Émile Bertin

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Émile Bertin

Cruiser | France | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price10500 exp

Purchase price1,200,000

Hit Points21,100

Main Battery

IDS_PFGM044_152_55_MLE_1930_RF3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire4.62 shots/min.

Reload Time13 sec.

Rotation Speed12 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time15 sec.

Firing Range13.57 km.

Maximum Dispersion136 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight55 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP OPf Mle 1931

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,200

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight56 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1926 mount2 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range4.96 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell90 mm HE OEA Mle 1925

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Secondary Armament #2

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1930 mount1 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range4.96 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell90 mm HE OEA Mle 1925

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.71 shots/min.

Reload Time84 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 19D

Maximum Damage12,233

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

AA Defense

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1926 mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second5.4

. . . Firing Range3.99 km.

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1930 mount1 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3.8

. . . Firing Range3.99 km.

37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount4 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second9.2

. . . Firing Range3 km.

13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAD Mle 1929 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second21

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed39 knot

Turning Circle Radius670 m.

Rudder Shift Time10.3 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range12.22 km.

Air Detectability Range5.33 km.

Battle Levels

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Émile Bertin

Cruiser | France | Tier V

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price10500 exp

Purchase price1,200,000

Hit Points26,500

Main Battery

IDS_PFGM044_152_55_MLE_1930_RF3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire4.62 shots/min.

Reload Time13 sec.

Rotation Speed12 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time15 sec.

Firing Range14.93 km.

Maximum Dispersion136 m.

HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight55 kg.

AP Shell152 mm AP OPfK Mle 1937

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight57.1 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1926 mount2 х 1 pcs.

Firing Range4.96 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell90 mm HE OEA Mle 1925

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,300

Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.71 shots/min.

Reload Time84 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 19D

Maximum Damage12,233

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range6 km.

AA Defense

90 mm/50 Mle 1926 on an Mle 1926 mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second5.4

. . . Firing Range3.99 km.

40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second22.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

40 mm Bofors on a Mk.2 mount2 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second31.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount14 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second50.4

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed39 knot

Turning Circle Radius670 m.

Rudder Shift Time7.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range12.22 km.

Air Detectability Range5.33 km.

Battle Levels

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V

1,200,000

Émile Bertin — French Tier V cruiser.

A light cruiser specifically designed to have the highest speed possible and a powerful artillery. The ship's small displacement was limited by international treaties so she received only minimal armor protection.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1930 mount	4.6	15	136	2,200	12	3,200		0	110,000

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Émile Bertin (A)	21,100	6	30	3	2/1	4/6/1/2	2			0	145,000
Émile Bertin (B)	26,500	6	30	3	2/1	2/2/14	2			5,900	450,000

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
550 mm 19D	0.7	84	7.2	12,233	57	6		0	80,000

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 5 Mle 1	0	13.6		0	90,000
PCA n° 5 Mle 2	10	14.9		2,200	210,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 102,000 hp	39		0	84,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3

Player Opinion

Performance

Émile Bertin is the Tier V French light cruiser. Less a typical light cruiser and more of a "super destroyer", Émile Bertin sports heavy firepower and incredible speed, but almost no armor. Because of this, close-in slugging matches with enemy battleships and heavy cruisers are to be avoided at all costs. Additionally, the main battery guns have a very sluggish reload time, further limiting the ship’s abilities in close quarters engagements.

Rather than relying on armor for protection, Émile Bertin captains must use her speed and range to avoid incoming shells. With a blistering top speed of 39 knots, a range of nearly 15km, triple-mounted turrets with decent dispersion, and good turning characteristics, Émile Bertin can easily dodge incoming fire and pick the range at which it chooses to pepper the enemy. Émile Bertin’s armor piercing shells work great against enemy cruisers and other broadside targets, and a full HE salvo will crush most destroyers in 2-3 volleys.

Émile Bertin is also equipped with a triple torpedo launcher per side. The firing angles of these launchers almost rival those of Katori’s, meaning that the ship does not need to turn much to be able to fire. The torpedoes are also quite fast and long-ranged for their tier, making them useful against enemy warships who get too close, or for area denial.

Pros:

• AB-X turret layout allows two-thirds of its firepower to be deployed even when bow-on.
• The fastest Tier V cruiser with a top speed of 39 knots.
• Quick rudder shift time and a decent turning radius allow her to easily dodge incoming fire.
• The main turrets traverse quickly meaning that her guns will remain on target even during hard turns.
• Excellent torpedoes with 57 knots speed and 6 km range, with generous firing angles.
• Deceptively durable citadel when broadside. Most ships that come within below 5 km of her are guaranteed to over-penetrate it if they use AP shells.

Cons:

• The ship is virtually unarmored. Her main belt reaches a maximum thickness of only 13mm.
• Reload time remains mediocre at 13 seconds.
• Modules are easy to incapacitate, especially the main battery turrets and engine.
• Only one torpedo launcher on each side; half as many as the preceding ship in the line, Duguay-Trouin.
• Anti-aircraft capabilities of the ship are very limited.

Research

Émile Bertin has only two purchasable modules: the hull and gun fire control system. Researching the second hull is recommended before researching the gun fire control system as it will grant the ship additional hit points, a better rudder shift time, and an upgraded anti-aircraft suite. The gun fire control system offers an increase in range from 13.6km to 14.9km.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Émile Bertin has access to three upgrade slots.

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 . This will help reduce the likelihood of one of the main battery turrets becoming disabled.
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection . This upgrade reduces that chance of the rudder becoming incapacitated.
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 . This will reduce the dispersion slightly of the main battery's shells.

Commander Skills

Last Stand is critical as all French cruisers are prone to steering damage.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Specialist -10% cooldown time of Main Battery Reload Booster, Torpedo Reload Booster, Spotting Aircraft, Catapult Fighter, and Defensive AA Fire.	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning of a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5km.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance fired at submarines. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search, Surveillance Radar, Smoke Generator, & Engine Boost.	Eye in the Sky Spotting Aircraft: • +2 charges • -50% cooldown time • -50% action time.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	Focus Fire Training In the priority AA sector:   +25% continuous damage.   +1 flak burst per salvo –10% reload time of Air strike armament. ★★
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Enhanced Torpedo Explosive Charge +15% torpedo damage.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Heavy AP Shells +5% damage for AP shells 190mm and larger.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables. ★★	Survivability Expert +450 HP per ship tier.
4	Top Grade Gunner -10% reload time of secondary batteries If enemy ship is spotted within detectability range, -8% reload time of main battery.	Outnumbered If there are fewer allies than visible enemies within the ship's base main caliber firing range: +8% ship speed -10% main battery dispersion. ★★	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	AA Defense and ASW Expert +20% continuous AA damage. +20% flak damage. +15% damage from depth charges.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Émile Bertin equips the following consumables:

• Damage Control Party 
• Hydroacoustic Search 
• Catapult Fighter 

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of magazine detonation. ★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +15% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

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  Émile Bertin prepares to start the battle.

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  Émile Bertin opens fire against an enemy Fuso.

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  Émile Bertin charges into a group of three enemy warships.

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  With very little health left, Émile Bertin sneaks around an island to engage an enemy cruiser.

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Historical Info

Construction

Ateliers et Chantiers de Saint-Nazaire

Laid down: 18 August 1931

Launched: 9 May 1933

Commissioned: 28 January 1935

Specifications

5,886 tons displacement, standard

177m length

16m beam

6.6m draft

Machinery

6 boilers, 4 turbines

Performance

34 knots at 102,000 shaft horsepower

3,600 nautical miles at 15 knots

Armor

Citadel protection: 30mm

Deck: 20mm

Conning tower: 20mm side, 20mm top

Armament

Main

Nine (3x3) 152mm guns

Secondary

Four (1x2, 2x1) 90mm guns

Anti-Aircraft

Eight (4x2) 37mm guns

Eight (4x2) 13.2mm guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x3) 550mm torpedo tubes

History

Design

Authorized at the same time as Algérie, Émile Bertin was initially planned as an improved Pluton. Initial designs envisioned Émile Bertin as a minelayer, but later designs emphasized on the ship’s cruiser qualities. The final design featured nine 152mm guns mounted in three triple turrets, a first for the French Navy. The cruiser’s light secondary armament was placed on the aft superstructure and her few anti-aircraft guns were mounted on the forecastle. Émile Bertin was built with very light armor which allowed the cruiser to reach speeds of up to 39 knots. However, her lightly built hull prevented her from salvo firing.

Émile Bertin underwent several refits during her time in service. Her hull was strengthened shortly after she entered service in 1935 to better stabilize the ship when firing the main guns. Émile Bertin also underwent refits in the USA in late 1943. During this time, the aircraft catapult was removed and her anti-aircraft armament was strengthened. A radar mount was also constructed onto the foremast.

Service

Émile Bertin was commissioned into the French Navy on 28 January 1935 and became the Flagship of the Atlantic Squadron of Contre-Torpilleur divisions. In 1939, the ship was stationed in the Mediterranean Sea. When World War II broke out, Émile Bertin carried the gold reserves of the Bank of Poland, about 57 tons of gold, to Toulon. In January 1940, Émile Bertin conducted several surveillance operations near the Canary Islands before returning to Brest, France for repairs. In April, under the command of Admiral Derrien, Émile Bertin and several destroyers supported Allied operations in Norway. Émile Bertin was attacked and damaged by German aircraft during these operations and again returned to Brest for repairs. With her repairs complete, the cruiser sailed for Nova Scotia twice, transporting gold from the Bank of France. Upon her second arrival in Nova Scotia, Émile Bertin was ordered to not unload her cargo and instead return to France for further orders. The ship arrived in Fort de France, unloaded her cargo, and prepared to defend the island from an expected British attack. The cruiser remained off the coast of Fort de France until 16 May 1942, when Vichy forces immobilized the ship. In August 1943, Émile Bertin sailed to Philadelphia to undergo modernizations. Having rejoined the Allied cause, Émile Bertin sailed to Dakar in December 1943 and spent much of 1944 supporting the landing operations in south France. In December 1944, Émile Bertin again underwent several refits which lasted until October the following year. In late 1945, the ship sailed for Indo-China where she remained until 2 July 1946. Upon returning to France, Émile Bertin served as a gunnery training ship until she was scrapped in October 1959.

Historical Inaccuracies

• The twin 40mm Bofors on Hull (B) is fictitious. The placement of the guns on turret roofs, particularly "B" turret, obstructs the view of the conning tower as well as the player's vision when in first-person view.
• Measure 22 camouflage is missing (Navy Blue hull and Haze Gray upperworks with Deck Blue for horizontal surfaces). Émile Bertin received this paint scheme while under refit at Norfolk Navy Yard in late 1943.
• Final anti-aircraft configuration consisted of four quad 40mm Bofors, 20 single 20mm Oerlikons and two twin 90mm dual-purpose guns. Both triple torpedo tubes, seaplanes and the aircraft catapult were removed.

Historical Gallery

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  Émile Bertin

References

1. French cruiser Émile Bertin - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.3.
• Introduced in Update 0.6.4.
• Update 0.6.4.1:
  • Maximum speed increased from 35 to 39 knots.
• Update 0.6.9:
  • Improved ship geometry.
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 6.16 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
  • Improved display of thin elements.
• Update 0.7.7:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 12 to 13 s.
  • Replaced 550mm DT torpedoes with 550mm 19D torpedoes with the following characteristics:
    • Reload time: 84 s.
    • Damage: 12,233.
    • Speed: 57 knots.
    • Range: 6 km.
• Update 0.7.10:
  • The range of the Hydroacoustic Search consumable was unified - 4 km for detecting ships, 3 km for detecting torpedoes.
• Update 0.8.5:
  • Credit earnings decreased by 5%.
• Update 0.9.0:
  • Updated display of main battery armor.
• Update 0.9.2:
  • HE shell armor penetration increased from 24 to 25 mm.
  • The armor thickness was changed: the central part was reinforced from 13 to 16 mm.
• Update 0.10.0:
  • The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 4.95 km.
• Update 0.10.3:
  • The stock hull was replaced with a new one.

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