Bogue | USA World of Warships Guide

Last update: 11 May 2016

General information

Name	Bogue
Type	Aircraft carrier
Tier	V
Hit points	36 500
Secondary battery	2 x 127 mm; range 4 km.
Anti-aircraft	27 x 10 mm; range 2,1 km; average damage per second 135; 16 x 40 mm; range 3,5 km; average damage per second 72; 2 x 127 mm; range 5 km; average damage per second 6.
Available plane squadrons	2 fighters squadrons; 1 bombers squadron or 1 torpedo bombers squadron; 2 bombers squadrons.
Mobility	Maximum speed 16,9 knots; turning radius 640 m; time of steer changing 17,6 s.

Bogue is the second American aircraft carrier you will obtain. It has all the characteristic traits of ships of this line - very small mobility, good anti-aircraft defense and medium amount of plane squadrons. First battles might be frustrating, but you should consider them as training. Don't give up after few battles, after some time you will learn to take advantage of situation and attack specific enemy types.

Development, upgrade

When developing Bogue aircraft carrier, first you should focus on buying better hull. It will give you additional anti-aircraft defense position and more planes. Then, buy one of two upgrades that give you new plane squadrons - Mk5 mod.3 or Mk5 mod.2. Finally, upgrade the planes.

If you decide to upgrade Bogue aircraft carrier, for the first slot you should select the Air Groups Modification 1 which will increase attack success rate. Second, select the Flight Control Modification 1, it will increase the speed of your planes. In the last slot you should install the Damage Control System Modification 1.

How to play when controlling Bogue?

At the beginning of the battle you should sail towards one of the corner of the maps, preferably to a place that will give you cover from enemy attacks. Because of small speed, you should use the autopilot for that.

Think about what gameplay style you prefer and select the adequate scheme of plane squadrons. If you want to protect your ships, then focus on fighters. If you want to actively attack enemy ships, then focus on bombers. Bombers will be better choice at the beginning, they will let you train firing torpedoes and avoiding enemy fighters.

Before starting the first battle, learn about all the ships you can face during the battle. Focus on their anti aircraft defense. By doing so you will learn which ship you can attack and which you should avoid.

How to play against Bogue?

When controlling a destroyer or fast cruiser, you can try to get behind enemy ships and attack the aircraft carrier. Torpedoes and high-explosive ammunition will be best for the attack.

Observe the sky, watch out especially when you will notice a bomber squadron flying towards you. If you see them, immediately turn by 90 degree.

If you have anti-aircraft battery, you can mark enemy airplane squadron and make it harder for them to drop the torpedoes.