USS Midway (CV-41)

The Midway as seen in-game. (Table statistics do not reflect flag bonuses)\*

Range: 1,060m > 1,292m

Damage: 12,969 > 15,809

Reload Time: 12s > 8s

DPS: 640 > 809

-= (x12) Class 2 =-

-Type 1-

DPS: 392 > 481

Torp. dmg: 21,324 > 24,416

Bomb dmg: 35,310 > 40,430

Reload Time: 11s > 9s

Midway is one of the most notorious ships in the game due to her hangar capacity on 71 aircraft and for being the largest ship in the game. This combined with the fact it has battleship HP and secondaries dealing up to 30K damage and spamming planes make her a hated ship in the community to go up against as she is a blatantly OP opponent to counter even with other High tier warships (especially New Jersey due to it's sub par AA) and is their natural nemesis.It is the best aircraft carrier in the game . It is completely balanced (better than IJN Shinano , due to its slow speed and worse secondary batteries than Midway).

The Midway can only be obtained via **Container.**

## Historical Background

The USS Midway was was laid down during October 27, 1943; was launched during March 5, 1945; and was commissioned during September 10, 1945. The ship was commissioned two weeks after World War 2.

The Midway was the largest ship in the world until 1955, and was the first U.S. carrier that was too large to traverse the Panama Canal. During its 47 year long service, it saw action during the Vietnam War and Persian Gulf War. The ship was decommissioned during April 11, 1992; and is currently a museum ship moored in San Diego, California.

## Tactics

A common tactic used by skilled players is hiding behind a mountainous island at the edge of the map and waiting for enemy ships to pass by to shoot. There, Midway would launch squadrons of torpedo bombers rapidly at the enemy at short notice, dealing a nasty surprise to an ship. Against destroyers, Midway can sometimes be seen charging them to 1km and then turning broadsides, almost like a battleship to allow her powerful secondaries to engage the destroyer. Aircraft can be used more liberally compared to other carriers, as 42 aircraft from the start provide an excellent platform for repeated, unrestrained attacks on enemies.

### When playing as a Midway

The Midway is an upgrade of the previous Hornet, employing similar tactics to that ship. But unlike the Hornet, the Midway has a very efficient secondary gun armament and can also have more planes. But just like the Hornet, it is unwise to be out in the open for too long, especially since this ship's size makes it near impossible for enemy warships to miss.

The ship's high mobility can be useful for catching up with teammates and for escaping hostile battleships. The ship's high AA defense makes it stand out in a carrier duel.

### When playing with a Midway

As a non Aircraft Carrier warship, it would be hard to get along with an ally Midway since it must always hide. This means that all you have to do is to clear up enemies on the front lines while the Midway weakens or sinks them. If a Midway goes out of hiding, then you can escort it and provide additional AA defense for it. Its powerful secondaries can also be useful for clearing out nearby hostiles.

As a carrier, all you have to do is to stay close to it, and let your planes take care of enemies.

### When playing against a Midway

Early in a match, when carriers have difficulty attacking warships, they will be easy targets since they will struggle to retaliate. The Midway's large size also means that it can be hit very easily at the distance, even when hiding behind hills. When advancing towards an enemy Midway, it is advised to constantly turn, so as to confuse it. Also, be warned when brawling against one, its numerous secondaries can deal heavy damage.

## Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

* Has the second highest plane capacity which is second only to Shinano
* Most numerous, and overall powerful, secondaries among CVs
* Powerful AA
* Has the second highest torp damage among top tier CVs

#### Disadvantages

* Has a tall superstructure, making it an easy target even behind hills
* She is the largest ship in the game making her a very, favorable target

#### Trivia

* The USS Midway got bombed by Ki 67 Hiryus in the start of Midway on the NES Version