HMS Ocean: Tier X British Premium Aircraft Carrier 1945

HMS Ocean One of 10 Colossus-class light aircraft carriers laid down in the U.K. at the height of World War II. The ship was designed for mass production, including construction at any major shipyard, including civilian ones. She entered service in August 1945, and by the end of that year had become a testing platform for the Sea Vampire, the first carrier-based jet fighter. In the early 1950s, Ocean saw action during the Korean War and participated in the Suez Crisis in 1956. She was placed in reserve in 1958 and scrapped four years later.

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Key Features

In battle, Ocean is all about Jet Aircraft, allowing for rapid response to developing situations with her airgroups. Her rocket and level bomber groups will be Tactical Squadrons, providing great speed for surgical strikes. They, however, have mediocre HP pools and their payloads are rather small, making every use a careful consideration. Still, quick strikes with these jets will help you turn the tide of any engagement. Additionally, her tactical aircraft will have access to the Smoke Curtain Generator ability, similar to that found on the alternative American carriers and Shinano.

Her non-tactical torpedo bomber squadron, on the other hand, offers good survivability with fast regeneration, large hangar capacity, and an increased number of consumables, including Combat Air Patrol, Repair, and Engine Cooling. Combine this with a good torpedo damage and slightly tighter aiming reticle and you have a reliable ace up your sleeve.

Gaming Tips

And you will need a reliable ace up your sleeve, for as a Colossus-class carrier, you are the slowest of the Tier X as well as lacking any secondary armament to speak of — so careful positioning and support play will be key to survival. The high speed of her jet aircraft gives you more opportunities to deploy smoke offensively to shield teammates while hunting the enemy with your torpedo bomber squadron.

Ocean Info

Ship Name:  X HMS Ocean

Level: 10

Rarity Level: Uncommon Ship. Requires moderate effort, typically available through recurring events and steady in-game progress.

WoWs introduction: July 2nd, 2025

Base value: 31,000

Released: 14.9

Resource cost: 62,000 Research Points

Nation:   British

Current development status: Released

Ocean Armor

Hit Points: 54,100 hp

Overall: 13-40 mm

Fires Duration: 13 s

Plating: 19 mm

Deck Plating: 30 mm

Hangar plating: 19 mm

Armor Belt: 19-21 mm

Citadel Deck: 19 mm

Citadel Bottom: 40 mm

Superstructure: 13 mm

Torpedo protection damage reduction: 13%

Tonnage: 18,040

Air Wing

Torpedo Bombers

Aircraft: Westland Wyvern

Aircraft HP: 2340 hp

Aircraft Level: 10

Cruising Speed: 142 kts

Max Speed: 177 kts

Engine Boost Time: 20 s

Engine Boost Reload Time: 40 s

Attacking Flight Size: 4

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 12

Aircraft on Deck: 24

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/71 s

Detectability: 10.0 km

Torpedo Stats:

Alpha Damage: 5,567

Torpedoes in Payload: 1x Mark XIV

Aerial torpedo speed: 41 knots

Arming distance: 578 m

Range: 2.4 km

Arming time: 4.25 s

Torpedo detectability: 1.3 km

Chance of causing a flood: 51%

Tactical Attack Aircraft

Aircraft: de Havilland Sea Vampire

Aircraft HP: 1200 hp

Aircraft Level: 10

Cruising Speed: 161 kts

Max Speed: 322 kts

Engine Boost Time: 30 s

Attacking Flight Size: 3

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 3

Aircraft on Deck: 3

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/160 s

Detectability: 15 km

Rocket Stats:

Max AP Rocket Damage: 2,650

Ammo Type: 8x RP-3 60 lb No2 Mk.III

HE Armor Penetration: 28 mm

Rocket Air Drag: 0.35

Rocket Detonator: 0.03

Rocket Detonator Threshold: 25.0

Chance of Fire: 11%

Tactical Dive Bombers

Aircraft: de Havilland Sea Vampire

Aircraft HP: 1230 hp

Aircraft Level: 10

Cruising Speed: 154 kts

Max Speed: 308 kts

Engine Boost Time: 30 s

Attacking Flight Size: 4

Aircraft Squadron Amount: 4

Aircraft on Deck: 4

Aircraft Restoration: 1 unit/180 s

Detectability: 15 km

Bomb Stats:

Max HE Shell Damage: 9,100

Bomb Type: 2x 500 lb G.P. Bomb Mk.II

Ammo Type: High Explosive

Alpha Piercing HE: 62.0 mm

Shell Air Drag: 0.35

Shell Detonator: 0.03

Shell Detonator Threshold: 25.0

Shell Krupp: 3.0

Shell Mass: 3.0 kg

Shell Speed: 300.0 m/s

Chance of causing a fire: 52%

Smoke Curtain Generator - Squadron Consumable

Smoke Curtain Generator info

The smoke curtain generator is a squadron consumable of Tactical Dive Bombers and Tactical Attack Aircraft.

Generates a smoke screen that reduces the risk of allied ships being detected by the enemy.

Smoke Curtain Generator Parameters:

Number of consumables: 3

Consumable action time: 6.0 s

Smoke screen dispersion time: 40 s

Action radius: 530 m

Cooldown time: 90.0 s

Depth Charge Airstrike

Aircraft: Handley Page Halifax GR

Aircraft HP: 2000 hp

Aircraft Level: 6

Reload time: 25 s

Available flights: 1

Number of Aircraft in Attacking Flight: 1

Maximum range: 8.0 km

Bombs per payload: 1x 650 lb Bomb Mk VIII

Maximum bomb damage: 4,900

Chance of fire: 28%

AA Defence

Mid Range

6x4 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount
17x1 40 mm/56 OQF on a Boffin mount

Action Zone: 3.5 km.

AA Damage: 410

Hit Probability: 100%

Continuous Damage: 410

Mobility

Maximum speed: 25 kt

Turning circle radius: 950 m

Rudder shift time: 10.7 s

Propulsion: 40,000 hp

Detection

Surface Detectability: 11.4 km

Air Detectability: 9.7 km

Available Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Charges: Unlimited

Work Time: 30 s

Reload Time: 70 s

Slot 2: Fighter:

Charges: 4

Action Time: 600 s

Reload Time: 40 s

Radius: +3.0 km

Fighters: x4

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