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?''Dunkerque'' is unique from the other Tier VI battleships with her high top speed and entirely forward-facing armament. She plays extremely similar to ''[[Ship:North Carolina|North Carolina]], [[Ship:Iowa|Iowa]]'', or ''[[Ship:Izumo|Izumo]]'' in that she is very durable when bow on, but has weak armor when broadside. Be careful to avoid close quarter brawl or static bow-on battle with other battleships early in the game as a well placed salvo can disable one or even both of her turrets. Her guns have a high muzzle velocity with fast shell travel time, but dispersion can be annoying at times. She is good at killing destroyers and cruisers, but will struggle against a well-angled battleship in much the same way as ''[[Ship:Scharnhorst|Scharnhorst]]'' will. However, she can outrun equal tier battleships, so use this speed to decline unfavorable engagements and support your team in killing enemy cruisers and to punish battleships who make positional mistakes.+A high-speed battlecruiser designed to counter German heavy cruisers. The ship had good torpedo protection, carried numerous dual-purpose guns and had powerful horizontal armor. Her main turrets were placed in the fore end thus making any aft firing scenarios impossible.<br><br>''{{#var:ship_name}}'' first went on sale on 22 August 2016 on the NA servers, and on 28 August 2016 on the EU servers.<br><!-- <br>{{Model3DViewer|bf2ff7190c8649eaa1b9515160a347b3}}-->
  
 +|Performance={{AA Sidebar Warning Insert}}
 +'''Survivability'''
  
?'''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/90963-premium-ship-review-dunkerque/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Dunkerque] from the NA forums'''+Though ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has an average HP pool for her tier, she is severely let down by her lightly protected hull. While her 26mm armor-plated exterior will shrug off smaller HE rounds, any DD or CL with IFHE equipped or any heavy cruiser or larger caliber guns will easily punch through her armor. Though her 26mm armor can bounce 356mm and smaller AP rounds, any AP shell 380mm or larger will overmatch her armor and deal damage to the ship. Like all other BBs, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' players should take care to avoid showing broadside to the enemy, lest they give a lucky enemy BB a free "Devastating Strike" achievement. Due to the poor survivability of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'', players must exercise caution in where they position. Islands are a good way to limit enemy focus fire by blocking shots and potentially line of sight.
  
?{{VideoYT|Rtarq6Heqyo|320}}+'''Main Armament'''
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?{{VideoYT|l9bVMlWyu2s|320}}+Compared to other BBs, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' carries fewer guns that deal less damage than her peers, resulting in having the weakest broadside salvo at her tier. She compensates for this by having the fastest reload of all T6 BBs as well as her unique all-forward turret arrangement. She can use all of her guns while presenting a narrow bow-in profile to the enemy. On the other hand, cunning enemies can take advantage of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 's inability to fire directly astern. She does have respectable rear-firing angles, so proper angling can somewhat mitigate this weakness. The 8x 330mm guns themselves are closer to a battlecruiser in terms of performance. While her AP shells have relatively low alpha damage, they have the shortest flight time to target and one of the highest penetrations among her Tier 6 counterparts. Enemies should not underestimate her guns, lest they take devastating citadel hits.
 + 
 +''' Secondary Armament'''
 + 
 +Like many other Tier 6 BBs, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 's secondary battery is fairly unimpressive. Her secondaries have excellent rear firing arcs at the cost of a significant blind spot in the front. Though the guns have higher range and slightly better firepower than her contemporaries, their poor accuracy limits their usefulness. Considering ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 's poor survivability in close range, she probably won't live long for her secondaries to become effective. It is not recommended to invest her secondaries if players want to maximize her overall performance.
 + 
 +''' AA Defense'''
 + 
 +''{{#var:ship_name}}'' e's AA leaves a lot to be desired, generally insufficient to stop CV strikes. Both torpedo bombers and dive bombers have no trouble striking though her weak AA, often making multiple runs on an isolated ''{{#var:ship_name}}''. Because of this, she relies on outmaneuvering the planes or allied AA to survive against enemy CV attacks.
 + 
 +'''Maneuverability'''
 + 
 +''{{#var:ship_name}}'' ranks among the fastest Tier 6 BB, tied with her tech tree cousin ''[[Normandie]]'' at 29.5kts base top speed. Her excellent speed is very versatile, whether it is flanking the enemy, rushing an important position, or running away from superior enemy forces. At full speed, some enemies may underlead her for the first salvoes, potentially saving her from damage taken in the long run. The rest of her maneuverability stats are less impressive, sporting an average turning radius and rudder shift time for a Tier 6 BB. Still, this is enough for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to evade torpedoes or to angle to bounce lower caliber AP rounds.
 + 
 +'''Concealment'''
 + 
 +With a base surface concealment of 16.7km and best concealment of 14.8km, Dunkerque ranks among the most visible BBs at her tier, only surpassed by the ''[[Fuso]]''. With a high detection radius and poor armor, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' players will find it more difficult to close in on their enemies. Players should take advantage of islands and other sight obstructions whenever possible to position closer to the enemy.
 + 
 +''' Play style'''
 + 
 +''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is unique from the other Tier VI battleships with her high top speed and entirely forward-facing armament. She plays extremely similar to the other French BBs with all-forward facing armament in that she can sit bow to minimize her profile while bringing all her guns to bear. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can position next to tall islands, giving enemies only a small bow to target. Should she come under heavy focus fire, she can back up and use the island to block shots and buy time for her repair party to kick in.
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 +Should there be no suitable islands, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can perform well at longer distances thanks to her fast shells and high AP penetration. Though she lacks any rear main guns, her forward guns have good firing angles to the rear. She can take a kiting position similar to other BBs so long as she angles correctly. This position is more flexible as Dunkerque can fully utilize her speed advantage to escape if she comes under heavy fire.
 + 
 +Though Dunkerque is serviceable at close range, she must be wary of BBs with 380mm or larger guns that can overmatch her bow. A well-aimed strike at ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 's bow can knock out or even permanently disable her main guns. Her citadel is also somewhat vulnerable, so players must ensure the flanks are protected before the fight starts.
 + 
 +Perhaps ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' 's greatest advantage over other BBs is her ability to reposition thanks to her excellent top speed. She can quickly exploit enemy weak points without slowing down thanks to her forward armament. Should her flank win, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can run down any surviving ships and press home on the other flank's broadside before the enemy can properly respond. Conversely, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can also use her speed to quickly reinforce a failing flank, preventing a collapse or buying time for other ships to respond.
 + 
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 +{{AnnoWiki|content=
 +'''[https://forum.worldofwarships.com/index.php?/topic/90963-premium-ship-review-dunkerque/ LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Dunkerque] from the NA forums'''}}
  
 |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> |Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
?*Reliable frontal armor allows her to maximize her turret layout.+* Fastest main battery rate of fire among Tier 6 battleships
?*Best-in-tier turret traverse speed.+* Good main battery traverse speed
?*Good shell velocity.+* Excellent AP/HE shell velocity, good AP penetration
?*Excellent main battery range (second only to ''[[Ship:Fuso|Fuso]]'' at Tier VI).+* All-forward turret placement allows ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to retain her firepower while presenting a small, angled profile
?*Outstanding speed. ''Dunkerque'' is the fastest Tier VI battleship in the game.+* Above average secondary firepower
 +* Fastest Tier VI BB, with a base speed of 29.5 knots
  
 |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. --> |Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
?*Large profile ensures most incoming rounds will find something to hit.+* Only two main turrets, losing one can be an extreme disadvantage
?*With only two turrets, turret incapacitation or destruction is her worst nightmare.+* Main battery accuracy is fairly subpar
?*Poor side armor makes exposing flanks to enemy ships inadvisable.+* Extensively covered in 26mm common plating, vulnerable to HE spam and overmatch from 380mm and larger calibers
?*Very long rudder shift time makes her difficult to maneuver in tight quarters.+* Poor AA defenses, vulnerable to plane attacks
?*Below average torpedo protection; every torpedo that hits home will hit hard and huge size means avoiding them is difficult.+* Extremely limited secondary firing arcs when engaging targets from the front
?*Underwhelming AA suite leaves her highly vulnerable to enemy aircraft.+* Poor concealment
?*Orientation of secondary batteries limits their usefulness in close-quarters situations.+
?*15-inch guns (380mm) such as those on [[Ship:Warspite|''Warspite'']] can overmatch her frontal armor, leading to possible citadel hits when bow-on to certain enemies.+
  
 |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below --> |Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
 +As a premium ship, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' doesn't have any upgrades to research.
  
?As a premium ship, ''Dunkerque'' doesn't have any upgrades to research.+|OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)-->
  
 +|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below -->
 +The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
 +*'''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}
 +*'''Slot 2''': {{Damage Control System Modification 1}}
 +*'''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}
 +*'''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}}
  
?''Dunkerque'' captains should equip [[Ship:Upgrades#Main_Armaments_Modification.C2.A01|Main Armaments Modification 1]] to increase turret durability, and pay special attention to the Tier 5 skill Preventative Maintenance. With all of her firepower in two turret modules, Preventative Maintenance will increase the survivability of her main battery and reduce instances of potentially catastrophic turret destruction.+|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->
  
?{{Commander Skills+{{Commander Skills 3 BB
?| Expert Loader=1+| rating11 = 1 <!-- Gun Feeder -->
?| Basic Firing Training=2+| rating12 = <!-- Pyrotechnician -->
?| Basics of Survivability=3+| rating13 = <!-- Consumables Specialist -->
?| Expert Rear Gunner=+| rating14 = <!-- Emergency Repair Specialist -->
 +| rating15 = <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
 +| rating16 = 3 <!-- Preventive Maintenance -->
  
?| Expert Marksman=3+| rating21 = 2 <!-- Grease the Gears -->
?| Torpedo Armament Expertise=+| rating22 = <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells -->
?| Fire Prevention=2+| rating23 = <!-- Consumables Enhancements -->
?| Incoming Fire Alert=2+| rating24 = 2 <!-- Vigilance -->
?| Last Stand=1+| rating25 = 2 <!-- Priority Target -->
 +| rating26 = <!-- AA Gunner -->
  
?| Torpedo Acceleration=+| rating31 = <!-- Super-Heavy AP Shells -->
?| High Alert=3+| rating32 = <!-- Long-Range Secondary Battery Shells -->
?| Vigilance=2+| rating33 = 3 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
?| Dogfighting Expert =+| rating34 = 2 <!-- Basics of Survivability -->
?| Superintendent=3+| rating35 = <!-- Enhanced Anti-Torpedo Protection -->
 +| rating36 = <!-- Expert AA Marksman -->
  
?| Demolition Expert=1+| rating41 = <!-- Dead Eye -->
?| Advanced Firing Training=2+| rating42 = <!-- Improved Secondary Battery Aiming -->
?| Survivability Expert=1+| rating43 = <!-- Close Quarters Combat -->
?| Aircraft Servicing Expert=+| rating44 = 2 <!-- Emergency Repair Expert -->
?| Manual Fire Control for AA Armament=2+| rating45 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
? +| rating46 = 3 <!-- Fire Prevention Expert -->
?| Last Chance=1+
?| Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament=1+
?| Preventative Maintenance=3+
?| Concealment Expert=1+
?| Air Supremacy=+
?| Jack of All Trades=2+
 }} }}
  
?|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | -->+|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
?{{WoWs_SG|+''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
?File:DunkerqueFleet.jpg{{!}}''Dunkerque'' prepares to enter battle with the fleet.+* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
?File:DunkerqueEngages.jpg{{!}}''Dunkerque'' opens fire upon an enemy, supported by a friendly ''[[ship:Warspite|Warspite]]''.+* '''Slot 2:''' {{Repair Party}}
?File:DunkerqueAbove.jpg{{!}}''Dunkerque'' fires its' main guns.+* '''Slot 3:''' {{Spotting Aircraft}} '''or''' {{Catapult Fighter}}
?File:DunkerqueSorties.jpg{{!}}''Dunkerque'' sorties to defend her home port.+
?File:DunkerqueSupport.jpg{{!}}An ''[[ship:Anshan|Anshan]]'' destroyer moves to support the French battleship.+
?File:DunkerqueCover.jpg{{!}}A ''Dunkerque'' uses an island to help cover its maneuvers. In the background, a friendly ''[[Ship:Fuso|Fuso]]'' class battleship presses the attack.+
?File:DunkerqueNM.jpg{{!}}A ''[[Ship:New Mexico|New Mexico]]'' class battleship falls to the combined force of ''Dunkerque'', ''[[ship:Warspite|Warspite]]'', and ''[[ship:Anshan|Anshan]]''.}}+
  
?|History=<!-- write text below -->+|Camouflage={{Prem Ship Camo Insert|shiptier=6}}
?<p></p>+
?===Construction===+
  
?Arsenale de Brest<br />+''Dunkerque'' also has an alternate Premium camouflage called "Fleur d'acier" that was rewarded from the missions [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/common/the-prestigious-memento-rises/ "The Colors Of Dunkerque" and/or "Flower of Steel"].
?Laid down: 24 December 1932<br />+
?Launched: 02 October 1935<br />+
?Completed: 09 June 1938+
  
?===Specifications===+|Signals=<!-- write text about best set of signals below -->
 +Combat signals that increase her durability are must-haves for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'': India Delta ({{India Delta|Size=18px}}) and India Yankee ({{India Yankee|Size=18px}}) are highly recommended, and Juliet Yankee Bissotwo ({{Juliet Yankee Bissotwo|Size=18px}}) is not a bad idea, either. November Echo Setteseven ({{November Echo Setteseven|Size=18px}}) can help shore up her naturally weak anti-aircraft armament, especially when paired with the Basic Firing Training commander skill.
  
?26,500 tons standard displacement<br />+{{Signal Flags
?215m length<br />+<!-- The usual 1,2,3 rating; others ignored. Zero may be useful to other editors to remind that the signal has no effect on the ship. -->
?31m beam<br />+
?8.7m draft<br />+
?Six boilers, four turbines+
  
?====Performance====+| November Echo Setteseven = 3 <!-- +5% AA damage -->
 +| Mike Yankee Soxisix = 1 <!-- Secondaries: +5% range, -5% reload, -5% dispersion-->
 +| India X-Ray = <!-- +1/0.5% (160mm) fire, +5% you detonate -->
 +| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 0 <!-- +15% flood, +5% you detonate -->
 +| Victor Lima = <!-- +1/0.5% (160mm) fire, +4% flood -->
 +| Hotel Yankee = <!-- ram someone -->
  
?29.5knts at 112,500shp<br />+| November Foxtrot = 1 <!-- -5% Consumables reload -->
?7,500nm range at 15knts+| Sierra Mike = 2 <!-- +5% speed -->
 +| India Delta = 3 <!-- +20% HP from Repair Party -->
 +| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo = 2 <!-- -20% flood duration -->
 +| India Yankee = 3 <!-- -20% Fire duration -->
 +| Juliet Charlie = 1 <!-- No Detonate -->
  
?====Armor====+| X-Ray Papa Unaone = <!-- +15% Smoke Gen action time -->
 +| Sierra Bravo = 0 <!-- +10% Hydro action time; -10% DAAF reload time -->
 +}}
  
?Main belt: 225mm<br />+|Gallery=<!-- write below list of files with description (if necessary) separated with | -->
?Bulkheads: 210mm forward; 189mm aft<br />+<gallery>
?Decks: 115-125mm main; 40-50mm lower<br />+File:DunkerqueFleet.jpg|''Dunkerque'' prepares to enter battle with the fleet.
?Barbettes: 310mm<br />+File:DunkerqueEngages.jpg|''Dunkerque'' opens fire upon an enemy, supported by a friendly ''[[Warspite]]''.
?Turrets: 330mm face, sides; 335-345mm rear; 150mm roof+File:DunkerqueAbove.jpg|''Dunkerque'' fires its' main guns.
 +File:DunkerqueSorties.jpg|''Dunkerque'' sorties to defend her home port.
 +File:DunkerqueSupport.jpg|An ''[[Anshan]]'' destroyer moves to support the French battleship.
 +File:DunkerqueCover.jpg|A ''Dunkerque'' uses an island to help cover its maneuvers. In the background, a friendly ''[[Fuso]]'' class battleship presses the attack.
 +File:DunkerqueNM.jpg|A ''[[New Mexico]]'' class battleship falls to the combined force of ''Dunkerque'', ''[[Warspite]]'', and ''[[Anshan]]''.
 +File:Dunkerques Alternate Camo.jpg|''Dunkerque'' rocking the "Steel Flower" of her "Fleur d'acier" camouflage on "B" turret.
 +File:DunkRear.jpg
 +File:DunkSide.jpg
 +File:DunkTurr.jpg
 +File:PCEE035_Dunkerque.png|[[Ship:Flags#List_of_Ship_Flags|Flag]] of ''Dunkerque''. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing ''Dunkerque''.
 +</gallery>
  
 +|History=<!-- write text below -->
 +<div class="thumb tright">
 +{{AnnoWiki|content=
 +<h2>''{{#var:ship_name}}'', 1937</h2>
 +===Construction===
 +:Arsenale de Brest; Brest, France
 +:Laid down: 24 December 1932
 +:Launched: 2 October 1935
 +:Commissioned: 1 May 1937
 +----
 +===Specifications===
 +:26,500 tons standard displacement
 +:215m length
 +:31m beam
 +:8.7m draft
 +----
 +====Machinery====
 +:Six boilers, four turbines
 +----
 +====Performance====
 +:29.5 knots at 112,500 shaft horsepower
 +:7,500nm range at 15 knots
 +----
 +====Armor====
 +:Main belt: 225mm
 +:Bulkheads: 210mm forward; 189mm aft
 +:Decks: 115-125mm main; 40-50mm lower
 +:Barbettes: 310mm
 +:Turrets: 330mm face, sides; 335-345mm rear; 150mm roof
 +----
 ====Armament==== ====Armament====
? +=====Main=====
?Eight (2x4) 330mm rifles, sixteen (3x4, 2x2) 130mm rifles. Ten (5x2) 37mm, thirty two (8x4) 13.2mm AA guns+:Eight (2x4) 330mm rifles
? +=====Secondary=====
 +:Sixteen (3x4, 2x2) 130mm rifles
 +=====Anti-aircraft=====
 +:Ten (5x2) 37mm guns
 +:Thirty two (8x4) 13.2mm AA guns
 +----
 ==== Aircraft ==== ==== Aircraft ====
? +:Four (4) Loire 130 floatplanes, one catapult
?Four Loire 130 floatplanes, one catapult+}}</div>
 +[[File:Dunkerque 01.jpg|none|frame|x350px|link=|''Dunkerque'' at anchor, date and location unknown.]]
  
 === History === === History ===
? 
 ==== Design ==== ==== Design ====
  
?The ''Dunkerque'' class began as an answer to the increasing gap in performance and ability of capital ships available to the French navy in the 1930s. This had come to be because French shipbuilding and war manufacturing priorities had been drastically altered during World War I. Having had to cancel the modern ''Lyon'' class before they had been laid down, even the preceding ''Normandie'' class was suspended, and in fact, construction never resumed due to wartime manufacturing needs, the enormous expense incurred by the war, and consequent reconstruction. This had left France in the possession of the aging ''Bretagne'' class battleships as well as the entirely obsolete ''Danton'' class ships, which were pre-dreadnoughts.+The ''Dunkerque'' class began as an answer to the increasing gap in performance and ability of capital ships available to the French navy in the 1930s. This had come to be because French shipbuilding and war manufacturing priorities had been drastically altered during World War I. Having had to cancel the modern ''Lyon'' class before they had been laid down, even the preceding ''Normandie'' class was suspended, and in fact, construction never resumed due to wartime manufacturing needs, the enormous expense incurred by the war, and consequent reconstruction. This had left France in the possession of the aging ''Bretagne''-class battleships as well as the entirely obsolete ''Danton''-class ships, which were pre-dreadnoughts.
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 The London Naval Treaty made allowance for 70,000 tons of new capital ship construction by France. As expense, lack of necessary slipways, and political realities rendered construction of anything approaching 35,000 tons impossible, smaller ships had to be considered. The first discussions centered on four lighter battlecruisers to counter the new Italian treaty cruisers. As the existing French battleships were considered comparable to their Italian counterparts, the need for new, large battleships was not believed necessary. While the suitability of this proposal was eventually challenged by the construction of the ''Deutschland'' class cruisers in Germany, the preliminary proposal for an all-forward, eight-gun main armament stuck. The London Naval Treaty made allowance for 70,000 tons of new capital ship construction by France. As expense, lack of necessary slipways, and political realities rendered construction of anything approaching 35,000 tons impossible, smaller ships had to be considered. The first discussions centered on four lighter battlecruisers to counter the new Italian treaty cruisers. As the existing French battleships were considered comparable to their Italian counterparts, the need for new, large battleships was not believed necessary. While the suitability of this proposal was eventually challenged by the construction of the ''Deutschland'' class cruisers in Germany, the preliminary proposal for an all-forward, eight-gun main armament stuck.
  
?With the construction of the ''Deutschland'' cruisers, the proposed design shifted to three full, if small, battleships of approximately 23,000 tons. However, they were to retain the higher speed and lighter armament of the battlecruiser proposal. Further iterations on the design saw displacement rise to 26,000 tons with thicker armor, a reduced top speed of 29 knots, and an up-gunned main battery, from 305mm to 330mm. The number of proposed ships was reduced from three to two. This became the basis for the final design of ''Dunkerque'', though the second ship of the class, ''Strasbourg'', would receive significant modifications after the design and construction of the Italian ''Littorio'' class became known.+With the construction of the [[Admiral Graf Spee|''Deutschland'']] cruisers, the proposed design shifted to three full, if small, battleships of approximately 23,000 tons. However, they were to retain the higher speed and lighter armament of the battlecruiser proposal. Further iterations on the design saw displacement rise to 26,000 tons with thicker armor, a reduced top speed of 29 knots, and an up-gunned main battery, from 305mm to 330mm. The number of proposed ships was reduced from three to two. This became the basis for the final design of ''Dunkerque'', though the second ship of the class, ''Strasbourg'', would receive significant modifications after the design and construction of the Italian ''Littorio'' class became known.
  
 ==== Service ==== ==== Service ====
? +''Dunkerque'' began service in April 1936 while still not fully complete. Work remained to be finished on her superstructure and her light anti-aircraft complement had not been installed. She continued sea trials through 1937, and represented France during the coronation review for Britain’s George VI in May. Afterward, she embarked on a series of colonial visits, returning to France in early 1938, at which time she actively joined the fleet as the flagship of the Atlantic Squadron.
?''Dunkerque'' began service in April, 1936 while still not fully complete. Work remained to be finished on her superstructure and her light anti-aircraft complement had not been installed. She continued sea trials through 1937, and represented France during the coronation review for Britain’s George VI in May. Afterward, she embarked on a series of colonial visits, returning to France in early 1938, at which time she actively joined the fleet as the flagship of the Atlantic Squadron.+
  
 In early 1939, ''Dunkerque'' was attached to the Raiding Force, operating as part of a French neutrality patrol and observation force off the Spanish coast during the end of the Spanish Civil War. Based in Brest, ''Dunkerque'' visited Britain and was back in port at the outbreak of World War II. In early 1939, ''Dunkerque'' was attached to the Raiding Force, operating as part of a French neutrality patrol and observation force off the Spanish coast during the end of the Spanish Civil War. Based in Brest, ''Dunkerque'' visited Britain and was back in port at the outbreak of World War II.
  
?''Dunkerque'' spent most of 1939 operating in support of Atlantic convoys or attempting to intercept German raiders, ending in a joint sortie with HMS ''Hood'' at the time ''[[Ship:Scharnhorst|Scharnhorst]]'' and ''[[Ship:Gneisenau|Gneisenau]]'' were also raiding in the North Atlantic. She sustained damage from heavy seas and returned to port for repairs. On 11 December, 1939, ''Dunkerque'' sailed from Brest for Halifax, Nova Scotia, carrying gold to pay for weapons. On her return, she escorted a troop convoy to Britain. Returning to Brest in late December, she underwent refit, repairs, and trials until deployed in April to Mers-el-Kebir with the Raiding Force as a counter to the increasingly belligerent Italy.+''Dunkerque'' spent most of 1939 operating in support of Atlantic convoys or attempting to intercept German raiders, ending in a joint sortie with HMS ''Hood'' at the time ''[[Scharnhorst]]'' and ''[[Gneisenau]]'' were also raiding in the North Atlantic. She sustained damage from heavy seas and returned to port for repairs. On 11 December 1939, ''Dunkerque'' sailed from Brest for Halifax, Nova Scotia, carrying gold to pay for weapons. On her return, she escorted a troop convoy to Britain. Returning to Brest in late December, she underwent refit, repairs, and trials until deployed in April to Mers-el-Kebir, Algeria with the Raiding Force as a counter to the increasingly belligerent Italy.
  
 ''Dunkerque'' stayed less than a week, redeploying back to Brest in support of operations in Norway, but was again sent back to Mers-el-Kébir before April had ended. She sortied several times in attempts to intercept Italian ships, but all proved to be failures. ''Dunkerque'' stayed less than a week, redeploying back to Brest in support of operations in Norway, but was again sent back to Mers-el-Kébir before April had ended. She sortied several times in attempts to intercept Italian ships, but all proved to be failures.
  
?Still in port at Mers-el-Kébir, ''Dunkerque'' was in port when the British launched Operation Catapult. Force H, consisting of several battleships, bombarded the French fleet at Mers-el-Kébir on the 22 of June, 1940, in the belief that crippling or sinking the French ships would keep them out of German hands. ''Dunkerque'' sustained heavy damage. The British, not believing ''Dunkerque'' to have sustained sufficient damage to prevent her use if captured, attacked again, this time with aircraft from HMS ''Ark Royal''. Though sustaining one direct torpedo hit only, two further torpedoes struck auxiliary ships moored alongside, one carrying a load of depth charges. These were detonated by the torpedo strike, causing massive damage, and combined with the direct torpedo strike on ''Dunkerque'' herself, caused sufficient flooding to settle her in the harbor.+Still in port at Mers-el-Kébir, ''Dunkerque'' was in port when the British launched Operation Catapult. Force H, consisting of several battleships, bombarded the French fleet at Mers-el-Kébir on 22 June 1940, in the belief that crippling or sinking the French ships would keep them out of German hands. ''Dunkerque'' sustained heavy damage. The British, not believing ''Dunkerque'' to have sustained sufficient damage to prevent her use if captured, attacked again, this time with aircraft from HMS ''Ark Royal''. Though sustaining one direct torpedo hit only, two further torpedoes struck auxiliary ships moored alongside, one carrying a load of depth charges. These were detonated by the torpedo strike, causing massive damage, and combined with the direct torpedo strike on ''Dunkerque'' herself, caused sufficient flooding to settle her in the harbor.
?''Dunkerque'' was made watertight and floated off the bottom by September of 1940, but repairs, several fires, and consequent delays prevented her from returning to France until January of 1942. Reaching Toulon, ''Dunkerque'' went into drydock two years to the day after the initial attack in Mers-el-Kébir for full repairs. +''Dunkerque'' was made watertight and floated off the bottom by September 1940, but repairs, several fires, and consequent delays prevented her from returning to France until January 1942. Reaching Toulon, ''Dunkerque'' went into drydock two years to the day after the initial attack in Mers-el-Kébir for full repairs.
  
?Still in drydock in November of 1942, the German militarization of Cosmopolitan Vichy France saw an attempt to seize the various ships of the French fleet in dock or at anchor in Toulon. To prevent her falling into German hands, the crew of ''Dunkerque'' scuttled her, detonating charges throughout the ship and setting her afire. She settled in dock, where she remained until 1944, when she was stripped down, her bow removed, and refloated to clear the dock.+Still in drydock in November 1942, the German militarization of Cosmopolitan Vichy France saw an attempt to seize the various ships of the French fleet in dock or at anchor in Toulon. To prevent her falling into German hands, the crew of ''Dunkerque'' scuttled her, detonating charges throughout the ship and setting her afire. She settled in dock, where she remained until 1944, when she was stripped down, her bow removed, and refloated to clear the dock.
  
 ''Dunkerque'' was never repaired. She was sold for scrap in 1958. ''Dunkerque'' was never repaired. She was sold for scrap in 1958.
 +
 +===Historical Inaccuracies===
 +* Turrets are not compartmentalized.
 +* Catapult fighter is the Dewoitine HD.780, a floatplane derivative of the D.520. Only one prototype was built and it never flew or entered service.
 +* ''Dunkerque''’s camouflaged hull resembles the late war British Admiralty Standard paint scheme, which was actually applied to ''[[Richelieu]]'' in 1945. Demounting the premium camouflage will reveal ''Dunkerque''’s historical appearance, but at the cost of the camouflage's bonuses.
 +* Early 1940 overall dark grey 'Atlantic' livery is missing. ''Dunkerque'' was still wearing this paint scheme in February 1942.
 +* The tricolour bands on ''Dunkerque''’s turrets indicate she is in 1942 condition, when she was under Vichy control; the HD.780 catapult fighter was scrapped in 1940 and the British Admiralty Standard paint scheme was only painted on French ships that sided with the Allies.
  
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?File:Dunkerque-1.jpg|''Dunkerque'' in un-dated, pre-war photo+File:Dunkerque-1.jpg|''Dunkerque'' in un-dated, pre-war photo.
?File:Dunkerque-206a4020.jpg|Line drawing of ''Dunkerque''+File:Dunkerque-206a4020.jpg|U.S. Navy Office of Naval Intelligence drawing of ''Dunkerque''.
?File:Dunkerquespit.jpg|''Dunkerque'' at Spithead for the coronation of King George VI, 1937+File:Dunkerque_inboard_profile.png|Inboard profile of ''Dunkerque''.
?</gallery>|Video=<!-- put below video clips with using template VideoYT. You can use html-tags for formatting. -->+File:LK_Dunkerque_firing_01.jpg|''Dunkerque'' test-firing her main battery guns, date unknown.
 +File:Dunkerque_forward.jpg|Forward view of ''Dunkerque''’s main battery, date unknown.
 +File:Dunkerquespit.jpg|''Dunkerque'' at Spithead for the coronation of King George VI, 1937.
 +File:Dunkerque-firth-of-forth.jpg|''Dunkerque'' in the Firth of Forth, Scotland, circa 1939.
 +File:Dunkerque_at_Mers-el-Kabir.jpg|''Dunkerque'' seen from atop the Mers-el-Kebir fortress in July 1940 (foreground) with sister ship ''Strasbourg'' alongside (background). The funnels have been painted to allow the ships to be easily distinguished from each other: one stripe for ''Dunkerque'', two for ''Strasbourg''.
 +File:004-battleship-dunkerque.jpg|''Dunkerque'' anchored at Mers-el-Kébir, Algeria, July 1940. ''Dunkerque'' is the nearest ship, with the ''Bretagne''-class battleship ''Provence'' to her port side, followed by ''Dunkerque'''s sister-ship ''Strasbourg'', battleship ''Bretagne'' and seaplane tender ''Commandant Teste''.
 +</gallery>
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 +
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_battleship_Dunkerque French battleship ''Dunkerque'' - Wikipedia]
 +# [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunkerque-class_battleship ''Dunkerque''-class battleship - Wikipedia]
 +# [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/history/armada-dunkerque/ Armada: Dunkerque (no video) - News - World of Warships]
 +# [https://worldofwarships.com/en/news/general-news/squall-line-dunkerque/ Squall Line: Dunkerque - BATTLESHIP DUNKERQUE - ARMADA - News - World of Warships]
 +# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rtarq6Heqyo Armada - Dunkerque - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube]
 +<br />
 +{{WoWS Ship Changelog Insert|1=
 +*Available for testing by supertesters in Update 0.5.9.
 +*First appeared on sale in September 2016.
 +**Introduced in Update 0.5.10.
 +*Update 0.5.12:
 +**Corrected positioning of some AA guns.
 +**Fixed visualization of certain small decorative objects at low and medium graphics settings.
 +*Update 0.6.1:
 +**Improved appearance of the ship with the use of special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (mainly rigging)
 +**Added to the list of ships available in supercontainers
 +**Fixed armor layout of secondary turret barbettes and added a 120mm horizontal plate between the turret and its barbette for all three quad turrets housing 130mm secondary guns.
 +**Fixed flickering of middle secondary turret when in the "Armor Layout" viewer.
 +*Update 0.6.3:
 +** Improved the characteristics of the ship-borne aircraft: The aircraft's tier changed from Tier VI to VII, its hit points increased from 1,180 to 1,350 and average damage per second increased from 45 to 51.
 +**Added practice guns to the main gun turrets, which won't affect combat performance.
 +*Update 0.6.4:
 +**Adjusted conning tower aft bulkhead armor from 300mm to 250mm.
 +**Available for in game purchase with doubloons.
 +*Update 0.6.12:
 +**Visibility when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 14.2 km
 +**Detection range of the Loire 130 aircraft was increased from 4km to 7km in air, and to 8km by sea.
 +*Update 0.6.13:
 +**Improved display of thin elements.
 +*Update 0.6.15:
 +**For permanent camoflauges "Type 10" and "Fleur d'acier", added a new effect of -10% to the cost of the ship's post-battle service.
 +*Update 0.7.4.1:
 +**Was added to its nation's tech tree and is available for purchase with doubloons.
 +*Update 0.7.7:
 +**Became unavailable in the game client for purchase with doubloons.
 +*Update 0.7.8:
 +**Minor fixes to geometry and textures on the ship.
 +*Update 0.7.11:
 +**Became available in the game client for purchase for doubloons.
 +*Update 0.8.0:
 +**Main battery reload time reduced from 28 to 26 s.
 +*Update 0.8.1:
 +**Fixed geometry and textures.
 +*Update 0.10.0:
 +**The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km.
 +*Update 12.0:
 +**Updated the Mid-Autumn Festival permanent camouflage.
 +*Update 12.7:
 +**Changed the textures and models of the ship.
 +}}
 +
  
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Latest revision as of 20:03, 26 March 2024

Dunkerque
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Battleship | France | Tier VI
Tech Tree Position
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General
Purchase priceSpecial Doubloons
Hit Points52,600 
Main Battery
330 mm/50 Mle 1931 on a St.Chamond Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire2.31 shots/min.
Reload Time26 sec.
Rotation Speeddeg./sec.
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec.
Firing Range18.21 km.
Maximum Dispersion244 m.
HE Shell330 mm HE OEA Mle 1935 
Maximum HE Shell Damage4,800 
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell35 %
Initial HE Shell Velocity885 m./s.
HE Shell Weight552 kg.
AP Shell330 mm AP OPfK Mle 1935 
Maximum AP Shell Damage9,700 
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.
AP Shell Weight560 kg.
Secondary Armament #1
IDS_PFGS008_130_45_MLE_1932_QUAD_PREM1 х 4 pcs.
Firing Range5.6 km.
Rate of Fire12 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Secondary Armament #2
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs.
Firing Range5.6 km.
Rate of Fire12 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
Secondary Armament #3
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 2 pcs.
Firing Range5.6 km.
Rate of Fire12 shots/min.
Reload Timesec.
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,900 
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s.
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell%
AA Defense
IDS_PFGS008_130_45_MLE_1932_QUAD_PREM1 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second12.2 
. . . Firing Range5.19 km.
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second24.4 
. . . Firing Range5.19 km.
130 mm/45 Mle 1932 on an Mle 1932 mount2 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second17.2 
. . . Firing Range5.19 km.
13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAQ Mle 1929 mount8 х 4 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second40 
. . . Firing Range1.2 km.
37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount5 х 2 pcs.
. . . Average Damage per Second11.5 
. . . Firing Rangekm.
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed29.5 knot
Turning Circle Radius730 m.
Rudder Shift Time14 sec.
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range16.41 km.
Air Detectability Range9.58 km.
Battle Levels
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VI
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Special

Dunkerque — French special premium Tier VI battleship.

A high-speed battlecruiser designed to counter German heavy cruisers. The ship had good torpedo protection, carried numerous dual-purpose guns and had powerful horizontal armor. Her main turrets were placed in the fore end thus making any aft firing scenarios impossible.

Dunkerque first went on sale on 22 August 2016 on the NA servers, and on 28 August 2016 on the EU servers.

Modules

Main Battery Guns Rate of Fire
(shots/min)
180° Turn Time
(sec)
Maximum Dispersion
(m)
Maximum HE Shell Damage
(HP)
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell
(%)
Maximum AP Shell Damage
(HP)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
330 mm/50 Mle 1931 on a St.Chamond Mle 1932 mount2.3362444,800359,700 00
Hull 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
(Credits)
Dunkerque52,6001633522/38/5/2/3 00
Fire Control System IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)
Maximum Firing Range
(km)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
PCA Mle 19400 00
Engine Maximum Speed
(knot)
Research price
(exp)
Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 107,000 hp29.5 00

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
Main Armaments Modification 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Magazine Modification 1
Spotting Aircraft Modification 1
Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
Damage Control System Modification 1
Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
Main Battery Modification 2
Secondary Battery Modification 1
AA Guns Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Slot 4 
Damage Control System Modification 2
Propulsion Modification 1
Steering Gears Modification 1
Airstrike Modification 1

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning. The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.

Survivability

Though Dunkerque has an average HP pool for her tier, she is severely let down by her lightly protected hull. While her 26mm armor-plated exterior will shrug off smaller HE rounds, any DD or CL with IFHE equipped or any heavy cruiser or larger caliber guns will easily punch through her armor. Though her 26mm armor can bounce 356mm and smaller AP rounds, any AP shell 380mm or larger will overmatch her armor and deal damage to the ship. Like all other BBs, Dunkerque players should take care to avoid showing broadside to the enemy, lest they give a lucky enemy BB a free "Devastating Strike" achievement. Due to the poor survivability of Dunkerque, players must exercise caution in where they position. Islands are a good way to limit enemy focus fire by blocking shots and potentially line of sight.

Main Armament

Compared to other BBs, Dunkerque carries fewer guns that deal less damage than her peers, resulting in having the weakest broadside salvo at her tier. She compensates for this by having the fastest reload of all T6 BBs as well as her unique all-forward turret arrangement. She can use all of her guns while presenting a narrow bow-in profile to the enemy. On the other hand, cunning enemies can take advantage of Dunkerque 's inability to fire directly astern. She does have respectable rear-firing angles, so proper angling can somewhat mitigate this weakness. The 8x 330mm guns themselves are closer to a battlecruiser in terms of performance. While her AP shells have relatively low alpha damage, they have the shortest flight time to target and one of the highest penetrations among her Tier 6 counterparts. Enemies should not underestimate her guns, lest they take devastating citadel hits.

Secondary Armament

Like many other Tier 6 BBs, Dunkerque 's secondary battery is fairly unimpressive. Her secondaries have excellent rear firing arcs at the cost of a significant blind spot in the front. Though the guns have higher range and slightly better firepower than her contemporaries, their poor accuracy limits their usefulness. Considering Dunkerque 's poor survivability in close range, she probably won't live long for her secondaries to become effective. It is not recommended to invest her secondaries if players want to maximize her overall performance.

AA Defense

Dunkerque e's AA leaves a lot to be desired, generally insufficient to stop CV strikes. Both torpedo bombers and dive bombers have no trouble striking though her weak AA, often making multiple runs on an isolated Dunkerque. Because of this, she relies on outmaneuvering the planes or allied AA to survive against enemy CV attacks.

Maneuverability

Dunkerque ranks among the fastest Tier 6 BB, tied with her tech tree cousin Normandie at 29.5kts base top speed. Her excellent speed is very versatile, whether it is flanking the enemy, rushing an important position, or running away from superior enemy forces. At full speed, some enemies may underlead her for the first salvoes, potentially saving her from damage taken in the long run. The rest of her maneuverability stats are less impressive, sporting an average turning radius and rudder shift time for a Tier 6 BB. Still, this is enough for Dunkerque to evade torpedoes or to angle to bounce lower caliber AP rounds.

Concealment

With a base surface concealment of 16.7km and best concealment of 14.8km, Dunkerque ranks among the most visible BBs at her tier, only surpassed by the Fuso. With a high detection radius and poor armor, Dunkerque players will find it more difficult to close in on their enemies. Players should take advantage of islands and other sight obstructions whenever possible to position closer to the enemy.

Play style

Dunkerque is unique from the other Tier VI battleships with her high top speed and entirely forward-facing armament. She plays extremely similar to the other French BBs with all-forward facing armament in that she can sit bow to minimize her profile while bringing all her guns to bear. Dunkerque can position next to tall islands, giving enemies only a small bow to target. Should she come under heavy focus fire, she can back up and use the island to block shots and buy time for her repair party to kick in.

Should there be no suitable islands, Dunkerque can perform well at longer distances thanks to her fast shells and high AP penetration. Though she lacks any rear main guns, her forward guns have good firing angles to the rear. She can take a kiting position similar to other BBs so long as she angles correctly. This position is more flexible as Dunkerque can fully utilize her speed advantage to escape if she comes under heavy fire.

Though Dunkerque is serviceable at close range, she must be wary of BBs with 380mm or larger guns that can overmatch her bow. A well-aimed strike at Dunkerque 's bow can knock out or even permanently disable her main guns. Her citadel is also somewhat vulnerable, so players must ensure the flanks are protected before the fight starts.

Perhaps Dunkerque 's greatest advantage over other BBs is her ability to reposition thanks to her excellent top speed. She can quickly exploit enemy weak points without slowing down thanks to her forward armament. Should her flank win, Dunkerque can run down any surviving ships and press home on the other flank's broadside before the enemy can properly respond. Conversely, Dunkerque can also use her speed to quickly reinforce a failing flank, preventing a collapse or buying time for other ships to respond.



Pros:

  • Fastest main battery rate of fire among Tier 6 battleships
  • Good main battery traverse speed
  • Excellent AP/HE shell velocity, good AP penetration
  • All-forward turret placement allows Dunkerque to retain her firepower while presenting a small, angled profile
  • Above average secondary firepower
  • Fastest Tier VI BB, with a base speed of 29.5 knots

Cons:

  • Only two main turrets, losing one can be an extreme disadvantage
  • Main battery accuracy is fairly subpar
  • Extensively covered in 26mm common plating, vulnerable to HE spam and overmatch from 380mm and larger calibers
  • Poor AA defenses, vulnerable to plane attacks
  • Extremely limited secondary firing arcs when engaging targets from the front
  • Poor concealment

Research

As a premium ship, Dunkerque doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Dunkerque are as follows:

Commander Skills

Consumables

Dunkerque can equip the following consumables:

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Dunkerque comes with Default permanent camouflage and a set of permanent combat bonuses.

Dunkerque also has an alternate Premium camouflage called "Fleur d'acier" that was rewarded from the missions "The Colors Of Dunkerque" and/or "Flower of Steel".

Signals

Combat signals that increase her durability are must-haves for Dunkerque: India Delta (+20% to the amount of HP recovered when the Repair Party consumable is used.) and India Yankee (-20% to fire duration.) are highly recommended, and Juliet Yankee Bissotwo (-20% to flooding duration.) is not a bad idea, either. November Echo Setteseven (+5% continuous damage by all AA guns, +5% damage per second within the explosion radius of shells fired from medium- and long-range AA defenses.) can help shore up her naturally weak anti-aircraft armament, especially when paired with the Basic Firing Training commander skill.


Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.

Gallery

Historical Info

Historical Gallery

Video

References


  1. French battleship Dunkerque - Wikipedia
  2. Dunkerque-class battleship - Wikipedia
  3. Armada: Dunkerque (no video) - News - World of Warships
  4. Squall Line: Dunkerque - BATTLESHIP DUNKERQUE - ARMADA - News - World of Warships
  5. Armada - Dunkerque - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube


Ship Change Log

See here for links to Update notes.

  • Available for testing by supertesters in Update 0.5.9.
  • First appeared on sale in September 2016.
    • Introduced in Update 0.5.10.
  • Update 0.5.12:
    • Corrected positioning of some AA guns.
    • Fixed visualization of certain small decorative objects at low and medium graphics settings.
  • Update 0.6.1:
    • Improved appearance of the ship with the use of special technology for improved rendering of thin elements (mainly rigging)
    • Added to the list of ships available in supercontainers
    • Fixed armor layout of secondary turret barbettes and added a 120mm horizontal plate between the turret and its barbette for all three quad turrets housing 130mm secondary guns.
    • Fixed flickering of middle secondary turret when in the "Armor Layout" viewer.
  • Update 0.6.3:
    • Improved the characteristics of the ship-borne aircraft: The aircraft's tier changed from Tier VI to VII, its hit points increased from 1,180 to 1,350 and average damage per second increased from 45 to 51.
    • Added practice guns to the main gun turrets, which won't affect combat performance.
  • Update 0.6.4:
    • Adjusted conning tower aft bulkhead armor from 300mm to 250mm.
    • Available for in game purchase with doubloons.
  • Update 0.6.12:
    • Visibility when firing main guns in smoke was changed to 14.2 km
    • Detection range of the Loire 130 aircraft was increased from 4km to 7km in air, and to 8km by sea.
  • Update 0.6.13:
    • Improved display of thin elements.
  • Update 0.6.15:
    • For permanent camoflauges "Type 10" and "Fleur d'acier", added a new effect of -10% to the cost of the ship's post-battle service.
  • Update 0.7.4.1:
    • Was added to its nation's tech tree and is available for purchase with doubloons.
  • Update 0.7.7:
    • Became unavailable in the game client for purchase with doubloons.
  • Update 0.7.8:
    • Minor fixes to geometry and textures on the ship.
  • Update 0.7.11:
    • Became available in the game client for purchase for doubloons.
  • Update 0.8.0:
    • Main battery reload time reduced from 28 to 26 s.
  • Update 0.8.1:
    • Fixed geometry and textures.
  • Update 0.10.0:
    • The firing range of the secondary battery was increased to 5.6 km.
  • Update 12.0:
    • Updated the Mid-Autumn Festival permanent camouflage.
  • Update 12.7:
    • Changed the textures and models of the ship.

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Aircraft Carriers  VI BéarnDoubloons
Battleships
Japan  II MikasaDoubloons • III Kawachi • IV Myōgi • IV IshizuchiDoubloons • V Kongō • V ARP KongōDoubloons • V ARP KirishimaDoubloons • V ARP HarunaDoubloons • V ARP HieiDoubloons • V HSF HieiDoubloons • VI Fusō • VI MutsuDoubloons • VI IseDoubloons • VII Nagato • VII AshitakaDoubloons • VII HyūgaDoubloons • VIII Amagi • VIII Yumihari • VIII KiiDoubloons • VIII Ignis PurgatioDoubloons • VIII RagnarokDoubloons • IX Izumo • IX Adatara • IX MusashiDoubloons • IX HizenDoubloons • IX IwamiDoubloons • IX DaisenDoubloons • IX TsurugiDoubloons • IX Iwami BDoubloons • X Yamato • X Bungo • X ShikishimaDoubloons • X ARP YamatoDoubloons •  Satsuma 
U.K.  III Bellerophon • III Indefatigable • III DreadnoughtDoubloons • IV Orion • IV Queen Mary • V Iron Duke • V Tiger • V AgincourtDoubloons • VI WarspiteDoubloons • VI Queen Elizabeth • VI Renown • VI RepulseDoubloons • VI Repulse BDoubloons • VII King George V • VII Rooke • VII HoodDoubloons • VII NelsonDoubloons • VII Duke of YorkDoubloons • VII CollingwoodDoubloons • VII Renown '44Doubloons • VII Duke of BronteDoubloons • VIII Monarch • VIII Hawke • VIII VanguardDoubloons • IX Lion • IX Duncan • IX MarlboroughDoubloons • IX Scarlet ThunderDoubloons • X Conqueror • X St. Vincent • X ThundererDoubloons • X IncomparableDoubloons •  Devastation 
France  III Turenne • IV Courbet • V Bretagne • VI Normandie • VI DunkerqueDoubloons • VI Dunkerque BDoubloons • VII Lyon • VII StrasbourgDoubloons • VIII Richelieu • VIII GascogneDoubloons • VIII ChampagneDoubloons • VIII FlandreDoubloons • VIII PicardieDoubloons • IX Alsace • IX Jean BartDoubloons • IX Jean Bart BDoubloons • X République • X BourgogneDoubloons •  Patrie 
U.S.S.R.  III Knyaz Suvorov • IV Imperator Nikolai IDoubloons • IV Gangut • V Pyotr Velikiy • V Oktyabrskaya RevolutsiyaDoubloons • VI Izmail • VI NovorossiyskDoubloons • VII Sinop • VII PoltavaDoubloons • VIII Vladivostok • VIII LeninDoubloons • VIII BorodinoDoubloons • IX Sovetsky Soyuz • IX NavarinDoubloons • IX AL Sov. RossiyaDoubloons • X Kremlin • X SlavaDoubloons •  Admiral Ushakov 
U.S.A.  III South Carolina • IV Wyoming • IV Arkansas BetaDoubloons • V New York • V OklahomaDoubloons • V TexasDoubloons • VI New Mexico • VI ArizonaDoubloons • VI W. Virginia '41Doubloons • VII Colorado • VII FloridaDoubloons • VII West Virginia '44Doubloons • VII CaliforniaDoubloons • VIII North Carolina • VIII Kansas • VIII Nebraska • VIII AlabamaDoubloons • VIII MassachusettsDoubloons • VIII Alabama VLDoubloons • VIII ConstellationDoubloons • VIII Massachusetts BDoubloons • VIII Alabama STDoubloons • VIII North Carolina CLRDoubloons • IX Iowa • IX Minnesota • IX Delaware • IX MissouriDoubloons • IX KearsargeDoubloons • IX IllinoisDoubloons • IX Kearsarge BDoubloons • IX GeorgiaDoubloons • X Montana • X Vermont • X Louisiana • X OhioDoubloons • X Rhode Island • X Wisconsin •  Maine 
Germany  III Nassau • III Von der Tann • III König AlbertDoubloons • IV Kaiser • IV Moltke • V König • V Derfflinger • VI Bayern • VI Mackensen • VI Prinz Eitel FriedrichDoubloons • VII Gneisenau • VII Prinz Heinrich • VII ScharnhorstDoubloons • VII AL Prinz HeinrichDoubloons • VII Scharnhorst BDoubloons • VII Scharnhorst '43Doubloons • VIII TirpitzDoubloons • VIII Bismarck • VIII Zieten • VIII OdinDoubloons • VIII BrandenburgDoubloons • VIII AnhaltDoubloons • VIII Brandenburg BDoubloons • VIII Tirpitz BDoubloons • IX Friedrich der Grosse • IX Prinz Rupprecht • IX PommernDoubloons • IX Pommern BDoubloons • X Grosser KurfürstDoubloons • X Schlieffen • X Preussen • X MecklenburgDoubloons •  Hannover 
Pan-Asia  IX BajieDoubloons • IX WujingDoubloons • IX Sun Yat-SenDoubloons • IX LouchuanDoubloons 
Spain  IX Victoria 
Europe  V Viribus UnitisDoubloons • IX Karl XIV JohanDoubloons 
Netherlands  
Italy  IV Dante Alighieri • V Conte di Cavour • V Giulio CesareDoubloons • VI Andrea Doria • VII Francesco Caracciolo • VIII Vittorio Veneto • VIII RomaDoubloons • VIII AL LittorioDoubloons • IX Lepanto • IX Marco PoloDoubloons • IX Giuseppe VerdiDoubloons • X Cristoforo Colombo • X Ruggiero di Lauria • X Sicilia 
Commonwealth  VII YukonDoubloons 
Pan-America  V Rio de JaneiroDoubloons • VIII AtlânticoDoubloons