Ship:Aigle

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Aigle

Destroyer | France | Tier VI

Tech Tree Position

General

Purchase price4,500

Hit Points17,000

Main Battery

139 mm/40 Mle 1927 on an Mle 1927 CP mount5 х 1 pcs.

Rate of Fire12.5 shots/min

Reload Time4 sec

Rotation Speed6.5 deg/sec

180 Degree Turn Time27.7 sec

Firing Range12.8 km

Maximum Dispersion110 m

HE Shell139 mm HE OEA Mle 1928

Maximum HE Damage2,000

Chance of Fire9 %

Initial HE Velocity700 m/s

HE Shell Weight40.2 kg

AP Shell139 mm AP OPf Mle 1924

Maximum AP Shell Damage2,600

Initial AP Shell Velocity700 m/s

AP Shell Weight40.4 kg

Torpedo Tubes

550 mm tube lance-torpilles2 х 3 pcs.

Rate of Fire0.8 shots/min

Reload Time77 sec

Rotation Speed  deg/sec

180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec

Torpedo550 mm 24V

Maximum Damage18,400

Torpedo Speed57 knot

Torpedo Range8 km

AA Defense

13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a single mount2 х 1 pcs.

13.2 mm Hotchkiss Mle 1929 on a CAD Mle 1929 mount4 х 2 pcs.

37 mm/50 Mle 1925 on a CA Mle 1925 mount2 х 1 pcs.

37 mm/50 CAIL Mle 1933 on a CAD Mle 1933 mount1 х 2 pcs.

Maneuverability

Maximum Speed36 knot

Turning Circle Radius680 m

Rudder Shift Time4.1 sec

Concealment

Surface Detectability Range7.5 km

Air Detectability Range3.5 km

Battle Levels

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VI

4,500

Aigle — French premium Tier VI destroyer.

The lead ship in a series of large destroyers (contre-torpilleurs), a typical type of ship in the French Navy, designed specifically to hunt down enemy destroyers. The ship was large in size and had a high speed. She was on par with contemporary destroyers by the strength of her torpedo armament yet considerably outclassed them in terms of artillery power owing to her five 139mm guns.

Aigle first could be earned by completing combat missions February 9th and March 26th, 2018. Went on sale the week of July 8th, 2018, then for Coal in the Armory on June 27th, 2018, and for doubloons April 4th, 2019.

Modules

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Dispersion (m)	Maximum HE Shell Damage (HP)	Chances of HE shells causing a fire on target (%)	Maximum AP Shell Damage (HP)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
139 mm/40 Mle 1927 on an Mle 1927 CP mount	12.5	27.7	110	2,000	9	2,600		0	0

	Hit Points (HP)	Armor (mm)	Armor (mm)	Main Turrets (pcs.)	Secondary Gun Turrets (pcs.)	AA Mounts (pcs.)	Torpedo Tubes (pcs.)	Hangar Capacity (pcs.)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Aigle	17,000	3	16	5		2/4/2/1	2			0	0

	Rate of Fire (shots/min)	Torpedo Tubes Reload Time (sec)	180° Turn Time (sec)	Maximum Damage (HP)	Torpedo Speed (knot)	Torpedo Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
550 mm 24V	0.8	77	7.2	18,400	57	8		0	0

	IDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST (%)	Maximum Firing Range (km)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
PCA n° 6 Mle 1		0		0	0

	Maximum Speed (knot)		Research price (exp)	Purchase price ()
Propulsion: 68,000 hp	36		0	0

Compatible Upgrades

Slot 1
Slot 2
Slot 3
Slot 4

Player Opinion

Performance

Tier VI French premium destroyer Aigle is a flexible ship, capable of filling different roles as needed. As the first French destroyer in World of Warships, she sets the bar decently high with her performance. For her tier, she possesses the largest hit point pool among her peers and sports an armament that makes her a genuine threat to all classes.

There are three primary play styles which suit Aigle well. The first is to use her as a long-range gunboat. With decent range and maneuverability, Aigle will prove to be a difficult target to hit. To excel in this role, captains will want to invest in a captain sporting the Advanced Firing Training skill and fully utilize defensive maneuvering tactics, such as altering speed and direction. However, captains may be disappointed with the number of shells it takes to do a considerable amount of damage, given Aigle’s high shell arcs and poor gun firing angles. Additionally, her stock concealment range will make it hard to sneak up on enemy ships to use her torpedoes should it become necessary.

The second option is arguably the most effective in general: a hybrid between concealment and gunnery. This build makes use of everything Aigle has to offer at the cost of firing range. Aigle can sneak around the map and choose her engagements. Her speed will allow her to effectively hunt down any ship at her tier, especially when combined with the Radio Position Finding skill. Aigle will prove to be a menace to the red team, provided her captain keeps a keen eye on the mini-map in order not to get too close to the enemy; Aigle’s speed can get her into trouble quickly.

The third build is a full-concealment build. In this setup, captains will enjoy a small stealth firing window with torpedoes that hit very hard. Again, her speed can be a blessing or a curse, because she will close range with the enemy much faster than other ships. However, with this build, she excels at contesting capture points in Domination games, or sneaking to the enemy base in Standard Battles. At the start of a battle, Aigle can reach capture points first and has the firepower to bully other destroyers. If the enemy focuses her, she can use smoke and speed to retreat and find a better position. Captains should be cautious of over-extending in matches with aircraft carriers, because Aigle’s anti-aircraft armament is very underwhelming.

Overall, Aigle is a fun destroyer to play. She poses a threat to all destroyers at her tier, though she truly excels at medium range. The key to her success is avoiding close-range engagements with other ships and utilizing her speed and maneuverability to dodge incoming gunfire at longer ranges.

Pros:

• Large health pool for a destroyer
• Excellent gun reload speed, with Basic Firing Training her reload speed almost matches that of American counterpart Farragut.
• Solid torpedo armament; Aigle has the highest maximum damage per torpedo of all Tier VI destroyers, decently fast torpedoes, and decent range on them.
• Decent concealment, on par with her Tier VI American and German counterparts (Farragut and Ernst Gaede, respectively).

Cons:

• As a result of her large size, Aigle has a larger turning radius and slower rudder shift time than most other Tier VI destroyers.
• Main battery shells feel slow and often require extra leading to hit distant targets.
• Main battery guns traverse even more slowly than Japanese counterpart Fubuki.
• Cannot launch her torpedoes undetected without the Concealment Expert commander skill.
• The ship's light anti-aircraft armament leaves her weak to strikes from enemy aircraft carriers.
  

Research

As a premium ship, Aigle has no module upgrades to research.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades for Aigle are:

• Slot 1: Main Armaments Modification 1
• Slot 2: Engine Room Protection
• Slot 3: Aiming Systems Modification 1
• Slot 4: Propulsion Modification 1

Commander Skills

Key skills for Aigle commanders include a core of Priority Target, Last Stand, Survivability Expert, and Concealment Expert.

Recommended Commander Skills
Cost (points)	Attack				Defense
1	Grease the Gears +15% main battery traverse speed. ★★	Liquidator +30% chance (multiplicative) of causing flooding.	Consumable Specialist −7.5% cooldown time of all Consumables except:  Damage Control Party ,  Repair Party .	Gun Feeder -40% time to switch shell type.	Incoming Fire Alert Receive a warning about a salvo fired at your ship from more than 4.5 km.	Preventive Maintenance −30% chance of main armament, engines, steering becoming incapacitated +15% to HP of secondary and AA guns. ★★
2	Demolition Expert +1% chance of main and secondary HE shells causing a fire. +15% to the damage-inflicting area of HE shells fired at submarines.	Swift Fish +5% torpedo speed.	Consumables Enhancements +10% action time of: Hydroacoustic Search , Surveillance Radar , Smoke Generator , & Engine Boost .	Extra-Heavy Ammunition +7.5% main battery AP shell damage. +10% damage from depth charges.	Priority Target The detection indicator will show the number of enemies aiming at you with main battery.	Last Stand The ship remains able to move and maneuver - slowly - while the engine or steering gears are incapacitated. ★★
3	Main Battery & AA Specialist -5% main battery reload time. +10% continuous AA damage. ★★	Fill the Tubes -10% torpedo tubes reload time.	Adrenaline Rush -0.2% reload time of all armaments per 1% HP lost +0.2% AA continuous damage per 1% HP lost. ★★	Inertial Fuse for HE Shells +25% armor penetration of HE shells Base fire chance reduced by half.	Superintendent +1 charge to all consumables.	Survivability Expert +350 HP per ship tier. ★★
4	Main Battery & AA Expert +20% main battery range. +15% flak damage.	Swift in Silence So long as the ship remains undetected: +8% ship speed +5% main battery reload time.	Radio Location Shows the direction to the nearest enemy ship. The enemy is alerted that a bearing has been taken..	Fearless Brawler +1 flak burst per salvo. -10% main battery reload when ship is spotted. ★★	Concealment Expert -10% detectability range of the ship. ★★	Dazzle For 15 seconds after you are detected: * +20% dispersion of enemy shells fired at you. * +8% ship speed.
Key: ★★★ - Extremely Useful      ★★ - Frequently Useful      ★ - Occasionally Useful     No stars - Not Useful

Consumables

Aigle equips the following consumables:

• Slot 1: Damage Control Party 
• Slot 2: Smoke Generator 
• Slot 3: Engine Boost 

Signals

Aigle should use signals that are standard for a gunboat destroyer. Signals that boost fire chance ( & ), consumable cooldown (), and ship speed () are useful.

Recommended Signal Flags
Combat
Charlie Kilo +5% ship HP; +2.5% squadron HP. ★★★	Juliet Yankee Bissotwo -20% to flooding duration.	India Yankee -20% to fire duration.	Hotel Yankee -20% to damage received when ramming the enemy. +50% to damage dealt when ramming the enemy. ★	Victor Lima +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. +4% chance of torpedoes causing flooding. ★★★	India X-Ray +1% chance for HE bombs and shells with a caliber above 160mm causing a fire. +0.5% chance for bombs and smaller shells causing a fire. ★★
Juliet Whiskey Unaone +15% chance of causing flooding. ★★★	Mike Yankee Soxisix +5% to secondary battery maximum firing range. -5% to maximum dispersion of secondary battery shells. -5% to secondary battery loading time.	November Echo Setteseven +5% continuous AA damage at all ranges. +5% damage from flak bursts.	Sierra Mike +5% to the ship's maximum speed. ★★★	November Foxtrot -5% reload time on all consumables. ★★	India Delta +20% to the amount of HP recovered when Repair Party  is used.
X-Ray Papa Unaone +10% action time of a Smoke Generator . ★★★	Sierra Bravo +10% action time of Hydroacoustic Search  -10% reload time of Defensive AA Fire .

Gallery

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  Aigle stares down an enemy Arizona.
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  Flag of Aigle. Given to players who purchased a special bundle containing Aigle.

Historical Info

Aigle, 1932

Construction

Builder: Ateliers et Chantiers de France; Dunkirk, France

Laid down: 8 October 1929

Launched: 19 February 1931

Commissioned: 1 September 1932

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Specifications

Displacement: 2,441 tons, standard

Length: 128.5m

Beam: 11.8m

Draft: 4.4m

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Machinery

4 Du Temple Boilers

2 Parsons Geared Turbines

580 tons of fuel oil

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Performance

37 knots at 64,000 shaft horsepower

3,650 nm at 18 knots

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Armament

Main

Five (5x1) 138.6mm/40 Mle 1927 guns

Anti-aircraft

Four (4x1) 37mm CAS Mle 1925 guns

Four (2x2) 13.2mm CAD Mle 1929 guns

Torpedoes

Six (2x3) 550mm Mle 1923D torpedoes

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Complement

10 Officers, 220 Enlisted

History

Aigle following her launch in Dunkirk, February 1931.

Design

The Aigle-class of French destroyers were a set of four (sometimes considered six, though the final two were technically of the Vauquelin-class) destroyers developed in 1927 by the Marine Nationale, with all four (and the two Vauquelin’s) being laid down throughout 1929 and 1930, launched in between 1930-31, and commissioned from 1931-33.

The Aigle-class were essentially the same as the previous Guepard-class, but adopted some minor modifications that were found on the succeeding class of the Vauquelin’s. These modifications included a slightly different hull form, higher pressure boilers that led to an increased top speed, and most importantly, an improved main armament (the 138.6/40 Mle. 1927 gun).

Compared to the previous Guepard-class, the Aigle’s featured some minor weight-savings in the form of welded non-critical sections and structures, mainly in the superstructure. Other improvements were found in the ships machinery; primarily the boilers. Even within the Aigle-class the machinery differed. The first three of the class (Aigle, Vautour, and Albatros) employed the use of Parsons turbines, while the remaining Gerfaut used turbines made by Rateau-Bretagne. During trials, most of the class achieved a speed of ~37 knots, but Gerfaut distinguished herself by achieving a speed of over 40 knots.

The second improvement of the Aigle-class over previous French destroyers was the new 138.6mm/40 Mle. 1927 gun. The main difference between this gun and the previous (Mle. 1923) version was the use of a sliding-breech, similar to those of similarly sized German guns, that effectively doubled their rate of fire.

Torpedo armament of the class consisted of two triple 550mm torpedoes mounted along the ships’ centerline. Anti-aircraft armament — like most ships of the late twenties — was extremely sparse, consisting of a single 75mm high-angle gun and four single 37mm guns. The class also mounted depth-charge racks and throwers for anti-submarine warfare.

The ships underwent a few upgrades during their careers, mainly to their anti-aircraft armament, with a few minor modifications made to their main armament, communications and ASW facilities.

Service

Laid down as the lead ship of the Aigle-class contre-torpilleurs on 8 October 1928, Aigle was launched on 19 February 1931 and commissioned into the Marine Nationale on 10 October 1932, the 12th contre-torpilleur to join the Marine Nationale. Aigle joined her predecessors Vauban and Lion of the preceding Guépard-class in the 1st Division, based in the Mediterranean. She had little service beyond regular training sorties during the 1930’s, and her first real action came in June 1940 when Italy entered the war, and the Marine Nationale sortied en masse against the Regia Marina.

However, naval action quickly ceased following the French Armistice on 22 June 1940, where Aigle and all her sister-ships returned to the Mediterranean, now flying the Vichy French flag. Aigle remained trapped in Toulon until 27 November 1942, when she was scuttled with the rest of the Vichy French Fleet stationed at Toulon to prevent capture by the Germans. She was later refloated by the Italians on 10 July 1943, but was never restored to operational capacity. She sank a second time on 24 November 1943, during an Allied air raid on Toulon. She was salvaged a second time shortly after the war's end, and was subsequently scrapped.

Historical Gallery

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  Épervier, an Aigle-class destroyer.
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  Gerfaut, an Aigle-class destroyer.
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  Milan, an Aigle-class destroyer, beached in Casablanca harbor after the Operation Torch landings in November 1942.

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References

1. French destroyer Aigle - Wikipedia
2. Aigle-class destroyer - Wikipedia
3. Armada: Aigle - World of Warships Official Channel - YouTube

Ship Change Log

Testing Changes

• October 19, 2017:
  • Preliminary characteristics.
• November 24, 2017:
  • Maximum HE shell damage was increased from 1,000 to 2,000.
  • Main battery turret rotation and elevation speeds were :
    • Rotation speed was decreased from 10 to 6.5 deg/s.
    • Elevation speed was decreased from 10 to 8 deg/s.

• Available for testing by supertesters in the game starting from Update 0.6.13.
• First appeared on sale in February 2018.
• Update 0.7.7:
  • Became available in the game client for purchase for doubloons.
• Update 0.7.11:
  • Became unavailable in the game client for purchase with doubloons.
• Update 0.8.0:
  • Torpedo range increased from 7 to 8 km.
• Update 0.8.7:
  • Increased the normalization of AP shells from 8.5 to 10 degrees.
• Update 0.9.6:
  • Fixed geometry and textures.
• Update 0.9.8:
  • Minor fixes to textures and geometry of the ship.
• Update 0.10.5:
  • Fixed geometry and textures of the ship.
• Update 0.10.11:
  • Fixed model and textures of the ship.

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