Strv m/39

Strv m/39

Strv m/39

Sweden

I Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
1.0	1.0	1.0

Class:

PREMIUM

Light tank

Purchase:250

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Description

The Stridsvagn m/39 is a premium 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.

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	13 mm (58°-81°) Upper glacis 13 mm (46°) Lower glacis 13 mm (30°) Upper plate 35 mm (10°-14°) Driver's cupola	13 mm	13 mm (33°) Lower 9 + 15 mm (14°) Upper	4-13 mm
Turret	35 mm (14°) Turret front 35 mm (9°-72°) Gun mantlet	13 mm	13 mm	5- 8 mm
Cupola	13 mm	13 mm	13 mm	5 mm

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	51	6	8.9	220	271	24.72	30.45
Realistic	46	6		126	142	14.16	15.96

Armaments

Main armament

Main Article: Kan m/38 (37 mm)

37mm 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	100	-15°/+25°	±180°	N/A	15.23	21.08	25.60	28.31	30.12	4.03	3.57	3.29	3.10
Realistic					9.52	11.20	13.60	15.04	16.00

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
slpprj m/38	APBC	59	55	41	28	19	13
slpgr m/39	APBC	55	51	37	26	17	12
3,7 cm slpprj m/49	APDS	105	103	97	89	82	75

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%
slpprj m/38	APBC	785	0.74	N/A	N/A	N/A	47°	60°	65°
slpgr m/39	APBC	800	0.74	1.2	9	15	47°	60°	65°
3,7 cm slpprj m/49	APDS	1150	0.71	N/A	N/A	N/A	75°	78°	80°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
100	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

Main article: Ksp m/36 (8 mm)

8 mm Ksp m/36
Mount	Capacity (Belt capacity)	Rate of fire (shots/minute)	Vertical guidance	Horizontal guidance
Coaxial	1,750 (250)	648	-10°/+25°	N/A
Coaxial	1,750 (250)	648	-10°/+25°	N/A

Usage in battles

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Modules

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
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

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Pros:

• APDS offer up to 100 mm of penetration.
• Fast reload, up to 3.1 seconds with an ACE crew.
• Decent turret armor offers up to 35mm at the front and with sloping for increased protection.
• Top speed up to 45 km/h

Cons:

• Only 3 crew members
• Slow turret traverse speed with 11.2°/s

History

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Media

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See also

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External links

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