Guépard

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Guépard

Destroyer | France | Tier VI

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price35500 exp

Purchase price3,200,000

Hit Points14,200

Main Battery

139 mm/40 Mle 1923 on an Mle 1924 mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire10.71 shots/min.

Reload Time5.6 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range11.86 km.

Maximum Dispersion112 m.

HE Shell139 mm HE OEcl M1925

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,000

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity700 m./s.

HE Shell Weight40.2 kg.

AP Shell139 mm AP OPf Mle 1924

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,600

Initial AP Shell Velocity700 m./s.

AP Shell Weight40.4 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min.

Reload Time90 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 23DT Mle 1

Maximum Damage14,833

Torpedo Speed68 knot

Torpedo Range7.98 km.

AA Defense

37 mm/50 Mle 1925 on a CA Mle 1925 mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second6.4

. . . Firing Range3 km.

13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a single mount4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second10

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius680 m.

Rudder Shift Time5.8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.51 km.

Air Detectability Range3.57 km.

Battle Levels

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13.11

Guépard

Destroyer | France | Tier VI

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price35500 exp

Purchase price3,200,000

Hit Points17,200

Main Battery

139 mm/40 Mle 1923 on an Mle 1924 mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire10.71 shots/min.

Reload Time5.6 sec.

Rotation Speed8 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec.

Firing Range13.05 km.

Maximum Dispersion112 m.

HE Shell139 mm HE OEcl M1925

Maximum HE Shell Damage2,000

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity700 m./s.

HE Shell Weight40.2 kg.

AP Shell139 mm AP OPf Mle 1924

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,600

Initial AP Shell Velocity700 m./s.

AP Shell Weight40.4 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min.

Reload Time90 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo550 mm 23DT Mle 1

Maximum Damage14,833

Torpedo Speed68 knot

Torpedo Range7.98 km.

AA Defense

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 single mount2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second5

. . . Firing Range1.2 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 Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius680 m.

Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.51 km.

Air Detectability Range3.57 km.

Battle Levels

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VI

3,200,000

Guépard — French Tier VI destroyer.

Armed with 139 mm artillery guns, the Guépard-class ships were, to a greater extent than their predecessor, in line with the concept of large destroyers — half cruiser, half destroyer.

Guépard 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 ()
139 mm/40 Mle 1923 on an Mle 1924 mount	10.7	22.5	112	2,000	9	2,600		0	170,000

	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 ()
Guépard (A)	14,200	6	16	5		4/4	2			0	380,000
Guépard (B)	17,200	6	16	5		2/2/4	2			12,500	840,000

	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 23DT Mle 1	0.7	90	7.2	14,833	68	8		0	250,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 6 Mle 1		0		0	180,000
PCA n° 6 Mle 2		0		6,500	510,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 64,000 hp	36		0	150,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

It is at Tier VI that French destroyers fully different themselves by embodying a uniquely French characteristic. Starting with Guépard, French destroyers receive access to Main Battery Reload Booster  consumable, a consumable currently found only on the French cruiser and destroyer tech tree lines from Tier VI to X and select French premium ships. Main Battery Reload Booster reduces the reload time of Guépard's main battery guns by 50% for 15 seconds with a cooldown time of 100 seconds. The short duration increase in DPM afforded by this consumable can be used as just that - a DPM boost - but is significantly more valuable when used at especially crucial times, such as when dueling enemy destroyers, shooting AP shells into the broadsides of enemy cruisers, or attempting to stack fires on enemy battleships that have recently used Damage Control Party.

Another strength of the French destroyer line that starts with Guépard is her upgraded 139mm main battery gun. (While the rest of the line also equips 139mm guns, earlier destroyers from Tier II to V use 100mm or 130mm guns.) Guépard's 139mm gun is the second largest caliber gun currently found on any destroyer and is unique as the largest caliber gun that can be improved with the Basic Firing Training and Advanced Firing Training commander skills. Guépard's higher caliber guns have higher penetration, greater maximum damage, and faster reload speed as compared to her predecessor. However, though not terrible at Tier VI, the turret traverse speed decreases to 8°/s from the 10°/s of her predecessor. Other Tier VI destroyers have a turret traverse anywhere between 15°/s and 6°/s (higher is better). Combined with MBRB, Guépard is very competitive in duels and enemies should fear her. Starting with a loaded gun and assuming an (unrealistic) 100% HE hit and penetration rate, Guépard can deal 20,000 damage in the span of 14 seconds with MBRB active. Without MBRB, Guépard will deal 10,000 damage in that same time span.

However, Guépard's torpedoes are the same as her predecessors. She has the same number of them (two triple launchers) with the exact same parameters. As other destroyers have torpedoes that are improved from their predecessors', Guépard's torpedo range and damage are merely average. Nonetheless, Guépard can still stealth torp without Concealment Expert, though only barely with a 0.3 km window.

With Guépard, a clear focus on guns over torpedoes becomes evident. This emphasis continues with subsequent French destroyers. While Guépard does have two main weaknesses - her high detectability and lack of smoke - her impressive maximum speed of 45 knots and high health pool allows her to stay alive and redeploy to wherever she is needed even in the endgame. If captains can resist the initial allure of caps and avoid charging in at the start, Guépard performs her support role well.

Pros:

• First tech tree French destroyer with access to Main Battery Reload Booster .
• When upgraded, highest health pool and largest main battery range among all Tier VI destroyers.
• Hard-hitting 68 knot (fastest at tier) torpedoes that don't need to be researched.
• High speed of 45 knots with Engine Boost  and Sierra Mike (fastest at tier).

Cons:

• No Smoke Generator, making it hard to disengage and increasing vulnerability to carriers.
• Largest detectability range among Tier VI destroyers (tied with Aigle).
• Torpedoes are exactly the same as Tier V Jaguar's with relatively long 90 second reload.
• Mediocre torpedo arcs, especially towards the bow.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Guépard is as follows:

• Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for better armor and anti-air defenses. Research of this module unlocks progression to Vauquelin.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to PCA n° 6 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 3,000 HP on Guépard. Captains may decide to then proceed immediately to the next ship on the tech tree, Vauquelin. Alternatively, captains may research the PCA n° 6 Mle 2 upgrade for a 10% increase to Guépard's already large main battery range.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1  or Engine Room Protection
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 or Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
• Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 or Propulsion Modification 1

For Slot 1, Main Armaments Modification 1 is preferred to keep armaments functioning.

For 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 as it can decrease the chance of fire and flooding.

For Slot 3, Aiming Systems Modification 1 is useful for a slight decrease in dispersion. Alternatively, Torpedo Tubes Modification 1 can be equipped to increase Guépard's torpedo speed by 3.4 knots to 71.4 knots.

For Slot 4, Steering Gears Modification 1 allows captains to better dodge incoming shells at range. Propulsion Modification 1 is another option for faster acceleration.

Commander Skills

Key skills for Guépard 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

Guépard equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Main Battery Reload Booster 
• Slot 3: 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

Guépard, 1929

Construction

Builder: Arsenal de Lorient; Lorient, France

Laid down: 14 March 1927

Launched: 19 April 1928

Commissioned: 1 July 1929

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Specifications

2,436 tons displacement, standard

3,220 tons displacement, full

130.2m length

11.5m beam

4.3m draft

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Machinery

Four (4) Du Temple boilers

Two (2) Parsons geared steam turbines

572 tons oil

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Performance

35.5 knots at 64,000 shaft horsepower

3,000 nm at 14.5 knots

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Armament

Main

Five (5x1) 138.6mm/40 Mle 1923

Anti-aircraft

Four (4x1) 37mm/50 Mle 1925

Four (4x1) 8mm Hotchkiss MG Mle 1914

Torpedoes

Six (2x3) 550mm 23DT

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Complement

236 (12 officers and 224 sailors)

History

Guépard was the lead ship of her class of destroyers (contre-torpilleur) built for the French Navy during the 1920s.

Design

Three years after the Jaguar-class, the Marine Nationale came back to the contre-torpilleur-types with a revised design. Key in the design points was improving over the initial class, in particular an improved main battery using a 138.6mm gun. As a result, displacement increased substantially, to 2,690 tonnes (3,220 tonnes at full load), requiring machinery power to increase once more – this time to 64,000 shp – to maintain a design speed of 35.5 knots.

Despite the increased power of the machinery, the Guépard-class used only four boilers (reducing weight considerably), made possible by newer and improved types working at a pressure of 20 kg/cm²/215°C. Additionally, lessons from cruiser construction were applied, with the machinery adopting a ‘unit’ arrangement – previously, all turbines were aft of the boiler rooms, which made it possible for the ship to be immobilized by a single hit. A unit arrangement alternated placement – a boiler room, then turbine room, followed by a boiler room, and another turbine room. Thus, no one hit could completely disable the ship, and one shaft would always (in theory) be operational.

The main armament adopted a considerably more powerful gun – the 138.6mm/40 Mle 1923. The gun fired a 39.9 kg SAP shell at a velocity of 700 m/s, allowing for a maximum ballistic range at +35° elevation of 18,200 meters. However, like the 130/40, effective range was lesser, only 12-13 km (especially with the early 3-meter rangefinders, which could not spot fall of shot over 13 km). Rate of fire on the guns was a little higher – 5-6 rpm – although still less than designed, as the gun rammers were too weak and the shells too large to be effectively handled by gun crew. The amidships gun benefited with a much larger ready rack, of 48 shells. Fire control arrangements were largely the same, although unlike earlier ships the Mle 1923B fire control computer was installed when the ships were built, not after. Anti-aircraft armament was also altered - the 75mm guns were disposed of and replaced by four 37mm/50 Mle 1925 semi-automatic cannons, designed to be similar to the Vickers 40mm pom-pom used by the British and Italian navies (the latter produced by Terni under license). The guns were relatively ineffective, due to a horrendously slow rate of fire for the caliber (15-21 rpm, versus 50-75 rpm on the 40mm pom-pom). These were backed up by two twin 8mm machine gun mounts, eventually replaced by 13.2mm machine guns.

Torpedo armament was more capable than the prior types – although it still used two triple banks, it used an improved 550mm Mle 1924T launcher, which was capable of using the new 550mm Mle 1923DT torpedo. Warhead power was increased considerably, as was range – now 9,000 meters at 39 knots. Fire control methods remained the same as previous classes.

Overall, the ships were a considerable improvement over the Jaguar-class. Although they still had stability issues, they were far more stable than their troubled predecessors. They exceeded their design speeds in trials, and were much faster in service than their predecessors. However, like both the prior destroyer classes, turbine machinery was still not particularly reliable, and fuel consumption was much greater than predicted, reducing operational utility.

Service

After France surrendered to Germany in June 1940 during World War II, Guépard served with the navy of Vichy France. She was among the ships of the French fleet scuttled at Toulon, France, on 27 November 1942. Her wreck later was salvaged and scrapped.

Historical Gallery

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  Guépard at anchor

Video



References

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

Notes

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.
• May 27, 2019:
  • Main battery 180 degree turn time decreased from 27.7 to 22.5 s.
  • HE shell damage increased from 1,400 to 2,000.
• June 21, 2019:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 4.8 to 5.2 s.
• July 12, 2019:
  • Main battery reload time increased from 5.2 to 5.6 s.
• July 19, 2019:
  • The chance of the engine and steering gears being incapacitated was decreased.
  • Torpedo range decreased from 9 to 8 km.
  • Torpedo speed increased from 60 to 68 knots.

• In Update 0.8.6, became available for completing a combat mission from the French Destroyers container during the French Destroyers event.
• Introduced in Update 0.8.7.
  • Increased the normalization of AP shells from 8.5 to 10 degrees.
• Update 0.8.8:
  • The parameters of the Engine Boost consumable were changed:
    • Reload time of the standard version increased from 120 to 180 s.
    • Reload time of the improved version increased from 90 to 120 s.
    • The duration of the standard and improved versions was decreased from 180 to 120 s.
• Update 0.9.4:
  • Minor fixes to textures and ship model.
• Update 0.11.0:
  • Small fixes to geometry and textures.
• Update 0.11.5:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 13.9
  • The Polar Ice Caps permanent camouflage was added.

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