Brest
Tier IX · Cruiser · France
Rating B+ (Above average within its tier and class · overall score 62) · Gunnery cruiser
Gunnery cruiser. AP penetration of 381 mm is 44% above average and handles thick armor. Key skills: Engine Accelerator III ×3 (top speed +16%, 25 s); Rapid Reload III ×3 (main battery reload +100%, 15 s); Air Defense Alert I ×2. Detectability of 10.26 km is 1 km above average, so it gets spotted early; move behind islands. Its weak detectability (10.26 km) drops to 9.13 km with a stealth/mobility equipment build (at −5% HP).
Key stats
- HP: 40,710
- Top speed: 31.14 kn
- Surface detectability: 10.26 km
- Main battery: 330 mm 2X4 · reload 14 s · range 13.02 km
A cruiser with 330 mm main battery guns concentrated at the bow. Her AA artillery comprises Bofors and Oerlikon automatic guns.