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<div class="b-description gw-frame-1"><div class="b-description-img b-description-img__indent b-description-img__single"><div style="width:160px; height:102px; opacity:.5; border-radius:2px; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; z-index:1; -webkit-transition:all 0.2s ease-out 0.1s; transition:all 0.2s ease-out 0.1s;">[[File:Wows_anno_flag_uk.png|160px]]</div><div class="l-description-img_class"><span class="b-description-img_type b-description-img_type__Destroyer b-description-img_type__Destroyer-Tech Tree"></span><span class="b-description-img_class">VIII</span></div><div class="b-description-img_vehicle">[[File:Ship_PBSD108_Lightning.png|160px|link=|left]]</div><div class="l-description-img_price"><span class="b-description-img_price b-description-img_price__gold"><span title="''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was first released for sale on DD Month YYYY.">8,900,000</span></span></div></div><p>[[Ship:{{#var:ship_name}}|{{#var:ship_name}}]] &mdash; U.K. Tech Tree Tier&nbsp;VIII [[Ship:Destroyer|Destroyer]].</p><p>In comparison with her predecessors, the L-class ships turned out to be almost 200 tons heavier. To compensate for the weight of the new 120 mm guns with a 50-degree laying angle, quadruple torpedo tubes had to be installed. Throughout World War II, the destroyer had served in units with warships like Ark Royal, Valiant, and Warspite. Lightning sank on March 12, 1943, after taking two torpedo hits from German motor torpedo boats (Schnellboot) during an operation to intercept a German convoy.</p><p> </p></div>


===Pros===
*High rate of fire
* Short-Burst Smoke Generator consumable available
* Torpedo tubes with the ability to launch torpedoes one by one


|Performance=
===Cons===
<h4>Background</h4>
* Low Speed
The L and M class destroyers were a class of destroyers built and launched between 1938 and 1942. The defining feature of this class was their new QF 4.7-inch Mk XI guns which fired a heavier shell than their predecessors and were placed on fully enclosed weatherproof mounts.
* Shooting accurately over long ranges is challenging
* Engine Boost consumable unavailable


''{{#var:ship_name}}'' was laid down on November 15th, 1938 and launched April 22nd, 1940. She would serve in WW2 for the Royal Navy from 1941 until 1943 when she was sunk by German torpedo boats while attempting to intercept a German Convoy.


<h4>The Ship</h4>
==Ship Stats==
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the Tier VIII ship in the British Destroyer Line and is a direct upgrade in terms of play style and capabilities over the ''[[Jervis]]''. Similar to her predecessors she thrives in a defensive role.
<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Hull Information</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | SURVIVABILITY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (A) !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (B)
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Hit Points || style="color:inherit;" | 13000 || style="color:inherit;" | 15900
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo protection damage reduction (%) || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | —
|}
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<h4>Armament</h4>
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ARMOR DETAIL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Belt (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 19
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Deck (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 19
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Superstructure (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 13
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Extremities (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 19
|}
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' uses the 120 mm/50 QF Mk XI gun which has far improved characteristics over the guns that are used on ''[[Jervis]]''. The most apparent differences will be the 360 degree traverse on all of her gun mounts and the flatter shell trajectory making them some of the easiest destroyer guns at Tier VIII to use. Her HE shells have an average alpha damage per shell at 1700 but an above average base fire chance at 9 percent. Her AP shells have an alpha damage of 2200 per shell however they are heavier and fly faster than the many of her contemporaries shells giving them an above average shell penetration. The damage per minute for her AP and HE shells are average due to the 4.5 base reload on her guns. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' has some of the most effective destroyer guns at the tier when used defensively and in knife fights. The 360 degree turret traverse and good firing arcs allow her to maneuver heavily while keeping all of her gun mounts on target much easier than other ships in the tier. The average damage per minute on the AP and HE shells can be mitigated by her captain using the above average fire chance and AP penetration to increase the effective damage.
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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MANEUVERABILITY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (A) !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (B)
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum speed (kt) || style="color:inherit;" | 36.0 || style="color:inherit;" | 36.0
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Turning circle radius (m) || style="color:inherit;" | 590 || style="color:inherit;" | 590
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Rudder-shift time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 6.9 || style="color:inherit;" | 4.9
|}
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The torpedo armament of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is centered entirely around defensive use. Her 2 quadruple torpedo launchers have a base reload of 96 seconds, an alpha damage of 15886, and a speed of 61 knots which are average for the tier. Being a British Destroyer she has the ability to single launch her torpedoes allowing captains to very accurately launch torpedo salvos and launch partial salvos. The ability to single launch her torpedoes comes with the downside of having only 8km range. The short range forces her to come to much closer ranges in order to effectively launch her torpedoes and make them very hard to use if the enemy vessel is sailing away or has {{Surveillance Radar}}.
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | CONCEALMENT !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (A) !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Lightning (B)
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by sea (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 6.81 || style="color:inherit;" | 6.81
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by air (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 3.06 || style="color:inherit;" | 3.06
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability after firing main guns in smoke (km) || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | 2.5
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability by depths (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 3.06 || style="color:inherit;" | 3.06
|}
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The utility of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is arguably her strongest trait. She has the standard British {{Smoke Generator}} consumable that has the shortest emission time and duration in the game in exchange for having the highest number of charges and shortest recharge rate in the game. It discourages sitting and firing from smoke but allows her captain to be much more liberal when using it to disengage. She has the British Destroyer short range {{Hydroacoustic Search}} consumable which trades ship detection range for much longer action time. Her concealment is superb with 7.02 km base concealment allowing her to achieve a 5.5 km concealment when combined with {{Concealment System Modification 1}} and <u>Concealment Expert</u>. While she does not have access to an Engine Boost consumable and has a low top speed of 36 knots, she has improved acceleration by default and can get up to speed faster than any other nation's destroyers.
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<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Main Battery</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div><div style="border: 2px solid rgba(212,175,55,0.8); border-radius: 3px; margin-bottom: 1em; overflow: hidden;">
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MAIN BATTERY !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Mk VIII mod. 1 !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | Mk VIII mod. 2
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Arrangement || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | 3×2 120mm
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Firing range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 11.1 || style="color:inherit;" | 12.21
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Reload time (sec) || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | 4.5
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Rate of fire (shots/min) || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | 13.3
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| style="color:inherit;" | • 180° turn time (sec) || colspan="2" style="color:inherit;" | 9.0
|}
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<h4>Anti-Aircraft</h4>
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''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is the first British Destroyer in the tech tree to have access to long range AA however her AA defenses overall are below average for Tier VIII. Her continuous damage of 100 is on the lower side of her tier. Her damage from flak bursts is standard at 1260 however only fires 1 flak burst per salvo without modification. She does not have access to a Defensive AA Fire consumable making any investment in AA modules or captain skills yield little return in usefulness.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DISPERSION !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion type || style="color:inherit;" | Standard DD dispersion
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion formula || style="color:inherit;" | Dispersion (m) = 7.5 × range(km) + 15
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Sigma || style="color:inherit;" | 2.0
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum dispersion (m) || style="color:inherit;" | 98
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 5 km || style="color:inherit;" | 52
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 10 km || style="color:inherit;" | 90
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Dispersion at 11.1 km || style="color:inherit;" | 98
|}
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<h4>Battle Performance</h4>
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Similar to the rest of the line ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' excels as a defensive destroyer especially when being used to contest cap points. She can be one of the most formidable destroyers to attempt to push given her incredibly low concealment, ability to aggressively knife fight, and single launch torpedoes.
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HE SHELL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Name || style="color:inherit;" | 120 mm HE 62 lb
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum damage || style="color:inherit;" | 1700
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Fire chance (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 9.0%
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell velocity (m/s) || style="color:inherit;" | 774
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell weight (kg) || style="color:inherit;" | 28.12
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Penetration (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 20
|}
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Captains of ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' should opt to play on a flank that the enemy is pushing or very likely to push which might mean waiting and seeing how the enemy team behaves before committing to an area. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is best used as a buffer between an approaching enemy force using her excellent concealment and acceleration to engage enemy destroyers and using single launch torpedoes to dissuade an enemy push. ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' will out spot most enemy destroyers that she faces allowing her to place herself in a better position to engage or disengage if the fight is unfavorable. She is more forgiving to mistakes than other destroyers due to her British {{Smoke Generator}} and improved acceleration allowing her to disengage from unfavorable scenarios more easily and more often than others.


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{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0; color:inherit; width:100%"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | AP SHELL !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Name || style="color:inherit;" | 120 mm SAP 62 lb
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Maximum damage || style="color:inherit;" | 2200
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell velocity (m/s) || style="color:inherit;" | 774
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Shell weight (kg) || style="color:inherit;" | 28.12
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Fuse time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 0.01
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Ricochet start (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 45
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Always ricochet (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 60
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Normalisation (°) || style="color:inherit;" | 10
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Arming threshold (mm) || style="color:inherit;" | 20
|}
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<div class="b-popup"><div class="b-popup_head js-tech-nav_head"><div><h2>Torpedoes</h2></div><span class="b-tech-nav_arrow"></span></div><div class="b-popup_content" style="display: none;"><div>


|Pros=<!-- write list of positive points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
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* 360 degree traverse on all main battery mounts
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* Single launch ability on her torpedo tubes
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | TORPEDO LAUNCHERS !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | 533 mm Mk IX !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | 533 mm Mk IX(*)
* Ability to reach 5.5 km concealment with appropriate upgrades
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* Improved acceleration standard allowing captains to quickly reach top speed
| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo tubes (launchers × tubes) || style="color:inherit;" | 2 × 4 || style="color:inherit;" | 2 × 4
* Long Lasting {{Hydroacoustic Search}} consumable
|-
* Shortest recharge on {{Smoke Generator}} consumable in the game
| style="color:inherit;" | • Torpedo name || style="color:inherit;" | 533 mm Mk IX || style="color:inherit;" | 533 mm Mk IX(*)
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Reload time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 106 || style="color:inherit;" | 96
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • 180° turn time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 7.2 || style="color:inherit;" | 7.2
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Damage || style="color:inherit;" | 15,433 || style="color:inherit;" | 15,867
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Range (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 8.0 || style="color:inherit;" | 8.0
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Speed (kt) || style="color:inherit;" | 61 || style="color:inherit;" | 61
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Detectability (km) || style="color:inherit;" | 1.3 || style="color:inherit;" | 1.3
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Flooding chance (%) || style="color:inherit;" | 257 || style="color:inherit;" | 265
|}
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|Cons=<!-- write list of negative points below. use * as in ordinary wiki-list. -->
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* Only 8km range on the torpedoes
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* Below average AAA
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* Low top speed at 36 knots base
'''Lightning (A)'''
* British {{Smoke Generator}} with the lowest bloom time and uptime in the game
* British {{Hydroacoustic Search}} with low ship detection range


|Research=<!-- write text about priority sequence of research below -->
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Availability of researchable upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' is as follows:  
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | AA ARMAMENT !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MOUNTS × BARRELS
* '''Hull:'''  Upgrade to Hull (B).  Research of this module unlocks progression to IX ''[[Jutland]]''.
|-
* '''Gun Fire Control System:'''  Upgrade to main battery for an additional 10% range.
| style="color:inherit;" | 40 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 1 × 4
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 20 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 4 × 1
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 13 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 2 × 4
|}


|OptimalConfiguration=<!-- write some general text about selection of optimal configuration below (optional)-->
'''Continuous damage''' — average DPS within each action zone
{| class="wikitable" style="margin:0 0 0.8em 0; width:100%; color:inherit;"
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | RANGE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DPS !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HIT CHANCE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ACTION ZONE (km)
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | Short-range || style="color:inherit;" | 14 || style="color:inherit;" | 95% || style="color:inherit;" | 2.0
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | Mid-range || style="color:inherit;" | 84 || style="color:inherit;" | 95% || style="color:inherit;" | 2.5
|}


''{{#var:ship_name}}'' should be tailored toward improving her concealment first and her firepower second to enhance her ability to engage and disengage when desired. Her torpedoes have more limited uses and should hold less priority than her guns.
'''Lightning (B)'''


|Upgrades=<!-- write text about best upgrades below, add * after upgrade link to designate that another upgrade may be viable -->
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | AA ARMAMENT !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | MOUNTS × BARRELS
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 40 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 1 × 4
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | 20 mm || style="color:inherit;" | 6 × 2 + 4 × 1
|}


The recommended upgrades for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' are as follows:
'''Continuous damage''' — average DPS within each action zone
* '''Slot 1''': {{Main Armaments Modification 1}}
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* '''Slot 2''': {{Engine Room Protection}}&nbsp;<nowiki>*</nowiki>
! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | RANGE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DPS !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | HIT CHANCE !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | ACTION ZONE (km)
* '''Slot 3''': {{Aiming Systems Modification 1}}
|-
* '''Slot 4''': {{Steering Gears Modification 1}}
| style="color:inherit;" | Mid-range || style="color:inherit;" | 185.5 || style="color:inherit;" | 95% || style="color:inherit;" | 2.5
* '''Slot 5''': {{Concealment System Modification 1}}
|}
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The {{Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1}} special upgrade for '''Slot 2''' provides a 20% (36 second) action time boost to Hydro.
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! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" | DEPTH CHARGES !! style="background-color:#1a3244; color:#ffffff; font-weight:bold;" |
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| style="color:inherit;" | • Max damage || style="color:inherit;" | 5000
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Number of charges || style="color:inherit;" | 2
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Bombs per charge || style="color:inherit;" | 1
|-
| style="color:inherit;" | • Reload time (sec) || style="color:inherit;" | 40.0
|}
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|CommanderSkills=<!-- write text about best set of Commander Skills below -->


''{{#var:ship_name}}'' uses a playstyle that is almost the same as the remainder of the destroyers in the British Tech Tree and will use a very similar build. Below is a recommended build for ''{{#var:ship_name}}'' and the British Tech Tree destroyers.
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{{Ship Upgrades Section|code=PBSD108_Lightning}}


{{Commander Skills 3 DD
<!-- Ratings 1,2,3 are legit. Others are ignored.-->
| rating11 =  <!-- Grease the Gears -->
| rating12 = 1 <!-- Liquidator -->
| rating13 = 2 <!-- Consumables Specialist -->
| rating14 =  <!-- Gun Feeder -->
| rating15 = 1 <!-- Incoming Fire Alert -->
| rating16 = 3 <!-- Preventive Maintenance -->


| rating21 = 1 <!-- Pyrotechnician -->
<!-- Consumables have to be tagged individually on a slot by slot basis -->
| rating22 = 1 <!-- Swift Fish -->
{{Ship Consumables Section|consumables=
| rating23 = 2 <!-- Consumables Enhancements -->
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}} (5.0s action, 40.0s cooldown)
| rating24 = 1 <!-- Extra-Heavy AP Shells -->
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Smoke Generator}} (6 charges, 10.0s action, 70.0s cooldown)
| rating25 = 2 <!-- Priority Target -->
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Hydroacoustic Search}} (3 charges, 180.0s action, 120.0s cooldown)
| rating26 = 3 <!-- Last Stand -->
 
| rating31 = 2 <!-- Main Battery & AA Specialist -->
| rating32 = 1 <!-- Fill the Tubes -->
| rating33 = 2 <!-- Adrenaline Rush -->
| rating34 =  <!-- Inertial Fuse for HE Shells -->
| rating35 = 3 <!-- Superintendent -->
| rating36 = 2 <!-- Survivability Expert -->
 
| rating41 = 1 <!-- Main Battery & AA Expert -->
| rating42 = 1 <!-- Swift in Silence -->
| rating43 = 2 <!-- Radio Location -->
| rating44 = 2 <!-- Fearless Brawler -->
| rating45 = 3 <!-- Concealment Expert -->
| rating46 = 2 <!-- Dazzle -->
}}
}}


|Consumables=<!-- write text about selection of Consumables below -->
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' can equip the following consumables:
* '''Slot 1:''' {{Damage Control Party}}
* '''Slot 2:''' {{Short-Burst Smoke Generator}} - 6 charges
* '''Slot 3:''' {{Short-Range Hydro-Acoustic Search}} - 3 charges
|Camouflage=
|Signals=
''{{#var:ship_name}}'' captains benefit from signal flags that enhance her main battery armament and torpedo armament, such as Victor Lima ({{Victor Lima|Size=18px}}), India X-Ray ({{India X-Ray|Size=18px}}), and Juliet Whiskey Unaone ({{Juliet Whiskey Unaone|Size=18px}}). Sierra Mike ({{Sierra Mike|Size=18px}}) is useful for increasing maneuverability.
{{Signal Flags
| November Echo Setteseven =
| Mike Yankee Soxisix =
| India X-Ray = 3
| Juliet Whiskey Unaone = 3
| Victor Lima = 3
| Hotel Yankee =
| November Foxtrot = 2
| Sierra Mike = 3
| India Delta =
| Juliet Yankee Bissotwo =
| India Yankee = 1
| Juliet Charlie = 2
| X-Ray Papa Unaone = 2 <!-- +15% Smoke Gen action time -->
| Sierra Bravo = 1 <!-- +10% Hydro action time;  -10% DFAA reload time -->
}}


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==Gallery==
File:LightningStart.jpg
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HMS ''Lightning'' was an L-class destroyer of the Royal Navy. She was launched on 22 April 1940 and sunk on 12 March 1943 by German Motor Torpedo Boat S-55. <br />
Ordered under the 1937 Programme and laid down as Job No J4502, Hawthorn Leslie & Co of Newcastle Upon Tyne were awarded the contract to build her with machinery supplied by Parsons. She would be the 10th Royal Navy ship to bear the name ''Lightning''. Build was completed on 28 May 1941 but had been delayed by late delivery of the three twin 4.7-inch mountings required meeting the original design. The tender cost was £440,807 which excluded items such as weapons and communications equipment supplied by the Admiralty. <br />
On 25 March 1942, ''Lightning'' was adopted by the Borough of Doncaster as part of a Warship Week National Savings plan. Doncaster and the surrounding boroughs raised over £800,000 in National Savings and effectively paid for the ship. At the same time T/S Lightning was formed in Doncaster for Sea Cadets, that continues to this day.
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Lightning_(G55) HMS ''Lightning'' (G55) - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/L_and_M-class_destroyer L and M-class destroyer - Wikipedia]
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**Preliminary characteristics.
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**The Engine Boost consumable was removed.
**A bug that incorrectly displayed the reload as 6 seconds was corrected to 5 seconds.
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**Main battery firing angles were improved.
**Main battery reload was decreased from 5 to 4.5 s.
**The Smoker Generator consumable was adjusted:
***Action time was reduced from 15 to 10 s.
***Duration of the screen was reduced to 40 s.
***Cooldown was reduced from 240 (160 s) to 80 s (60 s).
***Number of charges was increased from 2 (3) to 5 (6).
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**The Royal Navy permanent camouflage was added for the ship.
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**The Hydroacoustic Search consumable was added.
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*Can be obtained after completing a combat mission in Update 0.7.9.
*Introduced into the game as a researchable ship in Update 0.7.10.
*Update 0.8.2:
**Minor fixes to geometry and textures.
*Update 0.8.5:
**The silhouette of the destroyed ship was fixed.
*Update 0.9.4:
**Minor fixes for textures and ship model.
*Update 12.0:
**The Royal Navy permanent camouflage was removed for purchase in the Exterior tab.
*Update 12.9:
**Reversed erroneous changes to characteristics for the HE shells.
*Update 12.11:
**The Polar Ice Caps permanent camouflage was added.
*Update 13.4:
**Fixed an issue with the rotation of main battery guns on the ship.
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VIII
8,900,000

Lightning — U.K. Tech Tree Tier VIII Destroyer.

In comparison with her predecessors, the L-class ships turned out to be almost 200 tons heavier. To compensate for the weight of the new 120 mm guns with a 50-degree laying angle, quadruple torpedo tubes had to be installed. Throughout World War II, the destroyer had served in units with warships like Ark Royal, Valiant, and Warspite. Lightning sank on March 12, 1943, after taking two torpedo hits from German motor torpedo boats (Schnellboot) during an operation to intercept a German convoy.

Pros

  • High rate of fire
  • Short-Burst Smoke Generator consumable available
  • Torpedo tubes with the ability to launch torpedoes one by one

Cons

  • Low Speed
  • Shooting accurately over long ranges is challenging
  • Engine Boost consumable unavailable


Ship Stats

Hull Information

Main Battery

Torpedoes

AA Defense

Depth Charges


Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Hydroacoustic Search Modification 1
 Engine Room Protection
 Slot 3 
 Main Battery Modification 2
 AA Guns Modification 1
 Aiming Systems Modification 1
 Smoke Generator Modification 1
 Torpedo Tubes Modification 1
 Slot 4 
 Damage Control System Modification 2
 Steering Gears Modification 1
 Depth Charges Modification 1
 Slot 5 
 Torpedo Lookout System
 Concealment System Modification 1
 Steering Gears Modification 2
 Ship Consumable Modification 1


Consumables


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