HMAS Irresistible: Tier X Commonwealth (Australia) Battleship 1950

A battleship armed with sixteen 234 mm main guns, which could have been built in Britain in the late 1940s and subsequently transferred to the Royal Australian Navy. In terms of architecture and hull design, the ship represents a further development of the Vanguard class. The 234 mm guns were considered by the Admiralty in the late 1930s as one of the promising weapon systems for future warships.

 

 

Flip your mobile device to landscape for better viewing.

 Key Features and Gameplay Tips

Key Features and Gameplay Tips

Key Features

• Massive Main Battery: Sixteen 234mm guns deliver a high damage per minute (DPM) output with both High Explosive (HE) and Armor Piercing (AP) shells.
• Flat Ballistics: Similar to the USS Illinois, the Irresistible's guns boast flat ballistics, making them effective at its relatively short main battery range.
• Good Concealment: Allows for strategic positioning and surprise attacks.
• Unique Consumable: Features a Crawling Smoke Generator, providing a tactical advantage for aggressive plays and escapes.
• Vulnerabilities: Suffers from a vulnerable citadel, weak armor, and a small hitpoint pool, making it a "glass cannon."

Gameplay Tips

The Irresistible excels as a damage dealer, but requires careful positioning and tactical awareness. Here's how to make the most of it:

• Utilize the Crawling Smoke Generator: This consumable is crucial for maximizing damage output. Coordinate with friendly ships to spot enemies while you fire from within the smoke.
• Capitalize on Broadside Targets: The AP shells deliver significant alpha damage, punishing cruisers and battleships that expose their sides.
• Burn Down Bow-In Targets: The HE shells are effective against bow-in targets, quickly inflicting substantial damage.
• Play from Cover: Due to its weak armor and low hitpoints, avoid open engagements. Use islands and smoke to protect yourself.
• Positioning is Key: The Irresistible's short main battery range necessitates aggressive positioning, but always prioritize survival.
• Teamwork: This ship relies heavily on teamwork, especially for spotting targets while utilizing smoke.

In essence, the HMAS Irresistible is a high-risk, high-reward battleship. Master its strengths and mitigate its weaknesses to dominate the battlefield.

 Irresistible Info

Irresistible Info:

Ship Name:    X Irresistible

Lever: 10

Testing Phase; 14.2

Estimated Release: 14.5

Base value: 34,650

Nation: Commonwealth (Australia)

Current development status:  Work in Progress

 Survivability

Survivability

Hit Points: 76,800 hp

Armour: 19-381 mm

Fore/Mid/Aft Hull: 32-235/32-381/32-235 mm

Fore/Mid/Aft Deck: 32/32/32 mm

Superstructure: 19-50 mm

Fore Athwartships: 32 mm

Aft Athwartships: 32 mm

Citadel Fore Athwartships: 32-305 mm

Citadel Aft Athwartships: 32-305 mm

Citadel Torpedo Bulkhead: 40-44 mm

Armor Belt: 32-381 mm

Citadel Deck: 152 mm

Citadel Bottom: 50 mm

Turret Plating: 120-229 mm

Torpedo Protection: 23%

Tonnage: 55,687

Main Battery Armament

Main Battery Armament:

4x4 234 mm/50 Mk.XI in a turret:

Max Range: 20.4 km

Reload: 12.0 s

Switching Time: 10.5 s

180° Turn Time: 30.0 s

Dispersion at Max Range: 219 m

Sigma: 1.80σ

 

Shell Types

HE Shells

16x 234 mm HE 408 lb:

Alpha Damage: 3,350

Maximum Damage Per Salvo: 53,600

Maximum Damage Per Minute (DPM): 268,000

Alpha Piercing HE: 39.0 mm

Shell Air Drag: 0.2534

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalisation: 8.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Diameter: 234 mm

Shell Krupp: 560.0

Shell Mass: 185.0 kg

Shell Ricochet At: 91.0°

Shell Speed: 841.0 m/s

Burn Probability: 16%

AP Shells

16x 234 mm AP 408 lb

Max AP Shell Damage: 5,750

Maximum Damage Per Salvo: 92,000

Maximum Damage Per Minute (DPM): 460,000

Ammo Type: Armor Piercing

Shell Air Drag: 0.2534

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization: 7.0°

Shell Detonator: 0.033

Shell Detonator Threshold: 39.0

Shell Diameter: 234 mm

Shell Krupp: 2950.0

Shell Mass: 185.3 kg

Shell Ricochet At: 45.0°

Shell Speed: 841.0 m/s

 Depth Charge Airstrike

Depth Charge Airstrike:

Reload: 30 s

Available Flights: 2

Number of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1

Max Range: 11.0 km

Bombs in Payload: 2x 650 lb Bomb Mk VIII 

Max Bomb Damage: 4900

Chance of Fire: 28%

Secondary Armament

Secondary Armament

8x2 133 mm HE Mk IC:

Range: 7.3 km

Reload: 6.7 s

Max HE Shell Damage: 1,900

Alpha Piercing HE: 22.0 mm

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Shell Air Drag: 0.3209

Shell Detonator: 0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold: 2.0

Shell Krupp: 1.0

Shell Mass: 36.3 kg

Shell Velocity: 792.0 m/s

Burn Probability: 8%

Anti Aircraft Defence

Anti Aircraft Defence

Long Range:

8x2 133 mm/50 QF Mk.I on an RP10 Mk.I mount:

Firing range:  6.0 km

Hit Probability:  75 %

Damage Within an Explosion:  1610

Damage by long range AA guns:  77

Number of Explosions Per Salvo:  4

Continuous Damage: 375

Action Zone:  3.5 - 6.0 km

Mid Range:

5x6 40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount
4x2 40 mm/56 OQF Mk.X on a STAAG Mk.2 mount
6x2 76.2 mm/70 QF Mk.N1 on a Mk.6 mount:

Firing range:  4.0 km

Damage by mid range AA guns:  635

Hit Probability:  75%

 Mobility

Mobility

Maximum speed: 31.5 knots

Turning circle radius: 860 m

Rudder shift time: 16.8 s

Propulsion: 140,000 hp

 Visibility

Visibility

Surface Detectability: 14.9 km

Air Detectability: 11.9 km

Detectability by depths: 0-11.9 km

Detectability whilst firing in smoke: 10.2 km

Available Consumables

Available Consumables:

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Charges: infinite

Work Time: 15 s

Reload Time: 80 s

Slot 2: Repair Party:

Charges: 4

Action Time: 28 s

Reload Time: 80 s

Regeneration: 384 hp/s

Slot 3: Crawling Smoke Generator:

Charges: 3

Action time: 102 s

Smoke screen dispersion time: 10 s

Reload time: 130 s

Radius: 0.45 km

 

All stats are listed without crew and upgrade modifiers but with best available modules. The stats are subject to change at any time.

 

Please note! that all information in this post is preliminary. Announced adjustments and features may change multiple times during testing. The final information will be published stated as Released on our WGB website.