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Hildebrand: Tier X German Hybrid Heavy Cruiser 1945

A large hybrid ship, originally an O-class cruiser, converted to function as an aircraft carrier. This design resembles the German "Atlantic cruiser-carrier" project developed in 1942. In addition to six main battery guns concentrated in the hull's bow, the ship received powerful auxiliary armament, including 150 mm secondary guns and 105 mm dual-purpose guns.

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Key Features

Hybrid Capabilities: Hildebrand is unique as a hybrid with access to both torpedo bomber and dive bomber squadrons.
Armament and Protection: It boasts a large hit point pool, well-protected citadel, but has a vulnerable hangar and poor concealment.
Consumables: The ship is equipped with Hydroacoustic Search, a standard Repair Party, and a special Repair consumable for dive bombers.
Tactical Play: Effective use of cover and aviation is crucial, with torpedo bombers being the primary attack force and dive bombers reserved for high-value targets.

Gameplay

Effective Armament Use: Utilize both the main battery and aviation squadrons to their fullest potential.
Strategic Cover: Employ cover strategically to protect the ship while managing aviation assets.
Torpedo Bombers: Rely on torpedo bombers as the primary offensive tool, with fast preparation time.
Selective Dive Bombing: Reserve dive bombers for high-value targets due to longer preparation time.

Remember to monitor the minimap closely to identify and engage the most advantageous targets.

Hildebrand Info

Default Permanent Camouflages

Ship Name: flag

X Hildebrand

Level: 10

Class: O-class battlecruiser

WG Introduction: July 3rd, 2024

Release: 13.9

Base Value: doubloons

34,650

Nation:

Germany

Current Status: Released

How to Obtain

Possible 2% chance of a Drop in 13.9 German Cruiser Premium Containers

Hildebrand, a Tier X German Hybrid Heavy Cruiser, is available through special containers in the game. Here’s how you can obtain it:

Containers for Purchase: You can buy individual containers for 1,250 doubloons each. Each container has a 2% chance of containing the Hildebrand.
Discounted Bundles: You can purchase 10 consecutive bundles, totalling 50 containers, for 49,874 doubloons. If you do not receive the Hildebrand after purchasing these 10 bundles, the ship will be available for 1 credit.

This system ensures that even if luck isn’t on your side with the individual containers, you can still obtain the ship after a certain number of purchases.

German Cruiser Premium Containers

Slot 1

3x Rare economic bonuses of one type - 40%
375,000 Credits, 6,250 Free XP, or 18,750 Elite Commander XP - 60%

Slot 2

One of the following permanent camouflages: Black, White, Red or Black, Red, and Gold - 80%
18,750 Free XP, 7 days of Warships Premium Account, or 7,500 Coal - 16%
German Cruiser X Hildebrand - 2%

If you already have Hildebrand, you will instead receive 18,750 Free XP.

Slot 3

3x Rare economic bonuses of one type - 40%
375,000 Credits, 6,250 Free XP or 18,750 Elite Commander XP - 20%

Armor

Hit Points: 63,650 hp

Overall Plating: 16-360 mm

Hull Plating fore/mid/aft: 27/27-190/27 mm

Deck Plating fore/mid/aft: 27/30/27 mm

Citadel Fore Athwartship: 25-100 mm

Citadel Aft Athwartship: 25-100 mm

Armor Belt: 30-190 mm

Citadel Torpedo Bulkhead: 60 mm

Superstructure: 19 mm

Armored Deck Slopes: 80 mm

Citadel Deck: 60 mm

Citadel Bottom: 40 mm

Turrets: 130-360 mm

Torpedo Damage Protection: 37%

Tonnage: 36,000 tn

Main Battery

2x3 305 mm/56 SK C/39 in a turret

Max Range: 18.5 km

Reload: 15 s

180° Turn Time: 25 s

Dispersion at Max Range: 203 m

Sigma: 2.05σ

Shell Types

HE Shells

6x 305 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.9:

Alpha Damage: 3,600

Alpha Piercing HE: 76 mm

Ammo Type: HE

Shell Air Drag: 0.2798

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 305 mm

Shell Krupp: 1.0

Shell Mass: 390.0

Shell Ricochet At: 91.0°

Shell Speed: 865 m/s

Burn Probability: 27%

AP Shells

6x 305 mm P.Spr.Gr. L/3.8:

Alpha Damage: 9,500

Ammo Type: AP

Shell Air Drag: 0.2798

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.033

Shell Detonator Threshold: 51 mm

Shell Diameter: 305mm

Shell Krupp: 2650.0

Shell Mass: 390.0

Shell Ricochet At: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 865 m/s

Air Wing

Torpedo Bombers (Ta 152C-1/R14)

Plane HP: 1710 hp

Cruising Speed: 174 kts

Max Speed: 214 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Engine Boost Reload Time: 40 s

Attacking Plane Amount: 3

Squadron Amount: 3

Aircraft on Deck: 3

Plane Restoration: 3/80 s

Detectability: 10 km

Torpedo Stats:

Alpha Damage: 4,533

Torpedoes in Payload: 1x BT 1000

Aerial torpedo speed: 55 knots

Torpedo Range: 3.0 km

Detection Range: 1.3 km

Arming distance: 591 m

Chance of flood: 39%

Dive Bombers

Plane HP: 1530 hp

Cruising Speed: 174 kts

Max Speed: 214 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Speed Boost Reload: 40 s

Attacking Plane Amount: 6

Squadron Amount: 6

Aircraft on Deck: 6

Plane Restoration: 6/300 s

Detectability: 10 km

Bomb Stats:

Alpha Damage: 13,700

Bombs in Payload: 1x PC 1000 HE

Armor Penetration: 68.7 mm

Chance of fire: 78%

Secondaries

8x2 105 mm Spr.Gr. Kz.

Damage: 1200 hp

Range: 8.3 km

Reload: 3.4 s

Chance of Fire: 5%

HE Armour Penetration: 26 mm

Shell Velocity: 900 m/s

8x2 150 mm Spr.Gr. L/4.5

Damage: 1700 hp

Range: 8.3 km

Reload: 7.5 s

Chance of Fire: 8%

HE Armour Penetration: 38 mm

Shell Velocity: 875 m/s

Depth Charges Airstrike

Aircraft HP: 2,000

Available Flights: 2

No of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1

Bombs in Payload: 2x SC-300

Max Bomb Damage: 4900

Max Range: 8 km

Reload: 30 s

Burn Probability: 28%

AA Defense

Long Range:

8x2 105 mm/65 SK C/33 on a Dop. L. C/37 mount:

Action Zone: 3.5-5.2 km

Hit Probability: 90 %

Damage Caused by Shell Explosions: 1540

Damage by Zone Area AA: 154

Continuous Damage: 408 hp

Number of Explosions Per Salvo: 7

Mid Range:

6x2 55 mm/77 Gerät 58 on a twin mount:

Action Zone: 4.0 km

Hit Probability: 90 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 245

Short Range:

10x2 30 mm/45 Flak 103/38 on a twin mount:

Action Zone: 3.0 km

Hit Probability: 85 %

Damage by Zone Area AA: 203

Mobility

Maximum Speed: 34.0 kts

Turning Circle Radius: 880 m

Rudder Shift Time: 14.1 s

Propulsion: 176,000 hp

Detection

Surface Detectability: 15.5 km

Air Detectability: 10.3 km

Detectability after Firing Main Guns in Smoke: 12.5 km

Available Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party

Charges: Infinite

Work Time: 5 s

Reload Time: 60 s

Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search

Charges: 3

Action time: 120 s

Reload Time: 120 s

Detection Range Torpedoes: 4.0 km

Detection Range Ships: 6.0 km

Slot 3: Repair Party