London
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For her playstyle, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' should aim at landing HE salvos on destroyers whenever possible. Her short range demands her to get close for this, but attempting long range combat is not possible given the short range. Utilizing the {{Hydroacoustic Search}} and Smoke Generator will be important in these locations | For her playstyle, ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' should aim at landing HE salvos on destroyers whenever possible. Her short range demands her to get close for this, but attempting long range combat is not possible given the short range. Utilizing the {{Hydroacoustic Search}} and Smoke Generator will be important in these locations | |||
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* Good healthpool for a Tier 6 cruiser | * Good healthpool for a Tier 6 cruiser | |||
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* Good main battery firing angles | * Good main battery firing angles | |||
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* Very short main battery range | * Very short main battery range | |||
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* Weaker HE shells than techtree counterpart ''[[Devonshire]]'' | * Weaker HE shells than techtree counterpart ''[[Devonshire]]'' | |||
* Weak armor scheme, large caliber fire can and will result in devastating damage | * Weak armor scheme, large caliber fire can and will result in devastating damage | |||
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IDS_PBGM125_8IN50_MK14 х 2 pcs. |
Rate of Fire4 shots/min. |
Reload Time15 sec. |
Rotation Speed8 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time22.5 sec. |
Firing Range13.4 km. |
Maximum Dispersion125 m. |
HE Shell203 mm HE 256 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage2,850 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell15 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity855 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight116.1 kg. |
AP Shell203 mm AP 256 lb |
Maximum AP Shell Damage4,550 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity855 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight116.1 kg. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVII on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire20 shots/min. |
Reload Time3 sec. |
HE Shell102 mm HE 35 lb |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1,500 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity811 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell6 % |
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 VII |
Maximum Damage15,733 |
Torpedo Speed59 knot |
Torpedo Range7.02 km. |
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVII on a Mk.XIX mount4 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second37.6 |
. . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount15 х 1 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second54 |
. . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount2 х 8 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second39.6 |
. . . Firing Range2.49 km. |
Maximum Speed32.25 knot |
Turning Circle Radius710 m. |
Rudder Shift Time7.8 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range11.7 km. |
Air Detectability Range6.58 km. |
London — British special premium Tier VI cruiser.
HMS London, the lead ship in the second series of County-class cruisers, was laid down in 1926 and commissioned in 1929. Before the start of World War II, London served as the flagship of the 1st Cruiser Squadron. During the war, she was involved in the pursuit of the German battleship Bismarck and carried out convoy protection duties in the North Atlantic. Following a refit in 1943, London was assigned to the Eastern Fleet, and when the war came to an end, she served on the China Station.
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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London | 34,600 | 13 | 114 | 4 | 4 | 15/2/4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180° Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price () | ||
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533 mm Mk VII | 0.6 | 106 | 7.2 | 15,733 | 59 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Slot 4 |
Player Opinion
Performance
London is a Tier VI British heavy cruiser, that is taking the spot as a premium ship alongside Devonshire
On paper London offers an arsenal that is not outstanding, but also not disappointing. Eight 203mm main guns offer a good broadside firepower, stronger than that of Aoba but not quite on the level of Pensacola. Her reload with 15s is the slowest of any cruiser at her tier save for Admiral Graf Spee. Both shell types are usable, her HE shells having decent all around stats while the AP will prove effective against the lightly armored cruisers that are common in London's matchmaking spread. The biggest drawback of her main armament is the short range, making it very difficult to apply her weaponry especially when facing Tier VIII ships. Eight torpedo launchers round off the armament, offering a painful sting at close range if required. Unfortunately, close range is all they are good for given the short range of 7km. Also while torpedo hits are painful, with only four per side they may not be enough to defeat a larger opponent.
London's armor scheme reflects that of many of her comrades. A large, thinly armored hull and a citadel that sticks up above the waterline. An advantage of the scheme is the absence of citadel space beneath the turrets, making only shots beneath her funnels capable of deleting London. Shells hitting beneath the turrets are highly likely to exit the hull on the other side, resulting only in overpenetrations. While advantageous against AP fire under limited circumstances, it makes London highly vulnerable against HE fire as even destroyer caliber fire will not struggle to land penetrating hits all around her hull.
An important tool in London's arsenal is the Smoke Generator . It permits London to temporarily break vision, and if desired to fire a few rounds at targets in range. However, the player should always be aware of their surroundings when doing so, as being a heavy cruiser comes with a larger smoke firing penalty than light cruisers.
For her playstyle, London should aim at landing HE salvos on destroyers whenever possible. Her short range demands her to get close for this, but attempting long range combat is not possible given the short range. Utilizing the Hydroacoustic Search and Smoke Generator will be important in these locations
Information on the website: Armada: LondonPros:
- Good healthpool for a Tier 6 cruiser
- Large caliber main guns with hard hitting HE and AP shells
- Good main battery firing angles
- Equipped with fairly hard hitting torpedoes
- Access to the Smoke Generator and Repair Party consumables
- Long lasting Hydroacoustic Search useful for defensive purposes
Cons:
- Very short main battery range
- Slow main battery reload speed, poor DPM
- Weaker HE shells than techtree counterpart Devonshire
- Weak armor scheme, large caliber fire can and will result in devastating damage
- The Repair Party consumable only heals a small amount of health per charge
- Weak AA suite
- Torpedoes are short ranged
Optimal Configuration
Commander Skills
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★ |
Χ |
Χ |
Χ |
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Χ |
2 |
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★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
Χ |
★★★ |
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3 |
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Χ |
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★★ |
★★ |
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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
London can equip the following consumables:
Acquiring the premium version of the Smoke Generator should be the highest priority. This should be followed by the Repair Party and the Damage Control Party, and lastly the Hydroacoustic Search.Gallery
Historical Gallery
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