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<div>{{DISPLAYTITLE:Chacal-class (Family)}}<br />
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==Description==<br />
The '''Chacal'''-class (otherwise known as the '''Jaguar'''-class) was a class of 6 large destroyers built in the 1920s under a modernisation programme for the French Navy. Chacal translates to Jackal, which the Chacal was named after, while the 5 remaining ships were named after big cats. The other ships produced were, in order; Jaguar, Léopard, Lynx, Panthère and finally Tigre.<br />
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==Vehicles ==<br />
===Rank I===<br />
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* [[Chacal]] <sub>(1938)</sub> (''Jackal'')<br />
* [[Panthere|Panthère]] <sub>(1940)</sub> (''Panther'')<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Léopard]] <sub>(1942)</sub> (''Leopard'')<br />
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[[Category:Family pages]]</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Leopard_(France)&diff=165091Leopard (France)2023-06-19T06:21:10Z<p>U61833296: </p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French large destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. The Chacal-class vessels were the first large destroyers made for the modern French Navy after the First World War. They featured a larger displacement than all of the proceeding destroyers, and mounted more firepower to contend with the contemporary navies of the time. The Léopard was the third ship to be launched, out of the 6 ships that were built. She was commissioned into service on the same day as the Lynx, one of her sister ships, and participated in one of the most famous events of the war, Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk evaquation.<br />
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The Léopard was introduced to War Thunder during the [[Update "La Royale"]]. The Léopard can fulfill multiple roles, such as providing anti-aircraft cover to friendly vessels, or she can provide heavy fire support for friendly ships, as her deadly 130mm guns outclass many other weapons of her tier. These guns have a shorter effective range than some of the other guns due to their lower velocity, however, they make up for this with their extremely deadly ammunition. The greatest drawback of the Léopard is her very low top speed of 58km/h (31.3kn), making her one of the slowest destroyers in the game. To make room for the improved AA battery, the rear 550mm torpedo launcher had to be removed, giving her a solvo of only 3 torpedoes. The torpedoes should be saved for close range fights against more dangerous opponents, as the low number of torpedoes make it very inefficient to launch at large distances.<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Leopard 10mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 10mm gunshields are one of the only forms of armour on the Léopard]]<br />
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The Léopard, being a large destroyer with a high displacement, has a sizeable crew for her tier; numbering 246 men. As with most destroyers of the tier, she mounts no protection, with the exception being her lightly armoured 130mm guns and anti-aircraft weapons. The primary protection of the Léopard is her mobility, however, even that can not be relied upon. Her anti-aircraft weaponry is a notable point, as compared to other French vessels, such as her sister ship [[Chacal]] and the smaller [[Bourrasque]], she mounts a much improved, and needed, anti-aircraft battery.<br />
[[File:Leopard 12.7mm Gunshields.PNG|thumb|250x250px|The 12.7mm gunshields on the Léopard]]<br />
Getting hit in the Léopard usually results in a fire, as her internal modules, such as the boilers and fuel tanks, are close together. However, the magazines of the 130mm guns are small and hard to hit, and are further protected by being placed below the waterline, making it harder for enemy munitions to penetrate the hull and detonate the ammo.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Léopard reaches a top speed of 58km/h (31.3kn), making her one of the slowest bluewater vessels in the game, even when compared to the French cruisers [[Primauguet]] and [[Colbert|Colbert,]] and is the greatest drawback and main limiting factor for the Léopard. The one strength she has in the category of mobility is a tight turning circle, which is a common strength shared with all French destroyers, and allows her to more easily dodge torpedoes and change directions.<br />
[[File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png|left|thumb|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Léopard]]<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
As with all vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System should be researched first. Like other French destroyers, research of the SAPBC rounds is recommended, as this greatly increases her firepower, followed by the mobility modifications. If you find yourself doing fine with the standard HE rounds, the mobility upgrades are a great alternative, as this gives her a desperetaly needed increase in mobility.{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The primary armament of the Léopard consists of 4x 130mm Mle.19 naval guns, two each mounted at the bow and stern of the vessel. These guns have a low rate of fire compared to most other ships of the Léopards tier, however, these guns have extremely deadly ammunition. <br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}<br />
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=== Anti-aircraft armament ===<br />
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{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Mk.VII depth charge|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:L%C3%A9opard_(France)_X-Ray.png&diff=165088File:Léopard (France) X-Ray.png2023-06-19T05:45:29Z<p>U61833296: An X-Ray view of the modules mounted on Léopard</p>
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<div>An X-Ray view of the modules mounted on Léopard</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Leopard_(France)&diff=165042Leopard (France)2023-06-19T04:35:22Z<p>U61833296: Added garage image</p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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* '''Universal:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}<br />
* '''40 mm HE:''' {{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|HEF|High-explosive fragmentation}}{{-}}{{Annotation|AP-T|Armour-piercing tracer}}<br />
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{{:2pdr QF Mk.IIc (40 mm)/Ammunition|HEF, AP-T}}<br />
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=== Anti-aircraft armament ===<br />
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{{main|20 mm/70 Oerlikon Mk.II (20 mm)}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Mk.VII depth charge|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:Leopard_Ship.png&diff=165007File:Leopard Ship.png2023-06-18T13:38:01Z<p>U61833296: The Leopard in hangar</p>
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<div>The Leopard in hangar</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Chacal&diff=165006Chacal2023-06-18T13:36:39Z<p>U61833296: </p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
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[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
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Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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Other Chacal (Jaguar) Class vessels:<br />
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* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
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* [[Letuchiy]]<br />
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* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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{{main|Mk.VII depth charge|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
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[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
<br />
Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
<br />
The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
<br />
{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
<br />
=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
<br />
Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
Other Chacal (Jaguar) Class vessels:<br />
<br />
* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
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Similar ships from other nations:<br />
<br />
* [[Letuchiy]]<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* ''other literature.'' --><br />
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* [[wikipedia:French_destroyer_Chacal|[Wikipedia] French destroyer Chacal]]<br />
* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Chacal&diff=164905Chacal2023-06-18T07:49:02Z<p>U61833296: </p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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{{NavalMobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
<br />
== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
[[File:130mm Close Up.png|left|thumb|A close-up look of the forward mounted guns on the Chacal]]<!-- ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' --><br />
{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
<br />
Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
<br />
{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
<br />
=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
<!-- ''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.'' --><br />
{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
<br />
The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
<br />
{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
<br />
=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
<!-- ''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.'' --><br />
{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' --><br />
In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
<br />
=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
<br />
Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --><br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --><br />
The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --><br />
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
Other Chacal (Jaguar) Class vessels:<br />
<br />
* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
<br />
Similar ships from other nations:<br />
<br />
* [[Letuchiy]]<br />
<br />
== External links ==<br />
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* ''topic on the official game forum;''<br />
* ''other literature.'' --><br />
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* [[wikipedia:French_destroyer_Chacal|[Wikipedia] French destroyer Chacal]]<br />
* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Chacal&diff=164904Chacal2023-06-18T07:47:14Z<p>U61833296: </p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
<br />
== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
<!-- ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.'' --><br />
<br />
As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
<br />
=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
<!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' --><br />
The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
<br />
{{NavalMobility}}<br />
<br />
=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
<br />
As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
<br />
== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
[[File:130mm Close Up.png|left|thumb|A close-up look of the forward mounted guns on the Chacal]]<!-- ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' --><br />
{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
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Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
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* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
[[File:Bourrasque X-Ray.png|thumb|The Bourrasque with X-Ray view enabled, showing the location of all modules]]<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, features minimal armour, instead relying on its mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10 mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to its destruction.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to its contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disadvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedo strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Gunshields.PNG|thumb|A close-up of the 10mm thick gunshields]]<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}Because the Bourrasque is a reserve ship, it starts with 60% of modifications already unlocked. It is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds first, as this significantly increases the performance of the vessel. After that unlocking the improved ammunition, Primary Armament Targeting or Torpedo Mode are vital to research, as the somewhat slow treverse speed can be offset by the former, and the latter gives the Bourrasque a deadly long range torpedo armament.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a large punch for its small size, mounting 4 x 130 mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parallel with its opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devastating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its internal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourrasque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Guns.png|thumb|300x300px|A close-up view of the forward mounted guns]]<br />
Both rounds have a velocity of 725 m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 mm OEA Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96 kg. The 130 mm OPFA Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2 kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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Like most early French destroyers, the Bourrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2 x 37 mm guns. These 37 mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
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The 37 mm OEA Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810 m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50 g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3 mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck-mounted weapons.<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some very solid torpedoes in terms of both range, speed, and explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show its entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guarantee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Bourrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
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The 550 mm Modèle 1923 DT torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 9 km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4 km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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The Bourrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disadvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Bourrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20 mm guns can easily strip the Bourrasque of crew and disable its internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A-class]] destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4 km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
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As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Bourrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130 mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
* Deadly torpedo armament<br />
* 130mm guns are extremely effective against any enemy encountered<br />
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* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
* Secondary weapons are inadequate against most targets<br />
* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
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== History ==<br />
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==== An overview of the Bourrasque-class ====<br />
The Bourrasque-class destroyers were a group of twelve ships built during the 1920's under a 1922 programme. This programme was a part of a larger programme designed to completely modernise the French Navy post World War I, and while they were smaller and slower than the larger Chacal class, they were still comparable to contemporary destroyers. These ships reached 2,000t under full load, and under standard load reached 1,319t. The Bourrasque-class ships were 106m (347ft, 9in) long, a beam of 9.64m (31ft, 8in), and a 4.3m (14ft, 1in) draught. Each ship was powered by two steam turbines, each turbine driving a propeller shaft. Both turbines were provided steam by three boilers each. The turbines were rated at a combined power of 31,000 horsepower, propelling the ships up to 33 knots (66km/h), and with the fuel on board, could travel 5,600km (3,000 nautical miles) at a speed of 15kn (28km/h). The armament of the Bourrasque-class consisted of 4x 130mm Mle. 19 for their main guns, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 for their secondary armament, and their anti-aircraft battery consisted of 4x 13.2mm machineguns in single mounts. They also had 2x triple 550mm torpedo launchers and 2x depth charge chutes, allowing them to carry a total of sixteen 200Kg depth charges. The Bourrasque-class was in service from the mid-1920's all the way to the 50's, serving in both the Free French Navy and the Vichy French Navy, as well as serving in the Polish Navy and the Royal Navy. <br />
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==== The Bourrasque ====<br />
The Bourrasque, the lead ship of the class, was laid down on the 12<sup>th</sup> of November, 1923 and was completed on the 23<sup>rd</sup> of September, 1926, entering service on the same day of her completion. In 1931, the Bourrasque-class underwent a refit, adding 1x 75mm Mle. 24, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 cannons, and 2x twin-mounted 13.2mm machineguns. Another refit in 1939-1940 introduced the British Type 123 sonar to the vessels. Borrasque participated in Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk Evacuation, where she was struck by a French mine which then detonated the depth charges, resulting in a massive explosion, killing roughly 500 of the 1,100 troops onboard.<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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* [[USS Litchfield]]<br />
* [[Kerch (destroyer)|Kerch]]<br />
* [[RN Turbine|Turbine]]<br />
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourrasque-class_destroyer<br />
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* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_destroyer_Bourrasque<br />
* http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_bourrasque.htm<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
[[File:Bourrasque X-Ray.png|thumb|The Bourrasque with X-Ray view enabled, showing the location of all modules]]<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, features minimal armour, instead relying on its mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10 mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to its destruction.<br />
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The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to its contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disadvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedo strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Gunshields.PNG|thumb|A close-up of the 10mm thick gunshields]]<br />
{{NavalMobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}Because the Bourrasque is a reserve ship, it starts with 60% of modifications already unlocked. It is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds first, as this significantly increases the performance of the vessel. After that unlocking the improved ammunition, Primary Armament Targeting or Torpedo Mode are vital to research, as the somewhat slow treverse speed can be offset by the former, and the latter gives the Bourrasque a deadly long range torpedo armament.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Bourrasque carries a large punch for its small size, mounting 4 x 130 mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parallel with its opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devastating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its internal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourrasque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Guns.png|thumb|300x300px|A close-up view of the forward mounted guns]]<br />
Both rounds have a velocity of 725 m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 mm OEA Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96 kg. The 130 mm OPFA Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2 kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
<!-- ''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.'' --><br />
{{main|37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)}}<br />
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Like most early French destroyers, the Bourrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2 x 37 mm guns. These 37 mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
<br />
The 37 mm OEA Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810 m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50 g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3 mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck-mounted weapons.<br />
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{{:37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)/Ammunition|37 mm OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some very solid torpedoes in terms of both range, speed, and explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show its entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guarantee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Bourrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
<br />
The 550 mm Modèle 1923 DT torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 9 km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4 km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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The Bourrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disadvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Bourrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
<br />
=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20 mm guns can easily strip the Bourrasque of crew and disable its internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A-class]] destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4 km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
<br />
As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Bourrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130 mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
* Deadly torpedo armament<br />
* 130mm guns are extremely effective against any enemy encountered<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
* Secondary weapons are inadequate against most targets<br />
* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
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== History ==<br />
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==== An overview of the Bourrasque-class ====<br />
The Bourrasque-class destroyers were a group of twelve ships built during the 1920's under a 1922 programme. This programme was a part of a larger programme designed to completely modernise the French Navy post World War I, and while they were smaller and slower than the larger Chacal class, they were still comparable to contemporary destroyers. These ships reached 2,000t under full load, and under standard load reached 1,319t. The Bourrasque-class ships were 106m (347ft, 9in) long, a beam of 9.64m (31ft, 8in), and a 4.3m (14ft, 1in) draught. Each ship was powered by two steam turbines, each turbine driving a propeller shaft. Both turbines were provided steam by three boilers each. The turbines were rated at a combined power of 31,000 horsepower, propelling the ships up to 33 knots (66km/h), and with the fuel on board, could travel 5,600km (3,000 nautical miles) at a speed of 15kn (28km/h). The armament of the Bourrasque-class consisted of 4x 130mm Mle. 19 for their main guns, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 for their secondary armament, and their anti-aircraft battery consisted of 4x 13.2mm machineguns in single mounts. They also had 2x triple 550mm torpedo launchers and 2x depth charge chutes, allowing them to carry a total of sixteen 200Kg depth charges. The Bourrasque-class was in service from the mid-1920's all the way to the 50's, serving in both the Free French Navy and the Vichy French Navy, as well as serving in the Polish Navy and the Royal Navy. <br />
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==== The Bourrasque ====<br />
The Bourrasque, the lead ship of the class, was laid down on the 12<sup>th</sup> of November, 1923 and was completed on the 23<sup>rd</sup> of September, 1926, entering service on the same day of her completion. In 1931, the Bourrasque-class underwent a refit, adding 1x 75mm Mle. 24, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 cannons, and 2x twin-mounted 13.2mm machineguns. Another refit in 1939-1940 introduced the British Type 123 sonar to the vessels. Borrasque participated in Operation Dynamo, the Dunkirk Evacuation, where she was struck by a French mine which then detonated the depth charges, resulting in a massive explosion, killing roughly 500 of the 1,100 troops onboard.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->[[File:Bourrasque Dunkirk.jpg|none|thumb|Bourrasque sinking at Dunkirk]]<br />
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== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
Similar ships from other nations:<br />
<br />
* [[USS Litchfield]]<br />
* [[Kerch (destroyer)|Kerch]]<br />
* [[RN Turbine|Turbine]]<br />
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourrasque-class_destroyer<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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''Sources:''<br />
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* http://dunkirk1940.org/index.php?&p=1_256<br />
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_destroyer_Bourrasque<br />
* http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_bourrasque.htm<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
[[File:Bourrasque X-Ray.png|thumb|The Bourrasque with X-Ray view enabled, showing the location of all modules]]<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
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The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, features minimal armour, instead relying on its mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10 mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to its destruction.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
<!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' --><br />
The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to its contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disadvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedo strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Gunshields.PNG|thumb|A close-up of the 10mm thick gunshields]]<br />
{{NavalMobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}Because the Bourrasque is a reserve ship, it starts with 60% of modifications already unlocked. It is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds first, as this significantly increases the performance of the vessel. After that unlocking the improved ammunition, Primary Armament Targeting or Torpedo Mode are vital to research, as the somewhat slow treverse speed can be offset by the former, and the latter gives the Bourrasque a deadly long range torpedo armament.<br />
<br />
== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Bourrasque carries a large punch for its small size, mounting 4 x 130 mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parallel with its opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devastating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its internal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourrasque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Guns.png|thumb|300x300px|A close-up view of the forward mounted guns]]<br />
Both rounds have a velocity of 725 m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 mm OEA Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96 kg. The 130 mm OPFA Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2 kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
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{{main|37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)}}<br />
<br />
Like most early French destroyers, the Bourrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2 x 37 mm guns. These 37 mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
<br />
The 37 mm OEA Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810 m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50 g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3 mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck-mounted weapons.<br />
<br />
{{:37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)/Ammunition|37 mm OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
<!-- ''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.'' --><br />
{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some very solid torpedoes in terms of both range, speed, and explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show its entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guarantee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Bourrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
<br />
The 550 mm Modèle 1923 DT torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 9 km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4 km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels.<br />
<br />
== Usage in battles ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe the technique of using this ship, the characteristics of her use in a team and tips on strategy. Abstain from writing an entire guide – don't try to provide a single point of view, but give the reader food for thought. Talk about the most dangerous opponents for this vehicle and provide recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of playing with this vehicle in various modes (AB, RB, SB).'' --><br />
The Bourrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disadvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Bourrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
<br />
=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20 mm guns can easily strip the Bourrasque of crew and disable its internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A-class]] destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4 km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
<br />
As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Bourrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130 mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
<!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in the bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' --><br />
<br />
'''Pros:'''<br />
<br />
* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
* Deadly torpedo armament<br />
* 130mm guns are extremely effective against any enemy encountered<br />
<br />
'''Cons:'''<br />
<br />
* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
* Secondary weapons are inadequate against most targets<br />
* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
<br />
== History ==<br />
<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the ship in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the ship and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Ship-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the ship's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' --><br />
==== An overview of the Bourrasque-class ====<br />
''The Bourrasque-class destroyers were a group of twelve ships built during the 1920's under a 1922 programme. This programme was a part of a larger programme designed to completely modernise the French Navy post World War I, and while they were smaller and slower than the larger Chacal class, they were still comparable to contemporary destroyers. These ships reached 2,000t under full load, and under standard load reached 1,319t. The Bourrasque-class ships were 106m (347ft, 9in) long, a beam of 9.64m (31ft, 8in), and a 4.3m (14ft, 1in) draught. Each ship was powered by two steam turbines, each turbine driving a propeller shaft. Both turbines were provided steam by three boilers each. The turbines were rated at a combined power of 31,000 horsepower, propelling the ships up to 33 knots (66km/h), and with the fuel on board, could travel 5,600km (3,000 nautical miles) at a speed of 15kn (28km/h). The armament of the Bourrasque-class consisted of 4x 130mm Mle. 19 for their main guns, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 for their secondary armament, and their anti-aircraft battery consisted of 4x 13.2mm machineguns in single mounts. They also had 2x triple 550mm torpedo launchers and 2x depth charge chutes, allowing them to carry a total of sixteen 200Kg depth charges. The Bourrasque-class was in service from the mid-1920's all the way to the 50's, serving in both the Free French Navy and the Vichy French Navy, as well as serving in the Polish Navy and the Royal Navy.'' <br />
<br />
==== The Bourrasque ====<br />
''The Bourrasque, the lead ship of the class, was laid down on the 12<sup>th</sup> of November, 1923'' and was completed on the 23<sup>rd</sup> of September, 1926, entering service on the same day of her completion. In 1931, the Bourrasque-class underwent a refit, adding 1x 75mm Mle. 24, 2x 37mm Mle. 25 cannons, and 2x twin-mounted 13.2mm machineguns. Another refit in 1939-1940 introduced the British Type 123 sonar to the vessels.<br />
<br />
== Media ==<br />
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->[[File:Bourrasque Dunkirk.jpg|none|thumb|Bourrasque sinking at Dunkirk]]<br />
<br />
== See also ==<br />
<!-- ''Links to articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''<br />
* ''reference to the series of the ship;''<br />
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' --><br />
Similar ships from other nations:<br />
<br />
* [[USS Litchfield]]<br />
* [[Kerch (destroyer)|Kerch]]<br />
* [[RN Turbine|Turbine]]<br />
<br />
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bourrasque-class_destroyer<br />
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== External links ==<br />
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* ''other literature.'' --><br />
''Sources:''<br />
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* http://dunkirk1940.org/index.php?&p=1_256<br />
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_destroyer_Bourrasque<br />
* http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_bourrasque.htm<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:Bourrasque_Dunkirk.jpg&diff=164880File:Bourrasque Dunkirk.jpg2023-06-18T01:09:15Z<p>U61833296: Bourrasque sinking at Dunkirk</p>
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<div>Bourrasque sinking at Dunkirk</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Bourrasque&diff=164878Bourrasque2023-06-18T00:28:40Z<p>U61833296: Added some images</p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
[[File:Bourrasque X-Ray.png|thumb|The Bourrasque with X-Ray view enabled, showing the location of all modules]]<br />
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=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, features minimal armour, instead relying on its mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10 mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to its destruction.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to its contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disadvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedo strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Gunshields.PNG|thumb|A close-up of the 10mm thick gunshields]]<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}Because the Bourrasque is a reserve ship, it starts with 60% of modifications already unlocked. It is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds first, as this significantly increases the performance of the vessel. After that unlocking the improved ammunition, Primary Armament Targeting or Torpedo Mode are vital to research, as the somewhat slow treverse speed can be offset by the former, and the latter gives the Bourrasque a deadly long range torpedo armament.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a large punch for its small size, mounting 4 x 130 mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parallel with its opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devastating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its internal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourrasque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
[[File:Bourrasque Guns.png|thumb|300x300px|A close-up view of the forward mounted guns]]<br />
Both rounds have a velocity of 725 m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 mm OEA Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96 kg. The 130 mm OPFA Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2 kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
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{{main|37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)}}<br />
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Like most early French destroyers, the Bourrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2 x 37 mm guns. These 37 mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
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The 37 mm OEA Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810 m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50 g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3 mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck-mounted weapons.<br />
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{{:37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)/Ammunition|37 mm OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some very solid torpedoes in terms of both range, speed, and explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show its entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guarantee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Bourrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
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The 550 mm Modèle 1923 DT torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 9 km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4 km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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The Bourrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disadvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Bourrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20 mm guns can easily strip the Bourrasque of crew and disable its internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A-class]] destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4 km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
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As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Bourrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130 mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
* Deadly torpedo armament<br />
* 130mm guns are extremely effective against any enemy encountered<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
* Secondary weapons are inadequate against most targets<br />
* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:Bourrasque_Gunshields.PNG&diff=164877File:Bourrasque Gunshields.PNG2023-06-18T00:09:04Z<p>U61833296: A look at the 10mm thick gunshields</p>
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<div>A look at the 10mm thick gunshields</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=File:Bourrasque_X-Ray.png&diff=164874File:Bourrasque X-Ray.png2023-06-17T23:24:56Z<p>U61833296: Bourrasque in X-Ray view, showing her modules</p>
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<div>Bourrasque in X-Ray view, showing her modules</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Bourrasque&diff=164872Bourrasque2023-06-17T23:18:16Z<p>U61833296: </p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
<!-- ''Talk about the vehicle's armour. Note the most well-defended and most vulnerable zones, e.g. the ammo magazine. Evaluate the composition of components and assemblies responsible for movement and manoeuvrability. Evaluate the survivability of the primary and secondary armaments separately. Don't forget to mention the size of the crew, which plays an important role in fleet mechanics. Save tips on preserving survivability for the "Usage in battles" section. If necessary, use a graphical template to show the most well-protected or most vulnerable points in the armour.'' --><br />
The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, features minimal armour, instead relying on its mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10 mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to its destruction.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
<!-- ''Write about the ship's mobility. Evaluate its power and manoeuvrability, rudder rerouting speed, stopping speed at full tilt, with its maximum forward and reverse speed.'' --><br />
The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to its contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disadvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedo strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly.<br />
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{{NavalMobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
<br />
The Bourrasque carries a large punch for its small size, mounting 4 x 130 mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parallel with its opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devastating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its internal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourrasque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
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Both rounds have a velocity of 725 m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 mm OEA Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96 kg. The 130 mm OPFA Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2 kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Secondary}}<br />
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{{main|37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)}}<br />
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Like most early French destroyers, the Bourrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2 x 37 mm guns. These 37 mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
<br />
The 37 mm OEA Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810 m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50 g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3 mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck-mounted weapons.<br />
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{{:37 mm/50 model 1933 (37 mm)/Ammunition|37 mm OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Additional}}<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some very solid torpedoes in terms of both range, speed, and explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show its entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guarantee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Bourrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
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The 550 mm Modèle 1923 DT torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72 km/h and a range of 9 km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4 km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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The Bourrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disadvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Bourrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
<br />
=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40 mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20 mm guns can easily strip the Bourrasque of crew and disable its internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A-class]] destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4 km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
<br />
As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Bourrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130 mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
<br />
=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
* Deadly torpedo armament<br />
* 130mm guns are extremely effective against any enemy encountered<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
* Secondary weapons are inadequate against most targets<br />
* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
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[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
[[File:130mm Close Up.png|left|thumb|A close-up look of the forward mounted guns on the Chacal]]<!-- ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' --><br />
{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
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Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
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{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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Other Chacal (Jaguar) Class vessels:<br />
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* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
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* [[Letuchiy]]<br />
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* [[wikipedia:French_destroyer_Chacal|[Wikipedia] French destroyer Chacal]]<br />
* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
[[File:Chacal (T2).png|center|frameless|900x900px]]<!-- ''In the first part of the description, cover the history of the ship's creation and military application. In the second part, tell the reader about using this ship in the game. Add a screenshot: if a beginner player has a hard time remembering vehicles by name, a picture will help them identify the ship in question.'' --><br />
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
[[File:Chacal X-Ray.png|thumb|400x400px|An X-Ray view of the modules on the Chacal]]<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
[[File:Chacal Armour.png|thumb|400x400px|10mm gunshields on the Chacal]]<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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{{NavalMobility}}<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
{{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armaments}}<br />
=== Primary armament ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Primary}}<br />
[[File:130mm Close Up.png|left|thumb|A close-up look of the forward mounted guns on the Chacal]]<!-- ''Provide information about the characteristics of the primary armament. Evaluate their efficacy in battle based on their reload speed, ballistics and the capacity of their shells. Add a link to the main article about the weapon: <code><nowiki>{{main|Weapon name (calibre)}}</nowiki></code>. Broadly describe the ammunition available for the primary armament, and provide recommendations on how to use it and which ammunition to choose.'' --><br />
{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining an average rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
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Both ammunition types for the 130mm guns have a muzzle velocity of 725m/s, which is subpar compared to contemporary vessels. This makes engagements at longer rangers favour the enemy more, as their rounds travel down range faster. The O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a very high TNT equivalence, sitting at 3.96Kg. The O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivelence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and a fuze.<br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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The 75mm guns fire their rounds at 850m/s, allowing these weapons to easily engage targets at longer ranges. The O.E.A Mle.25 HE round have 450g of explosive mass, which is more than capable of destroying most coastal vessels in a couple of hits. The O.E.A(FT.) Mle.25 round is a time fuzed, having the same explosive mass as the standard HE round. It is not recommended to use this round, as the lack of other secondary weapons necessitates using these guns solely for targeting enemy vessels.<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw to safety.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* 130 mm guns have access to devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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Other Chacal (Jaguar) Class vessels:<br />
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* [[Panthere]]<br />
* [[Leopard (France)|Leopard]]<br />
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* [[Letuchiy]]<br />
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* [http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm <nowiki>[Navypedia]</nowiki> Chacal destroyers (1925 - 1927)]<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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The Bourrasque, like most other reserve vessels, feature minimal armour, instead relying on it's mobility and small size to avoid being hit. The only armour that can be found on the ship are the gun shields, reaching 10mm thick. The ship is quite compact, meaning most shots that hit the vessel will damage or destroy a component, and the small number of crew means that prolonged combat will eventually lead to it's destruction.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The speed of the Bourrasque is below average compared to it's contemporaries, putting the captain of this vessel at a disatvantage, whether that be attempting to capture zones or get to advantageous positions. On the other hand, the large rudder and low displacement of the Bourrasque grant it an extremely small turning circle, even compared to other ships of the tier. This allows the captain to easily 'wiggle' to avoid incoming fire, turn to avoid torpedoe strikes, and allows the captain to change directions quickly. <br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a large punch for it's small size, mounting 4x 130mm guns, that combine an average rate of fire (7.5 rounds a minute) and deadly ammunition, allowing the ship to combat all enemies it can face. Like other French ships, the guns mounted at the front of the ship have decent firing angles, but the guns at the rear have inadequate firing angles, and require the ship to be almost parrallel with it's opponent to get all four guns on target. Choices of ammunition are excellent for this tier, granting both devestating HE and SAPBC rounds, the former being excellent at destroying external modules, stripping enemy vessels of their crew, and igniting fires on the deck. The SAPBC rounds, on the other hand, feature a fuse which allows the round to penetrate into an enemy vessel and destroy its intgernal modules. These rounds make it very easy to disable an enemies engines, crippling their mobility and making them a far easier target, allowing the captain of the Bourraque to target the ammunition storage and swiftly sending their opponent back to the hangar.<br />
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Both rounds have a velocity of 725m/s, making it easy to adjust to the SAPBC once they are unlocked. However, the muzzle velocity of these rounds is quite low compared to other reserve vessels, meaning that at a distance, enemy ships will be able to hit you before you hit them. The 130 O.E.A Mle.32 HE rounds have a lot of explosive mass, having a TNT equivalence of 3.96Kg. The 130 O.P.F.A Mle.23 SAPBC rounds lose 2Kg of TNT equivalence, but gains a significant amount of penetration and the inclusion of a fuse.<br />
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Like most early French destroyers, the Borrasque features a minimal load of secondary weapons, amounting to only 2x 37mm guns. These 37mm guns are not automatic, meaning they have a low rate of fire and are ineffective against aircraft, especially due to the lack of a timed fuze or proximity fuze round. These guns also have very little explosive mass and no penetration, making them ineffective against everything except small coastal vessels.<br />
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The 37 O.E.A Mle.25 HE rounds have a muzzle velocity of 810m/s, allowing it to easily hit distant target. However, the explosive mass is only 50g, meaning they do little damage, and with only 3mm of penetration, they struggle to damage even deck mounted weapons.<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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The Bourrasque carries a deadly torpedo armament, having 2x triple tube 550mm torpedo launchers mounted amidships. This gives the captain access to an extremely dangerous torpedo volley for this tier, combining some of the deadliest torpedoes in terms of both range and speed, but also explosive mass. One thing to note about these launchers is, like other French destroyers, they have horrible firing angles, requiring the vessel to show it's entire side to an enemy to fire a volley. These volleys do however, guaruntee the destruction of any foe encountered within 1 or 2 hits, and allow captains of the Borrasque to destroy enemy vessels that are outside its effective firing distance.<br />
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The 550mm Modèle 1923 D.T torpedoes are extremely deadly, both with and without the Torpedo Mode modification. Without this modification, these torpedoes are lethal at short to medium ranges, having a top speed of 72km/h and a range of 9km, allowing it to easily intercept enemy vessels at short range. With the modification enabled, the speed is reduced to 65km/h, but gains 4km range, allowing it destroy enemies well beyond the effective combat distance of enemy vessels. The explosive mass of these torpedoes is well above average, rivaled only by German [[G7a (533 mm)|G7a]] and Japanese [[Type 90 (610 mm)|Type 90]] and [[Type 93 (610 mm) (Family)|Type 93]] torpedoes, with the D.T's having 308Kg of explosive mass.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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The Borrasque is best used to support other friendly vessels, as the low top speed and non-existent anti-aircraft battery put it at a significant disatvantage compared to other ships. Supporting your allies is a sure way to easily get kills and assists while usually avoiding incoming fire, while also reducing your chances of being hit by an enemy aircraft. The easiest way to destroy enemy vessels with the Borrasque is to simply take out the enemies running gear, then swiftly sending them back to the hangar by destroying their ammo racks. If you are finding it hard to hit the magazines, do not fret, as the large rounds this ship fires allows it to quickly dispatch crew from enemy vessels. The lack of protection, small crew, and the compact nature of this ship means that being hit is usually quite fatal, regardless of where the enemy hits. Always try to avoid incoming fire by 'wiggling' and only expose the side of your ship in close quarters battles, where it is most important to get all guns on target. The small turning circle of the ship allows it to easily dodge torpedoes, so long as you are aware of your surroundings.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels with autocannons, like the 40mm [[2pdr QF Mk.VIII (40 mm)|Pom Pom]] or [[Bofors (40 mm) (Family)|Bofors]], or even 20mm guns can easily strip the Borrasque of crew and disable it's internal and external components, so be mindful of these enemies. Guns of these type are usually not carried on ships at this tier, but there are a few exceptions, such as the British [[HMS Vega]] and [[HMS Calpe]], the German [[Type 1934A (Family)|Type 1934A]] Class destroyers, and all Soviet destroyers. The easiest way to avoid getting hit by these guns is to sit outside their firing range, at about 4km, allowing you to fight on equal grounds with these vessels.<br />
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As with any bluewater vessel, a single coastal vessel can spell doom for the Borrasque. Always try to keep a small island or piece of wreckage between you and coastal vessels, so you can easily avoid being torpedoes. Do not rely on your 37mm guns to destroy these, as the lack of damage struggles even against some coastals. Instead, try to keep a bit of distance to allow your 130mm guns to depress enough to dispatch the enemy boat.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* Tight turning circle makes it easy to dodge torpedoes and change direction quickly<br />
* Small size makes it easier to avoid incoming fire<br />
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* Rear mounted guns have limited firing angles<br />
* Torpedo launchers have very poor firing angles<br />
* No anti-aircraft armament<br />
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* No protection and small crew<br />
* Below average top speed<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, amidships, with their only protection being the surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10 mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66 km/h (35.6 kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
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As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades.<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5 x 130 mm guns, combining a fairly high rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds can easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between 0.5-7 km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wanders too close, the 130 mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and the Chacal will have to rely solely on its secondary weapons.<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75 mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75 mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2 x triple tube 550 mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devastating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550 mm torpedoes are devastating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, able to get to good positions fairly quickly, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding its way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devastating. The ship is quite compact, having all of its engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailors onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the [[USS Mitscher]], [[USS Moffett]], [[Spokoinyy]], and [[SKR-7]] can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying its vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw away from trouble.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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'''Pros:'''<br />
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* 130 mm guns combined have an above average rate of fire with devastating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small compared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devastating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* 75 mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal-class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entering service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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http://www.navypedia.org/ships/france/fr_dd_chacal.htm<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=User:U61833296&diff=164557User:U618332962023-06-16T07:59:48Z<p>U61833296: Added some information about myself.</p>
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<div>I'm someone who has been playing War Thunder for many years, and with the release of the French Navy CBT, have decided to start working on some wiki pages.</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Chacal&diff=164556Chacal2023-06-16T07:56:04Z<p>U61833296: Added information to the armament, usage in battles, pros and cons, and history. Made minor edits to my previous changes. (I forgot to add sources for the history, I'll add those at a later time)</p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, at amidships, with their only protection being their surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66Km/h (35.6kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships, if not keep pace with them. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades. {{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5x 130mm guns, combining a fairly high rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds allows it to easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between .5km and 7km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wonders too close, the 130mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and will have to rely solely on it's secondary weapons. <br />
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{{:130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)/Ammunition|130 mm OEA Mle 1932, 130 mm OPFA Mle 1923}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2x triple tube 550mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devestating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550mm torpedoes are devestating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, getting to good positions fairly quick, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding it's way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devestating. The ship is quite compact, having all it's engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand though, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailours onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the Mitscher, Moffett, Spokoinyy, and SKR-7 can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying it's vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw away from trouble.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* 130mm guns combine an above average rate of fire with devestating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small comapared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devestating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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*<br />
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'''Cons:'''<br />
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* 75mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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*<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entereing service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Media ==<br />
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== See also ==<br />
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{{France destroyers}}</div>U61833296https://old-wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Chacal&diff=164555Chacal2023-06-16T07:54:12Z<p>U61833296: Undo revision 164554 by U61833296 (talk)</p>
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, at amidships, with their only protection being their surrounding fuel tanks.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66Km/h (35.6kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships, if not keep pace with them. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPCBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades. {{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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{{main|130 mm/40 model 1919 (130 mm)}}<br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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{{main|75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)}}<br />
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''Some ships are fitted with weapons of various calibres. Secondary armaments are defined as weapons chosen with the control <code>Select secondary weapon</code>. Evaluate the secondary armaments and give advice on how to use them. Describe the ammunition available for the secondary armament. Provide recommendations on how to use them and which ammunition to choose. Remember that any anti-air armament, even heavy calibre weapons, belong in the next section. If there is no secondary armament, remove this section.''<br />
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{{:75 mm/50 model 1922 (75 mm)/Ammunition|75 mm OEA Mle 1925, 75 mm HE-TF OEA Mle 1925}}<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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{{main|Model 1923DT (550 mm)}}<br />
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''Describe the available additional armaments of the ship: depth charges, mines, torpedoes. Talk about their positions, available ammunition and launch features such as dead zones of torpedoes. If there is no additional armament, remove this section.''<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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== History ==<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
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As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, at amidships, with their only protection being their surrounding fuel tanks. The only armour mounted on the Chacal are the 10mm thick gun shields mounted on the main guns.<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
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The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66Km/h (35.6kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships, if not keep pace with them. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its relatively low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades. {{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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The Chacal features a heavy array of firepower for its size, featuring 5x 130mm guns, combining a fairly high rate of fire with extremely deadly ammunition. The firing angles of the forward mounted guns are quite high, however, the two guns in the rear have rather poor angles. The gun mounted amidships has average firing angles. The SAPBC rounds allows it to easily penetrate and destroy modules of enemy destroyers, or at the very least, set the ship on fire. The HE rounds have a high amount of explosive mass, allowing them to easily set a ship on fire, damage deck mounted equipment, disable the rudder of a vessel, and strip the enemy vessel of crew. The main guns have an effective firing distance between .5km and 7km, any further than that and the shells lose a lot of effectiveness. If a coastal vessel wonders too close, the 130mm guns will not be able to depress enough to engage it, and will have to rely solely on it's secondary weapons. <br />
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=== Secondary armament ===<br />
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The Chacal only has two 75mm guns, providing limited firepower against enemy vessels. They provide no effective anti-aircraft firepower, and due to the low number of guns, make them next to useless when engaging multiple enemies. However, the 75mm guns are decent at engaging enemy coastal vessels, while allowing them to set the deck of a destroyer on fire, or disable its guns.<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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The Chacal mounts 2x triple tube 550mm torpedo launchers, allowing it to fire a devestating short or long range barrage of torpedoes. The firing angles of the torpedo launchers are quite generous compared to other French destroyers, however, they are sub-par compared to some contemporary vessels. Without the Torpedo Mode modification, the 550mm torpedoes are devestating at short to medium ranges, as they are fairly mobile torpedoes. With the modification installed, the torpedoes become lethal long range weapons, allowing it to destroy enemy vessels outside of the effective firing range of the main guns. As with other French destroyers, the torpedoes on the Chacal have a large amount of explosive mass compared to most other nations, with the exception of Japanese torpedoes. This allows the Chacal to destroy most vessels it comes across with only 1 or 2 torpedoes.<br />
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== Usage in battles ==<br />
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In RB, the Chacal is a fast vessel, getting to good positions fairly quick, while also allowing it to capture a point early on. This speed allows the Chacal to get out of sticky situations rapidly, however, this can also be a downside for novice captains or those that are unaware, as this mobility can also lead to the vessel being caught in the open, or finding it's way into a group of enemy vessels. The mobility of the Chacal is the only form of protection she has, as only the primary weapons have armour, and being hit while sailing the Chacal can be devestating. The ship is quite compact, having all it's engine equipment and fuel tanks close together, allowing them to easily be disabled or set on fire. On the other hand though, the magazines of the main guns are very small, making the Chacal almost immune to being ammo racked. The ship also features a lot of empty space in her forward most compartments, meaning glancing blows will do next to nothing to the vessel. What the Chacal lacks in armour, she makes up for with the number of sailours onboard, giving her above average longevity in combat. The large amount of firepower the Chacal brings to bear allows her to go toe-to-toe with all but the strongest of vessels, and what her guns can't destroy, her torpedoes can easily dispatch.<br />
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=== Enemies worth noting: ===<br />
Enemy vessels that mount guns with a high rate of fire, such as the Mitscher, Moffett, Spokoinyy, and SKR-7 can easily disable the Chacal and strip it of crew. An easy way to deal with these enemies is to disable their guns and then focus fire on the magazines of their weapons, bringing a swift defeat for these ships.<br />
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Light cruisers have enough guns to easily dispatch the Chacal, rapidly stripping away her crew and destroying it's vulnerable components. On the other hand, most light cruisers the Chacal can face are fairly light on armour and are usually slow, allowing her SAPBC rounds and torpedoes to easily destroy these vessels, and at the very least, her mobility allowing herself to withdraw away from trouble.<br />
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=== Pros and cons ===<br />
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* 130mm guns combine an above average rate of fire with devestating ammunition<br />
* Fast vessel with a tight turning circle, allowing it to get in and out of places quickly and easily dodge torpedoes<br />
* Large crew complement<br />
* Relatively small comapared to contemporary destroyers<br />
* Ammunition storage rooms are small, making it hard to ammo rack<br />
* Devestating torpedoes allow her to destroy any enemy encountered<br />
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* 75mm guns provide inadequate anti-aircraft firepower<br />
* Limited firing angles with rear mounted guns<br />
* Engines and fuel tanks are close together, making them easy to hit<br />
* Ships with high RoF guns can easily destroy the Chacal<br />
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== History ==<br />
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The Chacal class ships were born out of a 1922 requirement for a large destroyer, and was the first of a series of large destroyers for the Marine Nationale. The Chacal was the lead ship of her class, and was laid down in 1923, and after construction delays, was finally completed in 1926, entereing service the same year. The Chacal was assigned to the Mediterranean Squadron, where she spent the next decade as a training ship. Following the outbreak of the war, she was assigned to convoy escort in the Atlantic, until the Battle of France saw her stationed in the English Channel. In 1940, the Chacal was refitted with the Type 123 sonar and had two of her depth charge throwers reinstalled. On the night of 23/24 of May, 1940, she was crippled by German artillery and aircraft, and consequently beached herself near Boulogne-sur-Mer as a result of the damage. The wreckage was never recovered, and can still be seen to this day.<br />
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== Description ==<br />
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} French destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update "La Royale"]].<br />
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== General info ==<br />
=== Survivability and armour ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Armour}}<br />
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''As with most destroyers of this tier, the Chacal lacks any meaningful protection, relying primarily on its mobility for protection. The Chacal has a fairly large crew complement for a ship of its tonnage, granting it a great deal of longevity in combat. The engines and funnels are located in the usual location, at amidships, with their only protection being their surrounding fuel tanks.''<br />
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=== Mobility ===<br />
{{Specs-Fleet-Mobility}}<br />
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''The Chacal has a high top speed for its tier, reaching 66Km/h (35.6kn) when maxed out, allowing it to outrun most ships, if not keep pace with them. The Chacal also has a tight turning circle due to its low tonnage and large rudder, which is further improved with the Rudder Replacement modification.''<br />
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=== Modifications and economy ===<br />
As with all naval vessels, Tool Set and Fire Protection System are the top priority. It's personal preference for what modifications to research after these, but it is recommended to research the SAPCBC rounds, followed by the mobility upgrades. {{Specs-Economy}}<br />
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== Armament ==<br />
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=== Primary armament ===<br />
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=== Additional armament ===<br />
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