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Lambros Katsonis
Destroyer | Europe | Tier IX
Tech Tree Position
Split
Gdańsk
stock
 top
General
Research price165000 exp
Purchase price13,000,000 Credits
Hit Points17,300 
Main Battery
140 mm/50 BL Mk.I on a PI* mount6 х 1 pcs.
Rate of Fire18.2 shots/min
Reload Time3 sec
Rotation Speed10 deg/sec
180 Degree Turn Time18 sec
Firing Range10.4 km
Maximum Dispersion93 m
HE Shell140 mm HE Mk ID 
Maximum HE Damage2,000 
Chance of Fire10 %
Initial HE Velocity840 m/s
HE Shell Weight39.9 kg
Torpedo Tubes
533 mm QR Mk IV2 х 4 pcs.
Rate of Fire1 shots/min
Reload Time60 sec
Rotation Speed  deg/sec
180 Degree Turn Time7.2 sec
TorpedoTorped M1947 mod 0 
Maximum Damage10,700 
Torpedo Speed80 knot
Torpedo Range9 km
AA Defense
Maneuverability
Maximum Speed38 knot
Turning Circle Radius720 m
Rudder Shift Time6.4 sec
Concealment
Surface Detectability Range8.9 km
Air Detectability Range4.3 km
Battle Levels
12345678910
IX
13,000,000

Lambros Katsonis — European Tier IX destroyer.

In the late 1920s, there was a dispute among the leaders of the Greek Navy about whether to invest in building more conventional ships or build fewer but stronger ones. In 1929, as Turkey purchased four destroyers from Italy, the first approach prevailed, and Greece ultimately ordered four destroyers to be built with simplified technology, also in Italy. An alternative solution could be the other approach, which envisaged ordering a pair of large ships with 140 mm guns. The most suitable was one of the pre-designs of a fleet cruiser that the British Admiralty was considering at that time. Namely, the E-class cruiser armed with six 140 mm guns. Lambros Katsonis was named after the leader of the national liberation struggle of the Greek people.

Lambros Katsonis was first released for sale on 25 May 2023.

Modules

Main Battery GunsRate 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
(Credits)
140 mm/50 BL Mk.I on a PI* mount18.218932,0001001,300,000
HullHit 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
(Credits)
Lambros Katsonis (A)17,300132066/4201,950,000
Lambros Katsonis (B)20,300132062/2245,0003,000,000
TorpedoesRate 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
(Credits)
Mk141607.210,70080901,300,000
Fire Control SystemIDS_SHIP_PARAM_SUO_INCREASE_DIST
(%)		Maximum Firing Range
(km)		Research price
(exp)		Purchase price
(Credits)
SUO Mk 9 Mod. 1001,300,000
SUO Mk 9 Mod. 2030,0002,000,000
EngineMaximum Speed
(knot)		Research price
(exp)		Purchase price
(Credits)
Propulsion: 76,000 hp3801,300,000

Compatible Upgrades

 Slot 1 
 Main Armaments Modification 1
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 1
 Damage Control Party Modification 1
 Slot 2 
 Damage Control System Modification 1
 Engine Boost Modification 1
 Surveillance Radar 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
 Propulsion Modification 1
 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
 Slot 6 
 Main Battery Modification 3
 Torpedo Tubes Modification 2
 Gun Fire Control System Modification 2
 Auxiliary Armaments Modification 2

Player Opinion

Performance

Warning: The data presented in the AA Defense sidebar section may be incorrect.
Refer to the in-game Port screens for more useful data.


Overview

A representative of the “Gunship” destroyer line leading up to Gdansk, Tier IX European destroyer Lambros Katsonis is characterized by her powerful main battery, large hitpoint pool, high speed, and flexible consumable set. Like Split, Katsonis has access to both a smoke generator, and a fast cooldown Surveillance Radar with a short action time but short cooldown and numerous charges, but only fires High Explosive shells. She also comes equipped with two fast-loading torpedo launchers with high speed torpedoes that have decent range but deal low damage.


Survivability

Katsonis does not come with any noteworthy armor for a Tier IX destroyer, but she does have a lot of hitpoints to work with (20,300, or 23,450 with Survivability Expert). This puts her towards the higher end of Tier IX destroyers, ahead of ships such as Mogador or Udaloi and just behind Neustrashimy and Kitakaze. However, unlike most of the major gunboat destroyers at this tier, Katsonis has no specialized survivability gimmicks like improved saturation or a Repair Party. Katsonis captains will need to carefully manage their hitpoints, especially in the opening phases of a battle.


Armaments

Katsonis has a powerful armament that centers around her six 140 mm guns, a unique caliber for the tier that lends itself to excellent gunnery characteristics. With all of her guns firing, Katsonis can shoot nearly 95 HE rounds per minute, giving her the third highest HE DPM of all Tier IX destroyers behind only Kitakaze and Friesland (and their respective clones). Combined with her excellent ballistics, solid range, and good fire chance, her guns can be effective against most targets. However, this comes with the downside of having no access to AP ammunition. Despite her relatively quick 3.8 second base reload and good ballistics, Katsonis cannot get up close and ambush thinly armored targets like some of the other gunboats at this tier. She makes up for this shortcoming with the second highest fires per minute for a Tier IX destroyer of 9.5.

Katsonis will need to make good use of her relatively limited torpedo armament to deal with targets up close. With only 4 tubes per side and the typical low damage of European torpedoes, captains will need to land all 8 torpedoes to deal significant damage, although lower tier battleships and most cruisers or destroyers will be severely damaged if not outright killed.

One other thing that ought to be mentioned about Katsonis is her unusual main battery layout — her three forward guns are arranged in a “pyramid” configuration. While she can shoot all six of her main battery guns at once, it can only be done at specific angles when facing entirely forward. This exposes her broadside and can result in catastrophic damage if players aren’t careful. Katsonis captains are only advised to do this when firing from smoke or taking advantage of a distracted target.

Ergonomics

Katsonis has above average maneuverability for a Tier IX destroyer, with a somewhat large turning radius of 720 m, a high top speed of 38 knots, and a fast rudder shift of 4.6 seconds. Combined with the Engine Boost consumable, Katsonis has the ability to reposition quite well, especially when facing stealthier and similarly maneuverable destroyers. However, she has terrible concealment for a Tier IX destroyer, with only Mogador, Tashkent and Udaloi having worse concealment. However, thanks to the combination of her Smoke Generator and Surveillance Radar, she can easily counter any opponent that outspots her and deal significant damage to them while the radar is active.


Defensive Capabilities

Katsonis has somewhat decent AA DPS but zero flak bursts to dissuade carriers from striking her. With her enormous air detection range and large size, she is an easy target for carriers when she’s out of her smoke or unsupported in the open. Sticking close to allies is the best thing for her when going against enemy carriers.

Katsonis’s depth charges are decidedly mediocre for the tier. Although she can throw a total of 24 bombs into the water, the alpha damage of just 2500 is among the worst for the tier. Numerous other ships such as the Japanese, American, and British destroyers all get either more charges or bombs with much higher damage. It is a serviceable tool against enemy submarines if you manage to catch one, but it’s not a guaranteed kill weapon.


Performance

Katsonis stands out thanks to her excellent gunpower, versatile consumable set and excellent flexibility. However, she struggles against stealthier gunboats or when uptiered due to her relatively large size, poor main battery firing angles, and lack of Repair Party or improved saturation. Additionally, her torpedos are primarily a defensive weapon when absolutely necessary. Overall, she prefers to play at medium to longer ranges, supporting stealthier destroyers or farming down cruisers and battleships. Having that radar also lets her ambush destroyers and take big chunks out of their health, or finish off a low health opponent that might have otherwise gotten away.

Pros:

  • Large health pool
  • Excellent main battery performance with good ballistics and high fire chance
  • Fast torpedo reload with good rear firing angles
  • High top speed with a fast rudder shift
  • Surveillance Radar and Smoke Generator consumables in separate slots

Cons:

  • Large target
  • Limited firing angles on her forward guns
  • Slow turret traverse
  • No AP shells
  • Low torpedo damage
  • Large turning radius
  • Poor concealment

Research

Researchable upgrades for Lambros Katsonis:

  1. Hull: Upgrade to Hull (B) for improved survivability, maneuverability and AA. Research of this module unlocks progression to Gdańsk.
  2. Gun Fire Control System: Upgrade to SUO Mk 9 Mod. 2 for an extra 10% range on the main battery.

Optimal Configuration

Upgrades

The recommended upgrades are:

Commander Skills

Consumables

Lambros Katsonis equips the following consumables:

Signals

Historical Info

References


Ship Change Log

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