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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. | ||
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| + | It is a further development of the [[Lago I]] medium tank. | ||
== General info == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
| − | + | The Strv m/42 has increased frontal protection compared to the Lago I. Both the hull and turret fronts have a maximum thickness of 55 mm, which provides good resistance against small caliber anti-tank guns and autocannon fire. However, the side and rear are still quite thin, and are only resistant against heavy machine guns. The engine deck and turret roof are only 9 and 10 mm thick respectively, and are thus vulnerable to aircraft cannon and heavy machine gun fire. | |
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
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| − | {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 635|rbMinHp= 363}} | + | {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 635|rbMinHp= 363}}The Strv m/42 is considerably heavier than the Lago I, but the engine is uprated to compensate for the increased weight. The mobility is therefore not significantly affected and is quite adequate for a medium tank of its tier. It has a relatively low reverse speed and the long hull relative to its width also has a noticeable impact on its turning ability. |
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
| − | '' | + | The Strv m/42 is armed with the '''7,5 cm kan m/41''', the same 75 mm field gun found on the [[Ikv 72]]. While quite respectable on the Ikv 72, the gun is not quite as competitive on the Strv m/42 due to the heavier opposition it will face, such as the [[Churchill (Family)|Churchill]] and [[KV-1 (Family)|KV]] heavy tanks. The turret does provide an excellent amount of gun depression (15°), allowing for more hull-down opportunities. |
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| + | Like on the Ikv 72, the gun starts off with the '''slpprj m/40''' uncapped AP shot, which unfortunately tends to suffer ricochets against the sloped armour that is increasingly common at the Strv m/42's BR. The gun may also be upgraded to fire the '''slpgr m/39''' uncapped APHE shell and the '''slpprj m/40B''' APBC shot. The APHE round has a very lethal 260 g TNT filler but tends to ricochet more and has less penetration than the other rounds. It is best used when presented with sideshots against tanks with weak side armour. The APBC ricochets less, although the penetration is still rather inadequate. It is recommended to carry a mixture of both APHE and APBC. | ||
=== Additional armament === | === Additional armament === | ||
| − | + | None. | |
=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
| − | + | The Strv m/42 has two 8 mm ksp m/36 machine guns mounted alongside the main gun. It should be noted that these machine guns cannot depress as much as the main gun. | |
== Usage in battles == | == Usage in battles == | ||
| − | + | The Strv m/42 is a fairly conventional medium tank that distinguishes itself with its excellent gun depression. It thus excels in hull-down positions or ridge-fighting. However, the gun is quite weak and will struggle in uptiers against heavy tanks. Tanks such as the KV-1 and the Churchill are for all intents and purposes invulnerable or very difficult to deal with to the Strv m/42 if played properly, and they are best avoided in favour of weaker opposition. The tank has decent mobility and the APHE shell is very effective if it can penetrate, which rewards flanking maneuvers. | |
=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Acceptable mobility for a medium tank. |
| − | * | + | * Excellent gun depression. |
| − | * APHE | + | * Lethal APHE round, if it penetrates. |
| − | * | + | * Relatively fast reload. |
| + | * Decent frontal armour. | ||
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
| − | * | + | * Must choose between higher penetration or higher lethality with the APBC or APHE rounds. |
| − | + | * Somewhat sluggish turret traverse. | |
| − | * | + | * Poor reverse speed. |
| − | * | + | * Thin side armour and very thin turret roof and engine deck armour. |
== History == | == History == | ||
Revision as of 19:52, 5 April 2020
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn m/42 EH is a rank II Swedish medium tank
with a battle rating of 2.7 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
It is a further development of the Lago I medium tank.
General info
Survivability and armour
The Strv m/42 has increased frontal protection compared to the Lago I. Both the hull and turret fronts have a maximum thickness of 55 mm, which provides good resistance against small caliber anti-tank guns and autocannon fire. However, the side and rear are still quite thin, and are only resistant against heavy machine guns. The engine deck and turret roof are only 9 and 10 mm thick respectively, and are thus vulnerable to aircraft cannon and heavy machine gun fire.
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 | 47 | 7 | 22.5 | 635 | 782 | 28.22 | 34.76 |
| Realistic | 42 | 6 | 363 | 410 | 16.13 | 18.22 | |
Armaments
Main armament
The Strv m/42 is armed with the 7,5 cm kan m/41, the same 75 mm field gun found on the Ikv 72. While quite respectable on the Ikv 72, the gun is not quite as competitive on the Strv m/42 due to the heavier opposition it will face, such as the Churchill and KV heavy tanks. The turret does provide an excellent amount of gun depression (15°), allowing for more hull-down opportunities.
Like on the Ikv 72, the gun starts off with the slpprj m/40 uncapped AP shot, which unfortunately tends to suffer ricochets against the sloped armour that is increasingly common at the Strv m/42's BR. The gun may also be upgraded to fire the slpgr m/39 uncapped APHE shell and the slpprj m/40B APBC shot. The APHE round has a very lethal 260 g TNT filler but tends to ricochet more and has less penetration than the other rounds. It is best used when presented with sideshots against tanks with weak side armour. The APBC ricochets less, although the penetration is still rather inadequate. It is recommended to carry a mixture of both APHE and APBC.
Additional armament
None.
Machine guns
The Strv m/42 has two 8 mm ksp m/36 machine guns mounted alongside the main gun. It should be noted that these machine guns cannot depress as much as the main gun.
Usage in battles
The Strv m/42 is a fairly conventional medium tank that distinguishes itself with its excellent gun depression. It thus excels in hull-down positions or ridge-fighting. However, the gun is quite weak and will struggle in uptiers against heavy tanks. Tanks such as the KV-1 and the Churchill are for all intents and purposes invulnerable or very difficult to deal with to the Strv m/42 if played properly, and they are best avoided in favour of weaker opposition. The tank has decent mobility and the APHE shell is very effective if it can penetrate, which rewards flanking maneuvers.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Acceptable mobility for a medium tank.
- Excellent gun depression.
- Lethal APHE round, if it penetrates.
- Relatively fast reload.
- Decent frontal armour.
Cons:
- Must choose between higher penetration or higher lethality with the APBC or APHE rounds.
- Somewhat sluggish turret traverse.
- Poor reverse speed.
- Thin side armour and very thin turret roof and engine deck armour.
History
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Media
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See also
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| 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 |
