HMS Nelson: Tier VII British Battleship 1927
During the "battleship vacation," signatories of the Washington Naval Treaty of 1922 were prohibited from constructing new battleships. However, Great Britain was permitted to build two such vessels, matching the U.S. and Japan, which had two each. The HMS Nelson was commissioned in 1927 as the Atlantic Fleet's flagship. Throughout World War II, she engaged in patrol duties and search operations, including the pursuit of the Bismarck. In 1941, she was reassigned to the Mediterranean to escort convoys to Malta and support the landings of Allied forces in North Africa, Sicily, and later, Normandy.
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Commemorative Flag
HMS Nelson Commemorative Flag
"Leave off action? Now, damn me if I do!"—Horatio Nelson.
The quote reflects his resolute and defiant spirit. It encapsulates his unwavering commitment to continue fighting, despite any challenges or orders to the contrary.
The quote reflects his resolute and defiant spirit. It encapsulates his unwavering commitment to continue fighting, despite any challenges or orders to the contrary.
Key Features
- Main Battery Guns: Armed with nine 406 mm guns in three turrets, providing formidable firepower.
- HE Shells: These shells offer increased damage, enhanced armor penetration, and a higher chance of causing fire.
- AP Shells: Feature a reduced fuse delay, minimizing the chances of overpenetration.
- Specialized Repair Teams: A consumable that allows for the restoration of a significant portion of the ship’s HP quickly.
- Vulnerabilities: Despite its strengths, the Nelson has mediocre armor, poor torpedo protection, a vulnerable citadel, and low maneuverability and speed.
Gameplay
- Positioning: The HMS Nelson's distinctive turret configuration, with all guns positioned forward, facilitates effective engagement while facing the enemy. Take advantage of this by positioning your vessel to angle the bow toward the adversary, allowing you to bring all guns to bear simultaneously.
- Armor Angling: Perfecting the technique of armor angling is crucial. The Nelson can become significantly resilient when properly angled, diminishing the impact of incoming projectiles.
- Ammunition Selection: Employ the Nelson's respectable penetration capabilities with armor-piercing rounds against broadside ships. For angled targets or situations where setting fires is advantageous, switch to high-explosive rounds.
- Awareness: Maintain awareness of the map and the locations of enemies. The Nelson, being slower, is susceptible to flanking maneuvers, making strategic positioning in relation to allies and adversaries vital.
- Use of Consumables: Utilize the Repair Party consumable effectively. The Nelson possesses a potent healing capability that can restore more hit points compared to the majority of battleships, enabling you to remain engaged in combat for an extended period.
Nelson Info
Ship Name: 
VII HMS Nelson
VII HMS NelsonLevel: 7
Paper ship: No
Class: Nelson-class battleship
Status: Premium Ship
Premium ShipBase value: 
9,800 Doubloons
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Nation: Britain
BritainCurrent development status: Released
Ship Armor
Health Points: 59,400 hp
Armour: 9-406 mm
Fore Athwartships: 32 mm
Aft Athwartships: 32 mm
Citadel Fore Athwartships: 152-305 mm
Citadel Aft Athwartships: 32-254 mm
Citadel Torpedo Bulkhead: 38 mm
Armor Belt: 32-356 mm
Citadel Deck: 95-165 mm
Citadel Bottom: 40 mm
Turret Plating: 129-406 mm
Torpedo protection, damage reduction: 19%
Main Battery Armament
3×3 406 mm/45 Mk.I on a Mk.I mount:
Max Range: 18.2 km
Reload: 30.0 s
180° Turn Time: 45.0 s
Dispersion at Max Range: 242 m
Sigma: 1.90σ
Shell Types
HE Shells
9x 406 mm HE Mk II:
Max Shell Damage: 6900
Ammo Type: High Explosive
Alpha Piercing HE: 102.0 mm
Shell Air Drag: 0.3144
Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°
Normalization: 8.0°
Shell Detonator: 0.001
Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0
Shell Diameter: 406 mm
Shell Krupp: 1.0
Shell Mass: 929.0 kg
Shell Ricochet At: 91.0°
Velocity: 788.0 m/s
Burn Probability: 46%
AP Shells
9x 406 mm AP Mk IB:
Max Shell Damage: 12000
Ammo Type: Armor Piercing
Shell Air Drag: 0.349
Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°
Normalization: 6.0°
Shell Detonator: 0.015
Shell Detonator Threshold: 68.0 mm
Shell Diameter: 406 mm
Shell Krupp: 2266.0
Shell Mass: 929.0 kg
Shell Ricochet At: 45.0°
Velocity: 788.0 m/s
Secondary Armament:
6x2 152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXII on a Mk.XVIII mount HE:
Range: 5.6 km.
Reload: 12.0 s.
Max Shell Damage: 2150
Ammo Type: High Explosive
Alpha Piercing HE: 25.0 mm
Velocity: 884.0 m/s
Burn Probability: 9%
6x1 120 mm/40 QF Mk.VIII on an HA Mk.XII mount HE:
Range: 5.6 km.
Reload: 5.0 s.
Max Shell Damage: 1700
Ammo Type: High Explosive
Alpha Piercing HE: 20.0 mm
Velocity: 749.0 m/s
Burn Probability: 8%
Depth Charge Airstrike:
Range: 8.0 km.
Reload: 37 s.
Bomb: 2x 250 lb. Bomb Mk VIII HE
Max Bomb Damage: 2300
Available Flights: 2
Number of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1
Burn Probability: 19%
Anti Aircraft Defence:
Long Range:
6×1 120 mm/40 QF Mk.VIII on an HA Mk.XII mount:
Firing range: 5.2 km
Hit Probability: 75 %
Damage by Zone Area AA: 46
Damage Caused by Shell Explosions: 1260
Number of Explosions Per Salvo: 1
Action zone: 3.5-5.2 km
Medium Range:
6×8 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.V mount:
Firing range: 0.1-2.5 km
Hit Probability: 75 %
Damage by Zone Area AA: 224
Short Range:
39×1 20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount:
Firing range: 0.1-2.0 km
Hit Probability: 70 %
Damage by Zone Area AA: 315
Mobility:
Maximum Speed: 24.0 kts
Turning Circle Radius: 750 m
Rudder Shift Time: 14.9 s
Propulsion: 46,000 hp
Detection:
Surface Detectability: 14.8 km
Detectability by depths: 0-9.9 km
Air Detectability: 9.9 km
Detectability whilst firing in smoke: 14.76 km
Consumables:
Slot 1: Damage Control Party:
Charges: infinite.
Action Time: 15 s.
Reload Time: 80 s.
Slot 2: Repair Party:
Charges: 3.
Action Time: 20 s.
Reload Time: 80 s.
HP Generated per Second: +1,188 hp/s.
All statistics are presented without crew and upgrade modifiers, but with the best modules available. Please note that these statistics may change at any time.
