Bretagne
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.
A series of French battleships built in response to the appearance of British "superdreadnoughts". These ships were developed directly from the ships of the preceding class but carried 340 mm guns arranged under a more rational scheme.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Tier V's Bretagne is like 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 play style 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 V, she fits well among most other battleships. Her top speed of 21 knots isn't anything remarkable, and veterans of the American battleship line will likely have painful flashbacks of 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 re-position 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 V 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 battleships, 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.
- Guns are unreliable.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Bretagne is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for more hit points, more AA, and better rudder traverse speed. Research of this module unlocks progression to Normandie.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to PCA n° 5 Mle 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
- Propulsion: Unlocking and equipping the upgraded module increases Bretagne’s top speed to 21 knots.
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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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 |