Lyon
340 mm/45 Mle 1912 in a turret4 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed3.5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time51.43 sec. |
Firing Range16.93 km. |
Maximum Dispersion248 m. |
HE Shell340 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell26 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity921 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight431.8 kg. |
AP Shell340 mm AP OPfK Mle 1930 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity780 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight585 kg. |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.3 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 mount4 х 4 pcs. |
Firing Range6.3 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 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second34.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount4 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second48.8 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAQ Mle 1929 mount6 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAD Mle 1929 mount12 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second42 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount20 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second46 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
25 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1939 on a CAD Mle 1939 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second33.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed25.65 knot |
Turning Circle Radius700 m. |
Rudder Shift Time19.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range15.36 km. |
Air Detectability Range9.22 km. |
Lyon — French Tier VII battleship.
A battleship design created before the outbreak of World War I, representing an improvement on the previous Normandie class but carrying enhanced primary armament. The addition of the fourth main gun turret allowed the ship to deliver a unique, 16-gun broadside salvo.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Essentially Normandie with a fourth turret superfiring aft, Tier VII's Lyon stands out among ships with the largest (by shell count) main battery broadside in the game; a fact sure to please or frighten any captain, depending on which side of the salvo they are on. However, the accuracy of individual shells is still questionable, as is the AP penetration. Captains should be prepared to switch ammunition types depending on the situation.
Like her predecessors, Lyon does not have the most impressive armor, keeping largely the same armor scheme with only a few extra millimeters of thickness here and there. Her firing angles are still poor, and to make matters worse, her turret traverse time and firing range are worse than that of Normandie. This makes it tricky to deploy her firepower without unacceptable risk; captains must wait for opponents to be distracted or reloading before turning to unmask all four turrets. The maneuverability at least is still very good, if not quite to the level of Normandie.
Her secondaries are an improvement over her predecessor's already potent array, to the point where even German counterpart Gneisenau would be jealous: 12 barrels on each side, with a solid fire rate and a massive 9% fire chance. Brawling with Lyon is not recommended, however, due to her lighter armor. Unlike Normandie, Lyon can claim a modern AA suite that is one of the best among her tier of battleships; it is several times more effective.Pros:
- 16 guns, providing the best alpha strike and DPM among Tier VII battleships.
- Devastating against lightly armored targets. Cruisers can routinely be one-shot from full health, and destroyers can lose a lot of health from numerous penetrations and overpenetrations.
- Good anti-aircraft armament.
- Fairly small turning circle radius compared to other battleships of her tier.
Cons:
- Lowest hit point pool of all Tier VII battleships.
- Poor armor and very weak torpedo protection.
- Poor dispersion and the worst sigma values at Tier VII.
- AP shells are very lightweight and may struggle to deal damage against well armored and/or angled targets.
- HE shells have lowest fire chance of all Tier VII battleships, and have limited effectiveness in general.
- Slow turning turrets. Will often have to turn the ship in order to get guns aimed onto the target.
- Slower than its predecessor Normandie and generally more sluggish.
- Poor main battery range.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Lyon is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional hit points, a significant bump up in anti-aircraft power, and faster rudder traverse. Research of this module unlocks progression to Richelieu.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to PCA n° 7 Mle 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
- Propulsion: Upgrading to the second propulsion module increases Lyon’s top speed by 1.4 knots.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Lyon are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
Commander Skills
Key skills for Lyon commanders include Priority Target, Expert Marksman, Superintendent, and Concealment Expert for the first 10 points. Other important skills to take include Adrenaline Rush as a general skill; High Alert, Jack of All Trades, Basics of Survivability, and Fire Prevention for a survival build; and Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training, and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament for an anti-air build.
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Cost (points) |
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★★★ |
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2 |
★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
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3 |
★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
4 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Lyon can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
Premium versions of both consumables are recommended to maximize Lyon’s survivability.
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 Lyon with Type 17 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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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
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 |