Leningrad

0.6.9.1.1

Leningrad

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase price5250

Hit Points15 200

Aircraft

Main Battery

130 mm/50 B-13-IIs5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

Rotation Speed6.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time27.69 sec.

Firing Range11.56 km.

Maximum Dispersion101 m.

HE ShellHE-46

Maximum HE Shell Damage1900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2500

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Quad N-72 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.65 shots/min.

Reload Time92 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo53-39 mod. 2

Maximum Damage15 100

Torpedo Speed60 knot

Torpedo Range8.01 km.

AA Defense

37 mm 70-K4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second22.8

. . . Firing Range3.21 km.

12.7 mm DShK4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second14.4

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

76 mm 34-K2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second4.4

. . . Firing Range3 km.

76 mm 81-K1 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.7

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

37 mm Flakzwilling 301 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed43 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.7 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.56 km.

Air Detectability Range4.32 km.

Battle Levels

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0.6.9.1.1

Leningrad

Destroyer | U.S.S.R. | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase price5250

Hit Points15 200

Aircraft

Main Battery

130 mm/50 B-13-IIs5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire12 shots/min.

Reload Time5 sec.

Rotation Speed6.5 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time27.69 sec.

Firing Range11.56 km.

Maximum Dispersion101 m.

HE ShellHE-46

Maximum HE Shell Damage1900

Chance of Fire on Target Caused by HE Shell8 %

Initial HE Shell Velocity870 m./s.

HE Shell Weight33.4 kg.

AP ShellSAP-46

Maximum AP Shell Damage2500

Initial AP Shell Velocity870 m./s.

AP Shell Weight33.5 kg.

Torpedo Tubes

533 mm Quad N-72 х 4 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.65 shots/min.

Reload Time92 sec.

Rotation Speed25 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec.

Torpedo53-39 mod. 2

Maximum Damage15 100

Torpedo Speed60 knot

Torpedo Range8.01 km.

AA Defense

37 mm 70-K4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second22.8

. . . Firing Range3.21 km.

12.7 mm DShK4 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second14.4

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

76 mm 34-K2 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second4.4

. . . Firing Range3 km.

76 mm 81-K1 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.7

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

37 mm Flakzwilling 301 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second2.6

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed43 knot

Turning Circle Radius690 m.

Rudder Shift Time3.7 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.56 km.

Air Detectability Range4.32 km.

Battle Levels

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VII

5250

Leningrad — Soviet premium Tier VII destroyer.

The first major warship completely designed and built in the USSR. The ship was notable for her powerful artillery and very high speed. During World War II, her AA defenses were reinforced.

Leningrad first went on sale on 10 October 2016 on the NA servers, and on 5 October 2016 on the EU servers.

Modules

	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)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
130 mm/50 Modelo 1936 en una montura B-13-IIc	12	27,7	101	1900	8	2500		0	0

	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 ()
Leningrad	15 200	10	16	5		4/4/1/2/1	2			0	0

	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 ()
53-39 mod. 2	0,7	92	7,2	15 100	60	8		0	0

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
SCT VII mod. 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsión: 66 000 CV	43		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Leningrad may initially seem like a Tier VII Gremyashchy with an extra gun and quadruple torpedo launchers (instead of triples). Her 43 knot top speed (reaching nearly 46 knots with Engine Boost active) means she can avoid some incoming fire by simply outrunning it, and her high velocity guns give her the ability to pepper targets at range where she can not be reliably hit. However, she has a much wider turning circle in exchange for her higher top speed, causing her to drift when turning. This can sometimes lead to accidentally hitting torpedoes her captain thought they had dodged.

Her torpedoes are more powerful than Gremyashchy’s, with 700 more damage and 5 knots faster speed in exchange for a longer reload due to the quad mount launchers. The main battery guns are in an odd layout, with an anti-aircraft mount blocking the rearmost gun from firing aft, and the third gun located aft of the bridge; in order to fire all her main battery weapons simultaneously, Leningrad needs to expose a great deal of herself to return fire.

Overall, Leningrad trades a worse gun layout from the regular tech tree Tier VII destroyer Kiev for better torpedoes, making her an interesting hybrid playstyle ship, able to both function as both gunboat and torpedo boat depending on what the situation calls for.

LittleWhiteMouse's Premium Ship Review: Leningrad from the NA forums

Pros:

• Relatively good firing angles.
• Good main battery rate of fire and shell velocity like all other Russian destroyers.
• Fastest destroyer in her tier: a whopping 43 knots.
• Great rudder shift and handling characteristics for a Russian destroyer.
• Decent concealment, identical to Tier VII USN premium destroyer Sims.
• Good torpedoes; can fire torpedoes from beyond her detection radius, similar to Gremyashchy.

Cons:

• Typically large turning radius for a Russian destroyer.
• Cannot easily stealth-fire.
• Anti-aircraft armament is underwhelming. Don't expect to shoot down any planes.
• Poor turret traverse, only slightly better than Tier VII Japanese counterpart Shiratsuyu.
• Insane ship drift at mid-to-high speeds while turning, even when slowing down.

Research

As a premium ship, Leningrad doesn't have any upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

With only four upgrade slots to fill, there isn't a lot of variety of choice for fitting out Leningrad. Main Armaments Modification 1 is the natural pick for Upgrade Slot 1; for Upgrade Slot 2, the choice boils down to captain's preference between Aiming Systems Modification 1 to improve the accuracy of her main battery, or Main Battery Modification 2 for faster turret rotation. Captains who have opted for Last Stand over Expert Marksman as a Tier 2 commander's skill will probably want the latter.

Remaining upgrade slots are best used for Propulsion Modifications 1 and 2, in order to increase the reliability of her engines. Leningrad is dependent upon her speed for defense; these two mods help contribute to her survivability in that regard.

Commander Skills

Like her tech tree cousins, Leningrad plays more like a light cruiser than a destroyer. She will greatly prefer to hold enemies at arms' length when possible, maximizing the accuracy, muzzle velocity, and user-friendly firing arcs of her main battery. Captains will want to focus their skill points on improving her main battery and maximizing her survivability.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Endurance		Attack		Support		Versatility
1	Priority Target Situational Awareness indicator will show the number of opponents currently aiming at you with main battery guns.	Preventative Maintenance -30% to the risk of incapacitation of modules. ★★	Expert Loader -50% to reload time when shell type is switched. ★	Aircraft Servicing Expert +5% to HP of carrier-based aircraft. -10% to servicing time of carrier-based aircraft.	Direction Center for Catapult Aircraft +1 catapult aircraft. -20% to the speed of catapult aircraft.	Dogfighting Expert +10% to average damage per second of fighter for each tier of difference between them. +10% to fighters ammunition.	Incoming Fire Alert Indicator of long-range enemy artillery fire. ★	Evasive Maneuver -20% to detectability of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier. +75% to HP of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier. -30% to airspeed of strike aircraft when returning to the carrier.
2	High Alert -10% to reload time of Damage Control Party consumable. ★★★	Jack of All Trades -5% to reload time of all consumables. ★★	Expert Marksman +2.5 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber up to 139mm. +0.7 deg/sec to traverse speed of guns with a caliber above 139mm. ★★★	Torpedo Acceleration +5 knots to torpedo speed. -20% to torpedo range. ★	Smoke Screen Expert +20% to the radius of the smoke screen.	Expert Rear Gunner +10% to average damage per second of self-defense armament for aircraft with rear gunners.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% to reload times of all types of armament for each 1% of total health lost.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★★
3	Basics of Survivability -15% to time of repair, fire extinguishing, and recovery from flooding. ★	Survivability Expert +350 HP for each ship tier. ★★	Torpedo Armament Expertise -10% to reload time of torpedo tubes. -20% to servicing time of torpedo bombers. ★★	Emergency Takeoff Makes it possible to launch and recover aircraft while the ship is on fire. +100% to aircraft servicing time while aircraft carrier is on fire.	Basic Firing Training -10% to reload time of main battery guns with a caliber up to and including 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +20% to average damage per second of AA defense. ★★★	Superintendent +1 additional charge to all consumables mounted on a ship. ★★★	Demolition Expert +2% to chance of fire on a target caused by a main caliber shell, secondary shell, or bomb. ★★	Vigilance +25% to detection range of enemy torpedoes. ★★
4	Manual Fire Control for Secondary Armament -15% to the maximum dispersion of shells for the secondary armament of Tier I-VI ships. -60% to the maximum dispersion of shells for the secondary armament of Tier VII-X ships.	Fire Prevention -7% to the risk of fire. The maximum number of fires on a ship is reduced to three. ★	Inertia Fuse for HE Shells +30% to the armor penetration capacity of HE shells. -3% to chance of fire on target caused by HE shells.	Air Supremacy +1 fighter per squadron. +1 bomber per squadron.	Advanced Firing Training +20% to firing range of main battery guns with a caliber up to 139mm and all secondary battery guns. +20% to AA defense firing range. ★★★	Manual Fire Control for AA Armament +100% to average damage per second of AA guns with a caliber exceeding 85mm against a designated target.	Radio Position Finding Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship (that isn't an aircraft carrier). The enemy player is alerted that a bearing has been taken on their ship.	Concealment Expert -10% to the detection radius of destroyers. -12% to the detection radius of cruisers. -14% to the detection radius of battleships. -16% to the detection radius of aircraft carriers. ★★★
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Keeping Leningrad’s engine in working order is paramount to her survival; captains are strongly recommended to spend the credits (or doubloons) on Damage Control Party II for the reduced cooldown on repairs.

Camouflage

As a premium ship, Leningrad comes with Type 10 camouflage that provides her with a buff to her concealment, a debuff to incoming shell accuracy, and increased experience gain.

Gallery

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  Leningrad prepares for battle.

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  Leningrad fires a volley of torpedoes.

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  Leningrad fires a broadside from the safety of smoke.

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  Leningrad passes the sinking wreck of an enemy Scharnhorst.

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  Leningrad celebrates victory in Saint Petersburg.

Historical Info

Construction

Zhdanov Yard; Mariupol, Ukraine

Laid down: 5 November 1932

Launched: 17 November 1933

Commissioned: 5 December 1936

Specifications

2,150 tons displacement, standard

127.5m length

11.7m beam

4.06m draft

Machinery

3 boilers, 3 turbines

40 knots at 66,000 shaft horsepower

2,100nm at 20 knots

Armament

Main

Five (5x1) 130mm guns

Anti-aircraft

Two (1x1) 76.2mm guns

Two (1x1) 45mm guns

Torpedoes

Eight (2x4) 533mm torpedo tubes

History

Design

Propulsion power was provided by three geared turbines supplied from three superheated water-tube steam boilers, driving three propellers. The total design power of the turbines was 66,000 HP, capable of propelling the ship up to 40 knots with emergency power up to 43 knots. Maximum speed was restricted only on calm sea because at maximum speed, the ship trimmed excessively.

Leningrad was initially equipped with welded, geared turbines to save weight. Initial sea trials showed that the gears were unreliable. Subsequently, the gears were replaced with heavier and simpler cast gear. During operation, it was found that the use of the superheated steam system led to a sharp increase in corrosion of boilers and turbine blades. Combined with accumulation of soot in the firebox and inadequate water supply, this led to restrictions on boiler operations at maximum power to prevent boiler failure.

Leningrad was fitted with 130mm/L50 B13 guns in five single mounts. This arrangement allowed for gun elevation up to 45 degrees and a traverse rate of 5 degrees per second. He was also fitted with two sets of four-tube 533mm (21 inch) torpedo launchers mounted along the centerline of the ship. The slow launch velocity of the launchers restricted the firing angle to a few degrees broad on the beam, otherwise the torpedoes risked hitting the deck as they left the tubes.

Service

Leningrad was commissioned in 1936, participating in sea trials and testing until assigned to the Baltic Fleet in 1938. He began his wartime service in 1939 with the declaration of war against Finland, where he participated in naval gunfire missions in support of Soviet forces in Karelia. Later that year, after the occupation of the Baltic states of Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia, Leningrad was re-based at Tallinn, Estonia.

Leningrad saw the majority of his wartime service after the German declaration of war on the Soviet Union in 1941. Leningrad was again active in naval gunfire missions, now in support of the Soviet forces which had been stationed in the Baltic states. During the evacuation of the port of Hango, Finland, Leningrad was severely damaged by mine and laid up in his namesake city of Leningrad for repair.

Having made good the damage, Leningrad again participated in naval gunfire support, this time in the defense of Leningrad itself. Leningrad continued this support until 1944 when the siege of the city was finally lifted, at which time he rendered support for the now advancing Soviet armies to the end of the war.

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