Is a Dido a battleship or what?

Commander Gizmo · 11-17-09, 12:12 PM

During my recent patrols near the end of 1941 the Brits have decided to start escorting most convoys of substantial size with a Dido or Fiji. As I see it, these are light cruisers. However, my light cruiser and my shiny new aircraft carrier seem to be completely unable to sink one of these things by gun fire. I have expended 50% of my ammo stores and only managed to disable the Dido's guns and cause the Fiji's guns to rotate in my direction. Sure, I can make mean looking damage until you can't see the side of the boat anymore, but that's about it.

What kind of armor do British light cruisers have and where do I get some? Oh, and what size guns do I need to blow them out of the water?

Dread Knot · 11-17-09, 12:43 PM

Anti-aircraft cruiser would be the more apt description although I don't know why yours are so resilient. I've sunken many in my Med careers.

mookiemookie · 11-17-09, 02:01 PM

I have no idea as the thought of taking on an armored cruiser with a deck gun is suicide and I, being a sane U-boat commander, would never do it.

Jimbuna · 11-17-09, 03:12 PM

You'll need the assistance of an extremely large battle fleet to overcome the might of the Royal Navy

kdv · 11-17-09, 04:08 PM

I think it was a Dido that I had a hard time sinking - with the Bismarck.

It eventually took enough damage to go down, but I spent alot of shells on just that one ship. When it did go, it went fast - started a list, into a turn, and flopped over.

It didn't do much damage to me, but seemed to absorb alot more damage than it should have been able to.

BTW - what's playing with the carrier like?

Commander Gizmo · 11-17-09, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kdv

I think it was a Dido that I had a hard time sinking - with the Bismarck.

It eventually took enough damage to go down, but I spent alot of shells on just that one ship. When it did go, it went fast - started a list, into a turn, and flopped over.

It didn't do much damage to me, but seemed to absorb alot more damage than it should have been able to.

BTW - what's playing with the carrier like?

The carrier has way more guns than most other ships and is able to rapidly move to new targets. It's AA is outstanding, and very fuel efficient. I sailed Freetown and then up to see some icebergs and still had half a tank.

The down side: it's impossible to sneak up on anything. You present a massive wall which makes a great target too. The armor takes care of most of that though. I just wish the guns were bigger.

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So are the Dido and Fiji classes overly armored, or were they really that hard to sink?

tomfon · 11-17-09, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jimbuna

You'll need the assistance of an extremely large battle fleet to overcome the might of the Royal Navy

My God... Another declaration of British arrogancy. Will you ever give up?

Jimbuna · 11-17-09, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tomfon

My God... Another declaration of British arrogancy. Will you ever give up?

NEVER!!

Wreford-Brown · 11-17-09, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by tomfon

My God... Another declaration of British arrogancy. Will you ever give up?

We're still looking for Brittany to come back to it's rightful owner

Oneshot/Onekill · 11-18-09, 03:10 AM

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Originally Posted by mookiemookie

I have no idea as the thought of taking on an armored cruiser with a deck gun is suicide and I, being a sane U-boat commander, would never do it.

I think Commander Gizmo is using WSM3.0 I don't think he's using a U-boat.

11-17-09, 12:12 PM	#1
Commander Gizmo Watch Officer Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 339 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 4	Is a Dido a battleship or what? During my recent patrols near the end of 1941 the Brits have decided to start escorting most convoys of substantial size with a Dido or Fiji. As I see it, these are light cruisers. However, my light cruiser and my shiny new aircraft carrier seem to be completely unable to sink one of these things by gun fire. I have expended 50% of my ammo stores and only managed to disable the Dido's guns and cause the Fiji's guns to rotate in my direction. Sure, I can make mean looking damage until you can't see the side of the boat anymore, but that's about it. What kind of armor do British light cruisers have and where do I get some? Oh, and what size guns do I need to blow them out of the water?

11-17-09, 02:01 PM	#3
mookiemookie Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 9,404 Downloads: 105 Uploads: 1	I have no idea as the thought of taking on an armored cruiser with a deck gun is suicide and I, being a sane U-boat commander, would never do it. __________________ They don’t think it be like it is, but it do. Want more U-boat Kaleun portraits for your SH3 Commander Profiles? Download the SH3 Commander Portrait Pack here.

11-17-09, 03:12 PM	#4
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,678 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	You'll need the assistance of an extremely large battle fleet to overcome the might of the Royal Navy __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

11-17-09, 12:43 PM	#2
Dread Knot Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 1,288 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Anti-aircraft cruiser would be the more apt description although I don't know why yours are so resilient. I've sunken many in my Med careers.

11-17-09, 04:08 PM	#5
kdv Loader Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 85 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	I think it was a Dido that I had a hard time sinking - with the Bismarck. It eventually took enough damage to go down, but I spent alot of shells on just that one ship. When it did go, it went fast - started a list, into a turn, and flopped over. It didn't do much damage to me, but seemed to absorb alot more damage than it should have been able to. BTW - what's playing with the carrier like?