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| + | | about = Swedish medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
| + | | usage = other versions | ||
| + | | link = Leopard 2 (Family) | ||
| + | }} | ||
{{Specs-Card | {{Specs-Card | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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| − | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a testing bench and technology demonstration unit for improved protection on existing [[Strv 122]] units. The proposed prototype was to be produced around 2010-2011 and form part of a modernization programme for the Strv 122. The {{PAGENAME}} was designed to improve protection against threats in urban combats and got additional protection against different type of explosive threats that can be lethal for an vehicle in urban situations and close combat. However, these additional protection kits were never put in the modernization of the Strv 122s. |
The {{PAGENAME}} was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as a new top tier MBT for Sweden, coming with improved protection against chemical rounds and shaped charged ATGMs bolstering the survivability of the vehicle. Still having the same 120 mm L/44 gun compared to the [[Leopard 2A6]] and [[Leopard 2A7V]] with their 120 mm L/55, it would seem the {{PAGENAME}} is inferior in terms of firepower and penetration, but this is not an issue for it due to it still being competitive at top tier. Even with additional armour, the {{PAGENAME}} is still highly manoeuvrable with its additional weight and doesn't affect the speed at all. The {{PAGENAME}} still has vulnerable areas on the hull against kinetic rounds and, like its predecessors, excels in a hull-down playstyle, exposing only the well armoured and protected turret to peek out and fire at enemy units. Angling the armour of the hull with the additional armour gives it better chance to survive close combat engagements than other Leopard 2s. | The {{PAGENAME}} was introduced in [[Update "Air Superiority"]] as a new top tier MBT for Sweden, coming with improved protection against chemical rounds and shaped charged ATGMs bolstering the survivability of the vehicle. Still having the same 120 mm L/44 gun compared to the [[Leopard 2A6]] and [[Leopard 2A7V]] with their 120 mm L/55, it would seem the {{PAGENAME}} is inferior in terms of firepower and penetration, but this is not an issue for it due to it still being competitive at top tier. Even with additional armour, the {{PAGENAME}} is still highly manoeuvrable with its additional weight and doesn't affect the speed at all. The {{PAGENAME}} still has vulnerable areas on the hull against kinetic rounds and, like its predecessors, excels in a hull-down playstyle, exposing only the well armoured and protected turret to peek out and fire at enemy units. Angling the armour of the hull with the additional armour gives it better chance to survive close combat engagements than other Leopard 2s. | ||
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'''Armour type:''' | '''Armour type:''' | ||
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* Rolled homogeneous armour (sides, back and roof of hull, back and roof of turret, turret ring, underbody, commander optics, driver cupola) | * Rolled homogeneous armour (sides, back and roof of hull, back and roof of turret, turret ring, underbody, commander optics, driver cupola) | ||
* High hardness rolled armour (hull front, front and sides of turret, side skirts) | * High hardness rolled armour (hull front, front and sides of turret, side skirts) | ||
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''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.'' | ||
| − | {{tankMobility}} | + | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=2032|rbMinHp=1327|AoAweight=2.4|rbForwardSpeed=68|rbReverseSpeed=31|weight=65.3}} |
=== Modifications and economy === | === Modifications and economy === | ||
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{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}} | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}} | ||
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| − | {{main|kan Strv 122 (120 mm)}} | + | {{main|kan Strv 122 (120 mm)}}The Strv 122B+ features the same main armament found on the 122A and 122B PLSS, offering similar performance to previous vehicles, the stock DM23 while serviceable is still far from ideal. |
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! ''Arcade'' | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
| − | | rowspan="2" | 37 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || | + | | rowspan="2" | 37 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane ||38.1||52.7||64.0||70.8||75.3|| rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00 |
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! ''Realistic'' | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
| − | | | + | |23.8||28.0||34.0||37.6||40.0 |
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ||
| − | + | [[File:Ammoracks_{{PAGENAME}}.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the {{PAGENAME}}]] | |
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! 1st<br>rack empty | ! 1st<br>rack empty | ||
! 2nd<br>rack empty | ! 2nd<br>rack empty | ||
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! Visual<br>discrepancy | ! Visual<br>discrepancy | ||
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| − | | '''37''' || | + | | '''37''' || 16 ''(+21)'' || ''1(+36)'' || No |
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| + | '''Notes''': | ||
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| + | * Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded. | ||
| + | * Rack 2 is a first stage ammo rack. It totals 15 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank. | ||
| + | * This rack is also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 2 - 1. | ||
| + | * Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready rack. | ||
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
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{{main|ksp 94 (7.62 mm)}} | {{main|ksp 94 (7.62 mm)}} | ||
| − | + | The Strv 122B+ possesses a coaxial and a pintle-mounted 7.62 mm machine gun. Whilst ineffective against armour, they are able to deal with bushes, and lucky shots against aircraft may set their engine ablaze or hit their pilot. | |
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ||
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| − | | | | + | | Coaxial |
| + | | 4,600 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A | ||
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| − | | | | + | | Pintle |
| + | | 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -10° / +75° || ±180° | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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| + | ;Skins | ||
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| + | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sw_strv_122b_plus Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''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.'' --> | ||
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| − | + | ;Related development | |
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| + | * [[Leopard 2 (Family)]] | ||
== External links == | == External links == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:21, 17 November 2024
| This page is about the Swedish medium tank Strv 122B+. For other versions, see Leopard 2 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn 122B+ is a testing bench and technology demonstration unit for improved protection on existing Strv 122 units. The proposed prototype was to be produced around 2010-2011 and form part of a modernization programme for the Strv 122. The Strv 122B+ was designed to improve protection against threats in urban combats and got additional protection against different type of explosive threats that can be lethal for an vehicle in urban situations and close combat. However, these additional protection kits were never put in the modernization of the Strv 122s.
The Strv 122B+ was introduced in Update "Air Superiority" as a new top tier MBT for Sweden, coming with improved protection against chemical rounds and shaped charged ATGMs bolstering the survivability of the vehicle. Still having the same 120 mm L/44 gun compared to the Leopard 2A6 and Leopard 2A7V with their 120 mm L/55, it would seem the Strv 122B+ is inferior in terms of firepower and penetration, but this is not an issue for it due to it still being competitive at top tier. Even with additional armour, the Strv 122B+ is still highly manoeuvrable with its additional weight and doesn't affect the speed at all. The Strv 122B+ still has vulnerable areas on the hull against kinetic rounds and, like its predecessors, excels in a hull-down playstyle, exposing only the well armoured and protected turret to peek out and fire at enemy units. Angling the armour of the hull with the additional armour gives it better chance to survive close combat engagements than other Leopard 2s.
General info
Survivability and armour
Composite armour
Balanced protection against all types of ammunition
Smoke grenades
Creation of a smoke screen in front of the vehicle
Armourfront / side / back
Hull35 / 25 / 20
Turret25 / 25 / 15
Crew4 people
Visibility87 %
The outward of Strv 122B+ looks pretty like its predecessor Strv 122B PLSS. There are a few of upgrades on the armour protection. The turret sides are now covered with 80 mm thick of composite screen, which makes the ammo rack in the turret more resistant to most autocannon shells with lower penetration of 130 mm. The frontal part of hull sides is also covered with 260~270 mm thick of composite armour, which can now devour some most powerful tandem ATGMs when the Strv 122B+ is angling itself. Although the Strv 122B+ isn't equipped with the Saab commander CITV from the Strv 122B PLSS, it also has the mine protection modification which adds additional 30 mm thick of RHA on its belly. In sum, the Strv 122B+ remains most features of armour protection from the Strv 122B PLSS while enhencing the side protection against autocannon shells and ATGMs.
Armour type:
- Rolled homogeneous armour (sides, back and roof of hull, back and roof of turret, turret ring, underbody, commander optics, driver cupola)
- High hardness rolled armour (hull front, front and sides of turret, side skirts)
- Structural steel (applique armour on turret roof)
- Composite screen (turret cupolas, frontal part of side skirts, applique armour on hull front, external armour on front and sides of turret)
- External composite armour with NERA elements (gun mantlet)
- Cast homogeneous armour (upper front of turret)
| Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hull | 35 + 45** mm (81°) Upper glacis 35 + 100** mm (53°) Upper junction of glacises 45 + 100** mm (54°) Lower junction of glacises 40 + 10 mm (51°) Lower glacis |
10 + 270** mm Top front 20 + 10 mm (5°) Top rear 35 + 260** mm Bottom front 20 + 10 mm Bottom rear |
20 mm (11°) Top 20 mm (16°) Bottom |
20 mm 10 mm Engine vents |
| Turret | 35 mm (40°) + 80** mm (60°) Cheeks 650 mm (18°) + 80** mm (60°) Sides of gun mantlet 400 mm (0°) + 80** mm (63°) Top of gun mantlet 400 mm (0, 73°) Bottom of gun mantlet |
35 mm (0°) + 80** mm (22°) Front 15 + 80** mm Rear |
25 + 10 + 10 mm | 40 + 20 mm Front 40 mm (82°) + 10 mm (74°) Frontal glacis 20 + 14 mm Around the cupolas 20 mm Rear |
| Cupola | 150 mm (0°) + 10 mm (74°) | 45 mm (0°) + 10 mm (56°) | 10 mm | 60** + 20 mm |
** Composite screens
| Composite armour | Frontal effective protection | Sides |
|---|---|---|
| Hull | Upper glacis: 600-750 mm Kinetic / 800-1,200 mm Chemical Lower glacis: 200-500 mm Kinetic / 200-800 mm Chemical |
Frontal part of top: 300 mm Kinetic / 1,100 mm Chemical |
| Turret | Cheeks: 800-1000 mm Kinetic / 1300-1400 mm Chemical Sides of gun mantlet: 600-800 mm Kinetic / 600-1000 mm Chemical Top of gun mantlet: 300-600 mm Kinetic / 500-900 mm Chemical Bottom of gun mantlet: 300-400 mm Kinetic / 300-600 mm Chemical |
Front: 300-400 mm Kinetic / 400 mm Chemical Rear: 130 mm Kinetic / 150-200 mm Chemical |
Notes:
- Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick, and the underbody is 20 mm thick.
- There is an 8 mm thick internal RHA screen that separates the crew compartment from the engine. The two exterior fuel tanks at the frontal part of the hull sides are separated from the crew compartment by two 35 mm thick of internal RHA screens.
- The ammo rack in the turret is separated by a 35 mm thick of internal RHA screen.
- There are a few 10 mm thick attached tracks mounted on the rear of the turret.
- The external arrow-shaped armour and the applique armour on the turret are 80 mm thick and can be torn down.
- There is 140 mm thick roof composite armour around two turret cupolas, and several 10 and 20 mm thick structural steel plates cover the composite armour inside.
- The smoke dispensers are protected by a RHA shell.
- With the modification of Mine Protection, a 30 mm thick external RHA plate is attached to the underbody.
- There are several plates of spall liner at the frontal hull sides, top of turret, and around the hull ammo rack.
Mobility
Speedforward / back
AB76 / 35 km/h
RB and SB69 / 32 km/h
Number of gears8 forward
4 back
Weight62.9 t
Engine power
AB2 862 hp
RB and SB1 500 hp
Power-to-weight ratio
AB45.5 hp/t
RB and SB23.8 hp/t
Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.
| Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward | Reverse | Stock | AoA | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | |
| Arcade | 76 | 35 | 62.9 | 2.4 | 2032 | 2,862 | 32.31 | 43.83 |
| Realistic | 68 | 31 | 1327 | 1,500 | 21.1 | 22.97 | ||
Modifications and economy
Repair costBasic → Reference
AB4 291 → 7 011 
RB4 159 → 6 795
SB5 264 → 8 601
Total cost of modifications295 000 
477 000
Talisman cost3 200 
Crew training310 000
Experts1 100 000
Aces2 300
Research Aces1 350 000
Reward for battleAB / RB / SB
160 / 200 / 210 %
256 / 256 / 256 %
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Laser rangefinder
Reduces the error and increases the maximum measurable distance of the rangefinder
Night vision device
Improves visibility by enhancing natural light or active illumination.
Thermal imager
Allows to see thermal radiation in the infrared range day and night
Main armament
Two-plane stabilizer
Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving
Ammunition37 rounds
First-order15 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
7.8 → 6.0 s
Vertical guidance-9° / 20°
| 120 mm kan Strv 122 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 37 | -9°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 6.36 | 6.00 |
| Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 | ||||||||
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 | ||
| DM23 | APFSDS | 410 | 408 | 401 | 393 | 384 | 376 |
| DM33 | APFSDS | 481 | 478 | 470 | 461 | 450 | 440 |
| slsgr m/95 | HE | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| slpprj m/95 | APFSDS | 589 | 586 | 577 | 565 | 553 | 541 |
| Shell details | ||||||||||||
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| Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | |||||
| 0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
| DM23 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
| DM33 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
| slsgr m/95 | HE | 736 | 17.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 3.54 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
| slpprj m/95 | APFSDS | 1,705 | 5.6 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
Ammo racks
Ammo racks of the Strv 122B+
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 16 (+21) | 1(+36) | No |
Notes:
- Shells are modeled individually and disappear after having been shot or loaded.
- Rack 2 is a first stage ammo rack. It totals 15 shells and gets filled first when loading up the tank.
- This rack is also emptied early: the rack depletion order at full capacity is: 2 - 1.
- Simply not firing when the gun is loaded will move ammo from rack 1 into rack 2. Firing will interrupt the restocking of the ready rack.
Machine guns
7.62 mm ksp 94 machine gun (coaxial)
Ammunition4 600 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate1 200 shots/min
Ammunition2 000 rounds
Belt capacity200 rounds
Reloadbasic crew → aces
10.4 → 8.0 s
Fire rate1 200 shots/min
The Strv 122B+ possesses a coaxial and a pintle-mounted 7.62 mm machine gun. Whilst ineffective against armour, they are able to deal with bushes, and lucky shots against aircraft may set their engine ablaze or hit their pilot.
| 7.62 mm ksp 94 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Coaxial | 4,600 (200) | 1,200 | N/A | N/A |
| Pintle | 2,000 (200) | 1,200 | -10° / +75° | ±180° |
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).
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Very few weak spots
- Hard to penetrate its upper front plate
- Powerful and high damage APFSDS
- Decent speed and manoeuvrability
- New composite screen to hold from high-explosive ammunition on its side
Cons:
- Turret ammo rack is easy to explode
- Gen 1 gunner thermal
- Lower front plate and turret ring still one of the weak spots
- High possibility to get destroyed by High Explosive from turret roof
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: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
- Skins
See also
- Related development
External links
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
| Sweden medium tanks | |
|---|---|
| Strv m/42 | Lago I · Strv m/42 EH · Ikv 73 · Strv m/42 DT · Pvkv IV |
| Centurion derivatives | Strv 81 · Strv 81 (RB 52) · Strv 101 · Strv 104 · Strv 105 |
| Strv 103 | Strv 103-0 · Strv 103A · Strv 103С |
| Strv 121/122 | Strv 121 · Christian II · Strv 122A · Strv 122B PLSS · Strv 122B+ |
| Other | Sherman III/IV · T 80 U |
| Finland | |
| WWII | ▄T-28 · ▄T-34 · ▄Pz.IV · ▄T-34-85 |
| Post War | ▄Comet I · ▄Charioteer Mk VII · ▄T-54 · ▄T-55M · ▄T-72M1 · ▄Leopard 2A4 · ▄Leopard 2A6 |
| Norway | Leopard 1A5NO2 |
