Pbv 501

Pbv 501

Pvkv II

Ikv 91

Pbv 501

Pvkv II

Ikv 91

Sweden

IV Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
6.7	6.7	6.7

Class:

Light tank

Research:71 000

Purchase:210 000

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Description

The Pansarbandvagn 501 were an swedish designation for the BMP-1, aquired from Germany after the fall Soviet Union. In defense decisions 92 Sweden wanted to invest a portion of the military funding to mechanized infanteri, during this decision they decided to buy a 433 vehicles of different BMP-1 models. These Pbv 501 were sent to Czech Republic to be modified to swedish standards and would be used till 2010, where the Pbv 501 Were sold to Czech Republic and that later sold them to Iraq.

The Pbv 501 is a BMP-1 that were introduced in Update "Kings of Battle". But compared to other BMP-1 lacking the ATGM most BMP vehicles are equipped with in game giving in it a limited ability to counter heavier armoured vehicles at distance, but still got its 73mm 2A28 gun making it familiar weapon to use for those who are experienced with BMP-1 vehicles. Having thin armour makes this a vehicle an easy target for main guns from tanks but also auto-cannons and heavy machine guns, making it a vehicle better suitable for ambush and supporting role.

General info

Survivability and armour

ESS

Creation of a smoke screen in the direction of movement of the vehicle

Armourfront / side / back

Hull19 / 18 / 16

Turret23 / 19 / 13

Crew3 people

Visibility70 %

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.

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

Amphibious

The design allows you to swim and control movement in the water

Speedforward / back

AB73 / 12 km/h

RB and SB66 / 11 km/h

Number of gears10 forward

2 back

Weight11.9 t

Engine power

AB572 hp

RB and SB300 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB48.1 hp/t

RB and SB25.2 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	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	73	12	11.9	_,___	572	__.__	48.07
Realistic	66	11		_,___	300	__.__	25.21

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB2 669 → 3 835

RB3 260 → 4 684

SB4 368 → 6 276

Total cost of modifications61 600

102 400

Talisman cost1 800

Crew training61 000

Experts210 000

Aces890

Research Aces570 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

110 / 150 / 200 %

178 / 178 / 178 %

Modifications

Mobility	Protection	Firepower
Tracks Research: 4 100 Cost: 6 800 210 Suspension Research: 2 800 Cost: 4 700 145 Brake System Research: 2 800 Cost: 4 700 145 Filters Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 500 260 Transmission Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 600 210 Engine Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 600 210	Improved Parts Research: 4 100 Cost: 6 800 210 Improved FPE Research: 2 800 Cost: 4 700 145 Crew Replenishment Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 500 260 ESS Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 600 210	Horizontal Drive Research: 4 100 Cost: 6 800 210 Adjustment of Fire Research: 2 800 Cost: 4 700 145 Airstrike Research: 2 800 Cost: 4 700 145 Elevation Mechanism Research: 5 100 Cost: 8 500 260 Artillery Support Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 600 210 Improved optics Research: 4 000 Cost: 6 600 210

Armaments

Main armament

73 mm 2A28 cannon

Autoloader

Automatically feeds projectiles into the breech. The speed does not depend on the skills of the loader

Ammunition40 rounds

Reload6.0 s

Vertical guidance-4° / 30°

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: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. 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.

73 mm 2A28					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Autoloader
Arcade	40	-4°/+30°	±180°	-	__._	__._	__._	__._	__._	_.__
Realistic					__._	__._	__._	__._	__._

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
PG-9	HEAT	300	300	300	300	300	300
OG-9	HE	11	11	11	11	11	11

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%
PG-9	HEAT	665	2.6	0	0.01	918.75	65°	72°	77°
OG-9	HE	290	3.7	0.05	0.1	735	79°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
40	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

7.62 mm PKT machine gun (coaxial)

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity1 000 rounds

Reload8.0 s

Fire rate700 shots/min

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

7.62 mm PKT
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
	___ (___)	___	__°	__°

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:

• Low battle-rating
• Low silhouette
• HEAT ammunition

Cons:

• Missing ATGM
• Thin armour

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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