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| − | + | The Strv 122B carries on all the good armor from the previous 122A model, but gains a 20 mm steel plate on the LFP and underbelly, as well as having a remodelled hull ammunition rack. The plate helps stop ricocheting shells, and can be a layer of defense against explosive and chemical penetration rounds. The new hull ammunition rack is wider but has an overall lower height - meaning that shells entering the LFP and passing through the bottom of the tank's interior may now pass under the shells without hitting the racks. | |
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
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| + | * The same great protection of the Strv 122A, with an addition of an LFP/belly armor plate! | ||
| + | * The Saab Panoramic, Low-Silhouette Sight (PLSS) commander CITV allows the user to spot enemies from fully turret-down positions, exposing only the sight while hiding the turret and hull | ||
| + | * The added armor doesn't negatively affect mobility, meaning the 122B is just as agile as the previous 122A | ||
| + | * One of the best armored Western tanks - the combination of roof armor, UFP armor, and good mobility means the 122B is a very potent breakthrough tankr | ||
| + | * Fits the all-round very well, working both as a sniper and a brawler | ||
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'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
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| + | * Relatively high repair cost | ||
| + | * Only has access to DM33 at best; meaning you aren't on par with allies and enemies penetration-wise | ||
| + | * The PLSS CITV sticks out, and can be a potential death trap if enemies fire HE-FS shells, such as the Russian 3OF26, at it | ||
| + | * While the hull ammunition storage is better laid out than on the 122A, carrying more than 15+1 shells is still a big risk to take | ||
| + | * The NERA on the upper glacis and turret cheeks quickly is shot off in an unrealistic manner, meaning that protection decreases as you take damage, potentially leaving you very vulnerable when it has fallen off | ||
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Revision as of 12:35, 16 January 2021
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn 122B PLSS is a rank VIII Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".
General info
Survivability and armour
The Strv 122B carries on all the good armor from the previous 122A model, but gains a 20 mm steel plate on the LFP and underbelly, as well as having a remodelled hull ammunition rack. The plate helps stop ricocheting shells, and can be a layer of defense against explosive and chemical penetration rounds. The new hull ammunition rack is wider but has an overall lower height - meaning that shells entering the LFP and passing through the bottom of the tank's interior may now pass under the shells without hitting the racks.
| 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
| 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 | 2032 | 2,862 | 32.51 | 45.79 |
| Realistic | 69 | 31 | 1327 | 1,500 | 21.23 | 24 | |
Modifications and economy
| Mobility | Protection | Firepower | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Armaments
Main armament
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| 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 | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | __._ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | 1640 | 4.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
| DM33 | APFSDS | 1640 | 4.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 78° | 80° | 81° |
| slsgr m/95 | HE | 736 | 17.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 3540 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Machine guns
| 7.62 mm ksp 94 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
| Coaxial | 4500 (1000) | 1200 | N/A | N/A |
| Pintle | 2000 (1000) | 1200 | -8°/+20° | ±120° |
Usage in battles
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Pros and cons
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Pros:
- The same great protection of the Strv 122A, with an addition of an LFP/belly armor plate!
- The Saab Panoramic, Low-Silhouette Sight (PLSS) commander CITV allows the user to spot enemies from fully turret-down positions, exposing only the sight while hiding the turret and hull
- The added armor doesn't negatively affect mobility, meaning the 122B is just as agile as the previous 122A
- One of the best armored Western tanks - the combination of roof armor, UFP armor, and good mobility means the 122B is a very potent breakthrough tankr
- Fits the all-round very well, working both as a sniper and a brawler
Cons:
- Relatively high repair cost
- Only has access to DM33 at best; meaning you aren't on par with allies and enemies penetration-wise
- The PLSS CITV sticks out, and can be a potential death trap if enemies fire HE-FS shells, such as the Russian 3OF26, at it
- While the hull ammunition storage is better laid out than on the 122A, carrying more than 15+1 shells is still a big risk to take
- The NERA on the upper glacis and turret cheeks quickly is shot off in an unrealistic manner, meaning that protection decreases as you take damage, potentially leaving you very vulnerable when it has fallen off
History
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Media
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See also
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- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
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- 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 |
