Błyskawica
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.
According to the plans for Operation Peking, ORP Błyskawica and her sister ship ORP Grom broke through to Great Britain in September 1939, where she was upgraded for operations in the North Atlantic. In 1940, the ship participated in the Norwegian campaign and the Dunkirk evacuation. The destroyer took part in escorting and patrolling operations in the Atlantic and escorted military transports. In 1944, Błyskawica fought against German destroyers in the battle off the island of Ouessant, covering the troop landings in Normandy. After being handed over to the new Polish government, the destroyer was modernized, and her main battery and anti-aircraft guns were replaced with Soviet-style weapons. In May 1976, Błyskawica became a museum ship in Gdynia.
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
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Player Opinion
Performance
Usually called by her English translation of "Lightning" or simply "Blys" for short, 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 can either get into gunfights with other destroyers or perform torpedo runs on ships that are not wary enough to find her there when they least expect her to. Due to her ergonomics, she can be the invisible ninja that is reminiscent of what the Japanese Tier V destroyer Minekaze can do to other ships with successful torpedo runs or engage in gun skirmishes with American or Russian destroyers to surprising effect. Either way, this destroyer is a very balanced ship that can dish out the damage and rake in the credits.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Błyskawica from the NA forums
Pros:
- Surprisingly potent guns.
- Good chance of fire when using HE.
- Long firing range at 12km.
- Guns have acceptable turning and reload time, similar to Russian destroyers.
- 15500 HP, largest health pool for destroyer in same tier.
- Good concealment, can shoot and launch torpedoes without getting detected.
- Torpedoes deal sufficient damage.
- Friendly ergonomics.
Cons:
- Rather slow torpedoes.
- Engines occasionally get knocked out.
- Turrets have a good chance to be knocked out.
- Weak AA.
- Poor rudder shift time.
- Large turning circle radius.
- Torpedo range is just a few meters near the detection range.
- The only Polish ship in game at present, so she can't be used for captain training.
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Historical Info
Historical Gallery
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 |
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