La Galissonnière
Tier VI · Cruiser · France
Rating B (Average within its tier and class · overall score 50) · Balanced cruiser
Balanced cruiser, suited to fire pressure. A well-rounded ship with no standout strengths or weaknesses; most stats sit near the average. High HE fire potential (3.3 fires/min before hit rate and resistance). Key skills: Engine Accelerator I ×3 (top speed +8%, 25 s); Rapid Reload I ×2 (main battery reload +18%, 20 s).
Key stats
- HP: 22,770
- Top speed: 31.41 kn
- Surface detectability: 7.68 km
- Main battery: 152 mm 3X3 · reload 8 s · range 10.62 km
By the outbreak of World War II, La Galissonnière was one of the best light cruisers in the world. In contrast to her predecessor, she featured good main battery guns and the best armor protection among ships of this type. In 1943, cruisers of this class received enhanced anti-aircraft armament and surveillance radars.