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The USS Colorado — a super-dreadnought — will now be the new top-tier ship for the USA’s Bluewater fleet and the first in-game ship in this nation to feature 16 inch (406 mm) guns!
USS Colorado: A Battleship for the USA at Rank VI
At a glance:
- 406 mm main battery guns!
- Strong armor protection.
- Decent anti-aircraft battery.
- Low speed and maneuverability.
- Slow rate of fire.
Colorado-class battleships were an evolution of the Tennessee-class, featuring new 406 mm main battery guns. The lead ship of the series was launched later than the second vessel in the class, USS Maryland, and was commissioned in August 1923.
Before World War II, Colorado participated in training exercises, maneuvers, and diplomatic missions. During the attack on Pearl Harbor, Colorado was undergoing repairs in the U.S. Following its return to service, it patrolled the American coastline before being deployed to Pearl Harbor to counter Japanese naval operations. Colorado provided artillery support for landings at Tarawa Atoll and the Marshall Islands. After sustaining 22 hits from Japanese coastal artillery, the ship was briefly repaired in the U.S. before resuming fire support for amphibious operations.
Colorado played a key role in the Battle of Okinawa and was anchored in Tokyo Bay at the conclusion of the war.
For its service, Colorado earned seven battle stars. In 1947, it was placed in reserve, decommissioned, and ultimately scrapped in 1959.
Introducing USS Colorado!
The new top-tier ship for the U.S. Navy’s Bluewater fleet and the first American ship in the game with 406 mm guns — meet USS Colorado! Featuring upgraded anti-air weaponry, this slow but powerful warship will be coming in the Hornet’s Sting major update. Plunging into the specifics!
Featuring eight 406 mm guns in four turrets, USS Colorado has access to three types of shells, including HE and two AP rounds, both differing in penetration and explosive filler. Of these two AP shells, the Mk.3 APCBC is the most versatile as it contains over 25 kg of TNT equivalent and can penetrate up to 480 mm of armor at 10,000 m. Training your crew — in particular the gunners — on USS Colorado will be crucial, as this impressive firepower comes with a tradeoff of only being able to fire 1.5 rounds per minute on a well-trained crew.
Featuring unique secondary armament, USS Colorado boasts two types of 127 mm guns, Mk.7 cannons in casemate mounts and dual-purpose Mk.11 guns, effective against both light surface targets and aircraft. While dreadnought battleships are not typically known for strong anti-air capabilities, USS Colorado will be represented in War Thunder in its 1942 modernization. By this time, the U.S. Navy dealt with a large amount of air attacks from the Japanese, leading them to bolster their air defenses accordingly. Alongside the dual-purpose 127 mm guns, the ship is equipped with four “Chicago pianos” (quad 28 mm automatic cannons) and 14 single 20 mm Oerlikon autocannons for low-altitude threats.
Those who are familiar with the Tennessee class will notice little difference in the USS Colorado’s armor and durability. While its protection is strong, it is not well suited for close range engagements. This ship shares similar mobility characteristics with its predecessor as well — this large and heavy warship has a top speed of just 38 km/h (approximately 20.5 knots).
The majestic USS Colorado will take its rightful place at the top of the U.S. Bluewater fleet research tree in the Hornet’s Sting major update, coming very soon. Thank you for reading and keep an eye out for more news coming your way.
Please note that this vehicle’s characteristics may be changed before it is added to the game.
You can greatly speed up the research of the USS Colorado with this pack:

- USS Arkansas (BB-33) (Rank V, USA)
- Premium account for 30 days
- 3000 Golden Eagles
Comments (49)
Comments will be premoderatedYou guys are doing a great job, im happy with how this game has evolved over the years and to be completely frank, since my name is frank and all. Keep up the good work. Keep the communication with community up and from there it seems to me the stars are the limit!
Good to see America getting some big guns for a change!!! Hopefully the damage mechanics behind the 16 inch shell is not too realistic but at the same time realistic I don't know how to put it but considering the 16-inch shell is the equivalent to a VW bug in equivalent weight. I'm not mistaken somewhere around 1600 lb. We are going to see a lot of destroyers going down with one hit and a lot of battleships sinking very quickly. I've seen first hand with these shells will do
I am happy to see the 16 inch guns being added but I was hoping to see the USS Wisconsin.
Super happy to finally see Colorado in WT! Hopefully the awful new hull sections mechanic doesn't go live though, it really may actually kill the mode (the other changes this patch like the HE buff are good though).
Is says that the armor is strong but not suited for close range, yet all the naval maps have you spawn less than 10km from each other which is pretty close range in naval terms. So like all US battleships, the Colorado will only be viable in Naval EC. While having a longer reload than it did IRL.
You've got USS Colorado (BB-45) coming into the game, but...you also have two other battleships of that class entering the show by proxy: USS Maryland (BB-46) & USS West Virginia (BB-48). You can also add USS Washington (BB-47) if you want...even if her building wasn't completed. Those two ships, 'Maryland' & 'West Virginia', were at Pearl Harbor on that fateful Sunday...December 7th, 1941. And those two also have great stories of heroism to tell from that day. Remember Them Well!!!
Release more ships from 1940+
If we go by timeline of BB Ship Classes, I hope after this we will see the North Carolina Class(April/May 1941, 2 built)soon. After the Carolina Class is the South Dakota Class(all 4 finished 1942). Last, but not least, the Iowa Class(1943-44 4 built), and if you want a what-if look up the Montana Class concept.
Iowa when? ^^
Magnificent. Can't wait to sail her out!
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