Dunkerque
330 mm/50 Mle 1931 on a St.Chamond Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.31 shots/min. |
Reload Time26 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range18.21 km. |
Maximum Dispersion244 m. |
HE Shell330 mm HE OEA Mle 1935 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell35 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity885 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight552 kg. |
AP Shell330 mm AP OPfK Mle 1935 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight560 kg. |
IDS_PFGS008_130_45_MLE_1932_QUAD_PREM1 х 4 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5.6 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
IDS_PFGS008_130_45_MLE_1932_QUAD_PREM1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second17.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAQ Mle 1929 mount8 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second40 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount5 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.5 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed29.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.41 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.58 km. |
Dunkerque — French special premium Tier VI battleship.
After the signing of the Washington Naval Treaty, the design of ships of a new class began. In the early 1930s, a ship project was ready with eight 330 mm guns in two quadruple-gun turrets and a displacement of 26,500 tons. At the beginning of World War II, Dunkerque participated in patrol and escort operations, and then she was sent to the Mediterranean Sea. As a result of the attack on Mers-el-Kébir, the battlecruiser was heavily damaged and ran aground.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Dunkerque is unique from the other Tier VI battleships with her high top speed and entirely forward-facing armament. She plays extremely similar to North Carolina, Iowa, or Izumo in that she is very durable when bow on, but has weak armor when broadside. Be careful to avoid close quarter brawl or static bow-on battle with other battleships early in the game as a well placed salvo can disable one or even both of her turrets. Her guns have a high muzzle velocity with fast shell travel time, but dispersion can be annoying at times. She is good at killing destroyers and cruisers, but will struggle against a well-angled battleship in much the same way as Scharnhorst will. However, she can outrun equal tier battleships, so use this speed to decline unfavorable engagements and support your team in killing enemy cruisers and to punish battleships who make positional mistakes.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Dunkerque from the NA forums
Pros:
- Turret layout means bow-on brings all eight guns to bear on a target.
- Armor is very likely to bounce 14-inch (and below) armor-piercing rounds, due to overmatch mechanics.
- Best-in-tier turret traverse speed.
- Good shell velocity.
- Excellent main battery range (second only to Fuso at Tier VI).
- Secondaries are concentrated in the back which can defend yourself from a destroyer who sneaks up behind you.
- Outstanding speed. Dunkerque is the fastest Tier VI battleship in the game.
- Rudder shift is insanely fast for a battleship, can be boosted by Steering Gears Modification 2 to be even faster.
Cons:
- Large profile ensures most incoming rounds will find something to hit.
- With only two turrets, turret incapacitation or destruction is her worst nightmare.
- Turning is rather slow, especially due to her turn radius.
- Below average torpedo protection; every torpedo that hits home will hit hard and her size means avoiding them is challenging.
- Underwhelming AA suite leaves her highly vulnerable to enemy aircraft.
- Orientation of secondary batteries limits their usefulness in close-quarters situations from the front.
- 15-inch guns (380mm) such as those on Warspite can overmatch her frontal armor, leading to possible citadel hits when bow-on to certain enemies.
- As with most battleships of her tier, fires are a serious threat to her.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
Dunkerque captains should equip Main Armaments Modification 1 to increase turret durability, and pay special attention to the Tier 5 skill Preventative Maintenance.
Commander Skills
With all of her firepower in two turret modules, Preventative Maintenance will increase the survivability of her main battery and reduce instances of potentially catastrophic turret destruction.
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2 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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3 |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
★ |
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★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Dunkerque 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.Gallery
Dunkerque opens fire upon an enemy, supported by a friendly Warspite.
An Anshan destroyer moves to support the French battleship.
A Dunkerque uses an island to help cover its maneuvers. In the background, a friendly Fuso class battleship presses the attack.
A New Mexico class battleship falls to the combined force of Dunkerque, Warspite, and Anshan.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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 |