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Flamme's Honest Ship Reviews: Zara class Heavy Cruiser

"I miss my Monte..."

- Me, 2015

Overview

The Zara is the Italian level 28 heavy cruiser that you get after the GOD Montecuccoli class super warship, and is basically the same. However, the Zara has no torps... which sucks. On top of that, while you can fit the same armor as the Monte on the Zara, you are slower, which also sucks. However, the Zara has more options for main weapons and is a bit beefier, which is good for the grind up to the Cavour.

Pros


 * Guns


 * The Zara has a large array of weapons that can be mounted, from the insane ROF 5.3", the Littorio 6", and even 8" duals.


 * Beefiness


 * The Zara can soak up insane punishment.


 * Armor


 * While not as good as the Monte, the Zara has an insanely thick armor skin.

Cons


 * Torps?


 * No torps whatsoever completely blows.


 * Speed


 * She is considerably slower than the Monte.

Stats

Displacement: 14000 tons

Maximum Speed: 45 knots

Minimum Speed: 29 knots

Main Armament Locations: 4 spots

Secondary Armament Locations: 6-8 spots (can't remember)

Torpedoes: 0

ASW: 0