France · Tier 8 · Tech Tree
Charles Martel
Cruiser · 3×3 203 mm
Hit points30 800
Top speed32.5 kt
Sea detection (base)13.3 km
Turning radius690 m
Overview
General characteristics
NationFrance
ClassCruiser
Tier8
StatusTech Tree
Hit points30 800
Upgrade slots5
Handling
Mobility
Maximum speed32.5 kt
Turning radius690 m
Rudder shift time13.8 s
Battle levels8–10
Visibility
Base concealment
Detectability by sea13.3 km
Detectability by air7.2 km
Detectability by submarine7.2 km
Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.
Armament
Main battery
Layout3×3 203 mm
Total guns9
Caliber203 mm
Range16 km
Reload12 s
180° traverse30 s
Maximum dispersion143 m
Rate of fire5/min
AP / SAP shell
AP / SAP shell
Name203 mm AP OPf Mle 1936
Max damage4 800
Muzzle velocity820 m/s
Shell mass134 kg
HE shell
HE shell
Name203 mm HE OEA Mle 1927
Max damage2 800
Muzzle velocity850 m/s
Shell mass124 kg
Fire chance15%
Torpilles
Torpedo armament
Layout2×3 550 mm
Total tubes6
Torpedo550 mm 23DT
Range9 km
Speed60 kt
Reload90 s
Maximum damage14 833
Detectability1.3 km
Secondaries
Secondary battery
Secondary range7.6 km
100 mm HE OEA Mle 1928damage 1 400 · reload 4 s · 6% fire
AA
Anti-aircraft defense
API AA rating55
20 mm · 20 mm Oerlikon on a Mk.4 mount8 mounts
37 mm · 37 mm/70 Mle 1935 on an ACAD Mle 1936 mount4 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm Bofors on a Mk.3 mount4 mounts
100 mm · 100 mm/45 Mle 1930 on an Mle 1931 mount5 mounts
Calculated
Theoretical values
AP broadside alpha43 200
Theoretical AP DPM216 000
HE broadside alpha25 200
Theoretical HE DPM126 000
Theoretical torpedo salvo88 998
Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.
Background
About the ship
The design of the new cruiser was based on that of her predecessor, Algérie, using elements from the De Grasse light cruiser. A key feature of the new ship was the use of triple-gun turrets for the main battery, which helped increase firepower. One of the variants of the project involved the installation of aircraft equipment. The increased power of the propulsion unit was intended to increase her speed compared to her predecessor.
Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.