Dunkerque
330 mm/522 х 4 pcs. |
Rate of Fire2.14 shots/min. |
Reload Time28 sec. |
Rotation Speed5 deg./sec. |
180 Degree Turn Time36 sec. |
Firing Range18.21 km. |
Maximum Dispersion244 m. |
HE Shell330 mm HE OEA Mle 1935 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage4800 |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell35 % |
Initial HE Shell Velocity885 m./s. |
HE Shell Weight552 kg. |
AP Shell330 mm AP OPfK Mle 1935 |
Maximum AP Shell Damage9700 |
Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s. |
AP Shell Weight560 kg. |
130 mm/45 Mle 19322 х 2 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 % |
130 mm/45 Mle 19322 х 4 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 % |
130 mm/45 Mle 19321 х 4 pcs. |
Firing Range5 km. |
Rate of Fire12 shots/min. |
Reload Time5 sec. |
HE Shell130 mm HE OEA Mle 1934 |
Maximum HE Shell Damage1900 |
Initial HE Shell Velocity840 m./s. |
Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shel9 % |
37 mm/50 Mle 19335 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second11.5 |
. . . Firing Range3 km. |
13.2 mm/76 CAQ Mle 19298 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second40 |
. . . Firing Range1.2 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 19322 х 2 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second17.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 19322 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second24.4 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
130 mm/45 Mle 19321 х 4 pcs. |
. . . Average Damage per Second12.2 |
. . . Firing Range5.19 km. |
Maximum Speed29.5 knot |
Turning Circle Radius730 m. |
Rudder Shift Time14 sec. |
Surface Detectability Range16.92 km. |
Air Detectability Range11.97 km. |
Dunkerque — French promo premium Tier VI battleship.
Un crucero de batalla de gran velocidad diseñado para contener a los cruceros pesados alemanes. El barco poseía una buena protección antitorpedo, portaba numerosos cañones de propósito dual y disponía de un potente blindaje horizontal. Las torretas principales estaban colocadas al extremo de proa, por lo que disparar a popa era imposible.
Modules
Compatible Upgrades
Slot 1 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM030_MainWeapon_Mod_I_bb1e79efbcc73dfa03a6dd5ae173566ee691b77e3a6587389d6f7ea07eb03588.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM031_SecondaryWeapon_Mod_I_5369d8b071df59a515906433ea1fff10a55841495258bcd04d3365467e61e4af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del armamento auxiliar|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0armamento_auxiliar]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM032_PowderMagazine_Mod_I_9607d8ec91ddcca4a95443845b888fbd9de4cd81df5a30a199d400657a552017.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la santabárbara|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0santab.C3.A1rbara]] | |
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Slot 2 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM006_MainGun_Mod_II_bffc35efc4e090487fd6110a10a2be1f5d51b7918303f724194817e698055412.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 de la batería principal|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_de_la.C2.A0bater.C3.ADa_principal]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM012_SecondaryGun_Mod_II_c87da07dc4aebb94da59f3df3f8c2934279decb9677334a1a7e4b1f1c9f9ad04.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la batería secundaria|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0bater.C3.ADa_secundaria]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM018_AirDefense_Mod_III_d3f357c6dc4e5e627a86e17a16432cb38da32bb1b7999b4a7852371491511770.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los cañones AA|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0ca.C3.B1ones_AA]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM033_Guidance_Mod_I_10c7521afe2d577c42618dd04cf6834f2be78cf6b64503844cf87793a5816484.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de los sistemas de tiro|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_los.C2.A0sistemas_de_tiro]] |
Slot 4 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM020_DamageControl_Mod_I_bbc708467bc8f1e6264ac88fb8999ea40660e4b0b94b59ab7b3f1a8b60539ed8.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM069_Movement_Mod_I_ca8429dcc45fdad36cdd474a13e5a289d6f7cf27ae32c9f30d42b72b9db493af.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Protección de la sala de máquinas|link=Ship:Upgrades#Protecci.C3.B3n_de_la_sala_de_m.C3.A1quinas]] | ||
Slot 5 | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM023_DamageControl_Mod_II_3c6aea0c5bccc94f1d8f1fa52662232afa007d784638ce6e981c8ad3457c63fa.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 2 del sistema de control de daños|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A02_del.C2.A0sistema_de_control_de_da.C3.B1os]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM024_Engine_Mod_II_4b4f4c217cf5cf580f47ccbbf76ecede110c5143055c55ab45a82d19e87423fb.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 de la propulsión|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_de_la.C2.A0propulsi.C3.B3n]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM025_SteeringGear_Mod_II_523c86ce4c7d228e73ee3d2cb406f4d78a205aa2453fec45b0925dec519bf7c5.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del aparato de gobierno|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del.C2.A0aparato_de_gobierno]] | [[File:wows icon_modernization_PCM087_AirSupport_Mod_I_d26ea96903bf2c47669142777cfa61b0285e652ce26304ed9502bc8de35d0ded.png", "local": "{\"default\": \"gui|44px|Modificación 1 del ataque aéreo|link=Ship:Upgrades#Modificaci.C3.B3n.C2.A01_del_ataque_a.C3.A9reo]] |
Player Opinion
Performance
Dunkerque is unique from the other Tier VI battleships with her high top speed and entirely forward-facing armament. She plays extremely similar to North Carolina, Iowa, Nelson, or Izumo in that she is very durable when bow on, but has weak armor when broadside. Be careful to avoid close quarter brawl or static bow-on battle with other battleships early in the game as a well placed salvo can disable one or even both of her turrets.
Her guns have a high muzzle velocity with fast shell travel time, but dispersion can be annoying at times. She is good at killing destroyers and cruisers, but will struggle against a well-angled battleship in much the same way as Scharnhorst does. However, she can outrun equal tier battleships, so smart captains maximize her speed to decline unfavorable engagements, support their teams in killing enemy cruisers, and punish battleships who make positional mistakes.
LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Dunkerque from the NA forums
Pros:
- Turret layout means bow-on brings all eight guns to bear on a target.
- Armor is very likely to bounce 14-inch (and below) armor-piercing rounds, due to overmatch mechanics.
- Best-in-tier turret traverse speed.
- Good shell velocity.
- Excellent main battery range (second only to Fuso at Tier VI).
- Secondaries are concentrated in the back which can defend her from a destroyer who sneaks up from behind.
- Outstanding speed. Dunkerque is the fastest Tier VI battleship in the game.
- Rudder shift is insanely fast for a battleship, can be boosted by Steering Gears Modification 2 to be even faster.
Cons:
- Large profile ensures most incoming rounds will find something to hit.
- With only two turrets, turret incapacitation or destruction is her worst nightmare.
- Turning is rather slow, especially due to her turn radius.
- Below average torpedo protection; every torpedo that hits home will hit hard and her size means avoiding them is challenging.
- Underwhelming AA suite leaves her highly vulnerable to enemy aircraft.
- Orientation of secondary batteries limits their usefulness in close-quarters situations from the front.
- 15-inch guns (380mm) such as those on Warspite can overmatch her frontal armor, leading to possible citadel hits when bow-on to certain enemies.
- As with most battleships of her tier, fires are a serious threat to her.
Research
Optimal Configuration
Upgrades
The recommended upgrades for Dunkerque are as follows:
- Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 to increase turret durability.
- Slot 2: AA Guns Modification 2* will help improve her mediocre AA suite.
- Slot 4: Damage Control System Modification 1 improves Dunkerque’s survivability.
- Slot 5: Damage Control System Modification 2* will reduce the impact of damage-over-time effects.
Commander Skills
With all of her firepower in two turret modules, Level 1's Preventative Maintenance is highly recommended in order to increase the survivability of her main battery and reduce instances of potentially catastrophic turret destruction. Other key skills for Dunkerque commanders include High Alert, Basics of Survivability, and Advanced Firing Training. Fire Prevention is worth the points as well, given the size of her superstructure and how many cruisers captains at Tier VI fire nothing but high explosive rounds.
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Cost (points) |
Endurance | Attack | Support | Versatility | ||||
1 |
★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
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★★ |
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★ |
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2 |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★ |
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★★ |
★ |
3 |
★★★ |
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★★ |
★★★ |
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★★ |
4 |
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★★ |
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★★ |
★ |
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★ |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Camouflage
As a premium ship, Dunkerque comes included with Type 10 camouflage that lowers her detection radius, reduces the accuracy of incoming shells, and increases the amount of experience she earns.
Signals
Combat signals that increase her durability are must-haves for Dunkerque: India Delta (Plantilla:India Delta) and India Yankee (Plantilla:India Yankee) are highly recommended, and Juliet Yankee Bissotwo (Plantilla:Juliet Yankee Bissotwo) is not a bad idea, either. November Echo Setteseven (Plantilla:November Echo Setteseven) can help shore up her naturally weak anti-aircraft armament, especially when paired with the Basic Firing Training commander skill.
Recommended Signal Flags | |||||
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Combat | |||||
★★★ |
★ |
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★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★★ |
★★★ |
★ |
Economic | |||||
★★ |
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★ |
★★ | |
Special | |||||
★★ |
★ |
★★ |
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★ | |
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful ★★ - Frequently Useful ★ - Occasionally Useful No stars - Not Useful |
Gallery
Dunkerque opens fire upon an enemy, supported by a friendly Warspite.
An Anshan destroyer moves to support the French battleship.
A Dunkerque uses an island to help cover its maneuvers. In the background, a friendly Fuso class battleship presses the attack.
A New Mexico class battleship falls to the combined force of Dunkerque, Warspite, and Anshan.
Historical Info
Historical Gallery
Destroyers | II Enseigne Gabolde • III Fusilier • IV Bourrasque • V Jaguar • V Siroco • VI Guépard • VI Aigle • VII Vauquelin • VIII Le Fantasque • VIII Le Terrible • IX Mogador • X Kléber • X Marceau |
Cruisers | I Bougainville • II Jurien de la Gravière • III Friant • IV Duguay-Trouin • V Émile Bertin • VI La Galissonnière • VI De Grasse • VII Algérie • VII Toulon • VIII Charles Martel • VIII Cherbourg • VIII Bayard • IX Saint-Louis • IX Brest • IX Carnot • X Henri IV • X Marsella • X Colbert • Condé |
Battleships | III Turenne • IV Courbet • V Bretagne • VI Normandie • VI Dunkerque • VI Dunkerque B • VII Lyon • VII Strasbourg • VIII Richelieu • VIII Gascogne • VIII Champagne • VIII Flandre • IX Alsace • IX Jean Bart • IX Jean Bart B • X République • X Bourgogne • Patrie |
Aircraft Carriers | VI Béarn |