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance when firing at submarines.	Consumable Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except: Damage Control Party , Repair Party . ★★	Emergency Repair Specialist -3% cooldown time of Damage Control Party  and Repair Party . ★★	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★
2	Grease the Gears +20% main turret traverse speed. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells. Base fire chance reduced by half.	Brisk So long as the ship remains undetected: +10% ship speed. ★	Vigilance +25% detection range of enemy torpedoes +7% damage reduction of Torpedo Protection System. .	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	AAA & ASW Expert +15% continuous AAA and flak damage . +10% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −40% ship consumables reload time.. ★★
3	Super-Heavy AP Shells +7.5% AP shell damage −10% fire and flood damage received +25% fire and flood duration.	Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells +20% secondary battery firing range.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★★	Basics of Survivability -15% repair, fire, and flooding duration. ★★	Improved Repair Party Readiness −0.8% reload time of Repair Party each time your ship receives potential damage equal to 100% of the ship's base HP. After receiving 2M HP potential damage: +1 charge of Repair Party .. ★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: • +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. • +25% continuous damage. • +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament.. ★★
4	Furious 1st fire / flood −10% Main battery reload time 2nd etc. (up to 5), each −5% Main battery reload time ★	Manual Secondary Battery Aiming −10% secondary battery reload time. −10% secondary battery dispersion. When firing at a manually selected target: dispersion gradually improves from -25% to -50%.	Close Quarters Combat -10% reload time of main battery if an enemy ship is spotted within secondary range.	Emergency Repair Expert Damage Control Party  and Repair Party : +1 charge (each). +10% action time . ★★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★★	Fire Prevention Expert -10% risk of fire. Three fires maximum. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Arizona can equip the following consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
Slot 2: Repair Party  – 4 charges
Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft  – 4 charges

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Arizona comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Signals

Arizona captains should mount the standard flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. India Delta (), November Foxtrot (), and India Yankee () are all recommended to improve the ship's survivability. Captains may also find Sierra Mike () useful to increase the ship's top speed.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. ★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used. ★★★
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Gallery

Arizona rests in port ready to go.
Arizona’s 14 inch-batteries at rest in port. The red color on top was to identify her as part of Battleship Division (BATDIV) 1, alongside USS Pennsylvania and USS Nevada.
Arizona resting at port.
Arizona joins forces with a New Mexico-class battleship.
Arizona and a New Mexico-class battleship form the core of the battle group.
Arizona fires a broadside against an enemy Molotov.
Arizona nails a Japanese Aoba-class cruiser with accurate gunfire.
Arizona turns hard to port in an attempt to dodge an enemy destroyer's torpedo attack.
Arizona punishes an enemy Nagato with a close range broadside.
USS Arizona Memorial Flag. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Arizona.
Premium Ship, did not come with Memorial flag.
Type 9 Arizona Camo

Historical Info

References

Reviews:
https://youtu.be/vPKZlV9y5xI // Some gameplay by Tedster_

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Ship:Arizona

Modules

Compatible Upgrades

Player Opinion

Performance

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Research

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Commander Skills

Consumables

Camouflage

Signals

Gallery

Historical Info

USS Arizona, 1941

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