Albany | USA World of Warships Guide
Last update: 11 May 2016
General information
Name | Albany |
Type | Premium cruiser |
Tier | II |
Hit points | 16 500 |
Main battery | 6 x 152 mm; range 6,3 km; damage 2100-3000; 7,5 shoots per minute. |
Secondary battery | 4 x 120 mm; range 2 km. |
Anti-aircraft | 4 x 37 mm; range 2 km; average damage per second 4. |
Mobility | Maximum speed 20,4 knots; turning radius 350 m; time of steer changing 9,2 s. |
Albany warship is an American premium cruiser. The ship was given as a gift during the 17th birthday of Wargaming.net. It's a unique ship that has many advantages and weaknesses unusual for cruisers. Most of all, it's very slow, its maximum speed is only 20 knots. However, it has very small turning radius, it allows him to avoid enemy torpedoes. It has nice firepower for a tier II ship, not thanks to the caliber or damage of the batteries, but to high rate of fire. The greatest advantage of Albany is low repair and consumables cost, it makes the ship a good earning one. He has a collector's value as well.
Development, upgrades
Since Albany is a premium cruiser, it doesn't require developing any modules. As for the upgrades, you can install Main Battery Modification 1, but even that would be unnecessary expense.
How to play when controlling Albany?
At the beginning of the battle, decide in which direction you want to sail. Maximum speed won't allow you to change the flank during the battle.
You have low range of the batteries, so keep close to the islands to avoid being constantly exposed to enemy fire.
Use mostly high explosive ammunition. Your batteries have low caliber so the armor piercing ammunition won't penetrate enemy ships anyway.
Aim mostly at enemy quarterdeck. It will give you chance to set enemy on fire.
How to play against Albany?
Aim mostly at the quarterdeck and the back of Albany. This will give you chance to set the ship on fire or critically damage its drive.
If you're positioned side towards Albany, you can try to shoot the armor piercing ammunition at its hull, under the chimneys. You might hit the citadel.
Watch out for the fast enemy cannons. They shouldn't deal large damage to you, but they can easily set you on fire. Wait with using the Damage Control Party until you get out of Albany range.