Lyon

0.9.4

Lyon

Battleship | France | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price72500 exp

Purchase price6,000,000

Hit Points46,000

Main Battery

340 mm/45 Mle 19124 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire2 shots/min.

Reload Time30 sec.

Rotation Speed3.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time51.43 sec.

Firing Range16.93 km.

Maximum Dispersion248 m.

HE Shell340 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage4,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell26 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity921 m./s.

HE Shell Weight431.8 kg.

AP Shell340 mm AP OPfK Mle 1930

Maximum AP Shell Damage9,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity780 m./s.

AP Shell Weight585 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range5 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

Secondary Armament #2

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 4 pcs.

Firing Range5 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

AA Defense

37 mm/50 Mle 193320 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second46

. . . Firing Range3 km.

13.2 mm/76 CAD Mle 192912 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second42

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

25 mm/60 CAD Mle 19396 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second33.6

. . . Firing Range2.49 km.

13.2 mm/76 CAQ Mle 19296 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second30

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second34.4

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.8

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed25.65 knot

Turning Circle Radius700 m.

Rudder Shift Time19.8 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.84 km.

Air Detectability Range9.22 km.

Battle Levels

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0.9.4

Lyon

Battleship | France | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price72500 exp

Purchase price6,000,000

Hit Points53,400

Main Battery

340 mm/45 Mle 19124 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire2 shots/min.

Reload Time30 sec.

Rotation Speed3.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time51.43 sec.

Firing Range18.62 km.

Maximum Dispersion248 m.

HE Shell340 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage4,700

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell26 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity921 m./s.

HE Shell Weight431.8 kg.

AP Shell340 mm AP OPfK Mle 1930

Maximum AP Shell Damage9,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity780 m./s.

AP Shell Weight585 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range5 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

Secondary Armament #2

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 4 pcs.

Firing Range5 km.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 %

AA Defense

40 mm/56 Bofors Mk316 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second121.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

20 mm/70 Mk414 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second50.4

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

20 mm/70 Mk208 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.8

. . . Firing Range2.01 km.

40 mm/56 Bofors Mk24 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second63.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second34.4

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

130 mm/45 Mle 19324 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.8

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed27 knot

Turning Circle Radius700 m.

Rudder Shift Time14.1 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range15.84 km.

Air Detectability Range9.22 km.

Battle Levels

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VII

6,000,000

Lyon — French Tier VII battleship.

A battleship design created before the outbreak of World War I, representing an improvement on the previous Normandie class but carrying enhanced primary armament. The addition of the fourth main gun turret allowed the ship to deliver a unique, 16-gun broadside salvo.

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 ( )
340 mm/45 Mle 1912	2	51.43	248	4,700	26	9,500		0	560,000

	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 ( )
Lyon (A)	46,000	12	360	4	4/4	20/6/4/4/12/6		0		0	680,000
Lyon (B)	53,400	12	360	4	4/4	4/4/16/8/14		0		25,000	1,900,000

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
PCA n° 7 Mle 1	0	16.9		0	330,000
PCA n° 7 Mle 2	10	18.6		8,000	700,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ( )
Propulsion: 107,000 hp	25.6		0	180,000
Propulsion: 112,000 hp	27		7,000	400,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Essentially Normandie with a fourth turret superfiring aft, Tier VII's Lyon stands out among ships with the largest (by shell count) main battery broadside in the game; a fact sure to please or frighten any captain, depending on which side of the salvo they are on. However, the accuracy of individual shells is still questionable, as is the AP penetration. Captains should be prepared to switch ammunition types depending on the situation.

Like her predecessors, Lyon does not have the most impressive armor, keeping largely the same armor scheme with only a few extra millimeters of thickness here and there. Her firing angles are still poor, and to make matters worse, her turret traverse time and firing range are worse than that of Normandie, though the latter is average among her tier VII peers. This makes it tricky to deploy her firepower without unacceptable risk; captains must wait for opponents to be distracted or reloading before turning to unmask all four turrets. The maneuverability at least is still very good, if not quite to the level of Normandie.

Her secondaries are an improvement over her predecessor's already potent array, to the point where even German counterpart Gneisenau would be jealous: 12 barrels on each side, with a solid fire rate and a massive 9% fire chance. Brawling with Lyon is not recommended, however, due to her lighter armor. Unlike Normandie, Lyon can claim a modern AA suite that is one of the best among her tier of battleships; it is several times more effective.

Pros:

• 16 guns, providing the best alpha strike and DPM among Tier VII battleships.
• Devastating against lightly armored targets. Cruisers can routinely be one-shot from full health, and destroyers can lose a lot of health from numerous penetrations and overpenetrations.
• can "Shotgun" most targets that get too close, especially if they show broadside.
• Good anti-aircraft armament.
• Fairly small turning circle radius compared to other battleships of her tier.
• Surprisingly strong Secondary armament.
• Has among the shortest Hulls of all tier VII battleships along with the Colorado - combined with her turn radius, this makes dodging torpedoes easier.
• Shockingly fast HE main battery shells.

Cons:

• Lowest hit point pool of all Tier VII battleships.
• Poor armor and very weak torpedo protection. Will take a beating in a secondary brawl with ships like the Gneisenau.
• Unfavorable dispersion at range and the worst sigma values at Tier VII.
• AP shells are very lightweight and may struggle to deal damage against well armored and/or angled targets. AP shells are also on the more slower end.
• HE shells have lowest fire chance of all Tier VII battleships, and have limited effectiveness in general. This is partially compensated by their large volume.
• Slow turning turrets. Will often have to turn the ship in order to get guns aimed onto the target.
• Slower than its predecessor Normandie and generally more sluggish.
• Average main battery range, just a touch shorter than Colorado.

Research

Availability of researchable upgrades for Lyon is as follows:

• Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for additional hit points, a significant bump up in anti-aircraft power, and faster rudder traverse. Research of this module unlocks progression to Richelieu.
• Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to PCA n° 7 Mle 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
• Propulsion: Upgrading to the second propulsion module increases Lyon’s top speed by 1.4 knots.

As with most battleships, Hull (B) is the best place to invest early experience gains in Lyon; the additional health is welcome, and the increase in her anti-aircraft suite is significant. The range upgrade is probably the next best pick-up, followed by the extra speed.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Lyon are as follows:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 ()
• Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1 ()
• Slot 3: AA Guns Modification 1 ()
• Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 2 ()

Commander Skills

Key skills for Lyon commanders include Priority Target, Expert Marksman, Superintendent, and Concealment Expert for the first 10 points. Other important skills to take include Adrenaline Rush as a general skill; High Alert, Jack of All Trades, Basics of Survivability, and Fire Prevention for a survival build; and Basic Firing Training, Advanced Firing Training, and Manual Fire Control for AA Armament for an anti-air build.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns. ★★★	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of main turrets, torpedo tubes, steering gear, engines. ★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Air Supremacy -5% aircraft restoration time. Χ	Direction Center for Fighters +1 fighter to carrier fighter squadrons or catapult fighters. Χ	Improved Engine Boost +10% Aircraft engine boost time. Χ	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire.	Last Gasp Completely restores the engine boost for the last attack flight of the carrier's planes. Χ
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. Χ	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen. Χ	Improved Engines +2.5% Squadron speed. Χ	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost. +0.2% squadron speed for each 1% of total health lost. ★★	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated.
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★★	Survivability Expert +350 ship HP for each ship tier. +15 aircraft HP for each ship tier.	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. Χ	Aircraft Armor Reduces continuous damage to aircraft in all AA defense zones. -10% continuous damage. Χ	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +10% to continuous damage from AA guns. ★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★★	Demolition Expert +2% chance of HE shells causing a fire on target. +1% chance of rockets causing a fire on target. +5% chance of HE bombs causing a fire on target.	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament Tightens dispersion of secondary batteries. -15% for Tier I-VI ships. -60% for Tier VII-X ships. Manually selected target only.	Fire Prevention -10% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +25% to the armor penetration of HE shells. -50% to base chance of fire caused by HE shells.	Sight Stabilization Speeds up the aiming of a carrier's aircraft. +7.5% attack aircraft and torpedo bomber aiming speed. +15% dive bomber aiming speed. Χ	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +15% AA flak burst damage. ★★	Massive AA Fire +100% instantaneous damage. No boost to continuous damage in a reinforced sector. Shorter effective cooldown.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken.	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of all ships and aircraft. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Meh      Χ - Not recommended

Consumables

Lyon can equip the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party ()
• Slot 2: Repair Party ()

Camouflage

Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.

Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Lyon with Type 17 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces her repair costs, and increases the amount of experience she earns.

Signals

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts. ★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time. ★★	India X-Ray +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +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.	Victor Lima +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +4% chance of flooding (against your ship).	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★
November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when the Repair Party consumable is used. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★★	Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★
Economic
Zulu +20% credits earned for the battle. ★	India Bravo Terrathree -10% to the cost of the ship's post-battle repair.	Equal Speed Charlie London +50% XP earned for the battle. ★	Zulu Hotel +50% Commander XP earned for the battle. ★	Papa Papa +300% Free XP earned for the battle.
Special
Wyvern +50% credits earned for the battle. ★	Red Dragon +100% XP earned for the battle. +100% Commander XP earned for the battle. ★	Dragon Flag +333% Commander XP earned for the battle. ★	Ouroboros +777% Free XP earned for the battle. ★	Hydra +50% XP earned for the battle. +150% Commander XP earned for the battle. +250% Free XP earned for the battle. ★	Basilisk +75% XP earned for the battle. +30% credits earned for the battle.
Leviathan +50% XP earned for the battle. +100% Commander XP earned for the battle. +200% Free XP earned for the battle. +20% credits earned for the battle.	Scylla +50% XP earned for the battle. +150% Commander XP earned for the battle. +25% credits earned for the battle.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Not Useful

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Historical Info

Lyon, YEAR

Construction

FABRICATION YARD;CITY, COUNTRY

Laid down: DD MONTH YEAR

Launched: DD MONTH YEAR

Commissioned: DD MONTH YEAR

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Specifications

XX tons displacement, standard

XXm length

XXm beam

XXm draft

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Machinery

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Performance

XX knots at XX shaft horsepower

XX nm at XX knots

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Armor

Main belt:

Upper belt:

Torpedo bulkhead:

Decks:

Bulkheads:

Barbettes and Turrets:

Conning tower:

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Armament

Main

Secondary

Anti-aircraft

Torpedoes

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Aircraft

Total

Fighters

Bombers

History

The Lyon class was a proposed type of battleship which was planned for the French Navy in 1913, with construction scheduled to begin in 1915. The class was to have comprised four ships: Lyon, Lille, Duquesne, and Tourville. The first two were named for cities in France, while the rest honored French admirals Abraham Duquesne and Anne Hilarion de Tourville. The design was an improvement on the previous Normandie class, and mounted a fourth quadruple gun turret, for a total of sixteen 340 mm (13 in) guns. Construction was cancelled due to the outbreak of World War I in August 1914 before any of the ships could be laid down.

Design

Service

Historical Inaccuracies

• Lyon’s original 1913 design is missing.
• As no ships of the Lyon class were never built, both Hull (A) and Hull (B) are hypothetical refits created by Wargaming representing what Lyon might have looked like had she been constructed and served before and during World War II.

Historical Gallery

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  Illustration of the Lyon class represented in game.

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  Line drawing of one of the proposed designs for the Lyon class.

References

1. Lyon-class battleship - Wikipedia
   

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