Algérie

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Algérie

Cruiser | France | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price70000 exp

Purchase price5 600 000

Hit Points29 700

Aircraft

Main Battery

203 mm/50 Mle 19314 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed7 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec.

Firing Range16.31 km.

Maximum Dispersion145 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.

Secondary Armament #1

100 mm/45 Mle 19316 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range4.5 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 %

Torpedo Tubes

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.

AA Defense

100 mm/45 Mle 19316 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second40.8

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

37 mm/50 Mle 19334 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second9.2

. . . Firing Range3 km.

13.2 mm/76 CAQ Mle 19294 х 4 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second20

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

13.2 mm/76 Mle 19294 х 1 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second10

. . . Firing Range1.2 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed31 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time13.4 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range13.86 km.

Air Detectability Range8.04 km.

Battle Levels

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Algérie

Cruiser | France | Tier VII

Tech Tree Position

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General

Research price70000 exp

Purchase price5 600 000

Hit Points35 600

Aircraft

Main Battery

203 mm/50 Mle 19314 х 2 pcs.

Rate of Fire5 shots/min.

Reload Time12 sec.

Rotation Speed7 deg./sec.

180 Degree Turn Time25.71 sec.

Firing Range17.94 km.

Maximum Dispersion145 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.

Secondary Armament #1

100 mm/45 Mle 19316 х 2 pcs.

Firing Range4.5 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 %

Torpedo Tubes

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.

AA Defense

37 mm/70 ACAD Mle 19364 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second48.4

. . . Firing Range3.51 km.

25 mm/60 CAD Mle 19396 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second33.6

. . . Firing Range3.09 km.

100 mm/45 Mle 19316 х 2 pcs.

. . . Average Damage per Second40.8

. . . Firing Range5.01 km.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed31 knot

Turning Circle Radius660 m.

Rudder Shift Time9.5 sec.

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range13.86 km.

Air Detectability Range8.04 km.

Battle Levels

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VII

5 600 000

Algérie — French Tier VII cruiser.

Tras la construcción de dos series de cruceros de clase Duquesne y Suffren, sujetas a las restricciones del Tratado Naval de Washington, la tarea asignada a los diseñadores consistía en desarrollar un barco con blindaje mejorado que pudiera resistir proyectiles de 155 mm a una distancia de hasta 15 km (horizontal) y 20 km (vertical). El crucero se diferenciaba de sus predecesores por su casco de cubierta corrida más corto y más ancho, y su propulsión se implantó siguiendo un esquema lineal. Al empezar la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el Algérie participó en misiones de patrullaje y escolta, incluyendo la protección de barcos que transportaban oro.

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 ()
203 mm/50 Mle 1924 en una montura Mle 1931	5	25,7	145	2800	15	4800		0	440 000

	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 ()
Algérie (A)	29 700	6	110	4	6	4/4/4/6	2			0	610 000
Algérie (B)	35 600	6	110	4	6	6/6	2			17 800	1 300 000

	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 ()
550 mm 23DT	0,7	90	7,2	14 833	60	9		0	400 000

	Firing Range Increase (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 7 Mle 1		0		0	400 000
PCA n° 7 Mle 2		0		10 200	820 000

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsión: 84 000 CV	31		0	390 000

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Algérie is one of the strongest Tier VII cruisers yet available for research. Possessing superb range, Algérie is best played as a second line ship, lending fire support from behind friendly battleships. Algérie has strong armor, range-performant AP, and good HE with an average fire chance. Players should look to use range to increase their ability to evade incoming fire, and the Engine Boost consumable allows for re-positioning opportunities at a whim.

Pros:

• Excellent range.
• Very good shell ballistics.
• Long range torpedoes with excellent firing arcs.
• Excellent overall maneuverability.
• Strong armor.
• Fastest Tier VII cruiser (with Engine Boost active).
• Low vertical dispersion like all French Cruisers.

Cons:

• Mediocre firing arcs for both forward and aft batteries.
• Poor anti-aircraft protection.
• High, boxy citadel, especially forward.
• Slowest Tier VII cruiser (without Engine Boost active).

Research

Because Algérie is so reliant on range for protection, players will find the increased maneuverability provided by the "B" hull to be helpful in survival, especially when bottom tier. Additional range provided by the Gun Fire Control System module is the only other available option.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

Algérie has access to slots 1, 2, 4, and 5. The following are recommended.

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1 The main batteries of Algérie are her primary tools.
• Slot 2: Aiming Systems Modification 1 Algérie has poor AA and little use for secondaries.
• Slot 4: Steering Gears Modification 1 All French cruisers from Tier III-IX have a vulnerable steering section.
• Slot 5: Steering Gears Modification 2 This brings maneuverability into a "sweet spot" where Algerie becomes very difficult to hit at range.

Commander Skills

The following will serve well for most French cruisers, with special mention to Last Stand as a near-required universal skill for the line.

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

Priority for selection of premium consumables should be as follows: Damage Control Party II, Engine Boost II, Catapult Fighter II, and last, either Defensive Fire II or Hydroacoustic Search II.

Camouflage

Algérie has no special camouflage beyond her available Type 17 Camouflage at this time. It provides the following benefits: -5% to post-battle service, +4% to the dispersion of ships firing at the player, -3% to the concealment of the ship, and +50% XP earned in battle.

Signals

Zulu, Zulu Hotel, Papa Papa, Equal Speed Charlie London, and Dragon Flag are left entirely to the discretion of the player.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
November Echo Setteseven +10% average damage per second of all anti-aircraft mounts. +10% average damage per second of self-defense armament for aircraft with rear gunners. ★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	India X-Ray +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★★	Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. +5% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm. +0.5% chance of causing a fire for bombs and shells with a caliber below 160mm. +4% chance of flooding (against your ship). ★★★	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★
November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★★	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when the Repair Party consumable is used.	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration. ★	India Yankee -20% to fire duration. ★	Juliet Charlie -100% to the risk of your ship's magazine detonating. ★★
Economic
Zulu +20% credits earned for the battle.	India Bravo Terrathree -10% to the cost of the ship's post-battle repair. ★★	Equal Speed Charlie London +50% XP earned for the battle.	Zulu Hotel +50% Commander XP earned for the battle.	Papa Papa +300% Free XP earned for the battle.
Special
Wyvern +50% credits earned for the battle.	Red Dragon +100% XP earned for the battle. +100% Commander XP earned for the battle.	Dragon Flag +333% Commander XP earned for the battle.	Ouroboros +777% Free XP earned for the battle.	Hydra +50% XP earned for the battle. +150% Commander XP earned for the battle. +250% Free XP earned for the battle.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful       ★★ - Frequently Useful       ★ - Occasionally Useful      No stars - Not Useful

Gallery

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Historical Info

Construction

Brest Naval Yard; Brest, France

Laid down: March, 1931

Launched: May, 1932

Commissioned: September, 1934

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Specifications

10,160 tons displacement, standard

186.2m length

20m beam

6.15m draft

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Machinery

6 boilers, 4 turbines

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Performance

31 knots at 84,000 shaft horsepower

8,700 nautical miles at 15 knots

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Armor

Main belt: 110mm

Torpedo bulkhead: 40mm

Decks: 80mm main, 22mm upper armored deck

Bulkheads: 70mm

Barbettes and Turrets: 100mm barbette, 100mm face,
   70mm side, 50mm rear, 70mm roof

Conning tower: 100mm side, 70mm top

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Armament

Main

Eight (2 x 2) 203mm

Secondary

12 (6 x 2) 100mm

Anti-Aircraft

Eight (4 x 2) 37mm

Torpedoes

Six (2 x 3) 550mm

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Aircraft

Float Planes

2 Loire 130 sea planes, 1 Catapult

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Complement

748

History

Design

In 1930, the Marine National was to receive another heavy cruiser following the Duquesne and Suffren classes. Using the experience gained in the construction of the six ships of the Duquesne and Suffren classes as well as advances in construction techniques and propulsion design, a large amount of tonnage was made available for additional protection.

Named Algérie, the new cruiser would have a 110mm belt, 40mm of protection for the engineering spaces, an 80mm armored deck, and 60mm transverse bulkheads protecting the engineering spaces and magazines. The upper deck would receive 20-22mm of armor, and a liquid/void system was integrated into the hull to provide torpedo protection.

Algérie received quadruple screws, a single large rudder, one funnel, and a command tower in place of the distinctive tripod foremasts of the preceding Duquesne and Suffren classes. Algérie would be flush-decked.

All of this would combine to create what was perhaps the single best cruiser ever built under the restrictions of the Washington Naval Treaty.

Modifications

In early 1937, Algérie received a larger rangefinder and a windscreen to the admiral's bridge. Early 1938 saw a redistribution of light AA mounts, with the two quad 13mm being removed forward from the boat deck to the conning tower and quarterdeck. In late 1938, a second 8m rangefinder was fitted to the III turret, and the catapult was strengthened to accommodate the new Loire 130 seaplane. Between December 1939 and January 1940, the single 37mm AA mounts were replaced by twin 37mm mounts.

After the armistice signed on the 22nd of June, 1940, ships remaining in service to Vichy France were disallowed from receiving additional armament. Thus, in an attempt to improve the AA arrangement on Algérie, the mainmast was removed to the forward end of the signal tower and the aft end of the shelter deck was converted into an AA platform. Two twin 37mm mounts were placed on the admiral's bridge, and four 13mm twin mounts were relocated to forward and aft of the fore and stern 100mm mounts both port and starboard.

Service

Commissioned in September of 1934, Algérie joined the 1st Cruiser Squadron as the flagship, where she would serve until 1939, when she became flagship of the 3rd Cruiser Squadron. After the declaration of war against Germany, Algérie joined the battleship Strasbourg, cruiser Dupleix, and British carrier Hermes at Dakar to search for German raiders in the Atlantic. These operations continued into late November, when Algérie was returned to Toulon for refit. Between March and April of 1940, Algérie and Bretagne undertook to transport gold to Canada in payment for war supplies.

In June 1940, Italy declared war on France, and Algérie departed Toulon to bombard Genoa and participate in convoy escort duties before the armistice was signed on the 22nd of June, 1940. Algérie remained under Vichy control, together with the bulk of the French fleet, and training missions aside, sailed only once, to escort Provence back to Metropolitan France in November of 1940.

With Operation Torch and the invasion of the French colonies in North Africa by Allied forces, the decision to militarize Vichy Metropolitan France was made by Germany, and an attempt was made under Operation Lila to seize the fleet at anchor in Toulon. Having correctly anticipated German intentions, the French command had the fleet prepared for scuttling. Admiral Jean de Laborde received and promptly transmitted the orders to the entire fleet on the 27th of November, 1942, upon which the French crews destroyed their ships. Algérie was no exception, and was so thoroughly damaged that she burned for several weeks after sinking. Algérie was re-floated in 1943 for breaking up, having been irreparably damaged during the scuttling and subsequent fire.

Historical Gallery

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  Algérie in February 1941.

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  Algérie scuttled in Toulon

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  ONI identification card for Algérie

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  Algérie as she appeared in 1939.

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  Algérie with neutrality stripes on her II and III turrets.

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  A colorized photo of Algérie, most likely taken before 1937.

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