Bourrasque

14.2

Bourrasque

Destroyer | France | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price6000 exp

Purchase price725,000

Hit Points9,300

Main Battery

130 mm/40 Mle 1919 on an Mle 1919 mount4 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.09 shots/min.

Reload Time6.6 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range10.74 km.

Maximum Dispersion103 m.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1923

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s.

HE Shell Weight34.85 kg.

AP Shell130 mm AP OPFA Mle 1923

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity725 m./s.

AP Shell Weight32.05 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.8 shots/min.

Reload Time75 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 19D Mle 0

Maximum Damage11,267

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range7.5 km.

AA Defense

12.7 mm Browning on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second10

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius560 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.63 km.

Air Detectability Range2.7 km.

Battle Levels

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14.2

Bourrasque

Destroyer | France | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

stock

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General

Research price6000 exp

Purchase price725,000

Hit Points11,700

Main Battery

130 mm/40 Mle 1919 on an Mle 1919 mount4 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire9.09 shots/min.

Reload Time6.6 sec.

Rotation Speed10 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time18 sec.

Firing Range11.81 km.

Maximum Dispersion103 m.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1923

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity725 m./s.

HE Shell Weight34.85 kg.

AP Shell130 mm AP OPFA Mle 1923

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity725 m./s.

AP Shell Weight32.05 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.8 shots/min.

Reload Time75 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 19D Mle 0

Maximum Damage11,267

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range7.5 km.

AA Defense

37 mm/50 Mle 1925 on a CA Mle 1925 mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second3.2

. . . Firing Range3 km.

13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAD Mle 1929 mount2 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second7

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius560 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range6.63 km.

Air Detectability Range2.7 km.

Battle Levels

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IV

725,000

Bourrasque — French Tier IV destroyer.

The first French destroyer of the new generation. In order to gain firepower superiority over her foreign counterparts, this ship was armed with powerful 130 mm main guns.

This ship first appeared in the tech tree on 24 Aug 2019.

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 ()
130 mm/40 Mle 1919 on an Mle 1919 mount	9.1	18	103	1,900	9	2,300		0	45,000

	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 ()
Bourrasque (A)	9,300	3	10	4		4	2			0	65,000
Bourrasque (B)	11,700	3	10	4		2/2	2			1,900	189,000

	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 Mle 0	0.8	75	7.2	11,266	57	7.5		0	88,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 4 Mle 1		0		0	38,000
PCA n° 4 Mle 2		0		1,400	165,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 33,000 hp	33		0	43,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

Player Opinion

Performance

Like her predecessors, Bourrasque also lacks a Smoke Generator. She additionally differentiates herself from other destroyers with a high health pool, a trend that continues with her successors. Unlike her predecessors, Bourrasque has an increased main battery caliber, possessing four 130-mm guns with a long reach and high damage per shell. She additionally receives much upgraded torpedoes in two triple launchers that are very powerful - among the deadliest at her tier - with a maximum damage mere hundreds less than the upgraded Clemson and Shenyang's. Her speed, however, is dead last at 33 knots when discounting Engine Boost but an impressive 41.2 knots with an active Engine Boost and the Sierra Mike signal flag.

Her extensive and powerful armament allows her to dominate the seas. That is not to say it is effortless to play her. Bourrasque must show nearly a full broadside to use all 4 guns. Even then, some destroyers are built with a greater focus on guns than Bourrasque (e.g. Izyaslav, which has 5 barrels and a higher DPM) and, as with any other ship, captains must always take care to choose engagements wisely and use both main battery guns and torpedoes. In addition, Bourrasque's torpedo arcs are similar to her predecessor's. The firing arc does not extend very far forward, making her torpedoes harder and less comfortable to use than the torpedoes on some other destroyers like V-170. Regardless, the high damage and Bourrasque's ability to stealth torp (even without Concealment Expert) makes using torpedoes well worth it. Captains should note Bourrasque's torpedoes take a significant amount of time to reload: a long 75 seconds.

Overall, Bourrasque has the capabilities to destroy enemy ships even while parting with the much coveted Smoke Generator. Everything about her suggests a long reach able to threaten enemies anywhere - a maximum speed of over 41 knots with Sierra Mike, the largest main battery firing range of all destroyers her tier, and the largest torpedo range among all Tier IV destroyers. These properties make Bourrasque a formidable and feared adversary.

Pros:

• Highest health pool when upgraded and 2nd highest health pool when stock (behind Izyaslav and Shenyang).
• Powerful artillery with the highest damage per shell (both HE and AP) among all Tier IV destroyers.
• Longest range of all destroyers at Tier IV.
• Deadly torpedoes with nearly the highest maximum damage at her tier (behind Clemson and Shenyang by a mere 467 hp).
• Can launch torpedoes without being detected, even without Concealment Expert.
• High speed of over 41 knots with Engine Boost  and Sierra Mike .

Cons:

• No Smoke Generator .
• Torpedoes reload in 75 seconds (worst at her tier).
• A fairly large turning circle (2nd largest behind Izyaslav).
• Mediocre gun and torpedo arcs that require effort to use well.
• Only 33 knots without Engine Boost or Sierra Mike.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Bourrasque is as follows:

• Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for better armor and anti-air defenses. Research of this module unlocks progression to Jaguar.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to PCA n° 4 Mle 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

It is recommended for captains to first research the Hull upgrade for an additional 2,400 HP on Bourrasque. Captains may decide to then proceed immediately to the next ship on the tech tree, Jaguar. Alternatively, captains may research the PCA n° 4 Mle 2 upgrade for a 10% increase to Bourrasque's already large main battery range.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection or Damage Control System Modification 1 

For Slot 1, Main Armaments Modification 1 will keep her armaments functioning.

Unlike the French cruisers, the French DDs don't seem especially apt to lose their steering or propulsion. In Slot 2, Engine Room Protection is useful as incapacitation of the engine and/or steering gear can be fatal. With the Last Stand skill, Damage Control System Modification 1  becomes viable in Slot 2 as it can decrease the chance of fire and flooding.

Commander Skills

Key skills for Bourrasque commanders include Preventive Maintenance, Last Stand, and Concealment Expert.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines.	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables.	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage.	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted. ★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Bourrasque equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Engine Boost 

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP. ★★★	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. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★	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 +10% action time of a Smoke Generator .	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Gallery

Historical Info

Bourrasque, 1926

Construction

Builder: A.C. de France; Dunkerque, France

Laid down: 12/11/1923

Launched: 5/8/1925

Commissioned: 23/9/1926

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Specifications

1,320 tons displacement, standard

1,820 tons displacement, full

105.6m length

9.7m beam

3.5m draft

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Machinery

Three (3) Du Temple boilers

Two (2) Parsons geared steam turbines

360 tons oil

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Performance

33 knots at 31,000 shaft horsepower

1,500 nm at 15 knots

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Armament

Main

Four (4x1) 130mm/40 Mle 1919

Anti-aircraft

One (1x1) 75mm/50 Mle 1924

Two (2x1) 8mm Hotchkiss MG Mle 1914

Torpedoes

Six (2x3) 550mm 19D

Complement

164 (9 officers and 153 sailors)

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History

Bourrasque was a Bourrasque-class destroyer (torpilleur d'escadre) built for the French Navy during the 1920s.

Design

In the wake of the rejection of the Projet 1920 and its 100mm main battery, the Marine Nationale decided to move to 130mm guns to arm its fleet destroyers (torpilleurs d’escadre). The design was as such revised, this time to a 1,455-tonne design armed with four 130mm guns, in super-firing pairs disposed fore and aft, with designed top speed and endurance remaining the same as before.

Weighing in at 1,320 tons standard and 1,820 tons fully loaded, the main difference of the design from the 1920 iteration was that it featured a main battery of four 130mm/40 Mle 1919 in single mounts, two for and two aft. They fired a 32.05 kg SAP shell at a velocity of 725 m/s. Maximum ballistic range at an elevation of +36° was 18,900 meters, but due to the extremely low velocity of the guns, they suffered from excessive dispersion at long range, and limited the effective range to around 12,000 meters. Rate of fire was also quite low, never exceeding 6 rounds/minute and trended more towards 4-5 rpm. As a whole the weapon was not judged to be very effective. Fire control used a 3-meter coincidence rangefinder, with range data being processed by an Mle 1923B fire control computer. However, due to the protracted development of the fire control system, it was only installed after the ships were completed and entered service (1926-1928), some as late as 1931. Anti-aircraft defense was provided by a 75mm/50 Mle 1924, and two 8mm machine guns. Fire control was limited to on-mount sights.

Torpedo armament consisted of two Schneider Mle 1920T 550mm triple torpedo mounts, equipped with 550mm Mle 1919D torpedoes (6,000 meters at 35 knots). Fire control, utilized the same rangefinder as the main guns.

As with the Projet 1920, power output was around 33,000 shp for a 33-knot top speed. This was achieved with three Du Temple boilers (18 kg/cm2, 216°C) disposed in two boiler rooms, powering two geared steam turbines (type varied from ship to ship), situated in the same room. Fuel load was 360 tons for a planned radius of 3,000 nm at 15 knots, but in reality it was closer to 1,500 nm.

The design was well armed, but the armament suffered from being unwieldy and having a slow rate of fire coupled with limited effective range. This was further hampered by poor stability in the design, and the variance in turbines used caused the ships to have different performance operationally – although the turbines of all ships were relatively fragile and wore out rapidly, a recurring theme in Marine Nationale destroyers.

Service

Twelve ships of the Bourrasque class were built and served from 1926 to 1950. Seven were lost during WWII.

Bourrasque herself was mined and lost off Nieuwpoort on 30 May 1940 during Operation Dynamo.

Historical Gallery

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  Bourrasque slowly sinking

References

1. French destroyer Bourrasque - Wikipedia
2. Bourrasque-class destroyer - Wikipedia

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.8.3.

Testing Changes

• Mar 26, 2019:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• July 19, 2019:
  • The chance of the engine and steering gears being incapacitated was decreased.
  • Torpedo tubes reload time decreased from 90 to 75 s.
  • Maximum torpedo damage decreased from 14,833 to 11,267.
  • Torpedo range decreased from 9 to 7.5 km.
  • Torpedo speed decreased from 60 to 57 knots.

• Introduced in Update 0.8.7.
• Update 0.8.9:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 6 to 6.6 s.
• Update 0.9.3:
  • Minor fixes to textures and ship model.
• Update 0.9.6:
  • The value of the in-game turning circle radius was changed to 560 m to correct prior discrepancy.
• Update 0.9.8:
  • Minor fixes to textures and geometry of the ship.

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