Pan-Asia · Tier 9 · Premium

Louchuan

Battleship · 2×3 419 mm + 1×3 419 mm

Hit points67 900
Top speed29.5 kt
Sea detection (base)14.8 km
Turning radius830 m
Louchuan — World of Warships
Overview

General characteristics

NationPan-Asia
ClassBattleship
Tier9
StatusPremium
Hit points67 900
Upgrade slots6
Handling

Mobility

Maximum speed29.5 kt
Turning radius830 m
Rudder shift time15.8 s
Battle levels9–11
Visibility

Base concealment

Detectability by sea14.8 km
Detectability by air10 km
Detectability by submarine10 km

Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.

Armament

Main battery

Layout2×3 419 mm + 1×3 419 mm
Total guns9
Caliber419 mm
Range21.1 km
Reload29 s
180° traverse45 s
Maximum dispersion271 m
Rate of fire2.1/min
AP / SAP shell

AP / SAP shell

Name419 mm AP Mk II
Max damage13 000
Muzzle velocity747 m/s
Shell mass1157 kg
HE shell

HE shell

Name419 mm HE Mk I
Max damage7 200
Muzzle velocity792 m/s
Shell mass995 kg
Fire chance48%
Secondaries

Secondary battery

Secondary range7 km
133 mm HE Mk ICdamage 1 900 · reload 6.7 s · 8% fire
AA

Anti-aircraft defense

API AA rating79
40 mm · 40 mm/56 OQF Mk.III on a Mk.VII mount4 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 OQF Mk.1/2 on a Mk.IV mount6 mounts
40 mm · 40 mm/56 OQF Mk.IX on a Mk.VI mount10 mounts
133 mm · 133 mm/50 QF Mk.I on a Mk.I mount8 mounts
Calculated

Theoretical values

AP broadside alpha117 000
Theoretical AP DPM242 069
HE broadside alpha64 800
Theoretical HE DPM134 069

Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.

Background

About the ship

Louchuan was a Chinese naval ship primarily used as a floating fortress during the Han dynasty. Designed as a central vessel within the fleet, Louchuan was equipped for boarding enemy ships. She also carried siege weaponry for long-range engagements.

Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.