Charles Martel
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? | The ''Charles Martel'' is based off the C5 A3 which was one of the preliminary designs for the unbuilt ''[[Saint-Louis]]''-class of heavy cruiser. After the success of the ''[[Algérie]]'' and the appearance of the German ''[[Admiral Hipper]]''-class, French designers, still subject to the tonnage restrictions set by the Washington Naval Treaty, began drawing up plans for a new class of cruiser based on the ''[[Algérie]]'' in order to replace the aging ''[[Duguay-Trouin]]'' class. Because of the tonnage restriction, French designers couldn't fit both a heavy secondary armament and aviation facilities,so they created two groups of designs: the "A" group carried aircraft while the "SA" (''sans aircraft'') traded aircraft for a heavier anti-aircraft and secondary armament. Neither design would be accepted as the Washington Naval Treaty would be abandoned after the outbreak of the Second World War, but the designs would be modified and | + | The ''Charles Martel'' is based off the C5 A3 which was one of the preliminary designs for the unbuilt ''[[Saint-Louis]]''-class of heavy cruiser. After the success of the ''[[Algérie]]'' and the appearance of the German ''[[Admiral Hipper]]''-class, French designers, still subject to the tonnage restrictions set by the Washington Naval Treaty, began drawing up plans for a new class of cruiser based on the ''[[Algérie]]'' in order to replace the aging ''[[Duguay-Trouin]]'' class. Because of the tonnage restriction, French designers couldn't fit both a heavy secondary armament and aviation facilities,so they created two groups of designs: the "A" group carried aircraft while the "SA" (''sans aircraft'') traded aircraft for a heavier anti-aircraft and secondary armament. Neither design would be accepted as the Washington Naval Treaty would be abandoned after the outbreak of the Second World War, but the designs would be modified and merged to form the basis for the ''[[Saint-Louis]]'' class. | |
The naming conventions of the ''Marine Nationale'' are contradictory and annoying, therefore, Wargaming took one of the proposed names for the ''Saint-Louis'' class and gave it to the C5 A3. | The naming conventions of the ''Marine Nationale'' are contradictory and annoying, therefore, Wargaming took one of the proposed names for the ''Saint-Louis'' class and gave it to the C5 A3. |
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203 mm/50 Mle 1931 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
Reload Time12 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range15.98 km. |
Maximum Dispersion143 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE OEA Mle 1927 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell15 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight123.82 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP OPf Mle 1936 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,800 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity820 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight134 kg. |
100 mm/45 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1931 mount5 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range7.6 km. |
Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
Reload Time4 sec. |
HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1928 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity780 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
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/45 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1931 mount5 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second34 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount8 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second28.8 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
37 mm/70 Mle 1935 on an ACAD Mle 1936 mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second48.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
40 mm Bofors on a Mk.3 mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second30.4 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range13.27 km. |
Air Detectability Range7.16 km. |
Charles Martel — French Tier VIII cruiser.
The design of the new cruiser was based on that of her predecessor, Algérie, using elements from the De Grasse light cruiser. A key feature of the new ship was the use of triple-gun turrets for the main battery, which helped increase firepower. One of the variants of the project involved the installation of aircraft equipment. The increased power of the propulsion unit was intended to increase her speed compared to her predecessor.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
As a Tier VIII cruiser with quick-turning 203mm turrets, fast shells, and good speed, Charles Martel performs much like a quicker-firing and slightly speedier Mogami (due to her access to the Engine Boost consumable) with greater main battery range and better offensive torpedo capabilities. Captains familiar with her contemporary in the US cruiser line — New Orleans — will be familiar with her main battery arrangement, but should welcome the addition of torpedoes to their arsenal.
The anti-air and turning capabilities are roughly analogous to Mogami, but Martel is slightly superior in both respects. Her shell penetration and HE fire chance are slightly worse, but Martel makes up for it in faster main battery rate of fire. Overall, Charles Martel is a strong ship at Tier VIII that can simply be described as a better Mogami.Pros:
- Decent Tier VIII cruiser health pool.
- Decently armored.
- Good main battery reload time.
- Decent shells and shell velocity.
- Very good turret traverse for 203mm guns.
- Decent torpedoes for her tier.
- Decent anti-air capabilities.
- Good turning radius and ship speed (when combined with Sierra Mike signal and Engine Boost consumable).
- Good concealment.
Cons:
- Poor HE shell damage capabilities.
- Poor rudder shift and weak rudder (prone to incapacitation).
- High and somewhat exposed citadel.
- Poor main battery angles for firing all guns.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a Tier VIII MN cruiser with access to five upgrade slots, the following upgrades are recommended for Charles Martel:
Slot 1
- Main Armaments Modification 1 (if the player focuses solely on the main batteries) or
- Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 (if the player is on an anti-air build)
Slot 2
- Aiming Systems Modification 1 (if the player focuses solely on the main batteries and to increase their accuracy) or
- AA Guns Modification 2 (if the player is on an anti-air build and to boost their anti-air range)
Slot 4
- Damage Control System Modification 1 (if the player doesn't find their rudder easily incapacitated and or has the left Tier II Versatility (Last Stand) skill) or
- Steering Gears Modification 1 (if the player does find their rudder easily incapacitated) or
- Engine Boost Modification 1 (to capitalize on the cruiser's very good Engine Boost consumable)
Slot 5
- Steering Gears Modification 2 (to help with the already poor rudder shift time on the cruiser)
Slot 6
- Concealment System Modification 1 (for players looking to go concealment build) or
- Steering Gears Modification 3 (for players that don't care for concealment build and need more "wiggling")
Commander Skills
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2 |
★ |
★★ |
★★ |
★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
3 |
★ |
★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
As a Tier VIII French cruiser, players have access to the following consumables:
Premium Damage Control Party is recommended in case the rudder is incapacitated and or the player does not use the Level 2 commander skill Last Stand. Premium Engine Boost is left at the player's discretion, as the ship already has a long Engine Boost duration and has the same cooldown as Damage Control Party. Defensive Fire is recommended for players with an anti-air build and Hydroacoustic Search for those looking to counter and or hunt enemy destroyers.
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.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Charles Martel with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces cost of post-battle service, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As with other French cruisers, the most recommended signal flags are Victor Lima, India X-Ray and Juliet Charlie for extra fire damage. Victor Lima & India X-Ray increase the fire chance while also increasing chances Martel getting flooding and being detonated, thus Juliet Charlie is used to counter the debuff effect. Sierra Mike can also be handy for getting around to places, as this increases Martel’s speed to a good 34.1 knots (which can then be increased further by Engine Boost's factor of +20%). Equal Speed Charlie London, Dragon Flag, and Zulu Hotel can assist the player with increased experience gain per battle and faster commander (re)training.
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- French Cruisers: 1922-1956 (By John Jordan, Jean Moulin)
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 |