Strv 122A

Strv 122A

Strv 121

Strv 122B PLSS

Strv 122A

Strv 121

Strv 122B PLSS

Sweden

VIII Rank

Battle rating:

AB	RB	SB
12.0	12.0	12.0

Class:

Medium tank

Research:400 000

Purchase:1 080 000

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Description

The Stridsvagn 122A is a rank VIII Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of 12.0 (AB/RB/SB). It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury". The Strv 122 is based on the Leopard 2 improved, but with increased protection.

General info

Survivability and armour

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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	2,032	2,862	32.51	45.79
Realistic	69	31		1,327	1,500	21.23	24

Armaments

Main armament

The 120 mm kan Strv 122 is a Swedish license-produced version of the Rheinmetall L/44, and has access to DM33 APFSDS rounds. However, players who have not unlocked it yet, or who cannot afford the cost of said ammunition on an already exorbitantly expensive tank to repair, will be treated to the DM23 round, which, whilst adequate for most targets, is less reliable.

The gun handling is excellent, featuring a fast turret traverse and fast gun elevation akin to most of its contemporaries, such as the M1A2 and Leopard 2A5. The reload is also comparable to the M1A2 and 2A5, being able to go down to 6.0 s. This is slower than other MBTs such as the Type 90 (B) and Challenger 2 (2F), and as fast as the Leclerc, which benefits from an autoloader.

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	38.1	__.__	__.__	__.__	__.__	7.8	6.9	6.4	6.0
Realistic					23.8	__.__	__.__	__.__	__.__

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	1,640	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
DM33	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	N/A	N/A	N/A	78°	80°	81°
slsgr m/95	HE	736	17.5	0.1	0.1	3,540	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	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Optics and night vision

Strv 122A Optics
Type of optic	Magnification	Night Vision Devices
		Image Intensifier			Thermal Imager Resolution	Notes
		Resolution	Light Mult	Noise Level
Gunner's Sight	X4.0 - X12	-	-	-	500 x 300	Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
Commander's View	X6	-	-	-	800 x 600	Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
Driver's View	X1	800 x 600	5.0	High	Not Fitted	Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)

Machine guns

The Strv 122 possesses a coaxial and a pintle-mounted 7.62 mm machine gun. Whilst ineffective against armour, they are able to deal with bushes, and lucky shots against aircraft may set their engine ablaze or hit their pilot.

7.62 mm ksp 94
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	4,500 (1,000)	1,200	N/A	N/A
Pintle	2,000 (1,000)	1,200	-8°/+20°	±120°

Usage in battles

Playing like the average Main Battle Tank should suffice. Compared to most tanks, the frontal armour and turret are better protected, meaning the tank can played more aggressively. Hiding the lower mantlet is still required to avoid opponents exploiting a weak point.

Modules

Tier	Mobility		Protection	Firepower
I	Tracks		Parts	Horizontal Drive
II	Suspension	Brake System	FPE	Adjustment of Fire	slsgr m/95
III	Filters		Crew Replenishment	Elevation Mechanism	Smoke grenade	NVD
IV	Transmission	Engine		Artillery Support	DM33	Laser rangefinder

Pros and cons

Pros:

• A very well armoured MBT with even less weakspots
• There is a thick layer composite armour covering the roof
• The Upper Frontal Plate is no longer a weakspot to shoot at
• Good speed and manoeuvrability
• Access to DM33, a very high penetrating APFSDS shell
• The second top-tier MBT in-game with powerful HE shells

Cons:

• Unlike CV90120, it doesn't have the very powerful 120 mm CTG cannon or either of its powerful shells
• Lower frontal plate is still a weakspot
• Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks
• Doesn't have very effective AA capabilities
• Exorbitant repair cost

History

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Media

The Shooting Range #193 - Metal Beasts section at 00:32 discusses the Strv 122.

See also

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