Richelieu
Tier VIII · Battleship · France · Premium
Rating C (Weak within its tier and class · overall score 27) · Fast battleship
Fast battleship. It is weak against cruisers (AP deals a same-tier cruiser's HP in about 5 min on paper). Top speed of 30.2 kn is 2.1 kn above average, with good turning, rudder shift, acceleration. Main battery range is 14.1 km (0.5 km longer than average). Key skills: Engine Accelerator III ×2 (top speed +16%, 25 s). Its firepower trails other battleships, so be selective and punish broadsides.
Key stats
- HP: 46,610
- Top speed: 30.16 kn
- Surface detectability: 11.4 km
- Main battery: 380 mm 2X4 · reload 21 s · range 14.1 km
One of the most successful and well-balanced "new generation" battleships in the world. The ship was equipped with 380 mm guns, had a high speed, strong armor, and very good torpedo protection. The disadvantages of concentrating the ship's main guns on the bow were compensated by the favorable turret traverse angles.