Lenin
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? | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the the first Tier VIII Premium Russian battleship to be introduced into Word of Warships, and the | + | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the the first Tier VIII Premium Russian battleship to be introduced into Word of Warships, and the sixth all-guns-forward battleship in the game. Unlike the French battleships that are equipped with two quadruple forward turrets, Lenin nicely fills the tier gap between the British ''[[Nelson]]'' and Japanese ''[[Izumo]]'', and the Russian variant of this unique design shares many of the same characteristics, flaws, and playstyles of the other two vessels. Captains familiar with either of the other two should find ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' to be a similar experience. | |
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes armed with nine 406 mm guns, mounted in three turrets, all of which are mounted close together on the bow of the ship. Combined with the unique dispersion formula for Russian battleships, the tightness of the shell groupings can be truly frightening to see; especially so if on the receiving end. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' pays for her increased close-range accuracy by having the longest reload time of all Tier VIII battleships, and by having a fairly short maximum firing range. Furthermore, her turret faces are rather un-angled and fairly thin, so receiving incapacitations to them is a common occurrence. She does, however, possess a 360* second turret and very fast turret rotation speed, also typical of Russian battleships. | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' comes armed with nine 406 mm guns, mounted in three turrets, all of which are mounted close together on the bow of the ship. Combined with the unique dispersion formula for Russian battleships, the tightness of the shell groupings can be truly frightening to see; especially so if on the receiving end. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' pays for her increased close-range accuracy by having the longest reload time of all Tier VIII battleships, and by having a fairly short maximum firing range. Furthermore, her turret faces are rather un-angled and fairly thin, so receiving incapacitations to them is a common occurrence. She does, however, possess a 360* second turret and very fast turret rotation speed, also typical of Russian battleships. | |||
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? | * | + | * His 360 degree turret allows for more flexibility when kiting when compared to other designs with all forward guns, such as [[Nelson]] or [[Jean Bart]] | |
? | * | + | * Excellent forward firing angles, able to fire all guns at just 27 degrees off the bow | |
? | * | + | * Superb gun handling, with a base turret traverse of 6 degrees per second | |
? | * | + | * Reasonably stealthy, with a minimum concealment value of 13.1km | |
+ | * Fast recharging [[Damage Control Party]] ensures that you will never take a full duration fire if properly managed | |||
+ | * His 100mm 'icebreaker bow' helps mitigate overmatch damage from [[Yamato]] and [[Musashi]] | |||
+ | * Resistant to HE, with thick deck and upper belt plating | |||
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? | * | + | * Penetration is low for a battleship, with values near the lower end of her overall matchmaking spread- inferior penetration at all ranges to [[Nagato]] at T7, and even the [[W. Virginia 1941|West Virginia 1941]] at T6 | |
? | * | + | * The AA defense leaves much to be desired, especially against T10 carriers | |
? | * | + | * Above water citadel is very vulnerable if improperly angled | |
? | * | + | * You can run out of Damage Control Party charges if improperly utilized | |
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* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
* '''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} | * '''Slot 4''': {{Damage Control System Modification 2}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 5''': {{ | + | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |
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? | + | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include Concealment Expert to effectively control engagements and manage DoT effects, Basics of Survivability to control DoT effects, and Superintendent for an extra charge of Repair Party and Damage Control party. Surprisingly for a battleship, Expert Marksman is not an essential pick, but it should be noted that you can lower the 180 degree traverse time to a whopping 25.7 seconds with a special Commander such as Alexander Ovechkin. | ||
{{Commander Skills | {{Commander Skills | |||
? | | Priority Target = | + | | Priority Target = 3 | |
? | | Preventative Maintenance = | + | | Preventative Maintenance = 2 | |
? | | Expert Loader = | + | | Expert Loader = 1 | |
| Air Supremacy = | | Air Supremacy = | |||
? | | Direction Center for Fighters = | + | | Direction Center for Fighters = 1 | |
| Improved Engine Boost = | | Improved Engine Boost = | |||
| Incoming Fire Alert = | | Incoming Fire Alert = | |||
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| High Alert = | | High Alert = | |||
? | | Jack of All Trades = | + | | Jack of All Trades = 1 | |
? | | Expert Marksman = | + | | Expert Marksman = 2 | |
| Torpedo Acceleration = | | Torpedo Acceleration = | |||
| Smoke Screen Expert = | | Smoke Screen Expert = | |||
| Improved Engines = | | Improved Engines = | |||
? | | Adrenaline Rush = | + | | Adrenaline Rush = 3 | |
| Last Stand = | | Last Stand = | |||
? | | Basics of Survivability = | + | | Basics of Survivability = 3 | |
| Survivability Expert = | | Survivability Expert = | |||
| Torpedo Armament Expertise = | | Torpedo Armament Expertise = | |||
| Aircraft Armor = | | Aircraft Armor = | |||
? | | Basic Firing Training = | + | | Basic Firing Training = 1 | |
? | | Superintendent = | + | | Superintendent = 3 | |
| Demolition Expert = | | Demolition Expert = | |||
? | | Vigilance = | + | | Vigilance = 1 | |
? | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = | + | | Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament = 1 | |
? | | Fire Prevention = | + | | Fire Prevention = 3 | |
| Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | | Inertia Fuse for HE Shells = | |||
| Sight Stabilization = | | Sight Stabilization = | |||
? | | Advanced Firing Training = | + | | Advanced Firing Training = 1 | |
? | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = | + | | Manual Fire Control for AA Armament = 3 | |
| Radio Position Finding = | | Radio Position Finding = | |||
? | | Concealment Expert = | + | | Concealment Expert = 3 | |
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Revision as of 06:53, 17 May 2019
406 mm/45 Model 1915 in a turret3 х 3 pcs. |
Rate of Fire1.82 shots/min. |
Reload Time33 sec. |
Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
Firing Range18.38 km. |
Maximum Dispersion251 m. |
HE Shell406 mm HE Model 1914 bis |
Maximum HE Shell Damage5,850 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell41 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity793 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight1116 kg. |
AP Shell406 mm AP Model 1914 bis |
Maximum AP Shell Damage13,100 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity793 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight1116 kg. |
100 mm/56 B-54 on an MZ-14 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
IDS_PRGS133_100MM_56_MZ_14_RIGHT3 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire16 shots/min. |
Reload Time3.75 sec. |
HE ShellHE-56 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,400 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity895 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
152 mm/57 B-38 on an MK-3-152 mount4 х 3 pcs. |
Firing Range6.6 km. |
Rate of Fire7.5 shots/min. |
Reload Time8 sec. |
HE ShellOFU-35 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity950 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell12 % |
100 mm/56 B-54 on an MZ-14 mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second44.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
IDS_PRGS133_100MM_56_MZ_14_RIGHT3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second44.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
37 mm V-11 mount10 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second92 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
37 mm 46-K mount8 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second97.6 |
. . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
Maximum Speed28.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius840 m. |
Rudder Shift Time13.5 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.14 km. |
Air Detectability Range11 km. |
Lenin — Soviet special premium Tier VIII battleship.
One of the variants of a high-speed battleship with a 406 mm battery (Project 21), developed under the "Big Fleet" program. A distinctive feature of the Project was the concentration of the main battery turrets in the ship's bow.
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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Lenin | 63,200 | 19 | 425 | 3 | 6/4 | 10/8/6 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
Lenin is the the first Tier VIII Premium Russian battleship to be introduced into Word of Warships, and the sixth all-guns-forward battleship in the game. Unlike the French battleships that are equipped with two quadruple forward turrets, Lenin nicely fills the tier gap between the British Nelson and Japanese Izumo, and the Russian variant of this unique design shares many of the same characteristics, flaws, and playstyles of the other two vessels. Captains familiar with either of the other two should find Lenin to be a similar experience.
Lenin comes armed with nine 406 mm guns, mounted in three turrets, all of which are mounted close together on the bow of the ship. Combined with the unique dispersion formula for Russian battleships, the tightness of the shell groupings can be truly frightening to see; especially so if on the receiving end. Lenin pays for her increased close-range accuracy by having the longest reload time of all Tier VIII battleships, and by having a fairly short maximum firing range. Furthermore, her turret faces are rather un-angled and fairly thin, so receiving incapacitations to them is a common occurrence. She does, however, possess a 360* second turret and very fast turret rotation speed, also typical of Russian battleships.
As for protection, Lenin has the normal 32 mm of plating, but a fairly well-armored midsection; 50 mm upper belt and a 45 mm deck. She also possesses a 100 mm strip of armor along the waterline of her bow. She has an above waterline citadel, so captains should be wary of showing too much side to enemy battleships. With her unique turret setup and quick turret traverse, staying perfectly angled to the enemy while being able to bring all guns on target is quite easy. However, like with Nelson and Izumo, if Lenin can get all nine guns on target, she is probably not angled enough.
Overall, Lenin is a formidable Tier VIII battleship. Her turret setup and convenient turret rotation speed easily allows her to maintain proper angling while keeping her guns in action, and her armor is more than enough to keep her alive while doing so. Captains looking for either a unique ship or a competitive experience can find both in Lenin.Pros:
- His 360 degree turret allows for more flexibility when kiting when compared to other designs with all forward guns, such as Nelson or Jean Bart
- Excellent forward firing angles, able to fire all guns at just 27 degrees off the bow
- Superb gun handling, with a base turret traverse of 6 degrees per second
- Reasonably stealthy, with a minimum concealment value of 13.1km
- Fast recharging Damage Control Party ensures that you will never take a full duration fire if properly managed
- His 100mm 'icebreaker bow' helps mitigate overmatch damage from Yamato and Musashi
- Resistant to HE, with thick deck and upper belt plating
Cons:
- Penetration is low for a battleship, with values near the lower end of her overall matchmaking spread- inferior penetration at all ranges to Nagato at T7, and even the West Virginia 1941 at T6
- The AA defense leaves much to be desired, especially against T10 carriers
- Above water citadel is very vulnerable if improperly angled
- You can run out of Damage Control Party charges if improperly utilized
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Lenin 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
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Lenin commanders include Concealment Expert to effectively control engagements and manage DoT effects, Basics of Survivability to control DoT effects, and Superintendent for an extra charge of Repair Party and Damage Control party. Surprisingly for a battleship, Expert Marksman is not an essential pick, but it should be noted that you can lower the 180 degree traverse time to a whopping 25.7 seconds with a special Commander such as Alexander Ovechkin.
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Cost (points) |
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★★ |
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3 |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
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4 |
★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Lenin can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Repair Party
- Slot 3: Catapult Fighter
Mounting premium versions of these consumables is recommended to reduce their cooldown timers. However, this is nearly mandatory for Damage Control Party due to the finite amount available to Lenin and other Russian battleships.
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Lenin 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
Lenin captains should mount standard signal flags to improve the ship's performance in battle. Sierra Mike () flags are highly recommended to increase the ship's top speed. India Delta () and India Yankee () flags should be mounted to improve the ship's survivability. November Foxtrot () flags can also be mounted to decrease consumable cooldown time. Lastly, economic and special signal flags can be mounted to increase the ship's economic gains per battle.
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★★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
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