Difference between revisions of "Sav m/43 (1944)"

From War Thunder Wiki
Jump to: navigation, search
Visual (beta)Wikitext
(Edits)
(→‎Description)
 
(32 intermediate revisions by 14 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
−
{{Specs-Card|code=sw_sav_m43_1944}}
+
{{About
 +
| about = Swedish tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
 +
| usage = the later version
 +
| link = Sav m/43 (1946)
 +
}}
 +
{{Specs-Card
 +
|code=sw_sav_m43_1944
 +
|images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_Sav_m43_(1944).jpg}}
 +
}}
  
 
== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
 
<!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
−
[[File:GarageImage_Sav_m43_(1944).jpg|420px|thumb|left]]
+
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' was an assault gun vehicle based on the chassis of the [[Strv m/41 S-II|Strv m/41]]. Similar to the German [[StuG III (Family)|StuG III]], they removed the turret and built a casemate to be able to equip a more powerful gun than the previous [[Kan m/38 (37 mm)|37 mm Kan m/38]] for its intended purpose of being able to provide support. When the Army stopped its order of 122 [[Strv m/41 S-II]], they had already acquired a total of 104 that were completed. The remaining 18 were repurposed to become support vehicles to the different artillery regiments as assault gun divisions. The Sav m/43 was supposed to be armed with a [[Kan m/44 (105 mm)|105 mm Kan m/44]], but the order for these cannons would take a while so the first 18 vehicles were equipped with the older [[Kan m/02 (75 mm)|75 mm Kan m/02]] as a temporary solution. They were all supposed to be delivered in November 1944, but issues occurred with the production and it wouldn't be until January 1945 when all were delivered. Between 1945 and 1946, all the {{PAGENAME}} would be equipped with its intended gun, along with an order of an additional 18 Sav m/43s, and it wouldn't be until late 1947 that all the units were completed and deployed where they would serve the Swedish Army in different regiments throughout the years in service until its final fate of being decommissioned in early 1970s.
−
{{Break}}
+
 
−
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
+
Introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]], the {{PAGENAME}} is a bit cumbersome compared to the previous [[Ikv 72]] but better frontal protection and can be used in a similar playstyle. The {{PAGENAME}} is best used in an hull down position or using it in a supporting role either as a distraction to take away attention from allied units that can flank around the enemy or it can use its larger 75 mm gun to deal a finishing blow to an enemy vehicle. The {{PAGENAME}} is also a suitable ambush tank, waiting behind a hill using its gun depression while also utilizing the effectiveness of the armour to increase its survivability if taking fire. However, compared to the [[Ikv 72]]'s [[Kan m/41 (75 mm)|75 mm Kan m/41]], the {{PAGENAME}}'s [[Kan m/02 (75 mm)|Kan m/02]] is an older cannon and doesn't have the same efficiency and will not perform as well, but it's still a decent 75 mm and can be utilized by flanking around the map and trying to hit targets on their weaker side or rear armour.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
 
<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
−
The Sav m/43 has up to 50 mm of armour in front, which is capable of deflecting some guns commonly encountered but is still vulnerable to larger calibres. It has better frontal protection than the [[Ikv 72]], but is still rather lightly armoured from other angles. It should be noted that the engine deck is only 10 mm thick, and can be penetrated by aircraft heavy machine guns and cannon. The side armour is only 15 mm thick at most, and can also be penetrated quite easily by heavy machins guns and autocannon fire.
+
The Sav m/43 has up to 50 mm of armour in front, which is capable of deflecting some guns commonly encountered but is still vulnerable to larger calibres. It has better frontal protection than the [[Ikv 72]], but is still rather lightly armoured from other angles. The engine deck is only 10 mm thick, and can be penetrated by aircraft heavy machine guns and cannons. The side armour is only 15 mm thick at most, and can also be penetrated quite easily by heavy machins guns and autocannon fire. Due to the cramped crew compartment and scattered ammunition within the compartment, any penetration by a shell is likely to cause critical damage to multiple modules and/or crew members.
  
−
Due to the cramped crew compartment and scattered ammunition within the compartment, any penetration by a shell is likely to cause critical damage to multiple modules and/or crew members.
+
'''Armour type:'''
 +
* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, casemate)
 +
* Cast homogeneous armour (gun mantlet)
 +
 
 +
{| class="wikitable"
 +
|-
 +
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 +
|-
 +
| Hull || 30 mm (64°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 50 mm (15°) ''Lower plate'' <br> 15 mm (61°) ''Bottom glacis'' || 15 mm  || 15 mm (13°) <br> 10 mm (59-64°) ''Engine cover''|| 30 mm (26°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 10 mm (2-17°) ''Engine deck''
 +
|-
 +
| Casemate || 50 mm (23°-24°) ''Turret front'' <br> 50 mm (spherical) ''Gun mantlet'' || 13 mm (14°) ''Bottom'' <br> 13 mm (38°) ''Top'' <br> 13 mm (0-7°) ''Bustle'' || 13 mm (13°) ''Bottom'' <br> 13 mm (44°) ''Top'' <br> 13 mm (13°) ''Bustle'' || 13 mm (11°) ''Front'' <br> 13 mm (3°) ''Rear''
 +
|-
 +
|}
 +
'''Notes:'''
 +
 
 +
* Belly armour is 20 mm thick.
 +
* Mudguards are 4 mm thick.
 +
* Suspension wheels, tracks, and torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
 +
* A 10 mm plate separates the crew compartment from the engine compartment.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
 
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
  
Line 20: Line 48:
  
 
The Sav m/43 is based on the chassis of the [[Strv m/41 S-II|Strv m/41]] and thus has a similar level of mobility. It is considerably heavier, however, and thus correspondingly more sluggish. While the forward top speed is adequate, the reverse speed is quite poor, making it hard to retreat. It is also noticeably slower than the [[Ikv 72]].
 
The Sav m/43 is based on the chassis of the [[Strv m/41 S-II|Strv m/41]] and thus has a similar level of mobility. It is considerably heavier, however, and thus correspondingly more sluggish. While the forward top speed is adequate, the reverse speed is quite poor, making it hard to retreat. It is also noticeably slower than the [[Ikv 72]].
 +
 +
=== Modifications and economy ===
 +
{{Specs-Economy}}
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
 
=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
 +
{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
<!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
 
<!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
−
{{main|Kan m/02 (75 mm)}}
+
{{main|kan m/02 (75 mm)}}
  
−
The Sav m/43 is armed with the '''7,5 cm kan m/02''', an older and weaker 75 mm field gun compared to that used in the [[Ikv 72]]. It has wider traverse arcs and higher maximum elevation, but less gun depression than the Ikv 72, though still quite good at -10 degrees. It starts off with the unremarkable '''slpprj m/40''' uncapped AP shot, which is adequate against most opposition it may encounter but tends to suffer ricochets against sloped armour. However, once upgraded, the gun may fire the '''slpgr m/39''' uncapped APHE shell and the '''slpprj m/40B''' APBC shot. The former round has a very lethal 260 g TNT filler but tends to ricochet more and has less penetration, while the latter has better penetration and ricochets less, and is thus more useful in uptiers. It is recommended to carry a mixture of both APHE and APBC unless the Sav m/43 is top tier, in which case the APHE alone is sufficient.
+
The Sav m/43 is armed with the 7,5 cm kan m/02, an older and weaker 75 mm field gun compared to that used in the [[Ikv 72]]. It has wider traverse arcs and higher maximum elevation, but less gun depression than the Ikv 72, though still quite good at -10 degrees. It starts off with the unremarkable '''slpprj m/40''' uncapped AP shot, which is adequate against most opposition it may encounter but tends to suffer ricochets against sloped armour. However, once upgraded, the gun may fire the '''slpgr m/39''' uncapped APHE shell and the '''slpprj m/40B''' APBC shot. The former round has a very lethal 260 g TNT filler but tends to ricochet more and has less penetration, while the latter has better penetration and ricochets less, and is thus more useful in uptiers. It is recommended to carry a mixture of both APHE and APBC unless the Sav m/43 is top tier, in which case the APHE alone is sufficient.
  
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
|-
 
|-
−
! colspan="5" | [[Kan m/02 (75 mm)|75 mm Kan m/02]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
+
! colspan="5" | [[kan m/02 (75 mm)|75 mm kan m/02]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
 
|-
 
|-
 
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
 
! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
Line 37: Line 70:
 
|-
 
|-
 
! ''Arcade''
 
! ''Arcade''
−
| rowspan="2" | 80 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±15° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 7.0 || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._ || rowspan="2" | 7.6 || rowspan="2" | _._ || rowspan="2" | _._ || rowspan="2" | _._
+
| rowspan="2" | 80 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±15° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 7.0 || 9.8 || 11.8 || 13.1 || 13.9 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.79 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
 
|-
 
|-
 
! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
−
| 4.8 || __._ || __._ || __._ || __._
+
| 4.8 || 5.6 || 6.8 || 7.5 || 8.0
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
−
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+
{{:kan m/02 (75 mm)/Ammunition|slpprj m/40, sgr m/22-38, rökgr m/22, slpprj m/40B, slpgr m/39}}
−
! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
+
 
−
|-
 
−
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 
−
! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
 
−
|-
 
−
! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
 
−
|-
 
−
| sgr m/22-38 || HE || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpgr m/39 || APHE || 51 || 49 || 43 || 36 || 30 || 25
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpprj m/40 || AP || 69 || 67 || 60 || 52 || 45 || 39
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpprj m/40B || APBC || 68 || 66 || 58 || 50 || 43 || 37
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
 
−
! colspan="10" | Shell details
 
−
|-
 
−
! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
 
−
! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 
−
! colspan="3" | Ricochet
 
−
|-
 
−
! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
 
−
|-
 
−
| sgr m/22-38 || HE || 496 || 6.6 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 550 || 79° || 80° || 81°
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpgr m/39 || APHE || 496 || 6.5 || 1.2 || 9.0 || 260 || 47° || 60° || 65°
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpprj m/40 || AP || 501 || 6.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
 
−
|-
 
−
| slpprj m/40B || APBC || 505 || 6.3 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
−
{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center"
 
−
! colspan="7" | Smoke shell characteristics
 
−
|-
 
−
! Ammunition
 
−
! Velocity<br>(m/s)
 
−
! Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
 
−
! Screen radius<br>(m)
 
−
! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
 
−
! Screen hold time<br>(s)
 
−
! Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
 
−
|-
 
−
| rökgr m/22 || 496 || 6.6 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 8
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
 
==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 
==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
−
<!-- [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] -->
+
[[File:Ammoracks Sav m-43 (1944).png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]]
 +
<!-- '''Last updated: 2.23.1.41''' -->
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
 
|-
 
|-
Line 113: Line 94:
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
|-
 
|-
−
| '''80''' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __&nbsp;''(+__)'' || __
+
| '''80''' || 78&nbsp;''(+2)'' || 67&nbsp;''(+13)'' || 64&nbsp;''(+16)'' || 55&nbsp;''(+25)'' || 43&nbsp;''(+37)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+79)'' || No
 
|-
 
|-
 
|}
 
|}
 +
'''Notes''':
  
−
==== [[Optics]] ====
+
* Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
−
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
+
* If you pack 16&nbsp;''(+64)'' shells, it will keep most of the hull empty of ammo.
−
! colspan="3" | {{PAGENAME}} Optics
 
−
|-
 
−
!
 
−
! Default magnification
 
−
! Maximum magnification
 
−
|-
 
−
! Main Gun optics
 
−
| X1.8 || X3.5
 
−
|-
 
−
! Comparable optics
 
−
| colspan="2" | ___
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
  
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
 
<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
−
The Sav m/43 is a more forgiving alternative to the Ikv 72. Like the Ikv 72, it performs best in hull down positions, as it can use the depression to present a steeper angle on the frontal armour to increase its effective thickness. It is somewhat less vulnerable than the Ikv 72, though it is still very weakly armoured from the sides, top, and rear, and must be played accordingly. It is also rather less flexible than the Ikv 72 due to its poorer mobility.
 
  
−
While the gun is quite adequate against most enemies, it becomes obsolete in uptiers, where tanks with good armour such as the [[M3 Lee|Medium Tank M3]] and [[Matilda Mk II|Matilda]] can be encountered. The armour on the Sav m/43 also becomes inadequate quite quickly in uptiers.
+
The Sav m/43 (1944) is a more forgiving alternative to the [[Ikv 72]]. Like the Ikv 72, it performs best in a hull-down position, as it can use the depression to present a steeper angle on the frontal armour to increase its effective thickness. It has a relatively weak armour from the sides, top and rear, even if less vulnerable than the Ikv 72. It is best to play this vehicle cautiously since it has a slower manoeuvrability than the Ikv 72.
 +
 
 +
The armour on its own is adequate enough to survive most hits to the frontal armour at this battle rating, but leaving its side and rear exposed to enemies will make a quick work of it. Hence, it's a good support role vehicle to help allied vehicles by either finishing the enemies off or drawing attention to itself with the frontal armour so other allied vehicles avoid being targeted. Against heavier armoured vehicles or just vehicles with better guns such as [[M3 Lee]] and [[B1 ter]], it is better to avoid direct confrontation and not fight on equal terms.
 +
 
 +
While the gun is quite adequate against most enemies at its battle rating, it can be seen obsolete in uptiers where it will face opponents with considerably more armour. The gun might not be efficient in an uptier but it can still do damage if resorting to ambushing and shooting from hills, using the angled armour and the depression of the gun to its advantage. It can lock down areas and buy time for allied tanks to come to its aid doing flanking manoeuvres. The Sav m/43 (1944) can also move around to flank heavier armoured vehicles, getting to their side armour will give it a chance to penetrate and the ability to disable the better protected tanks when frontal engagement is not a viable option.
 +
 
 +
'''Enemies worth noting:'''
 +
 
 +
[[M4A3 (105)]] - The M4A3 (105) is a dangerous vehicle for the SAV m/43 (1944) to encounter, angled armour making the shells of the [[Kan m/02 (75 mm)|Kan m/02]] next to unusable against its angled frontal armour. It also got a gun with a HEAT shell that will make quick work of the Sav's armour and most likely detonate the ammunition or knock out the crew if it gets a good shot on the Sav. Best to stay away or ambush it where it shows off its less armoured and flat side armour.
 +
 
 +
[[B1 ter]] - The B1 ter has an armour thick enough that it can ignore the penetration capability of the SAV m/43's rounds, lacking in firepower compared to vehicles like [[M4A3 (105)]] or [[M3 Lee]], it can still do quite the damage with the 47 mm gun in the turret. The best way to eliminate this type of target is to either hit the less armoured turret or the flat armoured rear.
  
−
=== Modules ===
+
[[M3 Lee]] - Similar to the M4A3 (105), the M3 Lee's armour can prove to be quite resilient against the SAV m/43 (1944)'s shells forcing it to avoid the direct confrontation with the M3 Lee. The Lee is not just a well armoured medium tank, it also got a 75 mm anti-tank gun and a 37 mm gun in a turret which can prove to be efficient against the SAV m/43's armour. This makes it also a lethal opponent to face, where the best chance is to catch one off guard on the side or rear and attack the weaker side or rear armour.
−
{| class="wikitable"
 
−
! Tier
 
−
! colspan="2" | Mobility
 
−
! Protection
 
−
! colspan="2" | Firepower
 
−
|-
 
−
| I
 
−
| Tracks
 
−
|
 
−
| Parts
 
−
| Horizontal Drive
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
| II
 
−
| Suspension
 
−
| Brake System
 
−
| FPE
 
−
| Adjustment of Fire
 
−
| rökgr m/22
 
−
|-
 
−
| III
 
−
| Filters
 
−
|
 
−
| Crew Replenishment
 
−
| Elevation Mechanism
 
−
| slpgr m/39
 
−
|-
 
−
| IV
 
−
| Transmission
 
−
| Engine
 
−
|
 
−
| slpprj m/40B
 
−
|
 
−
|-
 
−
|}
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
Line 180: Line 123:
  
 
'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
−
* Decent frontal armour
+
 
−
* Lethal APHE round
+
* Decent frontal armour in a downtier
−
* Wide gun traverse arc and good gun depression
+
* Lethal APHE round, able to frontally penetrate and knock out almost any tank it faces with a single shot
 +
* Wide gun traverse arc and good gun depression allows turret to acquire target without requiring constant adjustment of the hull
 +
* Decent top speed
 +
* Has smoke shells which can "lock down" an enemy area by shooting smoke shells there
 +
* Adequate reload speed
 +
* Has small silhouette
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
−
* Low penetration for a 75 mm gun
+
 
 +
* Low penetration works poorly against heavy targets such as [[M4A3 (105)]], [[B1 ter]]
 
* Very thin side, rear, and roof armour
 
* Very thin side, rear, and roof armour
 +
* Very slow shell velocity, leading and shooting fast tanks (e.g. [[M22]], [[BT-5]]) is hard
 +
* Curved shell trajectory demands precise aiming at long range
 +
* Shells have weak penetration past 500 m
 
* Mediocre mobility and poor reverse speed
 
* Mediocre mobility and poor reverse speed
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==
−
''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).''
+
<!-- ''Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: <nowiki>https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History</nowiki>) and add a link to it here using the <code>main</code> template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <code><nowiki><ref></ref></nowiki></code>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <code><nowiki><references /></nowiki></code>. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under <code><nowiki>=== In-game description ===</nowiki></code>, also if applicable).'' -->
 +
 
 +
In March of 1940, Sweden ordered about 90 TNH tanks (known as the Panzer 38(t) in German service) from ČKD, but Germany, which had occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938, confiscated the tanks for its own use as the Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S. Sweden still needed the light tanks, and after negotiations the Swedish manufacturer Scania-Vabis was allowed to produce them under license, and compensation for the lost tanks. Sweden ordered 116 Strv M/41 SI in June, 1941, and in June of 1942 Sweden ordered 122 Strv M/41 SII. The last 18 Strv M/41 SII were built as the Sav M/43 in 1944. Another 18 Sav M/43 were purpose-built afterwards. The Sav M/43 was a casemate assault gun made by removing the turret of the Strv M/41, and adding a casemate superstructure, initially housing a 75 mm gun. The 75 mm gun was replaced by a 105 mm M/44 Bofors cannon. The Sav M/43 served in artillery units until 1951, when they were given to armoured units instead. They served until 1973.
 +
 
 +
=== [[wt:en/news/6595-development-stormartillerivagn-m-43-en|Devblog]] ===
 +
In 1942, Sweden began developing a new SPG built on a modified chassis from the Czech LT vz.38, better known as the Pz.38(t) in the German army. This new SPG was supposed to be equipped with the 75 mm L/31 cannon that was already in production. By autumn of 1942, a wooden model of the planned vehicle had been created and, after a number of improvements, the project advanced to manufacturing prototypes. Exactly one year later, in October of 1943, testing began. The SPG passed with flying colours and hit assembly lines under the designation Sav m/43 (short for "Stormartillerivagn", Swedish for "assault artillery carriage"). A little later, a version with a 105 mm gun came out, and, by the end of 1946, all m/43 SPGs had been re-equipped with this new cannon. The Swedish army had used this SPG until the early 70s. From the moment it entered military service until the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Sav m/43 vehicles were grouped by the Norwegian border and then assigned to infantry units as fire-support vehicles when the army was reorganised.
  
 
== Media ==
 
== Media ==
−
''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+
<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
 +
 
 +
;Skins
 +
 
 +
* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sw_sav_m43_1944 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 +
 
 +
;Images
 +
<gallery mode="packed" heights="150">
 +
File:Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 01.jpg
 +
File:Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 02.jpg
 +
File:Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 03.jpg
 +
</gallery>
  
 
== See also ==
 
== See also ==
−
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
+
<!-- ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:''
 
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
 
* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;''
−
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.''
+
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' -->
 +
{{main|LT-38 (Family)}}
 +
 
 +
;Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
 +
 
 +
* [[Strv m/41 S-I]]
 +
* [[Strv m/41 S-II]]
 +
 
 +
;Related development
 +
 
 +
* [[Spj fm/43-44]]
 +
* [[Sav m/43 (1946)]]
 +
* [[Pvkv II]]
 +
* [[Pbv 301]]
 +
 
 +
;Other vehicles of similar configuration and role
 +
 
 +
* [[StuG III A]]
 +
* [[SU-76M]]
 +
* [[M8 HMC (China)|M8 HMC]]
 +
* [[75/18 M41]]
 +
* [[SAu 40]]
  
 
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
−
''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
+
<!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
 
* ''topic on the official game forum;''
−
* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
+
* ''other literature.'' -->
−
* ''other literature.''
+
 
 +
=== References ===
 +
 
 +
;Bibliography
 +
 
 +
* Stormartillerivagn m/43. (2020, March 6). In ''Wikipedia''. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Stormartillerivagn_m/43&oldid=944240648
 +
* Moore, Craig. (2016, September 9). Sormartillerivagn m/43. Tank Encyclopedia. https://tanks-encyclopedia.com/ww2/sweden/stormartillerivagn-m43-105mm-spg.php
  
 +
{{TankManufacturer Scania}}
 
{{Sweden tank destroyers}}
 
{{Sweden tank destroyers}}

Latest revision as of 10:36, 28 January 2024

Rank VI USA | Premium | Golden Eagles
A-10A Thunderbolt (Early)
This page is about the Swedish tank destroyer Sav m/43 (1944). For the later version, see Sav m/43 (1946).
Sav m/43 (1944)
sw_sav_m43_1944.png
GarageImage Sav m43 (1944).jpg
Sav m/43 (1944)
Sweden flag.png Sweden
I Rank
Battle rating:
AB RB SB
1.7 1.7 1.7
Class:
Research:4 000 Specs-Card-Exp.png
Purchase:2 100 Specs-Card-Lion.png
Show in game

Description

The Stormartillerivagn m/43 (1944) was an assault gun vehicle based on the chassis of the Strv m/41. Similar to the German StuG III, they removed the turret and built a casemate to be able to equip a more powerful gun than the previous 37 mm Kan m/38 for its intended purpose of being able to provide support. When the Army stopped its order of 122 Strv m/41 S-II, they had already acquired a total of 104 that were completed. The remaining 18 were repurposed to become support vehicles to the different artillery regiments as assault gun divisions. The Sav m/43 was supposed to be armed with a 105 mm Kan m/44, but the order for these cannons would take a while so the first 18 vehicles were equipped with the older 75 mm Kan m/02 as a temporary solution. They were all supposed to be delivered in November 1944, but issues occurred with the production and it wouldn't be until January 1945 when all were delivered. Between 1945 and 1946, all the Sav m/43 (1944) would be equipped with its intended gun, along with an order of an additional 18 Sav m/43s, and it wouldn't be until late 1947 that all the units were completed and deployed where they would serve the Swedish Army in different regiments throughout the years in service until its final fate of being decommissioned in early 1970s.

Introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury", the Sav m/43 (1944) is a bit cumbersome compared to the previous Ikv 72 but better frontal protection and can be used in a similar playstyle. The Sav m/43 (1944) is best used in an hull down position or using it in a supporting role either as a distraction to take away attention from allied units that can flank around the enemy or it can use its larger 75 mm gun to deal a finishing blow to an enemy vehicle. The Sav m/43 (1944) is also a suitable ambush tank, waiting behind a hill using its gun depression while also utilizing the effectiveness of the armour to increase its survivability if taking fire. However, compared to the Ikv 72's 75 mm Kan m/41, the Sav m/43 (1944)'s Kan m/02 is an older cannon and doesn't have the same efficiency and will not perform as well, but it's still a decent 75 mm and can be utilized by flanking around the map and trying to hit targets on their weaker side or rear armour.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back
Hull50 / 15 / 15
Turret50 / 13 / 13
Crew4 people
Visibility79 %

The Sav m/43 has up to 50 mm of armour in front, which is capable of deflecting some guns commonly encountered but is still vulnerable to larger calibres. It has better frontal protection than the Ikv 72, but is still rather lightly armoured from other angles. The engine deck is only 10 mm thick, and can be penetrated by aircraft heavy machine guns and cannons. The side armour is only 15 mm thick at most, and can also be penetrated quite easily by heavy machins guns and autocannon fire. Due to the cramped crew compartment and scattered ammunition within the compartment, any penetration by a shell is likely to cause critical damage to multiple modules and/or crew members.

Armour type:

  • Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, casemate)
  • Cast homogeneous armour (gun mantlet)
Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull 30 mm (64°) Upper glacis
50 mm (15°) Lower plate
15 mm (61°) Bottom glacis 		15 mm 15 mm (13°)
10 mm (59-64°) Engine cover		 30 mm (26°) Front glacis
10 mm (2-17°) Engine deck
Casemate 50 mm (23°-24°) Turret front
50 mm (spherical) Gun mantlet 		13 mm (14°) Bottom
13 mm (38°) Top
13 mm (0-7°) Bustle 		13 mm (13°) Bottom
13 mm (44°) Top
13 mm (13°) Bustle 		13 mm (11°) Front
13 mm (3°) Rear

Notes:

  • Belly armour is 20 mm thick.
  • Mudguards are 4 mm thick.
  • Suspension wheels, tracks, and torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
  • A 10 mm plate separates the crew compartment from the engine compartment.

Mobility

Speedforward / back
AB45 / 7 km/h
RB and SB41 / 6 km/h
Number of gears5 forward
1 back
Weight11.7 t
Engine power
AB305 hp
RB and SB160 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB26.1 hp/t
RB and SB13.7 hp/t
Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 45 7 11.7 227 305 19.4 26.07
Realistic 41 6 142 160 12.14 13.68

The Sav m/43 is based on the chassis of the Strv m/41 and thus has a similar level of mobility. It is considerably heavier, however, and thus correspondingly more sluggish. While the forward top speed is adequate, the reverse speed is quite poor, making it hard to retreat. It is also noticeably slower than the Ikv 72.

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference
AB193 → 238 Sl icon.png
RB229 → 283 Sl icon.png
SB271 → 335 Sl icon.png
Total cost of modifications4 460 Rp icon.png
2 690 Sl icon.png
Talisman cost300 Ge icon.png
Crew training600 Sl icon.png
Experts2 100 Sl icon.png
Aces45 Ge icon.png
Research Aces110 000 Rp icon.png
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
20 / 20 / 30 % Sl icon.png
100 / 100 / 100 % Rp icon.png
Modifications
Mobility Protection Firepower
Mods new tank traks.png
Tracks
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank suspension.png
Suspension
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
120 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank break.png
Brake System
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
120 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank filter.png
Filters
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank transmission.png
Transmission
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank engine.png
Engine
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png
Mods tank tool kit.png
Improved Parts
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods extinguisher.png
Improved FPE
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
120 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods tank reinforcement sw.png
Crew Replenishment
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank horizontal aiming.png
Horizontal Drive
Research:
300 Rp icon.png
Cost:
180 Sl icon.png
65 Ge icon.png
Mods tank cannon.png
Adjustment of Fire
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
120 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
75mm_sw_kan_Smoke_ammo_pack
Research:
200 Rp icon.png
Cost:
120 Sl icon.png
45 Ge icon.png
Mods new tank vertical aiming.png
Elevation Mechanism
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
75mm_sw_kan_APHE_ammo_pack
Research:
280 Rp icon.png
Cost:
170 Sl icon.png
60 Ge icon.png
Mods tank ammo.png
75mm_sw_kan_APBC_ammo_pack
Research:
480 Rp icon.png
Cost:
290 Sl icon.png
105 Ge icon.png

Armaments

Main armament

75 mm kan m/02 cannon
Ammunition80 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
7.6 → 5.9 s
Vertical guidance-10° / 25°
Horizontal guidance-15° / 15°
Main article: kan m/02 (75 mm)

The Sav m/43 is armed with the 7,5 cm kan m/02, an older and weaker 75 mm field gun compared to that used in the Ikv 72. It has wider traverse arcs and higher maximum elevation, but less gun depression than the Ikv 72, though still quite good at -10 degrees. It starts off with the unremarkable slpprj m/40 uncapped AP shot, which is adequate against most opposition it may encounter but tends to suffer ricochets against sloped armour. However, once upgraded, the gun may fire the slpgr m/39 uncapped APHE shell and the slpprj m/40B APBC shot. The former round has a very lethal 260 g TNT filler but tends to ricochet more and has less penetration, while the latter has better penetration and ricochets less, and is thus more useful in uptiers. It is recommended to carry a mixture of both APHE and APBC unless the Sav m/43 is top tier, in which case the APHE alone is sufficient.

75 mm kan m/02 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 80 -10°/+25° ±15° N/A 7.0 9.8 11.8 13.1 13.9 7.67 6.79 6.25 5.90
Realistic 4.8 5.6 6.8 7.5 8.0

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
slpprj m/40 AP 69 67 60 52 45 39
sgr m/22-38 HE 9 9 9 9 9 9
slpprj m/40B APBC 68 66 58 50 43 37
slpgr m/39 APHE 51 49 43 36 30 25
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
slpprj m/40 AP 501 6.6 - - - 47° 60° 65°
sgr m/22-38 HE 496 6.6 0 0.1 550 79° 80° 81°
slpprj m/40B APBC 505 6.3 - - - 48° 63° 71°
slpgr m/39 APHE 496 6.5 1.2 9 260 47° 60° 65°
Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
mass (kg) 		Screen radius
(m) 		Screen deploy
time (s) 		Screen hold
time (s) 		Explosive mass
(TNT equivalent) (g)
rökgr m/22 496 6.6 13 5 20 8

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Sav m/43 (1944)
Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
80 78 (+2) 67 (+13) 64 (+16) 55 (+25) 43 (+37) 1 (+79) No

Notes:

  • Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
  • If you pack 16 (+64) shells, it will keep most of the hull empty of ammo.

Usage in battles

The Sav m/43 (1944) is a more forgiving alternative to the Ikv 72. Like the Ikv 72, it performs best in a hull-down position, as it can use the depression to present a steeper angle on the frontal armour to increase its effective thickness. It has a relatively weak armour from the sides, top and rear, even if less vulnerable than the Ikv 72. It is best to play this vehicle cautiously since it has a slower manoeuvrability than the Ikv 72.

The armour on its own is adequate enough to survive most hits to the frontal armour at this battle rating, but leaving its side and rear exposed to enemies will make a quick work of it. Hence, it's a good support role vehicle to help allied vehicles by either finishing the enemies off or drawing attention to itself with the frontal armour so other allied vehicles avoid being targeted. Against heavier armoured vehicles or just vehicles with better guns such as M3 Lee and B1 ter, it is better to avoid direct confrontation and not fight on equal terms.

While the gun is quite adequate against most enemies at its battle rating, it can be seen obsolete in uptiers where it will face opponents with considerably more armour. The gun might not be efficient in an uptier but it can still do damage if resorting to ambushing and shooting from hills, using the angled armour and the depression of the gun to its advantage. It can lock down areas and buy time for allied tanks to come to its aid doing flanking manoeuvres. The Sav m/43 (1944) can also move around to flank heavier armoured vehicles, getting to their side armour will give it a chance to penetrate and the ability to disable the better protected tanks when frontal engagement is not a viable option.

Enemies worth noting:

M4A3 (105) - The M4A3 (105) is a dangerous vehicle for the SAV m/43 (1944) to encounter, angled armour making the shells of the Kan m/02 next to unusable against its angled frontal armour. It also got a gun with a HEAT shell that will make quick work of the Sav's armour and most likely detonate the ammunition or knock out the crew if it gets a good shot on the Sav. Best to stay away or ambush it where it shows off its less armoured and flat side armour.

B1 ter - The B1 ter has an armour thick enough that it can ignore the penetration capability of the SAV m/43's rounds, lacking in firepower compared to vehicles like M4A3 (105) or M3 Lee, it can still do quite the damage with the 47 mm gun in the turret. The best way to eliminate this type of target is to either hit the less armoured turret or the flat armoured rear.

M3 Lee - Similar to the M4A3 (105), the M3 Lee's armour can prove to be quite resilient against the SAV m/43 (1944)'s shells forcing it to avoid the direct confrontation with the M3 Lee. The Lee is not just a well armoured medium tank, it also got a 75 mm anti-tank gun and a 37 mm gun in a turret which can prove to be efficient against the SAV m/43's armour. This makes it also a lethal opponent to face, where the best chance is to catch one off guard on the side or rear and attack the weaker side or rear armour.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Decent frontal armour in a downtier
  • Lethal APHE round, able to frontally penetrate and knock out almost any tank it faces with a single shot
  • Wide gun traverse arc and good gun depression allows turret to acquire target without requiring constant adjustment of the hull
  • Decent top speed
  • Has smoke shells which can "lock down" an enemy area by shooting smoke shells there
  • Adequate reload speed
  • Has small silhouette

Cons:

  • Low penetration works poorly against heavy targets such as M4A3 (105), B1 ter
  • Very thin side, rear, and roof armour
  • Very slow shell velocity, leading and shooting fast tanks (e.g. M22, BT-5) is hard
  • Curved shell trajectory demands precise aiming at long range
  • Shells have weak penetration past 500 m
  • Mediocre mobility and poor reverse speed

History

In March of 1940, Sweden ordered about 90 TNH tanks (known as the Panzer 38(t) in German service) from ČKD, but Germany, which had occupied Czechoslovakia in 1938, confiscated the tanks for its own use as the Panzer 38(t) Ausf. S. Sweden still needed the light tanks, and after negotiations the Swedish manufacturer Scania-Vabis was allowed to produce them under license, and compensation for the lost tanks. Sweden ordered 116 Strv M/41 SI in June, 1941, and in June of 1942 Sweden ordered 122 Strv M/41 SII. The last 18 Strv M/41 SII were built as the Sav M/43 in 1944. Another 18 Sav M/43 were purpose-built afterwards. The Sav M/43 was a casemate assault gun made by removing the turret of the Strv M/41, and adding a casemate superstructure, initially housing a 75 mm gun. The 75 mm gun was replaced by a 105 mm M/44 Bofors cannon. The Sav M/43 served in artillery units until 1951, when they were given to armoured units instead. They served until 1973.

Devblog

In 1942, Sweden began developing a new SPG built on a modified chassis from the Czech LT vz.38, better known as the Pz.38(t) in the German army. This new SPG was supposed to be equipped with the 75 mm L/31 cannon that was already in production. By autumn of 1942, a wooden model of the planned vehicle had been created and, after a number of improvements, the project advanced to manufacturing prototypes. Exactly one year later, in October of 1943, testing began. The SPG passed with flying colours and hit assembly lines under the designation Sav m/43 (short for "Stormartillerivagn", Swedish for "assault artillery carriage"). A little later, a version with a 105 mm gun came out, and, by the end of 1946, all m/43 SPGs had been re-equipped with this new cannon. The Swedish army had used this SPG until the early 70s. From the moment it entered military service until the end of the Second World War in Europe, the Sav m/43 vehicles were grouped by the Norwegian border and then assigned to infantry units as fire-support vehicles when the army was reorganised.

Media

Skins
Images
  • Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 01.jpg
  • Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 02.jpg
  • Sav m 43 1944 WTWallpaper 03.jpg

See also

Main article: LT-38 (Family)
Vehicles equipped with the same chassis
Related development
Other vehicles of similar configuration and role

External links

References

Bibliography


AB Scania-Vabis
Light Tanks 
Strv m/41  Strv m/41 S-I · Strv m/41 S-II
Tank Destroyers 
Strv m/41  Spj fm/43-44
Sav m/43  Sav m/43 (1944) · Sav m/43 (1946)

Sweden tank destroyers
Strv m/41 derivatives  Spj fm/43-44 · Sav m/43 (1944) · Sav m/43 (1946) · Pvkv II · Pvkv III
Ikv 72/103  Ikv 72 · Ikv 103
Pvkv m/43  Pvkv m/43 (1946) · Pvkv m/43 (1963)
ATGM  UDES 33 · Pbv 302 (BILL) · Pvrbv 551
Other  SAV 20.12.48 · Bkan 1C
Norway  VIDAR

Retrieved from "https://wiki.warthunder.com/index.php?title=Sav_m/43_(1944)&oldid=180970"