Cassard: Tier X French Destroyer 1956

The T-47-class destroyer, part of the first series of French destroyers constructed post-war, represented an evolution of the Le Hardi class, featuring increased size and dual-purpose main armament. Primarily tasked with escorting aircraft carrier squadrons, these ships were designed with moderate speed.

 

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Key Features

• Survivability: With a hit point pool of 20,500 hp and armor ranging from 10-20 mm, it can withstand significant damage.
• Main Battery: Equipped with 3x2 127 mm/54 Mle 1948 guns, it has a maximum range of 13.9 km and a quick reload time of 3.5 seconds.
• Torpedoes: It has 4x3 550 mm torpedo tubes with a 13.5 km range and high alpha damage potential.
• AA Defence: Strong anti-aircraft capabilities with a mix of long, mid, and short-range weapons.
• Mobility: A maximum speed of 34 knots and a turning circle radius of 670 m provide good maneuverability.
• Stealth: Surface detectability of 8.0 km allows for relatively close approaches before being spotted.

Gameplay

• Utilize Torpedoes Effectively: The Cassard’s torpedoes have very high base damage, speed, and range. Use them to your advantage, especially in ambush scenarios.
• Engage at Close Range: Due to the special torpedo mechanics and poor main battery ballistics, aim for close-range engagements to maximize damage.
• Leverage Special Saturation: The special saturation mechanics allow the Cassard to take less damage after a certain threshold. This can be used to outlast opponents in a firefight.
• Emergency Engine Power: The Emergency Engine Power consumable provides a short-duration, high-speed boost. Use it to escape tight situations or to close the distance when attacking.
• Avoid Long-Range Gunfights: The poor ballistics of the main battery make long-range engagements less effective. Focus on getting closer to your targets.
• Be Mindful of Consumables: The lack of a Smoke Generator consumable means you need to be extra cautious. Plan your attacks and retreats around the availability of your Emergency Engine Power.

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Cassard Info

Ship Name:   X Cassard

Level: 10

Class: T 47-class destroyer

WG Introduction: April 5th, 2024

Status during tests and early access:  X Cassard

Status when Final:  X Cassard

Early Access Release: 13.6

Cost when Final:  240 000   19 500 000

Nation:  France

Devs Status: Early Access

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Armor

Hit Points: 20,500 hp

Overall: 10-20 mm

Side Plating: 19 mm

Deck Plating: 19 mm

Bottom: 20 mm

Turret Plating: 10 mm

Superstructure: 13 mm

Tonnage: 3,740 t

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Main Battery

3x2 127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount:

Max Range: 12.6 km

Reload: 3.5 s

180° Turn Time: 10.0 s

Dispersion at Max Range: 119 m

Sigma: 2.00σ

 

Shell Types

HE Shells

6x 127 mm HE Mark 42:

Maximum HE shell damage:  1,900

Alpha Piercing HE:  21.0 mm

Shell Air Drag:  0.3552

Shell Always Ricochet At:  60.0°

Normalization:  68.0°

Shell Detonator:  0.001

Shell Detonator Threshold:  2.0

Shell Krupp:  475.0

Shell Mass:  31.5

Shell Ricochet At:  91.0°

HE Shell initial velocity:  808.0 m/s

Chance of causing fire:  7.0%

 

AP Shells

6x 127 mm AP Mark 43:

Maximum AP shell damage: 2,450

Shell Air Drag:    0.3552

Shell Always Ricochet At: 60.0°

Normalization:  10.0°

Shell Detonator:  0.03

Shell Detonator Threshold: 21.0 mm

Shell Krupp: 2200.0

Shell Mass: 32.5

Shell Ricochet At: 45.0°

AP Shell initial velocity: 808.0 m/s

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Depth Charges

Maximum damage: 3000

Charges: 2

Bombs per charge: 6x1

Reload time: 40 s

Chance of causing fire:  12%

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Torpedoes

4×3 550 mm tube lance-torpilles:

Range: 13.5 km

Reload: 120 s

Alpha Damage: 24,267

Speed: 72 kts

180 degree turn time: 7.2 s

Torpedo detectability: 1.5 km

Max Damage Threshold: 7.0 km

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AA Defence

Long Range

3x2 127 mm/54 Mle 1948 on an Mle 1948 mount:

Action Zone: 3.5-6.0 km

Hit Probability: 100 %

Damage Within an Explosion: 1680

Continuous Damage Per Second: 63

Continuous Damage: 170

Number of Explosions Per Salvo: 3

Action Zone: 6 km

 

Mid Range

3x2 57 mm/60 Mle 1951 on an ACAD Mle 1948 mount:

Action Zone: 0.1-3.8 km

Hit Probability: 100 %

Continuous Damage Per Second: 151

Action Zone: 3.8 km

 

Short Range

4x1 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount:

Action Zone: 0.1-2.0 km

Hit Probability: 95 %

Continuous Damage Per Second: 35

Action Zone: 2.0 km

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Mobility

Maximum Speed: 34.0 kts

Turning Circle Radius: 610 m

Rudder Shift Time: 4.5 s

Propulsion: 47,000 hp

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Detection

Surface Detectability: 7.53 km

Air Detectability: 3.84 km

Detectability by enemy Subs: 0-3.84 km

Detectability after Firing Main Guns in Smoke: 2.91 km

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Consumables

Slot 1: Damage Control Party:

Charges: Infinite

Work Time: 5 s

Reload Time: 40 s

Slot 2: Emergency Engine Power:

Charges: 5

Action Time: 90 s

Reload Time: 90 s

Maximum speed: +30%

 

All stats are listed without crew and upgrade modifiers but with best available modules. The stats are subject to change at any time.