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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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− | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' | + | [[File:GarageImage_Strv_m31.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
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− | + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish light tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | |
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
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+ | !Armour | ||
+ | !Front (Slope angle) | ||
+ | !Sides | ||
+ | !Rear | ||
+ | !Roof | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |Hull | ||
+ | |14 mm (59'''°''') ''Upper Glacis'' | ||
+ | 24 mm (31'''°''') ''Lower Glacis'' | ||
− | + | 24 mm (1'''°''') ''Machine Gun Port and Upper Hull Front'' | |
− | + | 14 mm (35'''°'''-46'''°''') ''Driver's Hatch'' | |
− | + | 14 mm (39'''°''') ''Machine Gunner's Hatch'' | |
− | + | |24 mm | |
− | + | |8 mm ''Upper'' | |
− | + | 20 mm ''Lower'' | |
− | + | |8 mm ''Front and Rear'' | |
− | + | 5 mm ''Middle'' | |
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− | | Turret | + | |Turret |
+ | |24 mm (14'''°'''-15°) ''Turret front'' | ||
+ | 24 mm (1'''°''') ''Gun mantlet'' | ||
+ | |24 mm | ||
+ | |24 mm | ||
+ | |8 mm | ||
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=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
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=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
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{{main|kan m/38 (37 mm)}} | {{main|kan m/38 (37 mm)}} | ||
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! ''Arcade'' | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
− | | rowspan="2" | 127 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+ | + | | rowspan="2" | 127 || rowspan="2" | -10°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 15.20 ||21.08||25.60||28.31||30.12|| rowspan="2" | 4.06 || rowspan="2" |3.57|| rowspan="2" |3.29|| rowspan="2" |3.10 |
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! ''Realistic'' | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
− | | 9. | + | | 9.50 || 11.20 ||13.60||15.04||16.00 |
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
− | {{: | + | {| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%" |
+ | ! 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 | ||
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+ | | 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 || APDS || 105 || 103 || 97 || 89 || 82 || 75 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | slpgr m/39 || APBC || 55 || 51 || 37 || 26 || 17 || 12 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | slpprj m/38 || APBC || 59 || 55 || 41 || 28 || 19 || 13 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
+ | {| 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 | ||
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+ | ! 0% !! 50% !! 100% | ||
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+ | | 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 || APDS || 1,150 || 0.71 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80° | ||
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+ | | slpgr m/39 || APBC || 800 || 0.74 || 1.2 || 9.0 || 15 || 47° || 60° || 65° | ||
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+ | | slpprj m/38 || APBC || 785 || 0.74 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65° | ||
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+ | |} | ||
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! 4th<br>rack empty | ! 4th<br>rack empty | ||
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+ | ! 6th<br>rack empty | ||
! Visual<br>discrepancy | ! Visual<br>discrepancy | ||
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− | | '''127''' || 111 ''(+16)'' || 67 ''(+60)'' || 45 ''(+82)'' || | + | | '''127''' || 111 ''(+16)'' || 67 ''(+60)'' || 45 ''(+82)'' || 0 ''(+127)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ ''(+__)'' || __ |
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=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
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{{main|ksp m/14-29 (6.5 mm)}} | {{main|ksp m/14-29 (6.5 mm)}} | ||
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The Strv m/31 is equipped with a 6.5 mm machine gun, nothing out of the ordinary. It is useful for attacking AA vehicles or more lightly armoured foes. | The Strv m/31 is equipped with a 6.5 mm machine gun, nothing out of the ordinary. It is useful for attacking AA vehicles or more lightly armoured foes. | ||
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! colspan="5" | [[ksp m/14-29 (6.5 mm)|6.5 mm ksp m/14-29]] | ! colspan="5" | [[ksp m/14-29 (6.5 mm)|6.5 mm ksp m/14-29]] | ||
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− | ! Mount | + | ! Mount |
+ | ! Capacity<br>(Belt capacity) | ||
+ | ! Rate of fire<br>(shots/minute) | ||
+ | ! Vertical<br>guidance | ||
+ | ! Horizontal<br>guidance | ||
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− | | Coaxial || 4,000 (250) || | + | | Coaxial || 4,000 (250) || 498 || N/A || N/A |
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== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
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− | The Strv m/31 is a light tank with poor armour. It shouldn't be used to rush into the heat of the battle or you will get knocked out very quickly. Its armour is inadequate, it can't even stop 12.7 mm HMG fire. Instead, it should be used to flank other enemy tanks, using your excellent speed to your advantage. The Strv m/31 has an unconventional armour layout. Its frontal area ( | + | The Strv m/31 is a light tank with poor armour. It shouldn't be used to rush into the heat of the battle or you will get knocked out very quickly. Its armour is inadequate, it can't even stop 12.7 mm HMG fire. Instead, it should be used to flank other enemy tanks, using your excellent speed to your advantage. The Strv m/31 has an unconventional armour layout. Its frontal area (eg.upper hull, glacis area) armour is very weak while the rear is really strong. This tank also has pretty good speed in reverse, so you can drive into battle facing backwards using your rear armour and engine to soak up damage. |
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+ | === Modules === | ||
+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | ! Tier | ||
+ | ! colspan="2" | Mobility | ||
+ | ! Protection | ||
+ | ! colspan="3" | Firepower | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | I | ||
+ | | Tracks | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Parts | ||
+ | | Horizontal Drive | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | II | ||
+ | | Suspension | ||
+ | | Brake System | ||
+ | | FPE | ||
+ | | Adjustment of Fire | ||
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+ | | III | ||
+ | | Filters | ||
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+ | | Crew Replenishment | ||
+ | | Elevation Mechanism | ||
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+ | |- | ||
+ | | IV | ||
+ | | Transmission | ||
+ | | Engine | ||
+ | | | ||
+ | | Artillery Support | ||
+ | | slpgr m/39 | ||
+ | | 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
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* APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank | * APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank | ||
− | * Very weak stock shell (low penetration and post- | + | * Very weak stock shell (low penetration and post-pen damage) |
− | * | + | * Armor is poor, even for a rank one reserve vehicle |
* Acceleration and top speed is quite poor, will find itself getting outrun by most vehicles. | * Acceleration and top speed is quite poor, will find itself getting outrun by most vehicles. | ||
== History == | == History == | ||
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{{Youtube-gallery|CDl68kOR9ig|'''The Shooting Range #191''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:50 discusses the Strv m/31.}} | {{Youtube-gallery|CDl68kOR9ig|'''The Shooting Range #191''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:50 discusses the Strv m/31.}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/6589-development-swedish-ground-forces-stridsvagn-m-31-en|[Devblog] Stridsvagn m/31]] | * [[wt:en/news/6589-development-swedish-ground-forces-stridsvagn-m-31-en|[Devblog] Stridsvagn m/31]] | ||
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{{Sweden light tanks}} | {{Sweden light tanks}} |
Revision as of 05:19, 28 December 2020
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn m/31 is a rank I Swedish light tank
with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
General info
Survivability and armour
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
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Hull | 14 mm (59°) Upper Glacis
24 mm (31°) Lower Glacis 24 mm (1°) Machine Gun Port and Upper Hull Front 14 mm (35°-46°) Driver's Hatch 14 mm (39°) Machine Gunner's Hatch |
24 mm | 8 mm Upper
20 mm Lower |
8 mm Front and Rear
5 mm Middle |
Turret | 24 mm (14°-15°) Turret front
24 mm (1°) Gun mantlet |
24 mm | 24 mm | 8 mm |
Mobility
Game Mode | Max Speed (km/h) | Weight (tons) | Engine power (horsepower) | Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton) | |||
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Forward | Reverse | Stock | Upgraded | Stock | Upgraded | ||
Arcade | 47 | 21 | 11.5 | 310 | 286 | 26.96 | 24.87 |
Realistic | 43 | 19 | 177 | 150 | 15.39 | 13.04 |
Armaments
Main armament
37 mm kan m/38 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
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Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 127 | -10°/+20° | ±180° | N/A | 15.20 | 21.08 | 25.60 | 28.31 | 30.12 | 4.06 | 3.57 | 3.29 | 3.10 |
Realistic | 9.50 | 11.20 | 13.60 | 15.04 | 16.00 |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
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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 | ||
3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | APDS | 105 | 103 | 97 | 89 | 82 | 75 |
slpgr m/39 | APBC | 55 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 17 | 12 |
slpprj m/38 | APBC | 59 | 55 | 41 | 28 | 19 | 13 |
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) (g) |
Ricochet | ||
0% | 50% | 100% | |||||||
3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | APDS | 1,150 | 0.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 75° | 78° | 80° |
slpgr m/39 | APBC | 800 | 0.74 | 1.2 | 9.0 | 15 | 47° | 60° | 65° |
slpprj m/38 | APBC | 785 | 0.74 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 47° | 60° | 65° |
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
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127 | 111 (+16) | 67 (+60) | 45 (+82) | 0 (+127) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Machine guns
The Strv m/31 is equipped with a 6.5 mm machine gun, nothing out of the ordinary. It is useful for attacking AA vehicles or more lightly armoured foes.
6.5 mm ksp m/14-29 | ||||
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Mount | Capacity (Belt capacity) |
Rate of fire (shots/minute) |
Vertical guidance |
Horizontal guidance |
Coaxial | 4,000 (250) | 498 | N/A | N/A |
Usage in battles
The Strv m/31 is a light tank with poor armour. It shouldn't be used to rush into the heat of the battle or you will get knocked out very quickly. Its armour is inadequate, it can't even stop 12.7 mm HMG fire. Instead, it should be used to flank other enemy tanks, using your excellent speed to your advantage. The Strv m/31 has an unconventional armour layout. Its frontal area (eg.upper hull, glacis area) armour is very weak while the rear is really strong. This tank also has pretty good speed in reverse, so you can drive into battle facing backwards using your rear armour and engine to soak up damage.
Modules
Tier | Mobility | Protection | Firepower | |||
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I | Tracks | Parts | Horizontal Drive | |||
II | Suspension | Brake System | FPE | Adjustment of Fire | ||
III | Filters | Crew Replenishment | Elevation Mechanism | |||
IV | Transmission | Engine | Artillery Support | slpgr m/39 | 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Access to APDS ammunition that can penetrate up to 105 mm
- APDS has high velocity, making it easy to aim at longer distances
- Very good reverse speed, it will save you in many situations
- Can bounce shots if angled properly
Cons:
- APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank
- Very weak stock shell (low penetration and post-pen damage)
- Armor is poor, even for a rank one reserve vehicle
- Acceleration and top speed is quite poor, will find itself getting outrun by most vehicles.
History
The Strv m/31 was built by AB Landsverk in 1932. The tank was advanced for it's time such as it's use of all welded armor and periscopes replacing view slits. These features were desirable to the Swedish armed forces and was put into service in 1935. Only 3 were ever built before the German invasion in 1940 making it a very rare tank. It wasn't used for direct tank on tank combat ,despite being highly advanced, but were dug into the ground as static bunkers.
Media
See also
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;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
Sweden light tanks | |
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L-60 | Strv m/38 · Strv m/39 · Strv m/39 TD · Strv m/40L |
Strv m/41 | Strv m/41 S-I · Strv m/41 S-II |
Ikv 91 | Ikv 91 · Ikv 91-105 |
CV 90 | Strf 9040B · Strf 9040C · Strf 9040 BILL |
CV 90105 · CV 90120 | |
Wheeled | Pbil m/40 · U-SH 405 |
Other | Strv m/31 · Strv 74 · Pbv 501 |
Finland | Vickers Mk.E · ▄T-26E · BT-42 · ▄PT-76 · CV9030FIN · CT-CV 105HP |
Denmark | CV9035DK |