Strf 9040C

Strf 9040C

Strf 9040B

CV 90120

Strf 9040C

Strf 9040B

CV 90120

Sweden

VII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
10.3	10.3	10.3

Class:

Light tank

Research:300 000

Purchase:830 000

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Description

The Stridsfordon 9040C is a rank VII Swedish light tank with a battle rating of 10.3 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".

The Strf 9040C is a Swedish IFV capable of firing modern shells at a devastating rate, effectively dealing with any type of opponent it faces, resulting in a valuable support vehicle.

General info

Compared to most IFV's found in the game, the Strf 9040C is a lot different to its peers. The tank has no Anti-tank missiles, and sits at the highest ranks, facing vehicles other IFV's never get to experience. This is due to the design of the vehicle, as the Strf 9040C features a reliable 40mm Bofors cannon, which should be familiar to most players. However, this cannon features something unlike any other 40mm. The vehicle fires sub-caliber shells with fin-stabilization, capable of shredding any opponent from the side, even frontally. This compensates for the lack of missiles, and results in a highly versatile vehicle capable of disposing several opponents at once, as it can fire up to 24 shells in the span of 12 seconds.

If the anti-tank capabilities weren't enough, the cannon features Proximity-fused High-explosive shells, capable of tearing apart any unsuspecting aerial opponent. This feature is incredibly useful in higher tiers, as close-range helicopters and attacking planes are incredibly common. Despite the Strf 9040C lacking any form of radar equipment compared to its SPAA sister, the Lvkv 9040C, the tank can still effectively deal with aerial targets, especially at closer ranges.

Survivability and armour

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Mobility

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	78	51	28.5	852	1,049	29.89	36.81
Realistic	70	46		486	550	17.05	19.3

Armaments

Main armament

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Additional armament

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Machine guns

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Usage in battles

Flanking or very carefully aimed shots are key as none of the 9040C's ammo types can penetrate the frontal armor of most MBTs found at the 10.0 BR, but it's high rate of fire means that penetrations are quickly lethal. However, the vehicle's low armor and relatively average speed mean that patience and caution will be what keep you alive long enough to actually get those kills.

Modules

Tier	Mobility		Protection	Firepower
I	Tracks		Parts	Horizontal Drive	Laser rangefinder
II	Suspension	Brake System	FPE	Adjustment of Fire	Airstrike	kulsgr m/90
III	Filters		Crew Replenishment	Elevation Mechanism	Improved optics	NVD
IV	Transmission	Engine	Smoke grenade	Artillery Support	slpprj m/01

Pros and cons

Pros:

• Rapid-fire 40 mm gun with APFSDS
• Shreds enemy tanks from the sides
• HE-VT useful against helicopters
• Very mobile
• Low profile
• Deadly in flanking manoeuvres

Cons:

• Susceptible to hullbreak
• Speed not too impressive when compared to other top tier tanks
• Slpprj m/01 modification with an rather expensive ammo cost per round that will add up

History

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Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Strf 9040C from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

Best IFVs discusses the Strf 9040C at 5:19 - War Thunder Official Channel

See also

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External links

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