Algérie
Tier VII · Cruiser · France
Rating C+ (Lower-mid within its tier and class · overall score 38) · Long-range cruiser
Long-range cruiser. It is weak against destroyers (HE deals a same-tier destroyer's HP in about 5 min on paper · big-calibre AP mostly overpens destroyers, so HE/SAP does the work). AP penetration of 254 mm is 20% above average and handles thick armor. Key skills: Engine Accelerator II ×3 (top speed +12%, 25 s); Rapid Reload II ×2 (main battery reload +43%, 20 s). Its firepower trails other cruisers, so pick favorable angles and ranges over straight DPM races. A firepower equipment build improves reload 11→10.45 s, dispersion 242→220 m.
Key stats
- HP: 27,830
- Top speed: 31.41 kn
- Surface detectability: 8.1 km
- Main battery: 203 mm 4X2 · reload 11 s · range 11.94 km
The last heavy cruiser built for the French Navy, and one of the best representatives of this type of ship in Europe. Among the cruisers of her time, she was distinguished by her powerful armor and very good torpedo protection.