République

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République

Battleship | France | Tier X

Tech Tree Position

General

Research price260000 exp

Purchase price21,000,000

Hit Points92,400

Main Battery

431 mm/50 Mle 1940 in a turret2 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire2.5 shots/min.

Reload Time24 sec.

Rotation Speed5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time36 sec.

Firing Range26.08 km.

Maximum Dispersion321 m.

HE Shell431 mm HE OEA Mle 1940

Maximum HE Shell Damage6,300

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell48 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

HE Shell Weight1321 kg.

AP Shell431 mm AP OPfK Mle 1940

Maximum AP Shell Damage14,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity840 m./s.

AP Shell Weight1321 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount8 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range8.3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell127 mm HE Mark 41

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800

Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Secondary Armament #2

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1950 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Firing Range8.3 km.

Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.

Reload Time8 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 %

AA Defense

127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second125.6

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1950 mount3 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second33

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

57 mm/60 Mle 1951 on an ACAD Mle 1948 mount12 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second306

. . . Firing Range3.81 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed30 knot

Turning Circle Radius980 m.

Rudder Shift Time18.3 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range17.46 km.

Air Detectability Range13.46 km.

Battle Levels

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13.11

République

Battleship | France | Tier X

Tech Tree Position

General

Research price260000 exp

Purchase price21,000,000

Hit Points92,400

Main Battery

431 mm/50 Mle 1940 in a turret2 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire2.5 shots/min.

Reload Time24 sec.

Rotation Speed5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time36 sec.

Firing Range26.08 km.

Maximum Dispersion321 m.

HE Shell431 mm HE OEA Mle 1940

Maximum HE Shell Damage6,300

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell48 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.

HE Shell Weight1321 kg.

AP Shell431 mm AP OPfK Mle 1940

Maximum AP Shell Damage14,500

Initial AP Shell Velocity840 m./s.

AP Shell Weight1321 kg.

Secondary Armament #1

127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount8 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range8.3 km.

Rate of Fire15 shots/min.

Reload Time4 sec.

HE Shell127 mm HE Mark 41

Maximum HE Shell Damage1,800

Initial HE Shell Velocity808 m./s.

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 %

Secondary Armament #2

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1950 mount3 х 3 pcs.

Firing Range8.3 km.

Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min.

Reload Time8 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 %

AA Defense

127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount8 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second125.6

. . . Firing Range5.19 km.

152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1950 mount3 х 3 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second33

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

57 mm/60 Mle 1951 on an ACAD Mle 1948 mount12 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second306

. . . Firing Range3.81 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed30 knot

Turning Circle Radius980 m.

Rudder Shift Time18.3 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range17.46 km.

Air Detectability Range13.46 km.

Battle Levels

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X

21,000,000

République — French Tier X battleship.

A version of the battleship design of the post-war period. Her main distinguishing features were very powerful AA guns and 431 mm main battery guns, which were developed in France in the late 1930s.

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 ()
431 mm/50 Mle 1940 in a turret	2.5	36	321	6,300	48	14,500		0	2,200,000

	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 ()
République	92,400	4	590	2	8/3	12/8/3				0	3,400,000

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 10 Mle 1		0		0	2,100,000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 220,000 hp	30		0	600,000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4
Slot 5
Slot 6

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.

République has a fairly unique play style compared to that of the other Tier X battleships. Luckily, she plays quite similarly to the previous ships in the French battleship line, so lessons learned in the previous ships will be useful with République. She is primarily a "flanker", relying on her mobility and good accuracy to punish enemy broadsides from unexpected positions. Her AP shells have the best penetration characteristics in the game up to 15km, and second to Yamato from 16km onwards. In addition, her 17 inch guns are able to overmatch 30mm, a plating found on many high tier cruisers, which when coupled with her fast speed and good mobility make République an excellent cruiser hunter. In addition to this excellent AP, it is worth noting that the High Explosive shells on the République are also surprisingly effective, having the same fire chance as the tier 10 British Battleship Conqueror of 48% and a very good HE alpha damage. However it is more viable to fire the punishing AP shells, and to use the HE shells only towards angled enemy battleships.

République has an excellent mobility advantage over her same-tier counterparts, and — combined with her average concealment — her play style becomes fairly similar to that of Montana and a little bit like a heavy cruiser as well. Her mobility is best used to reach opportunistic positions and flanks, where her amazing guns and gun handling will facilitate destruction of enemy ships from the side. Her mobility can also be used to close within "brawling" range of isolated battleships, allowing République to make use of her secondary battery. The ability to mount a speed boost consumable, coupled that with fairly good turret arcs, means that she is able to run away from enemy ships angled while still firing at them, effecting "kiting" the enemy and maximizing survivability in situations in which you need to flee. République’s citadel, while slightly above the waterline, is protected by a turtleback armor scheme that gives her very strong protection against citadel hits, allowing her to win brawls against almost every single battleship she faces, but it is by no means as strong as the turtleback armor found on German counterpart Großer Kurfürst so don't be too surprised if she happens to eat citadels when broadside. Her mobility also allows her to dictate engagement ranges easily, although her concealment leaves something to be desired.

As strong as she is against cruisers, she is also weak against them. Unlike Großer Kurfürst, the biggest flaw with République is the 32mm plating that covers every non-superstructure surface of the ship, a trait she shares with Conqueror. This makes her incredibly vulnerable to HE shells with a caliber of 203mm or higher, as well as IFHE-equipped light cruisers. Additionally, she does not feature a unique heal found on the Conqueror that allows her to heal up to 48% of her health per charge. Ships such as Des Moines, Conqueror, Zao, and Harugumo (with IFHE) are extreme threats to République, more so than most enemy battleships. Her plating also makes her vulnerable to overmatch hits from Yamato and Musashi. République also suffers from the same weakness Yamato possesses, with a vulnerable section of "cheek" armor below the front turret when bow-in. However with her armor scheme and turtleback, the "cheek" is protected enough to avoid instant deletions that a Yamato would face.

Overall, République possesses a unique play style for a battleship; her mobility, guns, reload time, and ammo choices make her play more similarly to a high-tier cruiser than a battleship, while her concealment, hit points, and damage are still those of a battleship. République can be a very fun ship to play, even if her "competitive" potential — in Clan Battles, for example — is tempered by concerns about her survivability due to her 32mm plating. If you are looking for a ship that is a middle ground between Montana and Yamato but play similar to a cruiser and have its own unique abilities, République is a perfect ship.

Pros:

• Fastest main battery rate of fire among Tier 10 battleships
• Excellent main battery range
• High penetration and high velocity AP shells that can overmatch 30mm armor
• Good HE shells, decent damage and good fire chance
• Powerful secondary armament with good range
• The citadel is well armored and protected by a turtleback
• Very strong AA defenses
• Has access to the Engine Boost  consumable

Cons:

• Republique is covered in 32mm armor, making her very vulnerable to HE spam and overmatch from 460mm or larger guns
• While the citadel is well protected, it can still take penetrations from long range plunging fire
• Same main battery arrangement as Gascogne - two four-barrel turrets in an A X configuration with limited rear firing angles
• Secondary and AA mounts have poor durability and are easily destroyed
• Slow rudder shift and huge turn radius, maneuverability is rather poor
• Very poor base concealment
• High dispersion and low barrel count can lead to disappointingly inaccurate salvos

Research

As a Tier X ship, République has no available modules to research.

Patrie is researched off République at a cost of 1 XP.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for République are as follows:

• 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 
• Slot 6: Main Battery Modification 3

Optionally, captains can opt to replace Main Battery Modification 3 with Main Battery Fire Control Station (). This gives Republique an even better rate of fire, but at the cost of a significant range debuff.

Commander Skills

République is better built for survivability and main battery efficiency. While possible, a secondary-focused build is not advised due to Republique's poor armor protection.

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

République equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Repair Party  – 4 charges
• Slot 3: Engine Boost  – 3 charges

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 .

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Historical Info

Design

République is a fabricated design by WarGaming, but many elements of her design have roots in actual French battleship design and post-war armament designs.

All of her secondary and anti-aircraft armaments were guns that were mounted on various post-war ships. Her 127 mm/54 Mle 1948 guns were mounted on the De Grasse and Colbert-class cruisers, as well as the T47 and T53-class destroyers. The dual 57 mm/60 ACAD Mle 1951 AA guns were also mounted on the same classes, as well as on the battleship Jean-Bart and a few Swedish and Dutch ships.

Historical Inaccuracies

• République is actually the name of a pre-dreadnought battleship that was built in the early 1900s. No other ship in the French Navy has inherited the name ever since.
• République is modelled in a fictional 1957 configuration. The ship's dazzle camouflage is actually the historical camouflage of Richelieu, which she only wore during World War II. Being a post-war ship, République would have carried no camouflage. Her paint scheme would likely be a medium gray hull with light gray upperworks like Jean Bart.

References

Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

Testing Changes

• November 27, 2017:
  • Preliminary characteristics (as France).
• November 27, 2017:
  • Main battery reload reduced from 30 seconds to 24 seconds.
• December 27, 2017:
  • Secondary battery firing range was increased from 7 to 8 km.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.15.
• Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.7.2.
• Update 0.7.3:
  • Added a special space camouflage, Paris, available for 8,000 doubloons, in the exterior tab.
  • The "Engine Boost Modification 1" upgrade unit became available to mount.
• Update 0.7.4:
  • The Paris camouflage was removed from sale in the exterior tab.
• Update 0.8.5:
  • Credit earnings decreased by 5%.
  • Experience earnings decreased by 5%.
• Update 0.9.5:
  • Minor changes to geometry and textures
  • Changes in the unique upgrade "Additional Main Battery Loader":
  • The penalty that reduces the traverse speed of main battery guns was removed.
• Update 0.9.11:
  • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 0.10.0:
  • The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 8.3 km.
• Update 0.10.3:
  • Fixed graphical artifacts when viewing armor scheme.
• Update 0.10.10:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 0.11.9:
  • Minor fixes to geometry and textures of the King of Primitives permanent camouflage.

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