U.K. · Tier 4 · Tech Tree
Orion
Battleship · 5×2 343 mm
Hit points38 600
Top speed19.8 kt
Sea detection (base)14 km
Turning radius610 m
Overview
General characteristics
NationU.K.
ClassBattleship
Tier4
StatusTech Tree
Hit points38 600
Upgrade slots2
Handling
Mobility
Maximum speed19.8 kt
Turning radius610 m
Rudder shift time17.5 s
Battle levels4–5
Visibility
Base concealment
Detectability by sea14 km
Detectability by air8 km
Detectability by submarine8 km
Base API profile values before commander skills, upgrades and other modifiers.
Armament
Main battery
Layout5×2 343 mm
Total guns10
Caliber343 mm
Range14.4 km
Reload30 s
180° traverse45 s
Maximum dispersion204 m
Rate of fire2/min
AP / SAP shell
AP / SAP shell
Name343 mm AP Mk I
Max damage8 550
Muzzle velocity787 m/s
Shell mass567 kg
HE shell
HE shell
Name343 mm HE Mk I
Max damage5 300
Muzzle velocity787 m/s
Shell mass567 kg
Fire chance40%
Secondaries
Secondary battery
Secondary range4 km
120 mm HE Mk VAdamage 1 700 · reload 5 s · 8% fire
102 mm HE Mk IIdamage 1 500 · reload 7.5 s · 6% fire
AA
Anti-aircraft defense
API AA rating33
40 mm · 40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.II on a Mk.II HA mount4 mounts
120 mm · 120 mm/40 QF Mk.VIII on an HA Mk.XII mount4 mounts
Calculated
Theoretical values
AP broadside alpha85 500
Theoretical AP DPM171 000
HE broadside alpha53 000
Theoretical HE DPM106 000
Before accuracy, penetration, saturation, angles and other mechanics.
Background
About the ship
The first ships with 343 mm guns, the Orion-class battleships, known as super-dreadnought, were built under the 1909 program. Their distinguishing features were the increased displacement and the absence of turrets near the sides. HMS Orion entered service in 1912 as the flagship of the 2nd Battleship Squadron of the Home Fleet, where she served during World War I. The ship participated in the Battle of Jutland. She was decommissioned in accordance with the Washington Naval Treaty in 1922.
Technical data imported from Wargaming’s public API and subject to game updates.