Orion '44
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXI mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire6.32 shots/min. |
Reload Time9.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed7 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec. |
Firing Range14.5 km. |
Maximum Dispersion133 m. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell0 % |
AP Shell152 mm AP 6crh Mk IV |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity841 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight50.8 kg. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
533 mm QR Mk IV2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.52 shots/min. |
Reload Time115 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk VII |
Maximum Damage16,767 |
Torpedo Speed62 knot |
Torpedo Range9.99 km. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second37.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount7 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second25.2 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second25.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range9.96 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.44 km. |
Orion '44 — British special premium Tier VI cruiser.
A Leander-class light cruiser geared to function as a scout within a squadron, yet equally adept at operating independently. Orion '44 spent most of her combat career in the Mediterranean. By the end of World War II, she had earned high honors as one of the most esteemed ships in the Royal Navy. The cruiser took part in the battles of Calabria and Cape Matapan, the battle for Crete, and the defense of Malta. In 1943 and 1944, she covered the Allied landing operations in Sicily, Italy, Southern France, and Greece. In June 1944, on D-Day, the cruiser was the first warship to open fire on enemy positions in Normandy.
Orion '44 was first released for sale on DD MMM YYYY.
Modules
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 () | ||
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Orion | 27,900 | 10 | 100 | 4 | 4 | 7/2/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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 () | ||
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533 mm Mk IX | 0.5 | 115 | 7.2 | 16,766 | 62 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.
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Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades are:
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Consumables
Orion '44 equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Specialized Repair Teams – 3 charges
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search – 3 charges
- Slot 4: Engine Boost – 3 charges
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Orion '44 comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
Ship Change Log
See here for links to Update notes.
- Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 13.2.
Testing Changes
- DevBlog 510:
- Preliminary characteristics.
- DevBlog 520:
- Detectability range by sea increased from 10 to 10.5 km.
- All other detectability ranges adjusted accordingly.
- Detectability range by sea increased from 10 to 10.5 km.