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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
 
The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
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The Sav m/43 (1946) is essentialy identical to the [[Sav m/43 (1944)]] with the important exception of the gun: instead of the 75 mm field gun, it features a 105 mm howitzer.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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The Sav m/43 (1946) has up to 50 mm of armour in front, which is capable of deflecting shots if angled, but should not be relied on. It should be noted that the engine deck is only 10 mm thick, and can be penetrated by aircraft heavy machine guns and cannon. The side armour is only 15 mm thick at most, and can also be penetrated quite easily by heavy machins guns and autocannon fire.
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Due to the cramped crew compartment and scattered ammunition within the compartment, any penetration by a shell is likely to cause critical damage to multiple modules and/or crew members.
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
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== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
 
=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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The 1946 model of the Sav m/43 now features the '''10,5 cm kan m/44''', a 105 mm howitzer. It starts off with the very inadequate '''slpprj m/44''' APBC round. This round lacks the penetration or post-penetration damage to be competitive against the tanks the Sav m/43 faces; thus, it is of the utmost importance that the '''psgr m/49''' HEAT shell is unlocked as soon as possible. This round has an amazing 240 mm of penetration, the most of any round available to any Rank II tank in the game, and also has substantial post-penetration effects. There is also an HE round available that is effective against light vehicles and armour.
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The shells all have a relatively low muzzle velocity, and it can therefore be quite hard to hit moving targets at long range. Conversely, the substantial arc of the shell trajectories due to the low-velocity shells allows the Sav m/43 to sometimes hit targets hiding behind cover, or to fire from behind cover itself.
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The heavier shells also result in a relatively long loading time compared to the 1944 model's 75 mm field gun.
  
 
=== Additional armament ===
 
=== Additional armament ===
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None.
  
 
=== Machine guns ===
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
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Stormartillerivagn m/43 (1946) - Sav for short
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Like the preceding 1944 model, the Sav m/43 (1946) performs best in hull down positions, as it can use the depression to present a steeper angle on the frontal armour to increase its effective thickness. However, it commonly faces tougher opposition at this BR, including the very common [[T-34 (Family)|T-34]], [[M4A1]], and [[Pz.IV F2|Pz IV F2]] medium tanks, thus the armour should not be depended on in a slugging match against these tanks.
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The Sav m/43 (1946) is a Rank II Swedish anti-tank vehicle with a 105mm gun.  Unlike other anti-tank designs of this sort the Sav has a closed crew compartment so your crew is much safer from Artillary and machine gun fire.  So capping a zone is something you can do.  
 
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Like other Swedish tanks of this rank the stock ammo leaves much to be desired.  A quick look at the penetration table for the slpprj m/44 round will show that is has very low numbers even against flat surfaces.  Thankfully there is a VERY good HEAT round to be unlocked in the Level II modules.  That round penetrates flat surfaces at 240mm and a 60 degree slop at 120mm, so you can penetrate any and everything you hit.  Just like every other HEAT round: It is the hitting part that is tricky.  Make sure you know your distance to target (use your range finder) because the reload time is 10.6 seconds and your crew skills do not improve that.  
 
  
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Once you unlock Tracks and Filters the vehicle is light enough to move very well and can get to any postiion in a reasonable time to setup an ambush.  The elevation range of the gun allows for going "hull down" on the back side of a slope with -14 degrees of depression.  The front armor is thick enough to stop some rounds but do not count on it to protect you from the Pz.IVF2.  But the Sherman and T-34 at Rank II will have to aim for soft parts to penetrate as long as you angle or go hull down.  Do not expose your sides or rear to the enemy because the armor for them is 13mm and 15mm respectively and ammo is everywhere inside the hull and turret area.  Like all other vehicles in the game you should only take the ammo you need for the match and reload In-game at capture points if you run out.  This will cut down on the amount of rounds that could be hit if you get shot.  Due to the slow reload time 10 rounds should do the trick for most matches and make sure at least 1 is an HE round in case you run into an SPAA.  You don't have a machine gun to deal with them so your only hope is to kill that crew with a big BOOM from that HE round.  
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Conversely, the 240 mm penetration on the HEAT round is capable of dealing with anything the Sav m/43 can encounter, even the heaviest of tanks. Hitting accurately with the low velocity shells will take practice, but since HEAT shells do not lose penetration with distance, the Sav m/43 is capable of crippling or destroying even the heaviest tanks at long range.
  
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Since the turret does not slew (turn left and right) you have to use the tracks to help get the gun pointed in the proper direction.  There is nothing special about the left\right traverse so you can get used to it in a test drive.  In a match, once you get to a position you want to stay in, be sure to test your traverse angles to be sure you can cover the area you want to shoot into.  This will allow you to know that you might need to move tracks to get a shot on someone coming from a particullar direction.  Depending on your crew skills and modules unlocked, you might need to use tracks to align your gun anyway due to it's traverse speed.  
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The side and rear armour is very thin (10-15 mm), and is very vulnerable to even heavy machine gun and autocannon fire. Exposing it to the enemy will lead to a quick demise, especially against the extremely common .50 cal M2 heavy machine gun found on a lot of American tanks.
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Put all that together with the HEAT round and you are a factor to be dealt with on the battlefield.  
 
  
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
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'''Pros:'''
  
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'''Pros:'''
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* Extremely high penetration HEAT round.
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* Decent frontal armour.
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* Good gun depression.
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* Decent mobility once fully upgraded.
  
 
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'''Cons:'''
 
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* Low velocity shells that are difficult to hit with at long range.
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* Very thin side, roof, and rear armour, especially the engine deck.
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* Useless stock APBC solid shot.
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* Poor reverse speed.
  
 
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Sav m/43 (1946)
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Sav m/43 (1946)
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II Rank
Battle rating:
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Description

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The Stormartillerivagn m/43 (1946) is a rank II Swedish tank destroyer with a battle rating of 3.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".

The Sav m/43 (1946) is essentialy identical to the Sav m/43 (1944) with the important exception of the gun: instead of the 75 mm field gun, it features a 105 mm howitzer.

General info

Survivability and armour

The Sav m/43 (1946) has up to 50 mm of armour in front, which is capable of deflecting shots if angled, but should not be relied on. It should be noted that the engine deck is only 10 mm thick, and can be penetrated by aircraft heavy machine guns and cannon. The side armour is only 15 mm thick at most, and can also be penetrated quite easily by heavy machins guns and autocannon fire.

Due to the cramped crew compartment and scattered ammunition within the compartment, any penetration by a shell is likely to cause critical damage to multiple modules and/or crew members.

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 45 7 12 202 305 16.83 25.42
Realistic 41 6 142 160 11.83 13.33

Armaments

Main armament

The 1946 model of the Sav m/43 now features the 10,5 cm kan m/44, a 105 mm howitzer. It starts off with the very inadequate slpprj m/44 APBC round. This round lacks the penetration or post-penetration damage to be competitive against the tanks the Sav m/43 faces; thus, it is of the utmost importance that the psgr m/49 HEAT shell is unlocked as soon as possible. This round has an amazing 240 mm of penetration, the most of any round available to any Rank II tank in the game, and also has substantial post-penetration effects. There is also an HE round available that is effective against light vehicles and armour.

The shells all have a relatively low muzzle velocity, and it can therefore be quite hard to hit moving targets at long range. Conversely, the substantial arc of the shell trajectories due to the low-velocity shells allows the Sav m/43 to sometimes hit targets hiding behind cover, or to fire from behind cover itself.

The heavier shells also result in a relatively long loading time compared to the 1944 model's 75 mm field gun.

Additional armament

None.

Machine guns

None.

Usage in battles

Like the preceding 1944 model, the Sav m/43 (1946) performs best in hull down positions, as it can use the depression to present a steeper angle on the frontal armour to increase its effective thickness. However, it commonly faces tougher opposition at this BR, including the very common T-34, M4A1, and Pz IV F2 medium tanks, thus the armour should not be depended on in a slugging match against these tanks.

Conversely, the 240 mm penetration on the HEAT round is capable of dealing with anything the Sav m/43 can encounter, even the heaviest of tanks. Hitting accurately with the low velocity shells will take practice, but since HEAT shells do not lose penetration with distance, the Sav m/43 is capable of crippling or destroying even the heaviest tanks at long range.

The side and rear armour is very thin (10-15 mm), and is very vulnerable to even heavy machine gun and autocannon fire. Exposing it to the enemy will lead to a quick demise, especially against the extremely common .50 cal M2 heavy machine gun found on a lot of American tanks.

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Extremely high penetration HEAT round.
  • Decent frontal armour.
  • Good gun depression.
  • Decent mobility once fully upgraded.

Cons:

  • Low velocity shells that are difficult to hit with at long range.
  • Very thin side, roof, and rear armour, especially the engine deck.
  • Useless stock APBC solid shot.
  • Poor reverse speed.

History

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Media

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See also

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  • reference to the series of the vehicles;
  • links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.

External links


Sweden tank destroyers
Strv m/41 derivatives  Spj fm/43-44 · Sav m/43 (1944) · Sav m/43 (1946) · Pvkv II · Pvkv III
Ikv 72/103  Ikv 72 · Ikv 103
Pvkv m/43  Pvkv m/43 (1946) · Pvkv m/43 (1963)
ATGM  UDES 33 · Pbv 302 (BILL) · Pvrbv 551
Other  SAV 20.12.48 · Bkan 1C
Norway  VIDAR

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