De Grasse
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? | According to the draft design in 1938, the light cruiser ''De Grasse'' was developed from the ''[[La Galissonnière]]''-class ships, and | + | According to the draft design in 1938, the light cruiser ''De Grasse'' was developed from the ''[[La Galissonnière]]''-class ships, and shared their main advantages: improved armor and good main battery guns. She had distinctive AA armament, increased speed, and slightly reinforced torpedo tubes.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|7be0d008601b4dca8b4b5a05e7d758b9}}''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on 9 June 2017 for the EU server and 19 June 2017 for the NA server. | |
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+ | ''De Grasse'' is a Tier VI premium French cruiser that is a development of the ''[[La Galissonnière]]'' class. Both ships feature triple 152mm turrets in an AB-X configuration firing identical shells, though ''De Grasse'' has a higher rate of fire and slightly longer range. Given how quickly she puts shells downrange and the fire chance on her high explosive rounds, ''De Grasse'' is a superb fire-starter and a threat to burn down enemy capital ships at ranges that make her difficult to hit. | |||
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+ | Torpedo-wise, ''De Grasse'' features triple launchers instead of the twin launchers found on ''La Galissonnière'', and each mount has a longer reload time as a result. ''De Grasse''’s torpedoes are excellent long range harassment and area denial weapons, good for throwing around islands and into caps hoping to hit unsuspecting enemies; however, with only 3 fish on each side, captains shouldn't rely on them to devastate enemy battleships at close range. | |||
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+ | Both ships have unimpressive secondaries and weak AA. While ''De Grasse''’s anti-aircraft armament is sufficient for self-defense, her long range AA power is badly lacking even with {{Defensive AA Fire}} active; she's not a ship that her teammates can rely on for anti-aircraft support. ''De Grasse'' is notably faster than ''La Galissonnière'', but has a longer rudder shift time and a wider turning circle. She retains ''La Galissonnière''’s access to the {{Engine Boost}} consumable, while adding access to a {{Catapult Fighter}} that ''La Galissonnière'' doesn't have. | |||
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+ | Captains who are veterans of ''La Galissonnière'' will feel right at home playing ''De Grasse'', and will find the slight improvements to her rate of fire and torpedoes to be welcome upgrades. | |||
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+ | '''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/topic/128192-premium-ship-review-de-grasse LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: De Grasse] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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+ | * Faster reload time than other French cruisers with 152mm guns. | |||
+ | * Main battery turrets traverse quickly, taking only 15 seconds for a full turn. | |||
+ | * Torpedoes have a range of 9.0 km with 60 knot speed. | |||
+ | * Wide torpedo launching angles. | |||
+ | * High top speed which can be increased further with the {{Engine Boost}} consumable. | |||
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+ | * While her reload time is faster than both ''[[Émile Bertin]]''’s and ''[[La Galissonnière]]''’s, it is still slow compared to other cruisers carrying 152mm guns. | |||
+ | * Only three torpedoes per side. | |||
+ | * The ship’s rudder can be incapacitated very easily. | |||
+ | * Anti-aircraft suite is woefully inadequate. | |||
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+ | As a premium ship, ''De Grasse'' doesn't have any upgrades to research. | |||
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? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | ||
? | + | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} as ''De Grasse's'' anti-air capabilities are not very good and she relies mainly on her main batteries to deal damage. | ||
? | + | *'''Slot 2''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} as she is a French light cruiser with a very weak rudder (easily incapacitated). | ||
? | + | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} because her anti-air capabilities are not very good and the decrease in dispersion will help a little bit more. | ||
? | + | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 2}} to help with the already poor rudder shift time on the cruiser; she has the worst rudder shift out of all the Tier VI cruisers (with ''[[Budyonny]]'' second-worst). | ||
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| Preventative Maintenance = | | Preventative Maintenance = | |||
| Expert Loader = | | Expert Loader = | |||
| Aircraft Servicing Expert = | | Aircraft Servicing Expert = | |||
? | | Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = | + | | Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft = 1 | |
| Dogfighting Expert = | | Dogfighting Expert = | |||
? | | Incoming Fire Alert = | + | | Incoming Fire Alert = 1 | |
| Evasive Maneuver = | | Evasive Maneuver = | |||
? | | High Alert = | + | | High Alert = 1 | |
? | | Jack of All Trades = | + | | Jack of All Trades = 1 | |
? | | Expert Marksman = | + | | Expert Marksman = 1 | |
| Torpedo Acceleration = | | Torpedo Acceleration = | |||
| Smoke Screen Expert = | | Smoke Screen Expert = | |||
| Expert Rear Gunner = | | Expert Rear Gunner = | |||
? | | Adrenaline Rush = | + | | Adrenaline Rush = 3 | |
? | | Last Stand = | + | | Last Stand = 2 | |
? | | Basics of Survivability = | + | | Basics of Survivability = 1 | |
| Survivability Expert = | | Survivability Expert = | |||
| Torpedo Armament Expertise = | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | |||
| Emergency Takeoff = | | Emergency Takeoff = | |||
? | | Basic Firing Training = | + | | Basic Firing Training = 1 | |
? | | Superintendent = | + | | Superintendent = 2 | |
? | | Demolition Expert = | + | | Demolition Expert = 3 | |
| Vigilance = | | Vigilance = | |||
| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | |||
| Fire Prevention = | | Fire Prevention = | |||
? | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | + | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = 3 | |
| Air Supremacy = | | Air Supremacy = | |||
? | | Advanced Firing Training = | + | | Advanced Firing Training = 2 | |
? | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = | + | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 1 | |
? | | Radio Position Finding = | + | | Radio Position Finding = 1 | |
? | | Concealment Expert = | + | | Concealment Expert = 3 | |
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+ | ''De Grasse'' has all the same consumables as ''[[La Galissonnière]]'' but has a Catapult Fighter in a 4th slot as well. The following consumables are available on ''De Grasse'': | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Defensive AA Fire}} '''or''' ({{Hydroacoustic Search}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |||
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+ | She basically has the same consumables as ''[[Algérie]]'' and ''[[Charles Martel]]'', but with the Catapult Fighter and Engine Boost consumables in switched positions. | |||
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+ | It is highly recommended to mount premium {{Engine Boost II}} to maximize the usage of the ship's speed, and to mount premium {{Damage Control Party II|Size=18px}} if the player finds the rudder is incapacitated frequently. Premium {{Defensive AA Fire II}} and {{Hydroacoustic Search II}} are optional, and the choice between the two is up to the player. Premium {{Catapult Fighter II}} is '''not''' recommended. | |||
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+ | As a premium ship, ''De Grasse'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |||
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+ | Like other French cruisers, ''De Grasse'' benefits significantly from signal flags that increase HE fire chance. Juliet Charlie ({{Juliet Charlie|Size=18px}}) may be used to mitigate the increased risk of detonation gained when mounting India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) flags. November Foxtrot ({{November Foxtrot|Size=18px}}) reduces the cool-down timer for consumables which is especially useful for the engine boost consumable. Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) is also highly recommended to increase the ship’s top speed. Special and Economic signal flags can be mounted to increase the experience and credit gain per battle. | |||
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? | | India X-Ray = | + | | Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = | |
? | | | + | | Victor Lima = 3 | |
+ | | Hotel Yankee = | |||
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+ | | November Foxtrot = 3 | |||
+ | | Sierra Mike = 3 | |||
+ | | India Delta = | |||
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | | Juliet Whiskey Unaone = | |||
? | | Dragon Flag = | + | | India Yankee = 1 | |
+ | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |||
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+ | | Zulu = 3 | |||
+ | | India Bravo Terrathree = 1 | |||
+ | | Equal Speed Charlie London = 3 | |||
+ | | Zulu Hotel = 2 | |||
+ | | Papa Papa = 1 | |||
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+ | | Wyvern = 2 | |||
+ | | Red Dragon = 3 | |||
+ | | Dragon Flag = 3 | |||
+ | | Ouroboros = 2 | |||
+ | | Hydra = 1 | |||
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+ | |Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |||
+ | File:DeGrassePort.png | |||
+ | File:DeGrassePort2.png|''De Grasse'' comes with her originally planned 152mm main battery. | |||
+ | File:DeGrasseAirAttack3.png| ''De Grasse'' is stalked by torpedo bombers from an enemy ''[[Ranger]]''. | |||
+ | File:DeGrasseAirAttack2.jpg|''[[Ranger]]''’s dive bombers land hits on ''De Grasse'' while she maneuvers to evade a torpedo attack. | |||
+ | File:DeGrasseSalvo.jpg | |||
+ | File:DeGrassePretty.jpg | |||
+ | File:DeGrassePanicTorp.jpg | |||
+ | File:DeGrasseVive.jpg | |||
+ | File:PCEE103_De_Grasse.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ''De Grasse''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''De Grasse''. | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | |||
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+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | <h2>''De Grasse'', 1938</h2> | |||
+ | ===Construction=== | |||
+ | :Construction begun at '''Lorient Naval Dockyard; Lorient, France''' | |||
+ | :Laid down: 28 August 1939 | |||
+ | :Launched: 11 September 1946 | |||
+ | <br> | |||
+ | :Construction completed at '''Brest Naval Dockyard; Brest, France''' | |||
+ | :Commissioned: 10 September 1956 | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ===Specifications=== | |||
+ | :8,000 tons displacement, standard | |||
+ | :176.3m length | |||
+ | :18.1m beam | |||
+ | :5.54m draft | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
+ | :4 Indret boilers, 2 Rateau-Bretagne turbines | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Performance==== | |||
+ | :33 knots at 110,000 shaft horsepower | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armor==== | |||
+ | :Main belt: 100mm | |||
+ | :Torpedo bulkhead: 18mm | |||
+ | :Armoured Deck: 38mm | |||
+ | :Transverse Bulkheads: 60mm | |||
+ | :Turrets: 40-100mm | |||
+ | :Conning tower: 95mm | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armament==== | |||
+ | =====Main===== | |||
+ | :Nine (3 x 3) 152mm/50 Mle 1936 | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | :Six (3 x 2) 100mm/45 Mle 1933 | |||
+ | =====Anti-Aircraft===== | |||
+ | :Eight (4 x 4) 37mm/50 Mle 1933 | |||
+ | :Eight (2 x 2, 1 x 4) 13.2mm Mle 1929 | |||
+ | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
+ | :Six (2 x 3) 550mm tubes | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Aircraft==== | |||
+ | =====Float Planes===== | |||
+ | :1 Loire 130 reconnaissance plane | |||
+ | :1 Loire 210 fighter plane | |||
+ | :2 Catapults | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Complement==== | |||
+ | :690 men | |||
+ | }} | |||
+ | </div> | |||
+ | [[File:De_Grasse_1961.jpg|none|frame|x280px|link=|''De Grasse'' at anchor, location unknown, circa 1961.]] | |||
? | + | ===Design=== | ||
+ | By 1936, the ''Marine Nationale'' was looking for the next generation of cruisers to succeed the then-modern ''[[La Galissonnière]]''-class of ships. Still adhering to the limitations imposed by the 1936 London Naval Treaty, France sought to construct a new type of light-cruiser under the 8,000 ton benchmark. Rationally, as successors to the 7,500 ton ''La Galissonnière''-class cruisers, the new light cruiser ''De Grasse'' would use the extra displacement to improve on the deficiencies discovered on the preceding light cruisers: specifically, the aviation facilities, the armament suite, and propulsion. | |||
+ | Originally designed in 1936, the cruiser was planned to have no less than two aircraft catapults, and the facilities to carry up to three individual aircraft. Furthermore, a series of lifts and tracks between the hangar and catapults were implemented to automate the process of launching aircraft. By positioning the dual-hangar amidships, ''De Grasse'' would use a single-funnel design, as opposed to her predecessor. The space on top of the hangars was used to install light AA and secondary fire directors. However, it was discovered that the aviation facilities were very cramped and she would be top heavy in this configuration. Therefore, by the 1938 design proposal, she was limited to a single hangar, which meant a rearrangement of light AA and fire control. | |||
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+ | ''De Grasse''’s main armament was of particular concern (due to the underperformance of her predecessors). After a few design proposals, it was decided to use the same rifles and configuration as ''La Galissonnière''-class, but the turrets themselves would be modified triple-gun versions of the dual-purpose guns mounted on battleship ''Richelieu''. Although they were heavier, these new mounts would have the ability to engage both surface and air threats, as they could elevate the guns up to +70˚. Additionally, these new mounts had the ability to reload at any elevation, offering a significant increase in rate of fire. Since the hoists for the shells and power were displaced off to the side of the guns, the turret could fit the smaller dimensions of a cruiser. | |||
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+ | Similarly, there was a revision of the AA suite of the ''De Grasse'' class. They would mount the completely novel twin 100mm Mle 1933 DP guns in fully-enclosed pseudo turrets – type ''avisos-dragueurs''. Not only were they better protected, but they could also be directed via centralized fire control. Unfortunately, due to weight and necessary space for dedicated magazines, only a few could be fitted. The three guns were all placed aft, which gave excellent rear cover but poor front cover. To compensate for this weakness in her AA arrangement, four (4) twin 37mm Mle 1933 AA guns were positioned forward. Another improvement from the ''La Galissonnière'' class, ''De Grasse'' mounted 2 triple 550mm torpedo tubes, one on each side, amidships. | |||
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+ | To ensure there was not any loss of performance due to the increase in displacement, an improvement in main propulsion was required. While the internal layout was similar to her predecessors, new machinery was installed in place of the old. Boilers that were akin to the models used in ''contre-torpilleurs'' – which would operate at higher-pressure loads – and turbines that could be configured for multi-pressure work were installed. Ultimately, her designers were able to increase ''De Grasse''’s power from 100,000 to 110,000 shaft horsepower, resulting in a top speed above 32 knots. | |||
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+ | In the end, ''De Grasse'' was a cruiser that shared design characteristics of the ''La Galissonnière'' class and cruiser ''[[Algérie]]''. Her hull was superficially similar to her predecessors, albeit with a more flared and narrow bow to increase sea keeping. Her superstructure was akin to the heavy cruiser: built around a central tower and a single funnel amidships. ''De Grasse'' used a combination of high tensile steel and duralumin – on the hull and superstructure, respectively – to decrease displacement and top weight. To save design time, a similar armor profile as the ''La Galissonnière'' class was used on ''De Grasse'' as well. | |||
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+ | With her design finalized, ''De Grasse'' was laid down on 28 August 1939 at the Lorient Naval Dockyards. The commencement of the Second World War in September 1939 halted her construction, and she was not launched until 11 September 1946. In 1951, she was towed to Brest Naval Yard and was finally completed as an anti-aircraft cruiser with a radically different main battery configuration. She was commissioned into the ''Marine Nationale'' on 10 September 1956. | |||
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+ | ===Service=== | |||
+ | Despite being laid down nearly two decades earlier, ''De Grasse'' finally entered service in 1956, becoming the flagship of the French Mediterranean Squadron. Her service in the Mediterranean was largely uneventful, serving there from 1956 until she was taken out of service momentarily in 1964. Following two years of conversions, she re-entered the ''Marine Nationale'' as the flagship of the Nuclear Testing fleet, bound for the French Polynesia. There she would remain until she was decommissioned in 1973, and sold for scrap in 1974. | |||
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+ | ===Historical Inaccuracies=== | |||
+ | * ''De Grasse'' is represented in World of Warships in the configuration she would have had if she had been completed using her original design. Her as-built armament in 1956 was reminiscent of the ''[[Atlanta]]''-class light cruisers of the U.S. Navy, comprised of eight (8) twin 127mm dual-purpose turrets. | |||
+ | * The dazzle camouflage scheme is actually the historical camouflage of ''Gloire'', a ''[[La Galissonnière]]''-class cruiser. ''De Grasse'' was never camouflaged. | |||
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+ | |HistoricalGallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | --><gallery> | |||
+ | File:De Grasse (1946).jpg|''De Grasse'' as completed. | |||
+ | File:degrasse0.jpg|A bow view of ''De Grasse''. | |||
+ | File:degrasse1.jpg|''De Grasse'', date and location unknown. | |||
+ | File:colbert1.jpg|''Colbert'', sister ship to ''De Grasse''. She retains her armament as completed. | |||
+ | File:colbert2.jpg|''Colbert'' post-modernization. | |||
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Revision as of 12:57, 23 August 2018
IDS_PFGM046_152_55_MLE_19363 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire7.41 shots/min. |
Reload Time8.1 sec. |
Rotation Speed12 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time15 sec. |
Firing Range16.17 km. |
Maximum Dispersion144 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight55 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP OPfK Mle 1937 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight57.1 kg. |
100 mm/45 Mle 1933 on an Mle 1937 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1928 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity780 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time90 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo550 mm 23DT |
Maximum Damage14,833 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range9 km. |
IDS_PFGM046_152_55_MLE_19361 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second8.3 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1936 mount2 х 3 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second16.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
100 mm/45 Mle 1933 on an Mle 1937 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second20.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAQ Mle 1929 mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second5 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second9.2 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAD Mle 1929 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second7 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed33.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
Rudder Shift Time8.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range12.92 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
De Grasse — French special premium Tier VI cruiser.
According to the draft design in 1938, the light cruiser De Grasse was developed from the La Galissonnière-class ships, and shared their main advantages: improved armor and good main battery guns. She had distinctive AA armament, increased speed, and slightly reinforced torpedo tubes.
De Grasse was first released for sale on 9 June 2017 for the EU server and 19 June 2017 for the NA server.
Modules
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
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550 mm 23DT | 0.7 | 90 | 7.2 | 14,833 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
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Player Opinion
Performance
De Grasse is a Tier VI premium French cruiser that is a development of the La Galissonnière class. Both ships feature triple 152mm turrets in an AB-X configuration firing identical shells, though De Grasse has a higher rate of fire and slightly longer range. Given how quickly she puts shells downrange and the fire chance on her high explosive rounds, De Grasse is a superb fire-starter and a threat to burn down enemy capital ships at ranges that make her difficult to hit.
Torpedo-wise, De Grasse features triple launchers instead of the twin launchers found on La Galissonnière, and each mount has a longer reload time as a result. De Grasse’s torpedoes are excellent long range harassment and area denial weapons, good for throwing around islands and into caps hoping to hit unsuspecting enemies; however, with only 3 fish on each side, captains shouldn't rely on them to devastate enemy battleships at close range.
Both ships have unimpressive secondaries and weak AA. While De Grasse’s anti-aircraft armament is sufficient for self-defense, her long range AA power is badly lacking even with Defensive AA Fire active; she's not a ship that her teammates can rely on for anti-aircraft support. De Grasse is notably faster than La Galissonnière, but has a longer rudder shift time and a wider turning circle. She retains La Galissonnière’s access to the Engine Boost consumable, while adding access to a Catapult Fighter that La Galissonnière doesn't have.
Captains who are veterans of La Galissonnière will feel right at home playing De Grasse, and will find the slight improvements to her rate of fire and torpedoes to be welcome upgrades.
Pros:
- Faster reload time than other French cruisers with 152mm guns.
- Main battery turrets traverse quickly, taking only 15 seconds for a full turn.
- Torpedoes have a range of 9.0 km with 60 knot speed.
- Wide torpedo launching angles.
- High top speed which can be increased further with the Engine Boost consumable.
Cons:
- While her reload time is faster than both Émile Bertin’s and La Galissonnière’s, it is still slow compared to other cruisers carrying 152mm guns.
- Only three torpedoes per side.
- The ship’s rudder can be incapacitated very easily.
- Anti-aircraft suite is woefully inadequate.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for De Grasse are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 as De Grasse's anti-air capabilities are not very good and she relies mainly on her main batteries to deal damage.
- Slot 2: Steering Gears Modification 1 as she is a French light cruiser with a very weak rudder (easily incapacitated).
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 because her anti-air capabilities are not very good and the decrease in dispersion will help a little bit more.
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2 to help with the already poor rudder shift time on the cruiser; she has the worst rudder shift out of all the Tier VI cruisers (with Budyonny second-worst).
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Consumables
De Grasse has all the same consumables as La Galissonnière but has a Catapult Fighter in a 4th slot as well. The following consumables are available on De Grasse:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or (Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
- Slot 4: Catapult Fighter
She basically has the same consumables as Algérie and Charles Martel, but with the Catapult Fighter and Engine Boost consumables in switched positions.
It is highly recommended to mount premium Engine Boost II () to maximize the usage of the ship's speed, and to mount premium Damage Control Party II () if the player finds the rudder is incapacitated frequently. Premium Defensive AA Fire II () and Hydroacoustic Search II () are optional, and the choice between the two is up to the player. Premium Catapult Fighter II () is not recommended.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, De Grasse comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Like other French cruisers, De Grasse benefits significantly from signal flags that increase HE fire chance. Juliet Charlie () may be used to mitigate the increased risk of detonation gained when mounting India X-Ray () flags. November Foxtrot () reduces the cool-down timer for consumables which is especially useful for the engine boost consumable. Sierra Mike () is also highly recommended to increase the ship’s top speed. Special and Economic signal flags can be mounted to increase the experience and credit gain per battle.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
De Grasse is stalked by torpedo bombers from an enemy Ranger.
Ranger’s dive bombers land hits on De Grasse while she maneuvers to evade a torpedo attack.
Flag of De Grasse. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing De Grasse.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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Destroyers | II Enseigne Gabolde • III Fusilier • IV Bourrasque • V Jaguar • V Siroco • VI Guépard • VI Aigle • VII Vauquelin • VIII Le Fantasque • VIII Le Terrible • IX Mogador • X Kléber • X Marceau • X Kléber CLR |
Cruisers | I Bougainville • II Jurien de la Gravière • III Friant • IV Duguay-Trouin • V Émile Bertin • VI La Galissonnière • VI De Grasse • VI Dupleix • VI Montcalm • VII Algérie • VII Toulon • VIII Charles Martel • VIII Cherbourg • VIII Bayard • IX Saint-Louis • IX Brest • IX Carnot • X Henri IV • X Marseille • X Colbert • ★ Condé |
Battleships | III Turenne • IV Courbet • V Bretagne • VI Normandie • VI Dunkerque • VI Dunkerque B • VII Lyon • VII Strasbourg • VIII Richelieu • VIII Gascogne • VIII Champagne • VIII Flandre • VIII Picardie • IX Alsace • IX Jean Bart • IX Jean Bart B • X République • X Bourgogne • ★ Patrie |
Aircraft Carriers | VI Béarn |