View source for Ksp m/36 (8 mm)

[[File:Ksp m-36.png|x280px|thumb|right|The Ksp m/36 inside of the Strv m/41 S-II machine gunner area]]

== Description ==
''Write an introduction to the article in 2-3 small paragraphs. Briefly tell us about the history of the development and combat using the weaponry and also about its features. Compile a list of air, ground, or naval vehicles that feature this weapon system in the game.''

=== Vehicles equipped with this weapon ===
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{{Navigation-First-Line|'''Light tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|sw_pbil_m40}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_74}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_m38}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_m41_s1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_m41_s2}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_vickers_mk_e_37}}

{{Navigation-Line|'''Medium tanks'''}}{{Specs-Link|sw_ikv_73}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_lago_1}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_m42_delat_torn}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_strv_m42_eh}}

{{Navigation-Line|'''Tank destroyers'''}}{{Specs-Link|sw_pvkv_II}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_pvkv_III}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_pvkv_m43_1946}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_pvkv_m43_1963}}{{-}}{{Specs-Link|sw_stormpjas_fm43_44}}

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== General info ==
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=== Available ammunition ===
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The only available ammunition belt contains a cycle of 3 rounds, API-T, AP, and IT. The API-T is very effective against aircraft and light tanks.

=== Comparison with analogues ===
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== Usage in battles ==
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The Ksp m/36 may be used in an anti-aircraft and or a anti-personnel role. If used in a anti-aircraft role, you will find that the 8 mm APIT round (armour-piercing incendiary tracer) reliable against low-flying aircraft. If used in a anti-armour role you Its recommended to target very lightly-armoured targets and open-topped vehicles.

=== Pros and cons ===	
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'''Pros:'''

* AP rounds have decent penetration for a rifle-calibre machine gun
* APIT rounds often set aircraft on fire if hit in the fuel tank or engine
* Good rate of fire
* Very effective against low-tier aircraft (biplanes)

'''Cons:'''

* Penetration values fall dramatically past 300 m
* mediocre bullet velocity makes hitting aircraft difficult
* Low damage output

== History ==
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== Media ==
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File:Ksp m-36 barrel.png|<small>The Ksp m/36 barrel outside of the Strv m/41 S-II</small>
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== See also ==
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* ''reference to the article about the variant of the cannon/machine gun;''
* ''references to approximate analogues by other nations and research trees.''

== External links ==
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