Charles Martel
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| Research price110000 exp |
Purchase price8 900 000 
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| Hit Points30 800 |
| 203 mm/50 Mle 19313 х 3 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire5 shots/min. |
| Reload Time12 sec. |
| Rotation Speed6 deg./sec. |
| 180 Degree Turn Time30 sec. |
| Firing Range15.98 km. |
| Maximum Dispersion143 m. |
| HE Shell203 mm HE OEA Mle 1927 |
| Maximum HE Shell Damage2800 |
| Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell15 % |
| Initial HE Shell Velocity850 m./s. |
| HE Shell Weight123.82 kg. |
| AP Shell203 mm AP OPf Mle 1936 |
| Maximum AP Shell Damage4800 |
| Initial AP Shell Velocity820 m./s. |
| AP Shell Weight134 kg. |
| 100 mm/45 Mle 19315 х 2 pcs. |
| Firing Range5 km. |
| Rate of Fire15 shots/min. |
| Reload Time4 sec. |
| HE Shell100 mm HE OEA Mle 1928 |
| Maximum HE Shell Damage1400 |
| Initial HE Shell Velocity780 m./s. |
| Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel6 % |
| 550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs. |
| Rate of Fire0.67 shots/min. |
| Reload Time90 sec. |
| Rotation Speed25 deg./sec. |
| 180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec. |
| Torpedo550 mm 23DT |
| Maximum Damage14 833 |
| Torpedo Speed60 knot |
| Torpedo Range9 km. |
| 100 mm/45 Mle 19315 х 2 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second34 |
| . . . Firing Range5.01 km. |
| 20 mm/70 Mk48 х 1 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second28.8 |
| . . . Firing Range2.01 km. |
| 40 mm/56 Bofors Mk34 х 1 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second30.4 |
| . . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
| 37 mm/70 ACAD Mle 19364 х 2 pcs. |
| . . . Average Damage per Second48.4 |
| . . . Firing Range3.51 km. |
| Maximum Speed32.5 knot |
| Turning Circle Radius690 m. |
| Rudder Shift Time13.8 sec. |
| Surface Detectability Range13.68 km. |
| Air Detectability Range8.16 km. |
Charles Martel — French Tier VIII cruiser.
El diseño del nuevo crucero se basaba en el de su predecesor, el Algérie, usando elementos del crucero ligero De Grasse. Una característica clave del nuevo barco era el uso de torretas de cañones triples para la batería principal, lo que ayudó a aumentar la potencia de fuego. Una de las variantes del proyecto implicaba la instalación de equipamiento de aviación. La potencia aumentada de la unidad de propulsión pretendía proporcionar un aumento de velocidad en comparación con su predecesor.
Modules
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | 180 Degree Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Dispersion (m) | Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP) | Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell (%) | Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP) |
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| 203 mm/50 Mle 1931 en una torreta | 5 | 30 | 143 | 2800 | 15 | 4800 | 0 | 730 000 | |
| 203 mm/55 Mle 1934 en una torreta | 5,5 | 25,7 | 143 | 2800 | 15 | 4900 | 20 000 | 1 550 000 |
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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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| Charles Martel (A) | 30 800 | 6 | 140 | 3 | 5 | 8/4/4/5 | 2 | 0 | 1 000 000 | ||
| Charles Martel (B) | 38 000 | 6 | 140 | 3 | 5 | 16 | 2 | 28 000 | 2 100 000 |
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Rate of Fire (shots/min) | Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec) | 180 Degree Turn Time (sec) | Maximum Damage (HP) | Torpedo Speed (knot) | Torpedo Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price ( ) | |
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| 550 mm 23DT | 0,7 | 90 | 7,2 | 14 833 | 60 | 9 | 0 | 620 000 |
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Firing Range Increase (%) | Maximum Firing Range (km) |
Research price (exp) |
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| PCA n° 8 Mle 1 | 0 | 0 | 550 000 | ||
| PCA n° 8 Mle 2 | 0 | 15 000 | 1 200 000 |
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Maximum Speed (knot) |
Research price (exp) |
Purchase price ( ) | |
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| Propulsión: 100 000 CV | 32,5 | 0 | 620 000 |
Compatible Upgrades
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Player Opinion
Performance
As a Tier VIII cruiser with quick-turning 203mm turrets, fast shells, and good speed, Charles Martel performs much like a quicker-firing and slightly speedier Mogami (due to her access to the Engine Boost consumable) with greater main battery range. Captains familiar with her contemporary in the US cruiser line — New Orleans — will be familiar with her main battery arrangement, but should welcome the addition of torpedoes to their arsenal.
The anti-air and turning capabilities are roughly analogous to Mogami, but Martel is slightly superior in both respects. Her shell penetration and HE fire chance are slightly worse, but Martel makes up for it in faster main battery rate of fire. Overall, Charles Martel is a strong ship at Tier VIII that can simply be described as a better Mogami.Pros:
- Decent Tier VIII cruiser health pool.
- Decently armored.
- Good main battery reload time.
- Decent shells and shell velocity.
- Very good turret traverse for 203mm guns.
- Decent torpedoes for her tier.
- Decent anti-air capabilities.
- Good turning radius and ship speed (when combined with Sierra Mike signal and Engine Boost consumable).
- Good concealment.
Cons:
- Poor HE shell damage capabilities.
- Poor rudder shift and weak rudder (prone to incapacitation).
- High and somewhat exposed citadel.
- Poor main battery angles for firing all guns.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
As a Tier VIII MN cruiser with access to five upgrade slots, the following upgrades are recommended for Charles Martel:
Slot 1
- Main Armaments Modification 1 (if the player focuses solely on the main batteries) or
- Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1 (if the player is on an anti-air build)
Slot 2
- Aiming Systems Modification 1 (if the player focuses solely on the main batteries and to increase their accuracy) or
- AA Guns Modification 2 (if the player is on an anti-air build and to boost their anti-air range)
Slot 4
- Damage Control System Modification 1 (if the player doesn't find their rudder easily incapacitated and or has the left Tier II Versatility (Last Stand) skill) or
- Steering Gears Modification 1 (if the player does find their rudder easily incapacitated) or
- Engine Boost Modification 1 (to capitalize on the cruiser's very good Engine Boost consumable)
Slot 5
- Steering Gears Modification 2 (to help with the already poor rudder shift time on the cruiser)
Slot 6
- Concealment System Modification 1 (for players looking to go concealment build) or
- Steering Gears Modification 3 (for players that don't care for concealment build and need more "wiggling")
Commander Skills
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| Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful | ||||||||
Consumables
As a Tier VIII French cruiser, players have access to the following consumables:
Premium Damage Control Party is recommended in case the rudder is incapacitated and or the player does not use the Level 2 commander skill Last Stand. Premium Engine Boost is left at the player's discretion, as the ship already has a long Engine Boost duration and has the same cooldown as Damage Control Party. Defensive Fire is recommended for players with an anti-air build and Hydroacoustic Search for those looking to counter and or hunt enemy destroyers.
Camouflage
Type 1, 2, or 5 camouflage can be equipped for credits; Types 2 or 5 are recommended at a minimum to reduce the accuracy of incoming shells.
Players who wish to spend doubloons can equip Charles Martel with Type 18 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, reduces cost of post-battle service, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
As with other French cruisers, the most recommended signal flags are Victor Lima, India X-Ray and Juliet Charlie for extra fire damage. Victor Lima & India X-Ray increase the fire chance while also increasing chances Martel getting flooding and being detonated, thus Juliet Charlie is used to counter the debuff effect. Sierra Mike can also be handy for getting around to places, as this increases Martel’s speed to a good 34.1 knots (which can then be increased further by Engine Boost's factor of +20%). Equal Speed Charlie London, Dragon Flag, and Zulu Hotel can assist the player with increased experience gain per battle and faster commander (re)training.
Recommended Signal Flags 
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Gallery
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
References
- French Cruisers: 1922-1956 (By John Jordan, Jean Moulin)
