Flandre

13.8

Flandre

Battleship | France | Tier VIII

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points75,400

Main Battery

380 mm/45 Mle 1935 in a turret3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.82 shots/min.

Reload Time33 sec.

Rotation Speed5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time36 sec.

Firing Range20 km.

Maximum Dispersion262 m.

HE Shell380 mm HE OEA Mle 1945

Maximum HE Shell Damage5,400

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity830 m./s.

HE Shell Weight884 kg.

AP Shell380 mm AP OPfK Mle 1943

Maximum AP Shell Damage11,900

Initial AP Shell Velocity830 m./s.

AP Shell Weight885 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1936 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Firing Range7.6 km.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Secondary Armament #2

100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount14 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range7.6 km.

Rate of Fire20 shots/min.

Reload Time3 sec.

HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1945

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity855 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

AA Defense

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1936 mount3 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second24.9

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount14 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second207.2

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second36.6

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second67.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius910 m.

Rudder Shift Time16.6 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.71 km.

Air Detectability Range12.09 km.

Battle Levels

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13.8

Flandre

Battleship | France | Tier VIII

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase priceSpecial

Hit Points75,400

Main Battery

380 mm/45 Mle 1935 in a turret3 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire1.82 shots/min.

Reload Time33 sec.

Rotation Speed5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time36 sec.

Firing Range20 km.

Maximum Dispersion262 m.

HE Shell380 mm HE OEA Mle 1945

Maximum HE Shell Damage5,400

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell36 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity830 m./s.

HE Shell Weight884 kg.

AP Shell380 mm AP OPfK Mle 1943

Maximum AP Shell Damage11,900

Initial AP Shell Velocity830 m./s.

AP Shell Weight885 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1936 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Firing Range7.6 km.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 %

Secondary Armament #2

100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount14 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range7.6 km.

Rate of Fire20 shots/min.

Reload Time3 sec.

HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1945

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400

Initial HE Shell Velocity855 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 %

AA Defense

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1936 mount3 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second24.9

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount14 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second207.2

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.24 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second36.6

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm Bofors on a Mk.1 mount6 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second67.8

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed33.5 knot

Turning Circle Radius910 m.

Rudder Shift Time16.6 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.71 km.

Air Detectability Range12.09 km.

Battle Levels

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VIII

Special

Flandre — French special premium Tier VIII battleship.

One of the projects developed in response to received intel about planned German battleships included the armament of three triple-gun turrets with 380 mm guns, and it was essentially a development of the Richelieu and Gascogne classes. That option was rejected, and the project that led to the creation of the Alsace-class battleship was selected as the final one.

Flandre was first released for sale on at the end of March 2021.

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 ()
380 mm/45 Mle 1935 in a turret	1.8	36	262	5,400	36	11,900		0	0

	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 ()
Flandre	75,400	19	430	3	14/3	6/6/14/3				0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 8 Mle 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 192,000 hp	33.5		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Premium Tier VIII French battleship Flandre carries nine 380 mm guns with the same good velocity and high AP penetration as other French battleships. She is based on Alsace, and has a similar play style and many similar features.

Armament:

Flandre carries nine 380 mm guns in three triple turrets, with a range of 20 km. She fires the same shells as Richelieu and Alsace, with decent alpha damage, good velocity, and good penetration. Her AP shells can overmatch the 25 mm armor present on many high-tier cruisers, as well as the 26 mm plating of mid-tier battleships. Her HE shells have a 36% fire chance and 63 mm of penetration.

Flandre’s guns have a decent sigma of 1.8, but the same poor dispersion found on most French battleships. While she has more guns than Richelieu, she has a long reload time of 33 seconds. Her turrets have a decent 180-degree turn time of 36 seconds.

Flandre features twenty-eight 100 mm and nine 152 mm secondary mounts. On paper, they have the highest secondary damage per minute in the game. However, they lack improved accuracy and have poor penetration — just 17 mm on the smaller 100 mm mounts, which is not enough to penetrate destroyers. It is not recommended to build for secondaries, as a standard tank build will increase Flandre’s biggest strength of survivability.

Survivabillity:

Flandre’s hull is visibly similar to Alsace, with a similar armor scheme. Her bow, stern, and midsection have 32 mm plating. While this is enough to bounce most AP shells when angled, she is vulnerable to high caliber HE shells and overmatch from AP shells larger than 460 mm. Her side plating is 50 mm, which is enough to bounce all AP shells when correctly angled.

Her concealment is good, reaching as low as 12.7 km. She has a high HP pool of 75,400 and a high 44% torpedo damage reduction. However, she gets one less charge of her Repair Party  consumable than many other battleships. As a result, Flandre should play at medium ranges, where her high health and low concealment can be used effectively, without the risk of overextending and dying quickly.

Maneuverability:

Flandre is a fast battleship, reaching a top speed of 35.2 knots with the Sierra Mike signal. Unlike other high tier French battleships, she does not have an Engine Boost  consumable. Her 16.6 second rudder shift and 910 m turning circle are both decent for her tier. Due to her high speed, Flandre can change positions easily when needed.

Anti-Aircraft:

While Flandre produces 10 flak clouds, more than any other Tier VIII battleship, she has low DPS on both her long- and medium-range AA – 276.5 and 115.5 respectively. This is definitely not enough to stop an aircraft carrier from striking, so grouping with allied ships to overlap anti-aircraft auras is recommended in games with carriers.

Battle Performance:

Flandre is a mid-range battleship that likes to play on flanks and punish broadside enemies, much like the tech tree French battleships. Her high base speed—even without an Engine Boost - allows her to quickly reposition for better shots. Her low concealment and large health pool allow her to play closer to enemies, and provide crossfire on enemy battleships and cruisers. Because of its good penetration and velocity, players should mainly fire AP, while using HE on angled targets.

While she has a large health pool, her 32 mm armor scheme means she is susceptible to high caliber HE shells, and should be cautious when pushing into cruisers. She also has one less charge of her Repair Party, which limits her overall healing potential.

Pros:

• Large HP pool
• AP shells with good penetration and velocity
• High flak count
• High secondary DPM
• Fast, with decent maneuverability
• Good concealment

Cons:

• 32 mm armor scheme is vulnerable to cruiser HE
• Shorter main battery range
• Long main battery reload
• Weaker dispersion
• Poor AA DPS
• Low secondary battery penetration
• One less charge of her Repair Party 
• No Engine Boost  consumable

  
  
  

  LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Flandre from the NA forums

Research

As a premium ship, Flandre has no upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

The straightforward shoot-and-survive build is optimal for Flandre for most captains. However, some may prefer a secondary build - quite fun in the right circumstances. Due to the poor forward gun angles and HE penetration of her secondaries, building them for brawling is not recommended.

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Flandre are:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
• Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2
• Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1 

Commander Skills

While not normally considered optimal, for a secondary build take Inertial Fuse for HE Shells, Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells, Improved Secondary Battery Aiming, and possibly Pyrotechnician,

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack			Defense
1	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type. ★	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire +15% to the fragmentation damage area of HE ordnance when firing at submarines.	Consumables Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party .	Emergency Repair Specialist -3% cooldown time of Damage Control Party  and Repair Party . ★★	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	Grease the Gears +20% main turret traverse speed. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells. Base fire chance reduced by half.	Brisk So long as the ship remains undetected: +10% ship speed.	Vigilance +25% detection range of enemy torpedoes +7% damage reduction of Torpedo Protection System. . ★★	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies targeting you with main battery. ★★	AAA & ASW Expert +15% continuous AAA and flak damage . +10% damage inflicted by depth charges. While AAA is active: −40% ship consumables reload time..
3	Super-Heavy AP Shells +7.5% AP shell damage −10% fire and flood damage received +25% fire and flood duration.	Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells +20% secondary battery firing range.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Basics of Survivability -15% repair, fire, and flooding duration. ★★	Improved Repair Party Readiness −0.8% reload time of Repair Party each time your ship receives potential damage equal to 100% of the ship's base HP. After receiving 2M HP potential damage: +1 charge of Repair Party .. ★	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..
4	Furious 1st fire / flood   −10% Main battery reload time 2nd etc. (up to 5), each   −5% Main battery reload time	Manual Secondary Battery Aiming −10% secondary battery reload time. −10% secondary battery dispersion. When firing at a manually selected target: dispersion gradually improves from -25% to -50%.	Close Quarters Combat -10% reload time of main battery if an enemy ship is spotted within secondary range.	Emergency Repair Expert Damage Control Party  and Repair Party : +1 charge (each). +10% action time . ★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★	Fire Prevention Expert -10% risk of fire. Three fires maximum. ★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Flandre equips:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Repair Party  - 3 charges

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Flandre comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

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 +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.

Gallery

Historical Info

Flandre, 19??

Construction

Builder:

Laid down:

Launched:

Commissioned:

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Specifications

? tons displacement, standard

?m length

?m beam

?m draft (mean)

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Machinery

12 boilers, 3 turbines [e.g.]

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Performance

? knots at ? shaft horsepower

?nm range at ? knots

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Armor

Main belt: ?mm

Torpedo bulkhead: ?mm

Decks: ?mm main, ?mm upper deck

Turrets: ?mm

Conning tower: ?mm

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Armament

Main

? (?x?) ?mm rifles

Secondary

? (?x?) ?mm dual purpose? rifles

Anti-Aircraft

? (?x?) ?mm guns

Torpedoes

? (?x?) ?mm torpedo tubes

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Aircraft

Three (3) ? float planes, one catapult

Historical Gallery

Video

References

Wargaming

• Armada: Flandre. 2 Apr 2021.

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.10.0.

Testing Changes

• DevBlog 102:
  • Preliminary characteristics.

• Update 0.10.2:
  • Available for purchase in the Armory for doubloons and in the Premium store.
• Update 0.10.3:
  • Fixed a bug that led to incorrect operation of the overview camera in battle.
• Update 0.10.11:
  • Fixed model and textures of the ship.

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