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? | The most powerful destroyer of her time in Europe. The ship greatly surpassed rival navies' destroyers in terms of speed and artillery power. When commissioned, she had the most powerful AA defense among all destroyers in the world.<br><br>ORP '' | + | [[File:Poland-2.png|50px|frameless|right|link=]]The most powerful destroyer of her time in Europe. The ship greatly surpassed rival navies' destroyers in terms of speed and artillery power. When commissioned, she had the most powerful AA defense among all destroyers in the world.<br><br>ORP ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is now preserved as a [https://www.muzeummw.pl/ military museum ship] in Gdynia, Poland. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on 20 December 2015 for the EU server and 25 December 2015 for the NA server.<br><br>{{Model3DViewer|fc1ef33f9f2a4519a55cacdb943a7ee8}} | |
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+ | Tier VII's ''Błyskawica'' is a stalwart ship that can fill the niche of a premium credit earner for aspiring destroyer captains. Sporting several 120mm guns in fast turning turrets and a reasonable set of torpedoes, she is effective whether fighting other destroyers at close range, performing stealth torpedo attacks on enemy capital ships, or harassing them with long-range fire. | |||
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+ | Once her commander has the Level 4 skill Concealment Expert, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s detection radius is low enough that she is capable of the ninja torpedo tactics that characterize the Japanese destroyer line. Her main battery is strong enough to do her well in gunnery engagements with opposing destroyers, especially if they are already down hit points from previous engagements. ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s commander can also pick up the Level 4 skill Advanced Firing Training to extend her main battery range significantly; her shells are comfortable to fire at such ranges — with similar shell performance to Soviet counterparts ''[[Minsk]]'' and ''[[Leningrad]]'' — but they will struggle to do consistent damage to larger targets. The best she can hope for against enemy battleships and heavy cruisers is to light fires for extra damage output. | |||
? | + | As is typical of destroyers, her anti-aircraft suite is abysmal. While she packs a top speed in excess of most other same-tier rivals, ''{{#var:ship_name}}''’s handling is a mixed bag; she has a good turning radius, but has the least-responsive rudder of all Tier VII destroyers. This particular flaw can be mitigated somewhat with the {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} upgrade, but it makes Vigilance an attractive Level 3 skill for potential commanders lest she blunder into torpedoes and not have enough time to swing out of the way. | ||
? | ''' | + | Whether played as a gunboat or a torpedo boat, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is a very balanced ship that can dish out the damage and rake in the credits. | |
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+ | '''[//forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/62619-premium-ship-review-orp-blyskawica LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Błyskawica] from the NA forums'''}} | |||
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? | *Surprisingly potent guns | + | * Surprisingly potent guns; good chance of fire when using high explosive shells. | |
? | + | * Long firing range at 12km. | ||
? | *Long firing range at 12km. | + | * Guns have acceptable turning and reload time, similar to Soviet destroyers. | |
? | *Guns have acceptable turning and reload time, similar to | + | * Large health pool for a Tier VII destroyer. | |
? | * | + | * Torpedoes have solid punch. | |
? | + | * With signal Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}), she can reach 41 knots. | ||
? | *Torpedoes | + | ||
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? | * | + | * Below-average detection values for her tier. | |
? | + | * Slow torpedoes with poor firing arcs. | ||
? | + | * Weak anti-aircraft armament; main guns are not dual-purpose. | ||
? | *Weak anti-aircraft armament; main guns are not dual-purpose. | + | * Poor rudder shift time. | |
? | *Poor rudder shift time. | + | * Large turning circle radius. | |
? | *Large turning circle radius. | + | * Torpedo range is within a few hundred meters of her base detection radius. | |
? | *Torpedo range is within a few hundred meters of her detection | + | ||
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? | + | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | ||
+ | *'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
+ | *'''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}} | |||
+ | *'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
+ | *'''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} | |||
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+ | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Level 4's Concealment Expert, Level 3's Survivability Expert, and Level 2's Last Stand. When up-tiered into Tier IX games, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' will need all the extra concealment she can get to avoid being focus-fired by the enemy team; Survivability Expert will provide additional health in case it happens anyway. Last Stand will keep her engines and rudder functioning even while under sustained fire. Skills with additional utility include Demolition Expert at Level 3, Adrenaline Rush and Expert Marksman at Level 2, and Advanced Firing Training at Level 4. | |||
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? | | | + | | rating12 = 1 <!-- Preventive Maint --> | |
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+ | | rating14 = 0 <!-- Air Supremacy --> | |||
+ | | rating15 = <!-- Direction Center for Fighters --> | |||
+ | | rating16 = 0 <!-- Improved Engine Boost --> | |||
+ | | rating17 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert --> | |||
+ | | rating18 = 0 <!-- Last Gasp --> | |||
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+ | | rating36 = 2 <!-- Superintendent --> | |||
+ | | rating37 = 3 <!-- Demolition Expert --> | |||
+ | | rating38 = 2 <!-- Vigilance --> | |||
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' equips the following consumables: | |||
+ | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} | |||
+ | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Engine Boost}} | |||
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? | As a premium ship, '' | + | As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes included with [[Ship:Camouflage#Premium_Camouflage|Type 10 camouflage]] that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns. | |
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+ | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains should equip Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}) and India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}) signals to maximize the fire chance of her main battery shells, as well as Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) to maximize her ability to disengage when needed. | |||
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+ | File: PCEE161_Blyskawica_Flag.png |[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ORP ''Błyskawica''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Błyskawica''. | |||
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+ | <h2>ORP ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1937</h2> | |||
===Construction=== | ===Construction=== | |||
? | :J. Samuel White Shipyard; Cowes, Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom | + | :Builder: J. Samuel White Shipyard; Cowes,<br> Isle of Wight, England, United Kingdom | |
? | :Laid down: 1 October 1935 | + | :Laid down: 1 October 1935 | |
? | :Launched: 1 October 1936 | + | :Launched: 1 October 1936 | |
:Commissioned: 1 October 1937 | :Commissioned: 1 October 1937 | |||
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===Specifications=== | ===Specifications=== | |||
? | :2,011 tons displacement, standard | + | :2,011 tons displacement, standard | |
? | :114m length | + | :114m length | |
? | :11m beam | + | :11m beam | |
:3.30m draft | :3.30m draft | |||
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====Machinery==== | ====Machinery==== | |||
:4 boilers, 2 turbines | :4 boilers, 2 turbines | |||
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====Performance==== | ====Performance==== | |||
? | :39 knots at 54,500 shaft horsepower | + | :39 knots at 54,500 shaft horsepower | |
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====Armament==== | ====Armament==== | |||
=====Main===== | =====Main===== | |||
:Seven (3x2, 1x1) 120mm guns | :Seven (3x2, 1x1) 120mm guns | |||
=====Anti-aircraft===== | =====Anti-aircraft===== | |||
? | :Four (2x2) 40mm guns | + | :Four (2x2) 40mm guns | |
:Eight (4x2) 13.2mm guns | :Eight (4x2) 13.2mm guns | |||
=====Torpedoes===== | =====Torpedoes===== | |||
:Six (2x3) 550mm torpedo tubes | :Six (2x3) 550mm torpedo tubes | |||
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===History=== | ===History=== | |||
====Design==== | ====Design==== | |||
? | + | ''Błyskawica'', the second of two ''Grom''-class destroyers, served in the Polish Navy during the Second World War. The ''Grom''-class originated from a competition to design and build destroyers for the Polish Navy to succeed the ''Wicher'' class. The preceding two-ship ''Wicher'' class had been ordered from France's Chantiers Naval Francais, perhaps in part due to an implicit agreement between the the Polish and French governments that France would extend credit to Poland if Poland were to commission the newly-created shipyard. However, the resulting ''Wicher''-class destroyers possessed considerable flaws, including low speed, large silhouettes, and inadequate armor. It seems likely then that this negative prior experience drove the Polish Navy's selection in 1934 of J. Samuel White, a British shipbuilder, over competing designs from other British (Hunter) and French (Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire) shipbuilders. Two destroyers were ordered on 29 March 1935. On 1 October 1935, the keel of ''Błyskawica'' was laid down at White's Cowes, Isle of Wight, shipyard, and the vessel launched on 1 October 1936. Successful sea trials were followed by her commissioning on 1 October 1937. | ||
? | ''Błyskawica'', the second of two ''Grom''-class destroyers, served in the Polish Navy during the Second World War. The ''Grom''-class originated from a competition to design and build destroyers for the Polish Navy to succeed the ''Wicher'' class. The preceding two-ship ''Wicher'' class had been ordered from France's Chantiers Naval Francais, perhaps in part due to an implicit agreement between the the Polish and French governments that France would extend credit to Poland if Poland were to commission the newly-created shipyard. However, the resulting ''Wicher''-class destroyers possessed considerable flaws, including low speed, large silhouettes, and inadequate armor. It seems likely then that this negative prior experience drove the Polish Navy's selection in 1934 of J. Samuel White, a British shipbuilder, over competing designs from other British (Hunter) and French (Ateliers et Chantiers de la Loire) shipbuilders. Two destroyers were ordered on 29 March 1935. On 1 October 1935, the keel of Błyskawica was laid down at White's Cowes, Isle of Wight, shipyard, and the vessel launched on 1 October 1936. Successful sea trials were followed by her commissioning on 1 October 1937. | + | ||
====Service==== | ====Service==== | |||
? | On 29 August 1939, two days before the outbreak of the Second World War, ''Błyskawica'', ''Grom'', and the ''Wicher''-class destroyer ''Burza'' departed from their base on the Baltic as part of the Peking Plan (Operation Peking), an attempt to preserve the vessels in the event of war with Germany. The three vessels, among the most modern elements of the Polish Navy, successfully evacuated with their crews and stores despite being spotted by the German light cruiser ''[[Königsberg]]'' and a destroyer escort, as hostilities had not yet begun. The flotilla was spotted by German seaplanes on 31 August 1939, but managed to elude them by altering their course during the night. On 1 September 1939, the ships made contact with elements of the British Royal Navy (destroyers HMS ''Wanderer'' and ''Wallace'') and proceeded to Leith (Edinburgh's port), having received news that morning that Germany had invaded Poland. The remaining vessels of the Polish Navy in the Baltic were captured or sunk in combat with German forces over the following weeks, with the sinking of both'' Wicher'' and ''Gryf'' (a heavy minelayer and largest vessel in the Polish fleet) on 3 September 1939. | + | On 29 August 1939, two days before the outbreak of the Second World War, ''Błyskawica'', ''Grom'', and the ''Wicher''-class destroyer ''Burza'' departed from their base on the Baltic as part of the Peking Plan (Operation Peking), an attempt to preserve the vessels in the event of war with Germany. The three vessels, among the most modern elements of the Polish Navy, successfully evacuated with their crews and stores despite being spotted by the German light cruiser ''[[Königsberg]]'' and a destroyer escort, as hostilities had not yet begun. The flotilla was spotted by German seaplanes on 31 August 1939, but managed to elude them by altering their course during the night. On 1 September 1939, the ships made contact with elements of the [[Ship:Ships of U.K.|British Royal Navy]] (destroyers HMS ''Wanderer'' and ''Wallace'') and proceeded to Leith (Edinburgh's port), having received news that morning that Germany had invaded Poland. The remaining vessels of the Polish Navy in the Baltic were captured or sunk in combat with German forces over the following weeks, with the sinking of both'' Wicher'' and ''Gryf'' (a heavy minelayer and largest vessel in the Polish fleet) on 3 September 1939. | |
Having escaped destruction, the destroyers conducted joint actions with the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. Modifications were made to address the new issue of top-heaviness due to the change from the less turbulent Baltic to the Atlantic, resulting in the removal of a searchlight tower on top of the bridge, the aft deckhouse, and the original funnel cap. Additionally, the forward torpedo launcher was removed and replaced with a 3-inch anti-aircraft gun. | Having escaped destruction, the destroyers conducted joint actions with the Royal Navy's Home Fleet. Modifications were made to address the new issue of top-heaviness due to the change from the less turbulent Baltic to the Atlantic, resulting in the removal of a searchlight tower on top of the bridge, the aft deckhouse, and the original funnel cap. Additionally, the forward torpedo launcher was removed and replaced with a 3-inch anti-aircraft gun. | |||
? | Having received these modifications, ''Błyskawica'' returned to duty. On 7 September 1939, ''Błyskawica'' engaged a German U-boat. In May 1940, Błyskawica and Grom participated in the Norwegian campaign, shelling German positions and downing two German aircraft. During the campaign, Grom fell victim to German aerial bombardment and sank. ''Błyskawica'' later took part in Operation Dynamo, the Franco-British evacuation of Dunkirk (27 May - 4 June 1940). ''Błyskawica'' was afterward assigned to convoy duty in the Atlantic and Mediterranean | + | Having received these modifications, ''Błyskawica'' returned to duty. On 7 September 1939, ''Błyskawica'' engaged a German U-boat. In May 1940, ''Błyskawica'' and ''Grom'' participated in the Norwegian campaign, shelling German positions and downing two German aircraft. During the campaign, ''Grom'' fell victim to German aerial bombardment and sank. ''Błyskawica'' later took part in Operation Dynamo, the Franco-British evacuation of Dunkirk (27 May - 4 June 1940). ''Błyskawica'' was afterward assigned to convoy duty in the Atlantic and Mediterranean theaters, engaging German U-boats and Luftwaffe aircraft. | |
In December 1941, ''Błyskawica'' received a refit of her armament, the original 120mm guns replaced with 102mm dual-purpose guns, the 13.2mm machine guns replaced with 20mm Oerlikon cannon, the 3-inch anti-aircraft gun removed, and the forward torpedo launcher re-installed. | In December 1941, ''Błyskawica'' received a refit of her armament, the original 120mm guns replaced with 102mm dual-purpose guns, the 13.2mm machine guns replaced with 20mm Oerlikon cannon, the 3-inch anti-aircraft gun removed, and the forward torpedo launcher re-installed. | |||
? | Returning to convoy duty, ''Błyskawica'' escorted vessels including the RMS Queen Mary, being one of the few vessels capable of keeping pace with the liner. On the night of 4 May 1942, ''Błyskawica'' proved instrumental in the defense of her erstwhile home of Cowes, Isle of Wight, against a raid by 160 Luftwaffe aircraft. Having been undergoing refit at her shipyard, the ship engaged the Luftwaffe aircraft with ferocity, firing such a volume of rounds that her guns required dousing with water and leaving her stores of ammunition depleted. ''Błyskawica'' additionally deployed smokescreens obscuring vision of the town, compounding the bombers' difficulty in delivering ordnance due to the volume of anti-aircraft fire. While both the shipyard and town received significant damage, assessments credited the crew of ''Błyskawica'' with preventing further destruction, an evaluation reflected in commemorations in Cowes. | + | Returning to convoy duty, ''Błyskawica'' escorted vessels including the RMS ''Queen Mary'', being one of the few vessels capable of keeping pace with the liner. On the night of 4 May 1942, ''Błyskawica'' proved instrumental in the defense of her erstwhile home of Cowes, Isle of Wight, against a raid by 160 Luftwaffe aircraft. Having been undergoing refit at her shipyard, the ship engaged the Luftwaffe aircraft with ferocity, firing such a volume of rounds that her guns required dousing with water and leaving her stores of ammunition depleted. ''Błyskawica'' additionally deployed smokescreens obscuring vision of the town, compounding the bombers' difficulty in delivering ordnance due to the volume of anti-aircraft fire. While both the shipyard and town received significant damage, assessments credited the crew of ''Błyskawica'' with preventing further destruction, an evaluation reflected in commemorations in Cowes. | |
? | In March 1943,'' Błyskawica'' replaced HMS ''Lightning'' following its destruction on 12 March 1943 by German E-boats. While deployed with Cruiser Force Q based in Bône, North Africa, ''Błyskawica'' participated in the Battle of Ushant (8 June 1944), though her element (HMS ''Eskimo'' and ''Javelin'', ORP ''Piorun'' and ''Błyskawica'') did not make contact with the German force. | + | In March 1943,'' Błyskawica'' replaced HMS ''[[Lightning]]'' following its destruction on 12 March 1943 by German E-boats. While deployed with Cruiser Force Q based in Bône, North Africa, ''Błyskawica'' participated in the Battle of Ushant (8 June 1944), though her element (HMS ''Eskimo'' and ''Javelin'', ORP ''Piorun'' and ''Błyskawica'') did not make contact with the German force. | |
? | During the war, ''Błyskawica'' logged 270,000 km (146,000 nm) and escorted eighty-three convoys, damaged three U-boats, assisted in the sinking of other vessels, and downed at least four aircraft. As part of Operation Deadlight (17 November - 11 February 1946), ''Błyskawica'' used her guns to scuttle surrendered German U-boats designated for destruction. | + | During the war, ''Błyskawica'' logged 270,000 km (146,000 nm) and escorted eighty-three convoys, damaged three U-boats, assisted in the sinking of other vessels, and downed at least four aircraft. As part of Operation Deadlight (17 November 1945 - 11 February 1946), ''Błyskawica'' used her guns to scuttle surrendered German U-boats designated for destruction. | |
? | For her service, ''Błyskawica'' received the Virtuti Militari Golden Cross (Class IV) medal, the only ship in the Polish Navy | + | For her service, ''Błyskawica'' received the Virtuti Militari Golden Cross (Class IV) medal, the only ship in the Polish Navy so honored. Decommissioned in 1976, she was later converted to a museum ship and resides at Gdynia, Poland. ''Błyskawica'' holds the title of oldest preserved destroyer in the world. | |
? | ==Historical Accuracy== | + | ===Historical Accuracy=== | |
? | + | * ''Błyskawica'' is depicted in her original 1937 condition; she had no camouflage at the time of her commissioning. A simple solution would be to demount the premium camouflage, but players will not benefit from the bonuses. Camouflage was applied after the ship had refitted with 4-inch dual-purpose guns. | ||
+ | * ''Błyskawica''’s 1941 refit is missing. Her 120 mm Bofors and 13.2 mm Hotchkiss guns were replaced by four twin 102 mm (4-inch) dual-purpose guns and four 20 mm Oerlikon cannons respectively. | |||
+ | * Another missing configuration is the temporary replacement of her aft set of torpedo tubes with a 76 mm (3-inch) anti-aircraft gun. | |||
+ | * During the Cold War, her main battery was replaced with Soviet-made 100 mm guns. Two 37 mm anti-aircraft guns were mounted on the bridge wings and two more twin 40 mm Bofors were mounted on the quarterdeck behind X turret. One set of torpedo tubes was removed to reduce weight. This is her current configuration as a museum ship. | |||
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File:Blyskawika_and_Grom.jpg|''Błyskawica'' and sister-ship ''Grom'' fitting out on the Isle of Wight, 1937. | File:Blyskawika_and_Grom.jpg|''Błyskawica'' and sister-ship ''Grom'' fitting out on the Isle of Wight, 1937. | |||
File:Blyskawica_from_top.jpeg|''Błyskawica'' underway. | File:Blyskawica_from_top.jpeg|''Błyskawica'' underway. | |||
? | File:Blyskawica_i_Grom.jpeg|''Błyskawica'' and ''Grom'' | + | File:Blyskawica_i_Grom.jpeg|''Błyskawica'' and ''Grom'' at Royal Navy base, late 1939. | |
File:Blyskawica_w_nowym_kamuflazu_-_02-01-2012.jpg|''Błyskawica'' returning to her berth in Gdynia following a refit. | File:Blyskawica_w_nowym_kamuflazu_-_02-01-2012.jpg|''Błyskawica'' returning to her berth in Gdynia following a refit. | |||
File:Blyskawica_torpedos.JPG|''Błyskawica''’s centerline mounted 533mm torpedo launchers. | File:Blyskawica_torpedos.JPG|''Błyskawica''’s centerline mounted 533mm torpedo launchers. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ORP_B%C5%82yskawica ORP ''Błyskawica'' - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grom-class_destroyer ''Grom''-class destroyer - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/first-polish-ship-blyskawica-sails-into-view/ A Polish Ship Sails into View! Say Hi to Błyskawica - Premium Ship Spotlight - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-blyskawica/ Armada: Błyskawica - News - World of Warships] | |||
+ | # [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/lightning-flashes/ Naval Legends: Błyskawica - News - World of Warships] | |||
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120 mm/50 wz.36 Bofors on a shielded mount3 х 2 / 1 х 1 pcs. |
Rate of Fire10 shots/min. |
Reload Time6 sec. |
Rotation Speed10 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec. |
Firing Range12.01 km. |
Maximum Dispersion105 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight24 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm AP |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity900 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight24 kg. |
533 mm potrójna2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.86 shots/min. |
Reload Time70 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk 10 |
Maximum Damage14,400 |
Torpedo Speed57 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss wz.19304 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
40 mm/56 Bofors wz.19362 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second22.2 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed39 knot |
Turning Circle Radius610 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range7.51 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.07 km. |
Błyskawica — European premium Tier VII destroyer.
The most powerful destroyer of her time in Europe. The ship greatly surpassed rival navies' destroyers in terms of speed and artillery power. When commissioned, she had the most powerful AA defense among all destroyers in the world.ORP Błyskawica is now preserved as a military museum ship in Gdynia, Poland. Błyskawica was first released for sale on 20 December 2015 for the EU server and 25 December 2015 for the NA server.
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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Błyskawica | 15,500 | 7 | 16 | 1/3 | 4/2 | 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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Mark 10 | 0.9 | 70 | 7.2 | 14,400 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 |
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Slot 2 |
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Tier VII's Błyskawica is a stalwart ship that can fill the niche of a premium credit earner for aspiring destroyer captains. Sporting several 120mm guns in fast turning turrets and a reasonable set of torpedoes, she is effective whether fighting other destroyers at close range, performing stealth torpedo attacks on enemy capital ships, or harassing them with long-range fire.
Once her commander has the Level 4 skill Concealment Expert, Błyskawica’s detection radius is low enough that she is capable of the ninja torpedo tactics that characterize the Japanese destroyer line. Her main battery is strong enough to do her well in gunnery engagements with opposing destroyers, especially if they are already down hit points from previous engagements. Błyskawica’s commander can also pick up the Level 4 skill Advanced Firing Training to extend her main battery range significantly; her shells are comfortable to fire at such ranges — with similar shell performance to Soviet counterparts Minsk and Leningrad — but they will struggle to do consistent damage to larger targets. The best she can hope for against enemy battleships and heavy cruisers is to light fires for extra damage output.
As is typical of destroyers, her anti-aircraft suite is abysmal. While she packs a top speed in excess of most other same-tier rivals, Błyskawica’s handling is a mixed bag; she has a good turning radius, but has the least-responsive rudder of all Tier VII destroyers. This particular flaw can be mitigated somewhat with the Steering Gears Modification 1 upgrade, but it makes Vigilance an attractive Level 3 skill for potential commanders lest she blunder into torpedoes and not have enough time to swing out of the way.
Whether played as a gunboat or a torpedo boat, Błyskawica is a very balanced ship that can dish out the damage and rake in the credits.
Pros:
- Surprisingly potent guns; good chance of fire when using high explosive shells.
- Long firing range at 12km.
- Guns have acceptable turning and reload time, similar to Soviet destroyers.
- Large health pool for a Tier VII destroyer.
- Torpedoes have solid punch.
- With signal Sierra Mike (), she can reach 41 knots.
Cons:
- Below-average detection values for her tier.
- Slow torpedoes with poor firing arcs.
- Weak anti-aircraft armament; main guns are not dual-purpose.
- Poor rudder shift time.
- Large turning circle radius.
- Torpedo range is within a few hundred meters of her base detection radius.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Błyskawica are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Błyskawica commanders include Level 4's Concealment Expert, Level 3's Survivability Expert, and Level 2's Last Stand. When up-tiered into Tier IX games, Błyskawica will need all the extra concealment she can get to avoid being focus-fired by the enemy team; Survivability Expert will provide additional health in case it happens anyway. Last Stand will keep her engines and rudder functioning even while under sustained fire. Skills with additional utility include Demolition Expert at Level 3, Adrenaline Rush and Expert Marksman at Level 2, and Advanced Firing Training at Level 4.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★ |
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Χ |
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Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
★ |
★ |
★★ |
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Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
★ |
★★★ |
★ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★ |
Χ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Błyskawica equips the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Błyskawica comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Błyskawica captains should equip Victor Lima () and India X-Ray () signals to maximize the fire chance of her main battery shells, as well as Sierra Mike () to maximize her ability to disengage when needed.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Flag of ORP Błyskawica. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Błyskawica.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Video
References
- ORP Błyskawica - Wikipedia
- Grom-class destroyer - Wikipedia
- A Polish Ship Sails into View! Say Hi to Błyskawica - Premium Ship Spotlight - News - World of Warships
- Armada: Błyskawica - News - World of Warships
- Naval Legends: Błyskawica - News - World of Warships
Destroyers | II Tátra • III Romulus • IV Klas Horn • V Visby • V Muavenet • VI Västerås • VI Stord • VII Skåne • VII Grom • VII Błyskawica • VII Stord '43 • VIII Öland • VIII Split • VIII Orkan • IX Östergötland • IX Lambros Katsonis • IX Velos • IX Friesland • IX Jäger • X Halland • X Gdańsk • X Småland • X Ragnar • ★ Dalarna |
Cruisers | I Gryf • VI Elli |
Battleships | V Viribus Unitis • IX Karl XIV Johan |
Aircraft Carriers |