Lightning
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? | * | + | * All gun turrets can traverse 360 degrees. | |
* Superb concealment with 8 km torpedoes, allowing stealth torpedo attacks. | * Superb concealment with 8 km torpedoes, allowing stealth torpedo attacks. | |||
? | * Superb maneuverability. | + | * Superb acceleration and maneuverability. | |
* Access to Hydroacoustic Search consumable. | * Access to Hydroacoustic Search consumable. | |||
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* High number of smoke charges with short cooldown. | * High number of smoke charges with short cooldown. | |||
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* Short ship detection range for the Hydroacoustic Search consumable. | * Short ship detection range for the Hydroacoustic Search consumable. | |||
* Poor AA firepower. | * Poor AA firepower. | |||
+ | * 8km torpedoes may not be adequate in Tier X matches. | |||
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Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include [[Ship:Commander#Last_Stand|Last Stand]], [[Ship:Commander#Survivability_Expert|Survivability Expert]], and [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]]. | Key skills for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' commanders include [[Ship:Commander#Last_Stand|Last Stand]], [[Ship:Commander#Survivability_Expert|Survivability Expert]], and [[Ship:Commander#Concealment_Expert|Concealment Expert]]. | |||
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[[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range. | [[Ship:Camouflage#Standard Camouflage|Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage]] can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range. | |||
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+ | # [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Lightning_(G55) HMS ''Lightning'' (G55) - Wikipedia] | |||
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Revision as of 23:34, 29 March 2020
120 mm/50 QF Mk.XI on a CP Mk.XX mount3 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire13.33 shots/min. |
Reload Time4.5 sec. |
Rotation Speed20 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time9 sec. |
Firing Range11.1 km. |
Maximum Dispersion106 m. |
HE Shell120 mm HE 62 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,700 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell9 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity774 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight28.12 kg. |
AP Shell120 mm SAP 62 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage2,200 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity774 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight28.12 kg. |
533 mm QR Mk IV2 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire0.57 shots/min. |
Reload Time106 sec. |
Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
Torpedo533 mm Mk IX |
Maximum Damage15,433 |
Torpedo Speed61 knot |
Torpedo Range8.01 km. |
120 mm/50 QF Mk.XI on a CP Mk.XX mount3 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14.7 |
. . . Firing Range4.5 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount4 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second14.4 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VII mount1 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.9 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
12.7 mm Mk.III2 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second4.2 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.3 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range6.81 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.06 km. |
Lightning — British Tier VIII destroyer.
An L-class destroyer, a next step in the development of J-class ships. In comparison with her predecessors, she had fewer torpedo tubes and new, more powerful 120 mm guns mounted in turrets with the design that enabled firing at aircraft.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 3 |
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Slot 5 |
Player Opinion
Performance
Pros:
- All gun turrets can traverse 360 degrees.
- Superb concealment with 8 km torpedoes, allowing stealth torpedo attacks.
- Superb acceleration and maneuverability.
- Access to Hydroacoustic Search consumable.
- High number of smoke charges with short cooldown.
Cons:
- Short duration smoke discourages sitting in smoke and firing.
- No Engine Boost consumable makes escape nearly impossible if caught in a bad position.
- High shell arcs make long range hits against anything smaller than a battleship challenging.
- Short ship detection range for the Hydroacoustic Search consumable.
- Poor AA firepower.
- 8km torpedoes may not be adequate in Tier X matches.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Lightning are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Propulsion Modification 1
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 2
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
Commander Skills
Key skills for Lightning commanders include Last Stand, Survivability Expert, and Concealment Expert.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
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Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
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★ |
★★ |
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★ |
Χ |
★★ |
★★★ |
3 |
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★★★ |
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Χ |
★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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4 |
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★★ |
Χ |
★★ |
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★ |
★★★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
Consumables
Lightning can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Smoke Generator
- Slot 3: Hydroacoustic Search
It is recommended that captains use premium consumables to get the most out of the ship.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectibility range.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Lightning with Type 18 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
Lightning captains benefit from signal flags that enhance her main battery armament and torpedo armament, such as Victor Lima (), India X-Ray (), and Juliet Whiskey Unaone (). Sierra Mike () is useful for increasing maneuverability.
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★★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
★★★ |
★★★ |
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★★★ |
★★ |
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Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.