Lightning
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The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows: | |||
* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}} | |||
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* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification | + | * '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}} | |
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | * '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}} | |||
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+ | The {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} special upgrade for '''Slot 2''' provides a 20% (36 second) action time boost to Hydro. | |||
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables: | |||
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | * '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} | |||
? | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Short-Burst Smoke Generator}} | + | * '''Slot 2:''' {{Short-Burst Smoke Generator}} - 6 charges | |
? | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search}} | + | * '''Slot 3:''' {{Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search}} - 3 charges | |
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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 | + | [[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 detectability range. | |
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|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. | Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' with [[Ship:Camouflage#Permanent_Camouflage|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. | |||
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| Juliet Charlie = 2 | | Juliet Charlie = 2 | |||
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+ | | X-Ray Papa Unaone = 2 <!-- +15% Smoke Gen action time --> | |||
+ | | Sierra Bravo = 1 <!-- +10% Hydro action time; -10% DFAA reload time --> | |||
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+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Lightning_(G55) HMS ''Lightning'' (G55) - Wikipedia] | |||
+ | * [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L_and_M-class_destroyer L and M-class destroyer - Wikipedia] | |||
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+ | <div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Ship Change Log</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div> | |||
+ | See [[Changelogs_for_World_of_Warships|here]] for links to Update notes. | |||
+ | *Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from update 0.7.7. | |||
+ | *Can be obtained after completing a combat mission in update 0.7.9. | |||
+ | *Introduced in update 0.7.10. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.2: | |||
+ | **minor fixes to geometry and textures. | |||
+ | *Update 0.8.5: | |||
+ | **the silhouette of the destroyed ship has been fixed. | |||
+ | *Update 0.9.4: | |||
+ | **minor fixes for textures and ship model. | |||
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Revision as of 03:25, 22 July 2021
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.
In comparison with her predecessors, the L-class ships turned out to be almost 200 tons heavier. To compensate for the weight of the new 120 mm guns with a 50-degree laying angle, quadruple torpedo tubes had to be installed. Throughout World War II, the destroyer had served in units with warships like Ark Royal, Valiant, and Warspite. Lightning sank on March 12, 1943, after taking two torpedo hits from German motor torpedo boats (Schnellboot) during an operation to intercept a German convoy.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
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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.
Research
Availability of researchable upgrades for Lightning is as follows:
- Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) (see above for cost). Research of this module unlocks progression to IX Jutland.
- Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to XXX for an extra 10% range on the main battery.
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Lightning are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
- Slot 2: Engine Room Protection *
- Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
- Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1
- Slot 5: Concealment System Modification 1
The Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1 special upgrade for Slot 2 provides a 20% (36 second) action time boost to Hydro.
Commander Skills
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★★ |
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★ |
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★★★ |
3 |
★★ |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★★ |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Consumables
Lightning can equip the following consumables:
- Slot 1: Damage Control Party
- Slot 2: Short-Burst Smoke Generator - 6 charges
- Slot 3: Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search - 3 charges
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 1 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce detectability 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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★★ |
★ |
Note: Use of the Juliet Charlie signal makes detonation impossible.
Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References