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+ | | about = Swedish medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}''' | ||
+ | | usage = other versions | ||
+ | | link = Leopard 2 (Family) | ||
+ | }} | ||
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+ | |code=sw_strv_122 | ||
+ | |images={{Specs-Card-Image|GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg}} | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. The Strv 122 is based on the Leopard 2 improved, but with increased protection. | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. 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 == | == General info == | ||
=== Survivability and armour === | === Survivability and armour === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-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.'' | ''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.'' | ||
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+ | '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations --> | ||
+ | <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof) | ||
+ | * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) --> | ||
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+ | {| class="wikitable" | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | |} | ||
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+ | '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of --> | ||
+ | <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. --> | ||
=== Mobility === | === Mobility === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}} | ||
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=2,032|rbMinHp=1,327}} | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=2,032|rbMinHp=1,327}} | ||
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+ | === Modifications and economy === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Economy}} | ||
== Armaments == | == Armaments == | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Armaments}} | ||
=== Main armament === | === Main armament === | ||
+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}} | ||
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{{main|kan Strv 122 (120 mm)}} | {{main|kan Strv 122 (120 mm)}} | ||
− | The 120 mm kan Strv 122 is a Swedish license-produced version of the [[Rheinmetall L44 (120 mm)|Rheinmetall L/44]], and has access to | + | The 120 mm kan Strv 122 is a Swedish license-produced version of the [[Rheinmetall L44 (120 mm)|Rheinmetall L/44]], and has access to slpprj m/95 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 Abrams|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. | The gun handling is excellent, featuring a fast turret traverse and fast gun elevation akin to most of its contemporaries, such as the [[M1A2 Abrams|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. | ||
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! ''Arcade'' | ! ''Arcade'' | ||
− | | rowspan="2" | 42 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || | + | | rowspan="2" | 42 || rowspan="2" | -9°/+20° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | Two-plane || 38.1 || 52.7 || 64.0 || 70.8 || 75.3 || rowspan="2" | 7.80 || rowspan="2" | 6.90 || rowspan="2" | 6.36 || rowspan="2" | 6.00 |
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! ''Realistic'' | ! ''Realistic'' | ||
− | | 23.8 || | + | | 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0 |
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==== Ammunition ==== | ==== Ammunition ==== | ||
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ==== | ||
− | + | [[File:Ammoracks_Leopard_2A6.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the [[Leopard 2A6]] (identical)]] | |
+ | <!-- '''Last updated: 2.9.0.62''' --> | ||
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=== Machine guns === | === Machine guns === | ||
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+ | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|3}} | ||
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{{main|ksp 94 (7.62 mm)}} | {{main|ksp 94 (7.62 mm)}} | ||
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal | ||
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− | | Coaxial || | + | | Coaxial || 5,000 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A |
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− | | Pintle || 2,000 ( | + | | Pintle || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -10°/+75° || ±180° |
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− | 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. | + | 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 be played more aggressively. Hiding the lower mantlet is still required to avoid opponents exploiting a weak point. |
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=== Pros and cons === | === Pros and cons === | ||
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'''Pros:''' | '''Pros:''' | ||
− | * A very well armoured MBT with even | + | * A very well armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP) |
* There is a thick layer composite armour covering the roof | * There is a thick layer composite armour covering the roof | ||
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* Good speed and manoeuvrability | * Good speed and manoeuvrability | ||
− | * | + | * Equipped with high-penetrating APFSDS shells and powerful HE shells |
− | * | + | * Gen 2 thermal sights for the commander, with a well elevated commander view |
'''Cons:''' | '''Cons:''' | ||
− | + | * Lower frontal plate is still a weak spot | |
− | * Lower frontal plate is still a | ||
* Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks | * Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks | ||
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== History == | == History == | ||
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== Media == | == Media == | ||
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− | {{Youtube-gallery|TZRl4RvDmbE|'''The Shooting Range #193''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:32 discusses the Strv 122 | + | |
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+ | * [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sw_strv_122 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.] | ||
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+ | ;Videos | ||
+ | {{Youtube-gallery|TZRl4RvDmbE|'''The Shooting Range #193''' - ''Metal Beasts'' section at 00:32 discusses the Strv 122A.|E3gn_zt3ies|'''War Thunder: Should You Grind The Strv 122?''' - ''SakoSniper''}} | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||
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* ''topic on the official game forum;'' | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | ||
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* ''other literature.'' | * ''other literature.'' | ||
+ | {{TankManufacturer BAE Systems AB}} | ||
{{Sweden medium tanks}} | {{Sweden medium tanks}} |
Revision as of 22:04, 4 February 2023
This page is about the Swedish medium tank Strv 122A. For other versions, see Leopard 2 (Family). |
Contents
Description
The Stridsvagn 122A is a rank VIII Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of 11.7 (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
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 type:
Armour | Front (Slope angle) | Sides | Rear | Roof |
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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) | |||
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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 |
Modifications and economy
Armaments
Main armament
The 120 mm kan Strv 122 is a Swedish license-produced version of the Rheinmetall L/44, and has access to slpprj m/95 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) | |||||||||||
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Mode | Capacity | Vertical | Horizontal | Stabilizer | Stock | Upgraded | Full | Expert | Aced | Stock | Full | Expert | Aced |
Arcade | 42 | -9°/+20° | ±180° | Two-plane | 38.1 | 52.7 | 64.0 | 70.8 | 75.3 | 7.80 | 6.90 | 6.36 | 6.00 |
Realistic | 23.8 | 28.0 | 34.0 | 37.6 | 40.0 |
Ammunition
Penetration statistics | |||||||
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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 |
slpprj m/95 | APFSDS | 589 | 586 | 577 | 565 | 553 | 541 |
Shell details | ||||||||||||
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Ammunition | Type of warhead |
Velocity (m/s) |
Projectile mass (kg) |
Fuse delay (m) |
Fuse sensitivity (mm) |
Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg) |
Ricochet | |||||
0% | 50% | 100% | ||||||||||
DM23 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
DM33 | APFSDS | 1,640 | 4.3 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° | |||
slsgr m/95 | HE | 736 | 17.5 | 0 | 0.1 | 3.54 | 79° | 80° | 81° | |||
slpprj m/95 | APFSDS | 1,705 | 5.6 | - | - | - | 78° | 80° | 81° |
Ammo racks
Full ammo |
1st rack empty |
2nd rack empty |
Visual discrepancy |
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42 | 16 (+26) | 1 (+41) | No |
Optics and night vision
Strv 122A Optics | ||||||
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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 | ||||
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Mount | Capacity (Belt) | Fire rate | Vertical | Horizontal |
Coaxial | 5,000 (200) | 1,200 | N/A | N/A |
Pintle | 2,000 (200) | 1,200 | -10°/+75° | ±180° |
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 be played more aggressively. Hiding the lower mantlet is still required to avoid opponents exploiting a weak point.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- A very well armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP)
- There is a thick layer composite armour covering the roof
- Good speed and manoeuvrability
- Equipped with high-penetrating APFSDS shells and powerful HE shells
- Gen 2 thermal sights for the commander, with a well elevated commander view
Cons:
- Lower frontal plate is still a weak spot
- Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks
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
- Skins
- Videos
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
Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:
- topic on the official game forum;
- other literature.
BAE Systems AB | |
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Light Tanks | |
CV90 | Strf 9040B · Strf 9040C · Strf 9040 BILL · CV 90105 · CV 90120 |
MBTs | |
Strv 122 | Strv 122A · Strv 122B PLSS |
SPAA | |
CV90 | Lvkv 9040C |
See Also | AB Bofors · Hägglund & Söner · KMW |
Sweden medium tanks | |
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Strv m/42 | Lago I · Strv m/42 EH · Ikv 73 · Strv m/42 DT · Pvkv IV |
Centurion derivatives | Strv 81 · Strv 81 (RB 52) · Strv 101 · Strv 104 · Strv 105 |
Strv 103 | Strv 103-0 · Strv 103A · Strv 103С |
Strv 121/122 | Strv 121 · Christian II · Strv 122A · Strv 122B PLSS · Strv 122B+ |
Other | Sherman III/IV · T 80 U |
Finland | |
WWII | ▄T-28 · ▄T-34 · ▄Pz.IV · ▄T-34-85 |
Post War | ▄Comet I · ▄Charioteer Mk VII · ▄T-54 · ▄T-55M · ▄T-72M1 · ▄Leopard 2A4 · ▄Leopard 2A6 |
Norway | Leopard 1A5NO2 |