Strv 122A

This page is about the Swedish medium tank Strv 122A. For other versions, see Leopard 2 (Family).

Strv 122A

Strv 121

Strv 122B PLSS

Strv 122A

Strv 121

Strv 122B PLSS

Sweden

VIII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.0	12.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:400 000

Purchase:1 080 000

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Description

The Stridsvagn 122A is a rank VIII Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury". The Strv 122 is based on the Leopard 2 improved, but with increased protection.

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 %

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Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	___ mm	___ mm Top ___ mm Bottom	___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Turret	___ - ___ mm Turret front ___ mm Gun mantlet	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm	___ - ___ mm
Cupola	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm	___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB76 / 35 km/h

RB and SB69 / 31 km/h

Number of gears8 forward

4 back

Weight62.5 t

Engine power

AB2 862 hp

RB and SB1 500 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB45.8 hp/t

RB and SB24.0 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	76	35	62.5	2,032	2,862	32.51	45.79
Realistic	69	31		1,327	1,500	21.23	24

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB4 665 → 6 941

RB4 530 → 6 740

SB5 737 → 8 536

Total cost of modifications284 700

472 000

Talisman cost3 100

Crew training310 000

Experts1 080 000

Aces2 200

Research Aces1 280 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

150 / 190 / 210 %

250 / 250 / 250 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 Suspension Research: 14 000 Cost: 22 000 330 Brake System Research: 14 000 Cost: 22 000 330 Filters Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 Transmission Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 470 Engine Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 470	Improved Parts Research: 4 500 Cost: 23 000 350 Improved FPE Research: 4 200 Cost: 22 000 330 Crew Replenishment Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350	Horizontal Drive Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 120mm_DM_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 Adjustment of Fire Research: 14 000 Cost: 22 000 330 120mm_DM_HE_FS_ammo_pack Research: 14 000 Cost: 22 000 330 Elevation Mechanism Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 Smoke grenade Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 NVD Research: 15 000 Cost: 23 000 350 Artillery Support Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 470 120mm_NATO_APDS_FS_ammo_pack Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 470 Laser rangefinder Research: 20 000 Cost: 31 000 470

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

120 mm kan Strv 122

Two-plane stabilizer

Reduces the swing of the gun in two planes while moving

Ammunition42 rounds

First-order15 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

7.8 → 6.0 s

Vertical guidance-9° / 20°

The 120 mm kan Strv 122 is a Swedish license-produced version of the Rheinmetall L/44, and has access to DM33 APFSDS rounds. However, players who have not unlocked it yet, or who cannot afford the cost of said ammunition on an already exorbitantly expensive tank to repair, will be treated to the DM23 round, which, whilst adequate for most targets, is less reliable.

The gun handling is excellent, featuring a fast turret traverse and fast gun elevation akin to most of its contemporaries, such as the M1A2 and Leopard 2A5. The reload is also comparable to the M1A2 and 2A5, being able to go down to 6.0 s. This is slower than other MBTs such as the Type 90 (B) and Challenger 2 (2F), and as fast as the Leclerc, which benefits from an autoloader.

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	42	-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

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%
DM23	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
DM33	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
slsgr m/95	HE	736	17.5	0	0.1	3,540	79°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Leopard 2A6 (identical)

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	Visual discrepancy
42	16 (+26)	1 (+41)	No

Optics and night vision

Strv 122A Optics
Type of optic	Magnification	Night Vision Devices
		Image Intensifier			Thermal Imager Resolution	Notes
		Resolution	Light Mult	Noise Level
Gunner's Sight	X4.0 - X12	-	-	-	500 x 300	Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
Commander's View	X6	-	-	-	800 x 600	Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
Driver's View	X1	800 x 600	5.0	High	Not Fitted	Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)

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

7.62 mm ksp 94 machine gun

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity200 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate1 200 shots/min

The Strv 122 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	4,500 (1,000)	1,200	N/A	N/A
Pintle	2,000 (1,000)	1,200	-8°/+20°	±120°

Usage in battles

Playing like the average Main Battle Tank should suffice. Compared to most tanks, the frontal armour and turret are better protected, meaning the tank can be played more aggressively. Hiding the lower mantlet is still required to avoid opponents exploiting a weak point.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• A very well armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP)
• There is a thick layer composite armour covering the roof
• Good speed and manoeuvrability
• Equipped with high-penetrating APFSDS shells and powerful HE shells
• Gen 2 thermal sights for the Commander, with a well elevated commander view

Cons:

• Lower frontal plate is still a weak spot
• Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks
• Gen 1 thermal sights for the Gunner

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Strv 122A from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

The Shooting Range #193 - Metal Beasts section at 00:32 discusses the Strv 122A.

War Thunder: Should You Grind The Strv 122? - SakoSniper

See also

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