Lightning


Lightning — British
• Tech Tree • Tier VII • Destroyer.
An L-class destroyer, a next step in the development of J-class ships. In comparison with her predecessors, she had fewer torpedo tubes and new, more powerful 120 mm guns mounted in turrets with the design that enabled firing at aircraft.

Navy: UK
Ship: British
Nation: United Kingdom
Categoy: Tech Tree
Tier: VII
Class: Destroyer
Cost: 18 000 000
XP: 210 000




SURVIVBILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Hitpoints | 13 000 | 15 900 |
• Armor (mm) | 6 - 20 | - |
• Torpedo Damage Reduction (%) | 0 | 0 |


MANEUVERABILITY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Maximum Speed (kn) | 36 | 36 |
• Turning Circle Radius (m) | 590 | 590 |
• Rudder Shift Time (sec) | 5.3 | 3.8 |


CONCEALMENT | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Detectability by Sea (km) | 6.9 | - |
• Detectability by Air (km) | 3.4 | - |
• Detectability while firing in smoke (km) | 2.4 | - |


MAIN BATTERY | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Main Artillery Name | 120mm/50 QF Mk XI | 120mm/50 QF Mk XI |
• Main Artillery Arrangement | 3x2 | 3x2 |
• Firing Range (km) | 9.8 | 10.8 |
• Reload Time (sec) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
• 180° Turn Time (sec) | 9 | 9 |
• HE Maximum Damage | 1700 | 1700 |
• HE Fire Chance (%) | 9 | 9 |
• HE Penetration (mm) | 20 | 20 |
• AP Maximum Damage | 2200 | 2200 |
• Sigma | 2.0 | - |


AA ARMAMENT 1 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
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• Name | 12.7mm Mk III | 20mm Oerlikon Mk IV |
• Arrangement | 2x4 | 4x1 |
• DPS | 4 | 14 |
• Range (km) | 1.2 | 2 |
AA ARMAMENT 2 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 20mm Oerlikon Mk IV | 20mm Oerlikon Mk V |
• Arrangement | 4x1 | 6x2 |
• DPS | 14 | 37 |
• Range (km) | 2 | 2 |
AA ARMAMENT 3 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 40mm/39 QF Mk VII | 40mm/39 QF Mk VII |
• Arrangement | 1x4 | 1x4 |
• DPS | 13 | 13 |
• Range (km) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
AA ARMAMENT 4 | STOCK | UPGRADED |
• Name | 120mm/50 QF Mk XI | 120mm/50 QF Mk XI |
• Arrangement | 3x2 | 3x2 |
• DPS | 15 | 15 |
• Range (km) | 4.5 | 4.5 |


Modules
Destroyer - Lightning
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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 | 13 000 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 3x2 | 2 | 5.3 | 0 |
Hull B | 15 900 | 6 | 20 | 0 | 3x2 | 2 | 3.8 | 3 600 000 |
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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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120mm/50 QF Mk XI | 3x2 | 4.5 | 9 | 1700 | 9 | 2200 |
120mm/50 QF Mk XI | 3x2 | 4.5 | 9 | 1700 | 9 | 2200 |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Main Battery Firing Range | Purchase Price |
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Stock | 0 % | 9.8 km | 0 |
Targeting System Mk VII Mod. 2 | 10 % | 10.8 km | 450 000 |
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Launcher Arrangement | Reload Time (s) | 180° Turn Time (s) | Max Damage | Range | Speed | Detection | Purchase Price |
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2x4 | 96s | 7.2s | 15 867 | 8 | 61 | 1.3 | 0 | |
533mm QR Mk IV | 2x4 | 96s | 7.2s | 15 533 | 10 | 62 | 1.3 | 450 000 |
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Maximum Speed |
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Stock | 36 kn |
Modifications
Destroyer - LightningSLOT 1 |
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Consumables
Destroyer - Lightning
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Accelerates repairs to damage modules, firefighting efforts and recovery from flooding. |
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Generates a smoke screen behind the ship that reduces the risk of being detected by the enemy. |
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Increases the range of guaranteed acquisition of enemy ships and torpedoes, including those within smoke screens. |
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Player Opinion
Destroyer - LightningPros:
- Good main battery characteristics
- All turrets can rotate 360 degrees and quick traverse speed
- Single launch ability on its torpedo tubes
- Good concealment
- Improved acceleration and great maneuverability
- Access to the British Sonar
and Smoke Generator
consumables
Cons:
- Somewhat low HP pool
- Mediocre AA defense
- Low top speed
- Lacks the Engine Boost
consumable; typical of British destroyers
Performance


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