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| − | ' | + | The Stv m/31 is a light tanks with poor armor. It shouldn't be used to rush into the heat of the battle or you will get knocked out very soon. Its armor is inadequate, it can't even stop 12.6 HMG (High Machine Gun) fire. Instead, it should be used to flank other enemy tanks, using your excellent speed to your advantage. The Stv m/31 has an unconventional armor layout. Its frontal area (eg.upper hull, glacis area) armor is very weak while the rear is really strong. This tanks also have pretty good speed in reverse, so you can drive into battle facing backwards using your rear armor and engine to soak up damage. |
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* Access to APDS ammunition that can penetrate up to 105 mm | * Access to APDS ammunition that can penetrate up to 105 mm | ||
* APDS has high velocity, making it easy to aim at longer distances | * APDS has high velocity, making it easy to aim at longer distances | ||
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* APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank | * APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ''Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:'' | ||
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* ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | * ''reference to the series of the vehicles;'' | ||
* ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | * ''links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.'' | ||
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* [[wt:en/news/6589-development-swedish-ground-forces-stridsvagn-m-31-en|[Devblog] Stridsvagn m/31]] | * [[wt:en/news/6589-development-swedish-ground-forces-stridsvagn-m-31-en|[Devblog] Stridsvagn m/31]] | ||
{{Sweden light tanks}} | {{Sweden light tanks}} | ||
Revision as of 19:50, 7 June 2020
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn m/31 is a rank I Swedish light tank
with a battle rating of 1.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury".
General info
Survivability and armour
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.
Mobility
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 | 47 | 21 | 11.5 | 310 | 286 | 26.96 | 24.87 |
| Realistic | 43 | 19 | 177 | 150 | 15.39 | 13.04 | |
Armaments
Main armament
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.
| 37 mm kan m/38 | Turret rotation speed (°/s) | Reloading rate (seconds) | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
| Arcade | 127 | -10°/+20° | ±180° | N/A | 15.2 | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | 4.1 | _.__ | _.__ | _.__ |
| Realistic | 9.5 | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | __.__ | ||||||||
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 | ||
| 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | APDS | 105 | 103 | 97 | 89 | 82 | 75 |
| slpgr m/39 | APBC | 55 | 51 | 37 | 26 | 17 | 12 |
| slpprj m/38 | APBC | 59 | 55 | 41 | 28 | 19 | 13 |
| 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% | |||||||
| 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | APDS | 1,150 | 0.71 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 75° | 78° | 80° |
| slpgr m/39 | APBC | 800 | 0.74 | 1.2 | 9.0 | 15 | 47° | 60° | 65° |
| slpprj m/38 | APBC | 785 | 0.74 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 47° | 60° | 65° |
Ammo racks
| Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
3rd rack empty |
4th rack empty |
5th rack empty |
6th rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 127 | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ (+__) | __ |
Optics
| Strv m/31 Optics | ||
|---|---|---|
| Default magnification | Maximum magnification | |
| Main Gun optics | x1.8 | x3.5 |
| Comparable optics | ___ | |
Machine guns
The Strv m/31 is equipped with a 6.5 mm machine gun, nothing out of the ordinary. It is useful for attacking AA vehicles or more lightly armoured foes.
| 6.5 mm ksp m/14-29 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount | Capacity (Belt capacity) |
Rate of fire (shots/minute) |
Vertical guidance |
Horizontal guidance |
| Coaxial | 4,000 (250) | 498 | N/A | N/A |
Usage in battles
The Stv m/31 is a light tanks with poor armor. It shouldn't be used to rush into the heat of the battle or you will get knocked out very soon. Its armor is inadequate, it can't even stop 12.6 HMG (High Machine Gun) fire. Instead, it should be used to flank other enemy tanks, using your excellent speed to your advantage. The Stv m/31 has an unconventional armor layout. Its frontal area (eg.upper hull, glacis area) armor is very weak while the rear is really strong. This tanks also have pretty good speed in reverse, so you can drive into battle facing backwards using your rear armor and engine to soak up damage.
| Tier | Mobility | Protection | Firepower | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Tracks | Parts | Horizontal Drive | |||
| II | Suspension | Brake System | FPE | Adjustment of Fire | ||
| III | Filters | Crew Replenishment | Elevation Mechanism | |||
| IV | Transmission | Engine | Artillery Support | slpgr m/39 | 3,7 cm slpprj m/49 | |
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Access to APDS ammunition that can penetrate up to 105 mm
- APDS has high velocity, making it easy to aim at longer distances
Cons:
- APDS has no explosive filler, multiple shots will be needed to finish off a tank
History
Describe the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle in more detail than in the introduction. If the historical reference turns out to be too long, take it to a separate article, taking a link to the article about the vehicle and adding a block "/History" (example: https://wiki.warthunder.com/(Vehicle-name)/History) and add a link to it here using the main template. Be sure to reference text and sources by using <ref></ref>, as well as adding them at the end of the article with <references />. This section may also include the vehicle's dev blog entry (if applicable) and the in-game encyclopedia description (under === In-game description ===, also if applicable).
Media
See also
Links to the articles on the War Thunder Wiki that you think will be useful for the reader, for example:
- reference to the series of the vehicles;
- links to approximate analogues of other nations and research trees.
External links
| Sweden light tanks | |
|---|---|
| L-60 | Strv m/38 · Strv m/39 · Strv m/39 TD · Strv m/40L |
| Strv m/41 | Strv m/41 S-I · Strv m/41 S-II |
| Ikv 91 | Ikv 91 · Ikv 91-105 |
| CV 90 | Strf 9040B · Strf 9040C · Strf 9040 BILL |
| CV 90105 · CV 90120 | |
| Wheeled | Pbil m/40 · U-SH 405 |
| Other | Strv m/31 · Strv 74 · Pbv 501 |
| Finland | Vickers Mk.E · ▄T-26E · BT-42 · ▄PT-76 · CV 9030FIN · CT-CV 105HP |
| Denmark | CV 9035DK |
