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'''Pros:'''
 
'''Pros:'''
  
* Mobile
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* Lovely mobility
* Access to deadly top attack missiles
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* Access to deadly top attack missiles, able to destroy enemy tanks hiding behind cover
 
* 40 mm APFSDS shreds tanks from the sides
 
* 40 mm APFSDS shreds tanks from the sides
 
* 40 mm HE-VT shells are very effective against enemy air vehicles
 
* 40 mm HE-VT shells are very effective against enemy air vehicles
* Access to generation 1 thermals for the gunner
+
* Access to generation 2 thermals for both gunner and commander
 
* Access to the scouting mechanic
 
* Access to the scouting mechanic
 +
* Wide FOV for the gunner
 +
* Able to fire missiles on the move (albeit at the very slow speed of 5 km/h)
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
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* Tanks with ERA on top of the turret (especially Russian tanks have those) renders the missiles less effective
 
* Tanks with ERA on top of the turret (especially Russian tanks have those) renders the missiles less effective
 
* Does not have access to the improved Slpprj m/01 APFSDS shell with 170 mm of penetration the [[Strf 9040C]] has
 
* Does not have access to the improved Slpprj m/01 APFSDS shell with 170 mm of penetration the [[Strf 9040C]] has
* Lacks the add-on armour package of the 9040C, though it is more mobile because of this
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* Weak armour (well.. this is an IFV, so what did you expect?)
 
* Two-plane stabilizer acts more like a single-plane stabilizer. Stops working at speeds over 10 km/h. This is a known bug
 
* Two-plane stabilizer acts more like a single-plane stabilizer. Stops working at speeds over 10 km/h. This is a known bug
 
* It takes time to deploy the missiles
 
* It takes time to deploy the missiles
* No CITV
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* The 40mm gun chews through ammo very quickly. Replenishing the first stage ammo rack takes time
* 40mm chews through ammo very quickly. Replenishing the first stage ammo rack takes time
 
 
* Highest repair costs of all the vehicles on the Strf 9040 chassis
 
* Highest repair costs of all the vehicles on the Strf 9040 chassis
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* Only 6 missiles
  
 
== History ==
 
== History ==

Revision as of 09:20, 28 December 2020

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Strf 9040 BILL
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Strf 9040 BILL
AB RB SB
10.7 10.0 10.0
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Description

GarageImage Strf 9040 BILL.jpg


The Stridsfordon 9040 BILL is a rank VII Swedish light tank with a battle rating of 10.7 (AB) and 10.0 (RB/SB). It was introduced in Update "Starfighters".

General info

Survivability and armour

The Strf 9056, like the other non-upgraded CV90 vehicles (CV90105 and CV90120), has little armour, and low protection against hits. The basic armor plating can resist 12.7 mm/.50 BMG projectiles at range, but the armor is not to be depended upon and is only helpful with lucky positioning. It can resist some aerial attacks and artillery fire, but remains extremely vulnerable against incoming enemy fire.

Armour type:

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom
___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet
___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Cupola ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm

Notes:

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 78 51 23.7 852 1,049 35.95 44.26
Realistic 70 46 486 550 20.51 23.21

As the Strf 9056 lacks the add-on modular armor of the 90C variants, it has a noticeably lighter feel on the move. The low weight combined with high-output Scania engine leads to an agile and swift moving vehicle, able to do sneaky flanking maneuvers and capable of climbing steep hills to get into ambush positions. When played right, the Strf 9056 is quicker than the Strf 90C, and is able to surprise enemies by showing up in unexpected places.

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: akan m/70B (40 mm)

The Strf 9056, like the two other Strf 9040 variants (The Strf 90C and Lvkv 90C), is armed with a Bofors L/70 40 mm anti-aircraft gun repurposed as an omnipurpose (anti-tank, anti-aircraft) gun. The automatic cannon boasts a rapid fire rate, a magazine holding 24 shells, and a complete maximum load of 234 shells. The gun's internal 24-shell magazine is quickly replenished, and is usually enough to deal with both enemy armour, helicopters, and airplanes. It does however carry a risk of surprising the player by running empty - thanks to its high rate of fire. The shells carried are the same as on the Lvkv 90C - the spårljuspansarprojektil m/90 (APFSDS-T), spårljusspränggranat m/90 (HE-T), and kulspränggranat m/90 (HE-VT). The former two are stock shells - the latter is unlocked through research, on the 2nd tier for an RP cost of 18.000, and has a proximity fuze, very helpful against air targets.

The Strf 9056 also carries a 7.62 mm Ksp 39C, coaxial to the main gun, placed in its turret cheek. The most unusual armament is however the Robot 56 "BILL 2 - Bofors, Infantry, Light & Lethal". The dual-missile launcher, mounted on the right side of the turret, can be devastating to enemy armour behind cover. Its missiles fly above the point of aim, detonating above the vehicle, firing its explosively formed penetrator through the turret roof or engine deck, thus hitting areas with the lowest armor protection. A well-aimed hit can destroy a target in a single hit by igniting ammunition, igniting fuel tanks, or knocking out crew. The missiles do however have a limited range of only 2200 meters, and a relatively low speed of 250 meters per second. Used carefully, the vehicle's load of 8 missiles can easily knock out 8 enemy tanks!

40 mm akan m/70B Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Fire rate Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 234 300 -8°/+35° ±180° Two-plane __._ __._ __._ __._ __._ 0.20 0.20 0.20 0.20
Realistic 24.2 __._ __._ __._ __._

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/90 APFSDS 143 142 137 130 123 116
slsgr m/90 HE 5 5 5 5 5 5
kulsgr m/90 HE-VT* 5 5 5 5 5 5
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/90 APFSDS 1,465 0.25 N/A N/A N/A 78° 80° 81°
slsgr m/90 HE 988 0.96 0 0.1 174.4 79° 80° 81°
kulsgr m/90 HE-VT* 1,015 0.88 0 0.1 190.8 79° 80° 81°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Strf 9040 BILL
Full
ammo
1st
rack empty
2nd
rack empty
3rd
rack empty
4th
rack empty
5th
rack empty
6th
rack empty
Visual
discrepancy
234 186 (+48) 138 (+96) 90 (+144) 42 (+192) 24 (+210) (+234) No

Additional armament

Main article: Rbs 56
Rbs 56 missile Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity (Belt) Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 8 (2) -19°/+29° N/A N/A __._ __._ __._ __._ __._ _.__ _.__ _.__ _.__
Realistic __._ __._ __._ __._ __._

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
RB 56 BILL II ATGM 510 510 510 510 510 510
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%
RB 56 BILL II ATGM 250 10.9 0.05 0.1 2,720 80° 82° 90°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Strf 9040 BILL
Full
ammo
Visual
discrepancy
8 No

Note:

  • Missiles are modeled individually and disappear after having been launched.
  • It is not possible to select how many missiles to bring into battle.

Machine guns

Main article: ksp 39 C (7.62 mm)
7.62 mm ksp 39 C
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Coaxial 4,000 (250) 500 N/A N/A

Usage in battles

Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).

Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive Laser rangefinder
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire Airstrike kulsgr m/90
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism Improved optics NVD
IV Transmission Engine Smoke grenade Artillery Support

Pros and cons

Pros:

  • Lovely mobility
  • Access to deadly top attack missiles, able to destroy enemy tanks hiding behind cover
  • 40 mm APFSDS shreds tanks from the sides
  • 40 mm HE-VT shells are very effective against enemy air vehicles
  • Access to generation 2 thermals for both gunner and commander
  • Access to the scouting mechanic
  • Wide FOV for the gunner
  • Able to fire missiles on the move (albeit at the very slow speed of 5 km/h)

Cons:

  • Tanks with ERA on top of the turret (especially Russian tanks have those) renders the missiles less effective
  • Does not have access to the improved Slpprj m/01 APFSDS shell with 170 mm of penetration the Strf 9040C has
  • Weak armour (well.. this is an IFV, so what did you expect?)
  • Two-plane stabilizer acts more like a single-plane stabilizer. Stops working at speeds over 10 km/h. This is a known bug
  • It takes time to deploy the missiles
  • The 40mm gun chews through ammo very quickly. Replenishing the first stage ammo rack takes time
  • Highest repair costs of all the vehicles on the Strf 9040 chassis
  • Only 6 missiles

History

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Media

See also

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External links

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  • other literature.


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 · CV9030FIN · CT-CV 105HP