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Leander
In 1928, the development of a reconnaissance cruiser that should act in tandem with a fleet commenced. The ship was tasked with leading destroyers and protecting sea communications. HMS Leander was laid down in 1930 and entered service in March 1933 as part of the New Zealand Division. During World War II, Leander intercepted hostile ships in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and she operated in the Mediterranean during the Syria-Lebanon campaign. The cruiser was hit by a torpedo during the Battle of Kolombangara in 1943 and subsequently remained under repair until the end of the war.
Specifications
Survivability
Hit Points24,500
0Main Battery
Main Guns4 × 2
Caliber152 mm
Firing Range12.0 km
Reload Time9.0 s
Rotation Time25.7 s
Max Dispersion115 m
Shell Types
AP Shell
Damage3,100
Shell Velocity841 m/s
Torpedoes
Torpedo Tubes2
Speed59 knots
Range7.0 km
Damage15,733
Secondary Battery
Secondary Guns4
Range5.0 km
AA Defense
AA Rating46
AA Main Guns13
AA Ranges
12.7 mm Mk.III × 2
20 mm Oerlikon Mk.I on a Mk.IIA mount × 5
40 mm/39 Vickers QF Mk.VIII on a Mk.VI mount × 2
102 mm/45 QF Mk.XVI on a Mk.XIX mount × 4
Maneuverability
Max Speed32.5 knots
Turning Radius710 m
Rudder Shift Time11.0 s
Concealment
Max Surface Detection10.00 km
Min Surface Detection9.00 km
Air Detection6.40 km
Submarine Detection6.40 km
Depth Charges
Bombs Per Drop2
Max Drops2
Bomb Damage5,000
Reload Time40 s
Modules
152 mm/50 BL Mk.XXIII on a Mk.XXI mount
533 mm Mk IX
533 mm Mk VII
Leander (A)
Leander (B)
Propulsion: 72,000 hp
Mk VI mod. 1
Mk VI mod. 2
Upgrades
Slot 1
Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
Main Armaments Modification 1
Slot 2
Damage Control System Modification 1
Slot 3
Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
Aiming Systems Modification 1
Main Battery Modification 2
AA Guns Modification 1
Secondary Battery Modification 1
Slot 4
Damage Control System Modification 2
Steering Gears Modification 1
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