La Galissonnière


La Galissonnière — French
• Tech Tree • Tier V • Cruiser.
By the outbreak of World War II, La Galissonnière was one of the best light cruisers in the world. In contrast to her predecessor, she featured good main battery guns and the best armor protection among ships of this type. In 1943, cruisers of this class received enhanced anti-aircraft armament and surveillance radars.

Navy: FR
Ship: French
Nation: France
Categoy: Tech Tree
Tier: V
Class: Cruiser
Cost: 2 400 000
XP: 55 000
Entered Service: 1936
Ships in Series: 6
Predecessor: Émile Bertin
Successors: Algérie, Charles Martel


Compromising: High caliber AP shells overpen the armor, but may still arm, depending on shell velocity.


SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Hitpoints | 24 800 | 27 300 |
• Armor (mm) | 6 - 105 | - |
• Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 10 | 10 |


MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Maximum Speed (kn) | 31 | 31 |
• Turning Circle Radius (m) | 650 | 650 |
• Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 10.7 | 7.7 |


CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Detectability by Sea (km) | 12.4 | - |
• Detectability by Air (km) | 7.4 | - |
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 6 | - |


TORPEDOS | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 550mm lance-torpilles | 550mm lance-torpilles |
• Arrangement | 2x2 | 2x2 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 56 | 60 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 7.2 | 7.2 |
• Maximum Damage | 13 233 | 14 833 |
• Detectability by Sea (km) | 1.2 | 1.3 |
• Range (km) | 7.5 | 9 |
• Speed (kn) | 58 | 60 |


MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Main Artillery Name | 152mm/55 Mle 1930 | 152mm/55 Mle 1930 |
• Main Artillery Arrangement | 3x3 | 3x3 |
• Firing Range (km) | 13.5 | 14.9 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 9 | 9 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 15 | 15 |
• HE Maximum Damage | 2200 | 2200 |
• HE Fire Chance (%) | 12 | 12 |
• HE Penetration (mm) | 25 | 25 |
• AP Maximum Damage | 3300 | 3300 |
• Sigma | 2.0 | - |


SECONDARY ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 90mm/50 Mle 1930 | 90mm/50 Mle 1930 |
• Arrangement | 4x2 | 4x2 |
• Firing Range (km) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 4 | 4 |
• HE Maximum Damage | 1300 | 1300 |
• HE Fire Chance (%) | 5 | 5 |
• HE Penetration (mm) | 15 | 15 |


AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 13.2mm/76 Mle 1929 | 20mm/70 Mk4 |
• Arrangement | 16x1 | 16x1 |
• DPS | 40 | 58 |
• Range (km) | 1.2 | 2 |
AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 40mm/56 Bofors Mk3 | 40mm/56 Bofors Mk2 |
• Arrangement | 6x1 | 6x4 |
• DPS | 46 | 95 |
• Range (km) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
AA ARMAMENT 3 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 90mm/50 Mle 1930 | 90mm/50 Mle 1930 |
• Arrangement | 4x2 | 4x2 |
• DPS | 15 | 15 |
• Range (km) | 4 | 4 |


Modules
Cruiser - La Galissonnière
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Hit Points | Min Armor (mm) | Max Armor (mm) | Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | Main Battery Turrets | Torpedo Launchers | Rudder Shift (s) | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 24 800 | 6 | 105 | 10 | 3x3 | 2 | 10.7 | 0 |
Hull B | 27 300 | 6 | 105 | 10 | 3x3 | 2 | 7.7 | 480 000 |
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Turret Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max HE Damage | HE Fire Chance (%) | Max AP Damage |
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152mm/55 Mle 1930 | 3x3 | 9 | 15 | 2200 | 12 | 3300 |
152mm/55 Mle 1930 | 3x3 | 9 | 15 | 2200 | 12 | 3300 |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 0 % | 13.5 km | 0 |
Targeting System 5 Mle 2 | 10 % | 14.9 km | 60 000 |
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Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection | Purchase Price |
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550mm lance-torpilles | 2x2 | 56s | 7.2s | 13 233 | 7.5 | 58 | 1.2 | 0 |
550mm lance-torpilles | 2x2 | 60s | 7.2s | 14 833 | 9 | 60 | 1.3 | 60 000 |
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Maximum Speed |
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Stock | 31 kn |
Modifications
Cruiser - La GalissonnièreSLOT 1 |
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Consumables
Cruiser - La Galissonnière
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Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and recovery from flooding. |
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Increases the range of guaranteed acquisition of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those within smoke screens. |
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Temporarily increases the maximum ship speed. |
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Increases the efficiency of AA fire. |
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Player Opinion
Cruiser - La GalissonnièrePros:
- Decent rate of fire compared to her predecessor, Émile Bertin
- Main battery guns are accurate, with relatively flat arcs and a decent punch
- Relatively well-armored for a light cruiser
- Long-ranged torpedoes for a cruiser
- Decent AA capability
Cons:
- Rate of fire is still worse than other cruisers at the same tier mounting the same gun caliber
- Smaller torpedo armament array compared to her predecessor
- Steering gear is noticeably vulnerable - shells landing close enough to the rudder can easily disable it
- Slower than same-tier cruisers with sluggish handling and acceleration
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