Bayard
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? | + | World of Warship’s ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is an entirely fictional warship. The design of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is based on a ‘what-if’ scenario where Italy and France sign a treaty (“Rome Naval Treaty of 1931”) in 1931 agreeing to cease construction of 10,000-ton heavy cruisers in favor of smaller cruisers with guns of a 155mm caliber or less. In this scenario, with the launch of the ''[[Mogami]]''-class light cruisers (fifteen 155mm guns) by Japan in 1934, the Marine Nationale felt obliged to respond in order to protect their holdings in Indochina. The design features a larger development of the most advanced light cruisers then built in France – the ''[[La Galissonnière]]''-class. The design of the new cruiser was to expand the main battery with an extra turret for a total of twelve (4x3) 152mm guns, and featured a stronger secondary battery of four twin mounts featuring the 100mm/45 CAD Mle 1937. Due to a shift in focus towards the ''[[De Grasse]]''-class, only one ship is laid down, but was not completed before the fall of France in 1940. Thus, the ship escaped to the United States, and was completed post-war with a new anti-aircraft armament and modern fire control equipment. The full article describing the design of the fictional warship can be found [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-bayard/ here], on World of Warships’s main website. | ||
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+ | '''French Cruiser Programs historically, 1936-1960;''' | |||
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+ | In reality, there was no ‘Rome Naval Treaty of 1931' – in fact, Italy and France had little in the way of negotiations on the subject of cruisers, rather focusing on the question of battleship construction, as both nations were allowed to build 70,000 tons of battleship earlier than other naval powers as per the terms of the Washington Naval Treaty. Historically, both parties ceased construction of the 10,000-ton heavy cruiser due to the London Naval Treaty of 1930. Although neither country had signed on to Part III of the treaty specifically limiting the construction of the type, there was an informal agreement between the two to stop building these expensive warships. | |||
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+ | Historically, French cruiser construction past the six 7,600-ton ''La Galissonnière''-class focused on getting as much as possible out of the extra 400 tons they could build on (as the London Naval Treaty limited light cruisers to 8,000 tons standard). This created the 8,000-ton ''De Grasse''-class, which mainly focused on increasing anti-aircraft armament and armor protection over the 7,600-ton cruisers. Three ships were planned, but only one was laid down. The next cruisers France would look to build were the ‘C5’ type, which were a move back to 10,000-ton heavy cruisers in order to counter the German construction of their own heavy cruisers – the ''[[Admiral Hipper]]''-class. Three were planned, to replace the ''[[Duguay-Trouin]]''-class. Japan, too far away for France to deal with and a far less pressing threat than the Italian or German navies, never figured into French planning. The ‘C5’ series produced two designs – C5 A3, re-created in-game as the ''[[Charles Martel]]'', and C5 SA1, which discarded the standard aviation suite in favor of increased anti-aircraft armament. Due to the outbreak of war with Germany over the invasion of Poland in 1939, work on ships not already laid down was suspended, and in this period the class was re-designed to be substantially larger – by 3,000 tons. This new version, known as the ''[[Saint Louis]]''-class, would have been built under the same program as the two planned ''[[Alsace]]''-class (N°1 type) battleships, a light cruiser, six contre-torpilleurs, sixteen destroyers, and six submarines. | |||
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+ | Due to the fall of France, this program collapsed and ultimately none of the designs were ever raised again. | |||
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+ | Immediately following the liberation of France, the Marine Nationale began planning its post-war posture, which required the construction of new warships. Ideally, France wished to have by 1960 twelve modern light cruisers – six conventional light cruisers armed with 152mm guns, and six anti-aircraft cruisers. In March 1945 the navy began exploring designs for a twelve-gun 152mm light cruiser, but this effort was ultimately ceased in January 1948, ending the history of French light cruiser development - the funding was simply not available. However, in 1949 France joined NATO, and thus began receiving financial assistance the Mutual Defense Assistance Program (MDAP), and from this the Marine Nationale was able to fund the conversion of the ''De Grasse'', laid down but not completed prior to the Second World War, into an anti-aircraft cruiser (55% of the funding coming from MDAP), and based off of the conversion the purpose-built ''[[Colbert]]'' was also constructed. The two anti-aircraft cruisers, combined with the three surviving ''La Galissonnière''-class light cruisers completed in 1937, was substantially less than the ambitious 6-6 cruiser fleet originally planned, but it was what post-war finances could afford (and most navies began moving away from gun-cruisers in this period anyways, with the Italian Marina Militare rebuilding the light cruiser ''Giuseppe Garibaldi'' into Europe’s first guided missile cruiser in 1957, only three years after ''Colbert'' was laid down). | |||
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Revision as of 23:28, 3 October 2019
152 mm/55 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1930 mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire8 shots/min. |
Reload Time7.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed12 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time15 sec. |
Firing Range16.44 km. |
Maximum Dispersion146 m. |
HE Shell152 mm HE OEA Mle 1937 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight55 kg. |
AP Shell152 mm AP OPfK Mle 1937 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage3,300 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight57.1 kg. |
100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1945 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity855 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell5 % |
550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
Reload Time90 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo550 mm 23DT |
Maximum Damage14,833 |
Torpedo Speed60 knot |
Torpedo Range9 km. |
100 mm/55 Mle 1945 on a CAD Mle 1945 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second59.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
57 mm/60 Mle 1951 on an ACAD Mle 1948 mount6 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second153 |
. . . Firing Range3.81 km. |
Maximum Speed34 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time9.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.87 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Bayard — French special premium Tier VIII cruiser.
A version that constitutes a further development in cruiser De Grasse's initial design, featuring greater firepower as a result of increasing the number of main turrets to four.
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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Bayard | 34,700 | 13 | 120 | 4 | 4 | 6/4 | 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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550 mm 23DT | 0.7 | 90 | 7.2 | 14,833 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Bayard is a Tier VIII French cruiser primarily excelling in 'run and gun' tactics. She is equipped with a powerful Engine Boost consumable which enables her to reach a very high sustained top speed, especially when used in tandem with a Sierra Mike signal flag. She sports medium caliber guns, similar to those found on the Tier VI French premium cruiser De Grasse, with the added bonus of having an additional turret. These turrets are relatively quick to traverse and feature a quick reload time, which can be further accelerated by utilizing the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable.
Bayard serves best in open water environments, utilizing her speed and agility to dodge enemy fire. If cornered, she has a torpedo armament to defend herself. Bayard will likely benefit from division play wherein the player is escorted by a destroyer or cruiser with a smoke generator to provide portable cover or a way to return to concealment when an engagement goes wrong. Bayard will be punished by medium and large-caliber armor-piercing (AP) rounds. For this reason, it is critical to maintain a reasonable distance from enemy capital ships in order to provide a small window of time to employ evasive maneuvers.Pros:
- 30mm armored midsection is capable of deflecting ≤420mm shells at the proper angle.
- Has access to the Main Battery Reload Booster consumable.
- Equipped with torpedoes.
- Extremely high top speed with access to the French Engine Boost consumable.
Cons:
- Low hit point (HP) pool and no access to a Repair Party consumable.
- Light bow armor will be easily overmatched by medium and large-caliber incoming fire.
- Tall profile and high citadel tend to leave her exposed when broadside to the enemy.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Bayard are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1 *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1 ()
- Slot 5: Steering Gears Modification 2 ()
If available, Engine Boost Modification 1 should be mounted in Slot 2.
Commander Skills
Key skills for Bayard commanders include Last Stand, Demolition Expert, and Superintendent.
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Cost (points) |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Bayard can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Defensive AA Fire or Hydroacoustic Search
- Slot 3: Engine Boost
- Slot 4: Main Battery Reload Booster
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Bayard comes included with Type 10 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
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
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