Lion
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+ | Tier IX's ''Lion'' has the ability to roar into action anywhere on a map to protect her cubs. Her low concealment combined with a fearsome main battery of 406mm guns means she excels at stalking and pouncing on unsuspecting prey. | |||
? | + | Keep in mind that even the mightiest of predators can fall victim to coordinated attacks. Therefore, she is best played at the head of her pride, able to be reinforced as needed. Her gameplay is very similar to that of the ''[[Iowa]]'', with the added benefit of a strong {{Repair Party}} [[ship:Consumables|consumable]]. Use islands to mask your movements as you continue to advance and put pressure on the enemy. At the right moment, pounce! | ||
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+ | Played properly, ''Lion'' always repays her debts. | |||
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? | * Great armor piercing shell penetration | + | * Great armor piercing shell penetration. | |
? | * High chance of fire with high explosive shells | + | * High chance of fire with high explosive shells. | |
? | * | + | * Excellent handling characteristics. | |
? | * Great concealment | + | * Great concealment. | |
? | * | + | * Access to an improved version of the {{Repair Party}} consumable such as those found on ''[[Nelson]]'' and high tier British cruisers. | |
? | * Decent anti-air weaponry | + | * Decent anti-air weaponry provides more-than-adequate self-defense from enemy bomber aircraft. | |
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? | * | + | * Armor scheme is vulnerable to broadside hits from enemy battleships. | |
? | * | + | * Her size and length make dodging torpedoes difficult. | |
? | * | + | * Lowest health pool of all Tier IX battleships, as well as weaker Torpedo Defense System. | |
? | * | + | * Average top speed; not fast enough to chase some ships, ''Lion'' is forced to pounce on her prey from stealth rather than chase them. | |
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* '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}} | |||
? | ''Lion'' should always invest in her hunt with {{Damage Control Party II}}, {{Repair Party II}}, and premium aircraft [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]]. {{Spotting Aircraft II}} provides better vision, enabling her to mangle prey. {{Catapult Fighter II}} is mainly intended to keep the fleas and ticks at bay. | + | ''Lion'' should always invest in her hunt with {{Damage Control Party II}}, {{Repair Party II}}, and premium aircraft [[Ship:Consumables|consumables]]. {{Spotting Aircraft II}} provides better vision, enabling her to mangle prey. {{Catapult Fighter II}} is mainly intended to keep the fleas and ticks at bay. | |
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? | The ''Lion''-class battleships were a class of six fast battleships designed for the Royal Navy in the late 1930s. They were a larger, improved version of the ''[[King George V]]'' class with 16-inch ( | + | <div class="thumb tright"> | |
+ | {{AnnoWiki|content= | |||
+ | <h2>HMS ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1938</h2> | |||
+ | ===Construction=== | |||
+ | :Vickers Armstrong; Newcastle-upon-Tyne, England, United Kingdom | |||
+ | :Laid down: 4 July 1939 | |||
+ | :Scrapped: Fall 1945 | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ===Specifications=== | |||
+ | :43,230 tons displacement, standard | |||
+ | :241.7m length | |||
+ | :32.9m beam | |||
+ | :10.4m draft | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Machinery==== | |||
+ | :8 Admiralty boilers, 4 Parsons turbines | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Performance==== | |||
+ | :28.3 knots at 130,000 shaft horsepower | |||
+ | :16,500 nm at 10 knots | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armor==== | |||
+ | :Main belt: 152–381 mm | |||
+ | :Decks: 64–152 mm | |||
+ | :Bulkheads: 102–305 mm | |||
+ | :Barbettes and Turrets: 381 mm barbettes,<br> 381mm face, 178mm sides | |||
+ | :Conning tower: 76–114 mm | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Armament==== | |||
+ | =====Main===== | |||
+ | : Nine (3x3) BL 16-inch Mk II guns | |||
+ | =====Secondary===== | |||
+ | : Sixteen (8x2) QF 5.25-inch Mk I dual purpose guns | |||
+ | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
+ | : Sixty (9x8, 1x4) QF 2-pounder (40mm) guns | |||
+ | ---- | |||
+ | ====Aircraft==== | |||
+ | : Four (4) Supermarine Walrus, one catapult | |||
+ | }}</div> | |||
+ | ||||
+ | ===History=== | |||
+ | ||||
+ | ====Design==== | |||
+ | The ''Lion''-class battleships were a class of six fast battleships designed for the Royal Navy in the late 1930s. They were a larger, improved version of the ''[[King George V]]'' class with 16-inch (406 mm) guns. Only two ships were laid down before World War II began in September 1939 and a third was ordered during the war, but their construction was suspended shortly afterwards. Their design changed several times in response to the removal of treaty restrictions on size and in light of war experience. | |||
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+ | ====Service==== | |||
+ | Six ''Lion''-class ships were planned, two each in the 1938, 1939, and 1940 Naval Programmes. The first pair, ''Lion'' and ''Temeraire'', were ordered on 28 February 1939 from Vickers Armstrongs and Cammell Laird respectively. ''Lion'' was laid down at Vickers' Newcastle-upon-Tyne shipyard on 4 July 1939 while ''Temeraire'' preceded her at Birkenhead on 1 June. Contracts for ''Conqueror'' and ''Thunderer'' were awarded on 15 August 1939 to John Brown and Fairfield. It is uncertain if ''Conqueror'' was actually ordered, but ''Thunderer'' was not. Neither ship was ever laid down, and construction on ''Lion'' and ''Temeraire'' was later halted; both ships were scrapped after the end of the war. | |||
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Revision as of 20:43, 8 September 2017
406 mm/45 Mk.II on a Mk.IV Type A mount3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.07 shots/min. |
Reload Time29 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range19.21 km. |
Maximum Dispersion271 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE Mk II |
Maximum HE Shell Damage6,900 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell46 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight929 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Mk III |
Maximum AP Shell Damage12,600 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity747 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1080 kg. |
133 mm/50 QF Mk.I on a Mk.I mount8 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.95 km. |
Rate of Fire9 shots/min. |
Reload Time6.67 sec. |
HE Shell133 mm HE Mk IC |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity792 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
133 mm/50 QF Mk.I on a Mk.I mount8 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second64.8 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount10 х 8 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second198 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.1/2 on an RP Mk.II mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second31.8 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.II on a Mk.V mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second36.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/56 OQF Mk.XI on a Mk.V mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second49.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed28.03 knot |
Turning Circle Radius830 m. |
Rudder Shift Time22.2 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.84 km. |
Air Detectability Range10.51 km. |
Lion — British Tier IX battleship.
The last British battleship designed and laid down before the breakout of World War II. In many respects, the ship was a development of the King George V-class ships, but, unlike her predecessors, she had greater dimensions, heavier armor, and modern 406 mm main guns.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier IX's Lion has the ability to roar into action anywhere on a map to protect her cubs. Her low concealment combined with a fearsome main battery of 406mm guns means she excels at stalking and pouncing on unsuspecting prey.
Keep in mind that even the mightiest of predators can fall victim to coordinated attacks. Therefore, she is best played at the head of her pride, able to be reinforced as needed. Her gameplay is very similar to that of the Iowa, with the added benefit of a strong Repair Party consumable. Use islands to mask your movements as you continue to advance and put pressure on the enemy. At the right moment, pounce!
Played properly, Lion always repays her debts.Pros:
- Great armor piercing shell penetration.
- High chance of fire with high explosive shells.
- Excellent handling characteristics.
- Great concealment.
- Access to an improved version of the Repair Party consumable such as those found on Nelson and high tier British cruisers.
- Decent anti-air weaponry provides more-than-adequate self-defense from enemy bomber aircraft.
Cons:
- Armor scheme is vulnerable to broadside hits from enemy battleships.
- Her size and length make dodging torpedoes difficult.
- Lowest health pool of all Tier IX battleships, as well as weaker Torpedo Defense System.
- Average top speed; not fast enough to chase some ships, Lion is forced to pounce on her prey from stealth rather than chase them.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Lion are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 ensures healthy and strong teeth (main battery guns).
- Slot 2: AA Guns Modification 2 helps resist enemy fleas and ticks (aircraft).
- Slot 3: Main Battery Modification 3 enables more vicious and rapid attacks (faster reload speed).
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modificaiton 1 helps prevent open wounds (fewer fires and floods).
- Slot 5: Damage Control System Modification 2 helps control excessive bleeding (reduced time on fires and floods).
- Slot 6: Concealment System Modification 1 allows Lion to strike from stealth (because 11.1 km detection radius on a Tier IX battleship puts some Tier IX cruisers to shame).
Commander Skills
Given her low health pool, Lion will benefit most from skills that maximize her survivability, chiefly Priority Target at Level 1, High Alert at Level 2, Superintendent at Level 3, and Fire Prevention at Level 4. Once those core skills are unlocked, captains are advised to invest in Concealment Expert, Adrenaline Rush, and either Basics of Survivability or Vigilance in whichever order suits them best.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
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★ |
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2 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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3 |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★★ |
4 |
★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Lion can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Spotting Aircraft or Catapult Fighter
Lion should always invest in her hunt with Damage Control Party II (), Repair Party II (), and premium aircraft consumables. Spotting Aircraft II () provides better vision, enabling her to mangle prey. Catapult Fighter II () is mainly intended to keep the fleas and ticks at bay.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Lion with Type 19 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
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★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
An Aichi D3A1 from Kaga inspects the new cub.
Lion shreds the enemy Hiryu’s torpedo bombers.
An enemy Hood attempts to tame Lion.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery