Bretagne
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control Modification 1}} | + | * '''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}} | |
? | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} or {{AA Guns Modification | + | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} or {{AA Guns Modification 2}} | |
Revision as of 04:17, 5 March 2018
340 mm/45 Mle 1912 in a turret5 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2 shots/min. |
Reload Time30 sec. |
Rotation Speed4 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time45 sec. |
Firing Range16.5 km. |
Maximum Dispersion227 m. |
HE Shell340 mm HE OEA Mle 1932 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell26 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity921 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight431.8 kg. |
AP Shell340 mm AP OPf Mle 1924 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,500 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity780 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight585 kg. |
139 mm/55 Mle 1910 on a casemate mount22 х 1 pcs. |
Firing Range4.96 km. |
Rate of Fire6 shots/min. |
Reload Time10 sec. |
HE Shell139 mm HE OEA Mle 1910 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,000 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 % |
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAQ Mle 1929 mount2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second10 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
37 mm/50 Mle 1925 on a CA Mle 1925 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.8 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
75 mm/50 Mle 1922 on an Mle 1922 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second13.6 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
Maximum Speed19.95 knot |
Turning Circle Radius580 m. |
Rudder Shift Time17.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range14.84 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.34 km. |
Bretagne — French Tier V battleship.
The late 1900s to early 1910s saw a tendency toward increasing the caliber of main battery guns of dreadnoughts—the newest British, U.S., and Japanese battleships were designed to carry 343–356 mm guns. The new French ships received 340 mm main battery artillery. Due to a number of limitations, the hull design of the new ships was almost identical to the previous "Courbet" class, but with five main turrets instead of six. All three Bretagne-class ships served in World War I and the beginning of World War II. Bretagne was destroyed in the attack on Mers-el-Kébir.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Bretagne is alike most other battleships at her tier in her turret layout and general firepower. She does not introduce anything revolutionary armor and protection wise, nor does she break any speed records. Any veteran New York or Texas player should be familiar with the playstyle needed to do well in Bretagne, though there are some key differences.
Bretagne introduces players to the staple 340mm guns found on the next two ships in the French battleship line, though in two gun mounts rather than the distinctive quads. This makes the transition down the line quite comfortable—at least, until reaching Richelieu and her 380mm guns. As far as Bretagne's place at tier 5, she fits well among most other battleships. Her top speed of 21 knots isn't anything remarkable, and USN battleship players should remember how it feels playing a ship so slow. Certainly, being able to plan ahead will aid any Bretagne player greatly, as it takes too long to reposition otherwise. Thankfully, 18.1 km of range makes the low speed somewhat more comfortable, and allows for greater map presence with her guns.
For a tier five ship, Bretagne's armor is not bad. It certainly holds it's own against equal tiered opponents, and her belt armor even extends up to the the bow of the ship, just above the waterline. Other than that strip of belt armor, she has the usual 19mm plates vulnerable to overmatch by any other battleship, so take care when fighting others.Pros:
- Main battery ballistics are great.
- Respectable AA.
- Belt armor extends to the bow.
- Third turret faces forward, giving it fairly good angles.
- Citadel is well sloped and protected.
Cons:
- Slow, at only 21 knots.
- Can be overmatched in most places.
- Turrets traverse slowly.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Bretagne are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Damage Control System Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1 or AA Guns Modification 2 ()
Commander Skills
Key skills for Bretagne commanders include those that increase her survivability, and make her gunnery more comfortable.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
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★★ |
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★ |
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2 |
★ |
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★★★ |
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★★ |
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3 |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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★ |
4 |
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★★★ |
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★ |
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★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Bretagne can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Signals
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★ |
★★★ |
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★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Destroyers | II Enseigne Gabolde • III Fusilier • IV Bourrasque • V Jaguar • V Siroco • VI Guépard • VI Aigle • VII Vauquelin • VIII Le Fantasque • VIII Le Terrible • IX Mogador • X Kléber • X Marceau • X Kléber CLR |
Cruisers | I Bougainville • II Jurien de la Gravière • III Friant • IV Duguay-Trouin • V Émile Bertin • VI La Galissonnière • VI De Grasse • VI Dupleix • VI Montcalm • VII Algérie • VII Toulon • VIII Charles Martel • VIII Cherbourg • VIII Bayard • IX Saint-Louis • IX Brest • IX Carnot • X Henri IV • X Marseille • X Colbert • ★ Condé |
Battleships | III Turenne • IV Courbet • V Bretagne • VI Normandie • VI Dunkerque • VI Dunkerque B • VII Lyon • VII Strasbourg • VIII Richelieu • VIII Gascogne • VIII Champagne • VIII Flandre • VIII Picardie • IX Alsace • IX Jean Bart • IX Jean Bart B • X République • X Bourgogne • ★ Patrie |
Aircraft Carriers | VI Béarn |