Lion
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? | 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. | + | 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.<br><br><br>{{Model3DViewer|d26cce69a4a4457da698a210803aa55a}} | |
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* Armor scheme is vulnerable to broadside hits from enemy battleships. | * Armor scheme is vulnerable to broadside hits from enemy battleships. | |||
+ | * Very pitiful gun dispersion. | |||
* Her size and length make dodging torpedoes difficult. | * Her size and length make dodging torpedoes difficult. | |||
* Lowest health pool of all Tier IX battleships, as well as weaker Torpedo Defense System. | * 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. | * Average top speed; not fast enough to chase some ships, ''Lion'' is forced to pounce on her prey from stealth rather than chase them. | |||
+ | * Very long {{Repair Party}} cooldown. | |||
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
? | * '''Slot 1:''' | + | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} ensures healthy and strong teeth (main battery guns). | |
? | * '''Slot 2:''' | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} helps prevent open wounds (fewer fires and floods). | |
? | * '''Slot 3:''' | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{AA Guns Modification 1}} helps resist enemy fleas and ticks (aircraft). | |
? | * '''Slot 4:''' | + | * '''Slot 4:''' {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} helps control excessive bleeding (reduced time on fires and floods). | |
? | + | * '''Slot 5:''' {{Concealment System Modification 1}} allows ''Lion'' to strike from stealth (because 11.5 km detection radius on a Tier IX battleship puts some Tier IX cruisers to shame). | ||
? | * '''Slot | + | * '''Slot 6:''' {{Main Battery Modification 3}} enables more vicious and rapid attacks (faster reload speed). | |
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | : | + | :41,262 metric tons displacement, standard | |
? | : | + | :47,627 metric tons displacement, deep load | |
? | :32. | + | :239.3m length | |
? | :10. | + | :32.0m beam | |
+ | :10.2m draft | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | : | + | :30.0 knots at 130,000 shaft horsepower | |
? | : | + | :14,000 nm at 10 knots | |
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====Armor==== | ====Armor==== | |||
? | :Main belt: | + | :Main belt: 149–374 mm | |
? | :Decks: | + | :Decks: 63–149 mm | |
? | :Bulkheads: | + | :Bulkheads: 100–299 mm | |
? | :Barbettes and Turrets: | + | :Barbettes and Turrets: 374 mm barbettes,<br> 374mm face, 174mm sides | |
:Conning tower: 76–114 mm | :Conning tower: 76–114 mm | |||
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: Sixteen (8x2) QF 5.25-inch Mk I dual purpose guns | : Sixteen (8x2) QF 5.25-inch Mk I dual purpose guns | |||
=====Anti-aircraft===== | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
? | : | + | : Forty-eight (6x8) QF 2-pounder (40mm) guns | |
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====Aircraft==== | ====Aircraft==== | |||
: Four (4) Supermarine Walrus, one catapult | : Four (4) Supermarine Walrus, one catapult | |||
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+ | The ''Lion'' in game is the 1938 design approved by the Admiralty, with hypothetical increases in AA armament and raked funnel caps similar to the ones on ''Vanguard''. In a notable break from historical accuracy, the ship in game can mount 16.5 inch (419mm) guns from 1920s design studies. | |||
===History=== | ===History=== | |||
+ | The ''Lion''-class battleships were a class of six fast battleships designed for the Royal Navy in the late 1930s. While the Second London Naval Treaty limited the caliber of battleship guns to 14 inches (356mm), the refusal of Japan to sign the treaty resulted in the caliber limit reverting back to 16 inches (406mm) in April 1937. While it was too late to alter the ''King George V''-class to accommodate larger guns, work began on a new class of battleships that could carry 406mm guns. In the interest of saving time, many design features of the ''King George V''-class were reused. In addition to good balance between speed, armament, and protection, the design must also be able to be built and supported in existing home naval slipways and dockyards; in particular, this limited the beam to 105 ft (32.0m). It was eventually concluded that a well balanced ship that met these requirements would weigh some 40,000 long tons standard, well over the 35,000 long ton standard treaty limit that was still in place; this forced several compromises, such as the reduction of secondary mounts from eight to six, and the deletion of aviation facilities. | |||
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+ | However, the refusal of the Japanese to disclose details of their battleships under construction caused the US, Britain, and France to invoke the Escalator Clause on March 31, 1938, which increased the tonnage limit to 45,000 long tons at American insistence (the US Navy intended to use that additional tonnage to build the 33 knot ''Iowa''-class battleships). Again, due to cost and the dimensional limits of Royal Navy home docking facilities, such as the major naval dockyards of Rosyth and Portsmouth, the designers chose to proceed with the 40,000 ton design; the two deleted secondary mounts and aviation facilities were restored. | |||
====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
? | The ''Lion'' | + | =====1938 Design===== | |
+ | The visual appearance of the ''Lion'' would have closely resembled the ''King George V'', having reused many of the previous class's design features. Among the biggest improvements is the main armament; the ''Lion'' would use 406mm/45 guns of a new design in three triple turrets; unlike the wire-wound BL 16-inch Mk.I on the ''Nelson'', the new Mk.II guns are of solid built up construction; it would fire a 1,077 kg (2,375 lb) APC shell at 747 m/s (2,450 ft/s) muzzle velocity. The secondary armament would be the same as the ''King George V''-class, sixteen 134mm/50 dual purpose guns in eight mounts. As designed, the AA gun armament would have consisted of six octuple 40mm "pom-poms", though this likely would have increased had the ships been completed. The machinery, consisting of eight boilers and four shafts, was largely duplicated from the ''King George V''-class, with a slight increase in power to 130,000 SHP at overload condition, which drove the ship at 30 knots. The hull had transom stern, the first for a Royal Navy battleship, to improve steaming efficiency at high speeds. The protection scheme from gunfire and torpedoes was also largely repeated from the ''King George V'', with minor differences such as increasing the belt armor by the machinery spaces to 14.7 inches (374mm) to match the belt around the magazines. The Admiralty approved the design in December 15, 1938 and bids were solicited very shortly afterwards. | |||
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+ | =====Design Modifications===== | |||
+ | The design changed several times in response to the removal of all treaty restrictions on size and in light of war experience. Notably, the 1942 design modifications included increased fuel load due to the concerns about ''King George V'''s range and fuel state during the hunt for the ''Bismarck''. The requirement to fire the main guns forward at 0 degree elevation was removed in order to accommodate a bow shear; this was intended to reduce the amount of water shipped over the bow. The beam was increased to 108 ft (32.9m), the maximum that could be accommodated by the extant Panama Canal, in order to increase torpedo protection and reduce draft; however this severely limited the number of home docking facilities that could have handled these ships. The number of AA gun amounts was also increased. To reduce weight and draft, the belt armor over machinery spaces was reduced to 13.7 inch (349mm). While not laid down, this revised design contributed to the ''Vanguard'', the last battleship Britain ever built. | |||
====Service==== | ====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 | + | 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 suspended shortly after World War II began in September 1939 in order to free up resources for badly needed escorts to protect supply convoys; both ships were scrapped after the end of the war. | |
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+ | ====Historical inaccuracies==== | |||
+ | * The ''Lion'' class never considered 16.5 inch (419mm) guns at any point during the design process. The 419mm guns were a part of studies done in the 1920s that resulted in the G3 battlecruiser and N3 battleship designs, which in turn led to the ''[[Nelson]]''-class treaty battleships. | |||
+ | * The 1938 ''Lion'' as depicted in game should have the Mk. II designation for the 406mm guns; the Mk. IV designation was used for a new design from the 1944 and 1945 ''Lion'' design studies. | |||
+ | * The 1938 design for ''Lion'' had a top speed of 30 knots, not 29.5 knots as in game. | |||
+ | * The original builders' plans for ''Lion'' and her sister ships had a main battery director on the aft superstructure; this is not modeled in game. | |||
+ | * The in-game citadel volume encompassing the magazines, handling rooms, and machinery spaces is currently missing the top portion of the boiler rooms that would be slightly above the waterline. | |||
+ | * Had the ''Lion''s been completed, they likely would not have been equipped with aircraft, as evidenced by the removal of aircraft on ''King George V''-class ships after 1943. | |||
+ | * British armor thicknesses are actually 0.98 times their nominal thickness, due to using 40 lb/sq ft as the approximate weight of steel (actual weight is 40.8 lb/sq ft). Consequently, the nominal 15 inch (381mm) belt was in reality 14.7 inch (374 mm) thick. | |||
+ | * The 40mm Mk. IV Bofors 'Hazemeyer' mounts were found to be fragile in service, and therefore the placement of these mounts around and on the main battery turrets is unrealistic. | |||
+ | * The placement of 40mm Bofors forward of "A" turret is inconsistent with history, as no power-operated AA guns were to be mounted forward of the "B" turret barbette due to the front of the ship being very wet while underway. | |||
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Revision as of 09:26, 19 February 2019
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.
- Very pitiful gun dispersion.
- 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.
- Very long Repair Party cooldown.
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: Damage Control System Modification 1 helps prevent open wounds (fewer fires and floods).
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1 helps resist enemy fleas and ticks (aircraft).
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 helps control excessive bleeding (reduced time on fires and floods).
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 allows Lion to strike from stealth (because 11.5 km detection radius on a Tier IX battleship puts some Tier IX cruisers to shame).
- Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3 enables more vicious and rapid attacks (faster reload speed).
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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3 |
★★★ |
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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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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