Lightning
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Lightning
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Main Battery
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. |
Torpedo Tubes
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. |
AA Defense
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. |
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed36 knot |
Turning Circle Radius590 m. |
Rudder Shift Time5.3 sec. |
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range6.81 km. |
Air Detectability Range3.06 km. |
Battle Levels
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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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Player Opinion
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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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2 |
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3 |
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Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Meh Χ - Not recommended |
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