Duguay-Trouin

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Duguay-Trouin

Cruiser | France | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price5600 exp

Purchase price661,000

Hit Points22,900

Main Battery

155 mm/50 Mle 1920 on an Mle 1921 mount4 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range13.65 km.

Maximum Dispersion127 m.

HE Shell155 mm HE OEA Mle 1920

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell11 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight59 kg.

AP Shell155 mm AP OPFA Mle 1920

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight56.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles4 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

8 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1914 on a single mount6 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second7.8

. . . Firing Range0.99 km.

75 mm/50 Mle 1922 on an Mle 1922 mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.8

. . . Firing Range3 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius670 m.

Rudder Shift Time10.9 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range12.92 km.

Air Detectability Range5.57 km.

Battle Levels

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13.10

Duguay-Trouin

Cruiser | France | Tier IV

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price5600 exp

Purchase price661,000

Hit Points26,700

Main Battery

155 mm/50 Mle 1920 on an Mle 1921 mount4 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range15.02 km.

Maximum Dispersion127 m.

HE Shell155 mm HE OEA Mle 1920

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell11 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight59 kg.

AP Shell155 mm AP OPFA Mle 1920

Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight56.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles4 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

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

. . . Average Damage per Second21

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

75 mm/50 Mle 1922 on an Mle 1922 mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.8

. . . Firing Range3 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33 knot

Turning Circle Radius670 m.

Rudder Shift Time7.8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range12.92 km.

Air Detectability Range5.57 km.

Battle Levels

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IV

661,000

Duguay-Trouin — French Tier IV cruiser.

The world's first large warship designed and built after World War I. The ship had virtually no armor protection but carried very powerful torpedo armament. An innovation that was implemented on this type of ship was the arrangement of her main guns in twin-gun superfiring turrets.

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 ()
155 mm/50 Mle 1920 on an Mle 1921 mount	5	22.5	127	2,200	11	3,300		0	56,000

	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 ()
Duguay-Trouin (A)	22,900	10	30	4		6/4	4			0	78,000
Duguay-Trouin (B)	26,700	10	30	4		6/4	4			1,500	240,000

	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	40,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 4 Mle 1		0		0	44,000
PCA n° 4 Mle 2		0		600	110,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 100,000 hp	33		0	40,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2

Player Opinion

Performance

One of the fastest cruisers at Tier IV, Duguay-Trouin boasts powerful short-ranged torpedoes, fast shells, and a great main battery firing range. She is roughly analogous to Tier V Russian cruiser Kirov: a poorly armored, speedy cruiser with good shells and shell velocity, large detectability radius, and very long main battery range.

Overall, Trouin’s profile is rather large and her main battery reload is on the slow side for 155mm guns, though the guns are comfortable to fire. Her rudder shift is worst-in-tier and her concealment is quite poor, which makes her an easy and obvious target for enemy ships. Additionally, her armor is virtually non-existent (like all other Tier IV cruisers). She has plenty of speed and a generous torpedo armament, though the range on them means that they are best suited for ambushes from behind islands or against distracted battleships.

Her rudder, along with the other French cruisers, tends to feel prone to incapacitations; captains may wish to equip Engine Room Protection and/or invest points into Level 2 commander skill Last Stand to help compensate.

Pros:

• AB-XY turret layout is excellent for its tier.
• Decent main battery shells.
• Fast shell velocity.
• Decent turret traverse.
• Many torpedoes and good torpedoes for the tier and ship type.
• Fast ship speed.
• Can equip Hydroacoustic Search .

Cons:

• Poorly armored (like most other Tier IV cruisers).
• Slow main battery reload for 155mm guns.
• Poor anti-aircraft capabilities (like most other Tier IV cruisers).
• Slow rudder shift.
• Poor concealment.

Research

Quickly research Hull (B) for increased health pool and better rudder shift. Then research the second Fire Control System module (PCA n° 4 Mle 2).

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Duguay-Trouin has two available upgrade slots. The following choices are recommended:

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

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 −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 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.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	Focus Fire Training In an active priority AA sector: •  +1.5% (to 5%) immediate damage. •  +25% continuous damage. •  +1 flak burst per salvo. −10% aircraft preparation time. −15% reload time of Airstrike armament..
3	Heavy HE and SAP Shells +10% HE and SAP shell damage. +15% ship detectability guns 149mm and up.	Pack a Punch +15% torpedo damage. +20% secondary battery range..	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. ★★	AAA & ASW Expert +25% continuous AA and flak damage. +15% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −50% ship consumables reload time..
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Duguay-Trouin equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Hydroacoustic Search 
• Slot 3: Catapult Fighter 

Signals

As a Tier IV cruiser with a good fire chance, Victor Lima (), India X-Ray (), and Juliet Charlie () are the most recommended for extra fire damage. Victor Lima & India X-Ray increase the fire chance while also increasing chances of you getting flooding and being detonated, thus Juliet Charlie is used to counter the de-buff effect. November Foxtrot () can assist in reducing cooldowns for the consumables slightly, but may be life-saving (such as having Hydroacoustic Search ready and activated in time to evade enemy torpedo salvo). Sierra Mike can also be handy for getting around to places, as this increases Duguay-Trouin’s speed to a good 34.7 kts.

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 +10% 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.

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Historical Info

Construction

Arsenal de Brest; Brest, France

Laid down: 4 August 1922

Launched: 14 August 1923

Commissioned: 2 November 1926

Decommissioned: 19 March 1952

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Specifications

7,249 tons displacement, standard

181.30m length

17.50m beam

6.30m draft

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Machinery

8 boilers, 4 turbines

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Performance

33 knots at 102,000 shaft horsepower

3,000 nm at 15 knots

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Armor

Main belt: 13-16mm

Deck: 13-20mm

Bulkheads: 13mm

Barbettes and Turrets: 30mm

Conning tower: 25mm

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Armament

Main

Eight (4x2) 155mm guns

Anti-Aircraft

Four (4x1) 75mm guns

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Aircraft

Two (2) Gourdou-Leseurre GL-812 float planes, one catapult

History

Design

Named after René Duguay-Trouin (1673 – 1736), Vice-admiral and Commander in the Order of Saint-Louis, Duguay-Trouin was the lead ship of a class of French light cruisers, launched in the early 1920s. She was the first in a series of three French light cruisers built after World War I. However, in their unfortunate history, they illustrated and represented the internal conflicts and dichotomy of the French armed forces of the time: Duguay-Trouin was briefly disarmed and interned by the British in June 1940, then re-armed and joined the Allies in May 1943; Lamotte-Picquet patrolled around French Indochina for two years before becoming becoming a training ship and then subsequently sunk and scrapped by the Allies; and Primauguet was sunk by the Allies at the Battle of Casablanca.

Service

Commissioned in 1926, Duguay-Trouin serviced in France and French Indo-China prior to World War II. After France declared war on 3 September 1939, she was assigned to patrolling the Atlantic Ocean, intercepting German merchant ships. Eight months later in May 1940, Duguay-Trouin was transferred to Beirut to operate in the eastern Mediterranean, in the Adriatic Sea and around the Dodecanese. After the French surrender and under René-Émile Godfroy's command, she was interned and disarmed by the British at Alexandria, Egypt in late June 1940 until May 1943, when she joined the Allied fleet.

Duguay-Trouin was re-armed in July 1943 and did not deploy until nearly half a year later in early 1944, simply transporting troops. She provided artillery support during the Operation Dragoon landings in August 1944 and along the Italian coast until April 1945. In her post-World War II service, Duguay-Trouin participated in the bombardment of Algeria during the Sétif and Guelma massacre in May 1945 and later sent to Indo-China to support operations against the Việt Minh. She served as a depot ship until she was decommissioned on 19 March 1952.

Duguay-Trouin had a fairly uneventful service history, partly due to her three-year internment at Alexandria.

Historical Inaccuracies

• The in-game model depicts Duguay-Trouin in her 1930s condition. Her rearmament in July 1943 after rejoining the Allies is missing.
• In 1943, Duguay-Trouin was fitted with fifteen (15) 20 mm Oerlikons — though at the expense of her aviation installations — and two sets of torpedo tubes.
• Her anti-aircraft armament was modified in 1944 to twenty (20) 20 mm Oerlikons and six (6) 40 mm Bofors in single mounts. Radar was also added. As a trade-off, Duguay-Trouin lost her last two sets of torpedo tubes.
• Her 75 mm AA guns could also function as secondary guns.
• Her Measure 22 camouflage scheme is missing.

Historical Gallery

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References

1. French cruiser Duguay-Trouin (1923) - Wikipedia
2. Duguay-Trouin-class cruiser - Wikipedia
3. World War II Database
4. Navypedia

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 0.6.9:
  • Improved ship geometry.
• Update 0.6.12:
  • Detectability when firing main guns in smoke changed to 6.78 km.
• Update 0.6.13:
  • Fire extinguishing time now 30 s instead of 60 s.
• Update 0.7.0:
  • Fixed textures and geometry.
• Update 0.7.1:
  • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship. These changes do not affect the in-game characteristics of the ship.
• 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 0.9.2:
  • The armor thickness was changed: the central part was reinforced from 13 to 16 mm.
• Update 0.9.7:
  • Hydroacoustic Search consumable is available for installation on the stock hull.
• Update 0.10.5:
  • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.

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