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| − | | about = Swedish medium tank '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
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| | == Description == | | == Description == |
| | <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> | | <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' --> |
| − | The '''Stridsvagn 122A''' is the Swedish first subvariant for the [[Leopard 2A5]], which is the sixth variant of the [[Leopard 2 (Family)|Leopard 2 main battle tank family]]. The Stridsvagn 122A is distinguished from the Leopard 2A5 largely by the French GALIX smoke dispensers, different storage bins, and thicker crew hatches. Everything else remains the same as on standard Leopard 2A5. The Leopard 2A5 (launched in mid-1998) differs from previous variants in appearance due to the addition of wedge-shaped spaced add-on armour over the entire front as well as the forward sides of the turret. This wedge-shaped space add-on armour is designed to deflect and erode kinetic-energy penetrators as well as neutralize a hollow charge before it reaches the base armour. The shot-trap effect was investigated and avoided as a result of the first layer, which does not deflect penetrators into the hull, as well as angle calculations and the material utilized for the outer layer. As a result, the gun mantlet had been altered to accommodate the new wedge-shaped spaced add-on armour. In addition, the complete composite armour composition has been altered and improved. Spall liners were fitted in the crew compartment to prevent fragmentation, and the frontal area of the side skirts was upgraded and fortified. The turret traverse and systems were completely electric to decrease weight and simplify maintenance and reliability. The tank commander's vision was placed beyond the hatch, and thermal imaging equipment was fitted separately. The gunner's sight was also moved to the turret roof (earlier versions had it incorporated into the front turret armour cavity). The driver's hatch has been modified as well. The entire gun brake system was updated because this type was scheduled to be upgraded to the new 120 mm Rheinmetall L/55 tank gun in the future [[Leopard 2A6|Leopard 2A6 variant]]. | + | [[File:GarageImage_{{PAGENAME}}.jpg|420px|thumb|left]] |
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| − | Introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]], the Stridsvagn 122A variant provides higher turret protection than the preceding [[Strv 121|Stridsvagn 121]] variant due to the addition of wedge-shaped spaced add-on armour covering the frontal area and forward flanks of the turret. Even though it is a spaced add-on armour, the characteristic wedge-shaped design effectively disrupts and reduces the energy of incoming enemy tank ammunition rounds, resulting in significant armour penetration reduction. The tank layouts are identical to the Stridsvagn 121, however, crew positions alter slightly. The tank commander's sight has been significantly enhanced, giving him an independent sight equipped with thermal imaging equipment, which offers hunter-killer capabilities.
| + | The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish medium tank {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. |
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| | == General info == | | == General info == |
| | === Survivability and armour === | | === Survivability and armour === |
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| + | ''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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| − | The outward of Strv 122A looks pretty much like Germany's [[Leopard 2A5]]. The most significant difference is the external steel plates on the turret roof which cover the 140 mm thick of composite armour around the cupolas. This design enhances the protection of the turret roof from most HE shells and some top-attack missiles with low penetration. The materials that the Strv 122A uses on side skirts and applique armour on the hull front are also better than Leopard 2A5. The Strv 122A has a decent frontal turret and upper glacis protection that are immune to most APFSDS from the top-tier MBTs.
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| − | However, the Strv 122A's lower glacis is quite weak and huge compared to most top-tier MBTs. The penetration from the left part of the lower glacis is likely to detonate the huge ammo rack, and the one from the right part of the lower glacis is likely to disable the driver, gunner and commander in one shot. Its bottom part of the gun mantlet is also a weak point for most kinetic shells with more than 450 mm penetration. The front of the turret roof is not covered by the composite armour, and it is too thin to neutralize overpressure impact when the raised frontal glacis on the turret catches the large-calibre HE shells. The wedge-shaped spaced add-on armour at the turret cheeks can be torn down by some artillery bombardments and non-lethal bomb strikes.
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| − | '''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
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| − | <!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
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| − | * Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
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| − | * Rolled homogeneous armour (sides, back and roof of hull, back and roof of turret, turret ring, underbody, commander optics, driver cupola)
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| − | * High hardness rolled armour (hull front, front and sides of turret, side skirts)
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| − | * Structural steel (applique armour on turret roof)
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| − | * Composite screen (turret cupolas, frontal part of side skirts, applique armour on hull front, external armour on front and sides of turret)
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| − | * External composite armour with NERA elements (gun mantlet)
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| − | * Cast homogeneous armour (upper front of turret)
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| − | ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
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| − | | Hull || 35 + 45** mm (81°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 35 + 100** mm (53°) ''Upper junction of glacises'' <br> 45 + 100** mm (54°) ''Lower junction of glacises'' <br> 40 mm (51°) ''Lower glacis'' || 10 + 50** mm ''Top front'' <br> 10 mm (5°) ''Top rear'' <br> 35 + 100** mm ''Bottom front'' <br> 35 + 10 mm ''Bottom middle'' <br> 20 + 10 mm ''Bottom rear''|| 20 mm (11°) ''Top'' <br> 20 mm (16°) ''Bottom'' || 20 mm <br> 10 mm ''Engine vents''
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| − | | Turret || 35 mm (40°) + 80** mm (60°) ''Cheeks'' <br> 650 mm (18°) + 80** mm (60°) ''Sides of gun mantlet'' <br> 400 mm (0°) + 80** mm (63°) ''Top of gun mantlet'' <br> 400 mm (0, 73°) ''Bottom of gun mantlet'' || 35 mm (0°) + 80** mm (22°) ''Front'' <br> 15 mm ''Rear'' || 25 + 10 mm || 40 + 20 mm ''Front'' <br> 40 mm (82°) + 10 mm (74°) ''Frontal glacis'' <br> 20 + 14 mm ''Around the cupolas'' <br> 20 mm ''Rear''
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| − | | Cupola || 150 mm (0°) + 10 mm (74°) || 45 mm (0°) + 10 mm (56°) || 10 mm || 60** + 20 mm
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| − | <nowiki>**</nowiki> <small>Composite screens</small>
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| − | ! Composite armour !! Frontal effective protection !! Sides
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| − | | Hull
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| − | | '''Upper glacis:''' <br> 600-1000 mm ''Kinetic'' / 800-1200 mm ''Chemical'' <br>'''Lower glacis:''' <br> 150-500 mm ''Kinetic'' / 200-800 mm ''Chemical''
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| − | | '''Frontal part of top:''' <br> 220-260 mm ''Kinetic'' / 540-600 mm ''Chemical''
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| − | | Turret
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| − | | '''Cheeks:''' <br> 800-1000 mm ''Kinetic'' / 1300-1400 mm ''Chemical'' <br> '''Sides of gun mantlet:'''<br> 600-800 mm ''Kinetic'' / 600-1000 mm ''Chemical'' <br> '''Top of gun mantlet:'''<br> 300-600 mm ''Kinetic'' / 500-900 mm ''Chemical'' <br> '''Bottom of gun mantlet:'''<br> 300-400 mm ''Kinetic'' / 300-600 mm ''Chemical''
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| − | | '''Front:''' <br> 250-350 mm ''Kinetic'' / 250-350 mm ''Chemical'' <br> '''Rear:''' <br> 60-70 mm ''Kinetic'' / 80-100 mm ''Chemical''
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| − | '''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
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| − | <!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
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| − | * Suspension wheels and tracks are 20 mm thick, and the underbody is 20 mm thick.
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| − | * There is a 8 mm thick of internal RHA screen that separates the crew compartment from the engine. The two exterior fuel tanks at frontal part of hull sides are separated from the crew compartment by two 35 mm thick of internal RHA screens.
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| − | * The ammo rack in the turret is separated by a 35 mm thick of internal RHA screen.
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| − | * There are few 10 mm thick of attached tracks mounted on the rear of turret. The left side of turret rear is attached with a 20 mm thick of track.
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| − | * The wedge-shaped spaced add-on armour at the turret cheeks is 80 mm thick and can be torn down.
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| − | * There is 140 mm thick of roof composite armour around two turret cupolas, and several 10 and 20 mm thick of structural steel plates cover the composite armour inside.
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| − | * The smoke dispensers are protected by a RHA shell.
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| − | * There are several plates of spall liner at the frontal hull sides, top of turret, and around the hull ammo rack.
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| | === Mobility === | | === Mobility === |
| − | {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
| + | <!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' --> |
| − | The Strv 122A is an agile and fast MBT. It has average speed of ~50 km/h on any terrain and can reach maximum speed of 69 km/h with a dozen seconds. Although it loses many speed when making a turn, it has brilliant reverse speed of 31 km/h that only needs 5 seconds to reach. Those features and its good turning speed make the Strv 122A adapt to every terrain.
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| − | {{tankMobility|abMinHp=2,032|rbMinHp=1,327}} | + | {{tankMobility|abMinHp= 2032|rbMinHp= 1327}} |
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| − | === Modifications and economy ===
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| | == Armaments == | | == Armaments == |
| − | {{Specs-Tank-Armaments}}
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| | === Main armament === | | === Main armament === |
| − | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
| + | ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Advise about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' |
| − | <!-- ''Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: <code><nowiki>{{main|Name of the weapon}}</nowiki></code>. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.'' -->
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| − | {{main|kan Strv 122 (120 mm)}}
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| − | 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.
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| − | 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. Its depression is -9°, which is good enough to most hilly maps.
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| − | ! colspan="5" | [[kan Strv 122 (120 mm)|120 mm kan Strv 122]] || colspan="5" | Turret rotation speed (°/s) || colspan="4" | Reloading rate (seconds)
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| − | ! Mode !! Capacity !! Vertical !! Horizontal !! Stabilizer
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| − | ! Stock !! Upgraded !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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| − | ! Stock !! Full !! Expert !! Aced
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| − | ! ''Arcade''
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| − | | 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''
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| − | | 23.8 || 28.0 || 34.0 || 37.6 || 40.0
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| − | ==== Ammunition ====
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| − | {{:kan Strv 122 (120 mm)/Ammunition|DM23, DM33, slsgr m/95, slpprj m/95}}
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| − | ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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| − | [[File:Ammoracks_Leopard_2A6.png|right|thumb|x250px|[[Ammo racks]] of the [[Leopard 2A6]] (identical)]]
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| − | <!-- '''Last updated: 2.9.0.62''' -->
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| − | ! Full<br>ammo
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| − | ! 1st<br>rack empty
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| − | ! 2nd<br>rack empty
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| − | ! Visual<br>discrepancy
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| − | | '''42''' || 16 ''(+26)'' || 1 ''(+41)'' || No
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| − | ==== Optics and night vision ====
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| + | === Additional armament === |
| − | ! colspan="7" | {{PAGENAME}} [[Optics]]
| + | ''Some tanks are armed with several guns in one or more turrets. Evaluate the additional weaponry and give advice on its use. Describe the ammunition available for additional weaponry. Give advice on about how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage. If there is no additional weaponry remove this subsection.'' |
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| − | ! rowspan="3" |Magnification
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| − | ! colspan="3" |Image Intensifier
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| − | ! rowspan="2" |{{Annotation|Thermal Imager<br>Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
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| − | ! {{Annotation|Resolution|The higher the resolution the clearer and more detailed the image is}}
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| − | ! {{Annotation|Light Mult|By how much the image intensifier amplifies the existing light, primarily useful for comparing image intensifiers}}
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| − | ! {{Annotation|Noise Level|How much noise is present in the image (how grainy the image is)}}
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| − | | X4.0 - X12 || - || - || - || 500 x 300 || Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
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| − | ! Commander's View
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| − | | X6 || - || - || - || 800 x 600 || Thermal imager unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
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| − | ! Driver's View
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| − | | X1 || 800 x 600 || 5.0 || High || Not Fitted || Image intensifier unlocked by "NVD" modification (tier 3)
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| | === Machine guns === | | === Machine guns === |
| − | {{Specs-Tank-Weapon|2}}
| + | ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' |
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| − | <!-- ''Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.'' -->
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| − | {{main|ksp 94 (7.62 mm)}}
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| − | 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.
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| − | | Coaxial || 5,000 (200) || 1,200 || N/A || N/A
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| − | | Pintle || 2,000 (200) || 1,200 || -10°/+75° || ±180°
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| | == Usage in battles == | | == 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).'' -->
| + | ''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).'' |
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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 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 === |
| − | <!-- ''Summarise and briefly evaluate the vehicle in terms of its characteristics and combat effectiveness. Mark its pros and cons in a bulleted list. Try not to use more than 6 points for each of the characteristics. Avoid using categorical definitions such as "bad", "good" and the like - use substitutions with softer forms such as "inadequate" and "effective".'' -->
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| | '''Pros:''' | | '''Pros:''' |
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| − | * A very well armoured MBT with even fewer weak spots (UFP) | + | * the best MBT with even less weakspots |
| − | * There is a thick layer composite armour covering the middle of turret roof | + | * there is a thick layer composite armor covering the roof |
| − | * Good speed and manoeuvrability | + | * the UFP is no longer a weakspot to shoot at |
| − | * Equipped with high-penetrating APFSDS shells and powerful HE shells | + | * good speed and maneuverability |
| − | * Gen 2 thermal sights for the commander, with a well elevated commander view | + | * can kill other MBTs with its DM33 more easily |
| | + | * the second top-tire MBT ingame with powerful HE shells |
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| | '''Cons:''' | | '''Cons:''' |
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| − | * Lower frontal plate is weak and relatively huge. Most penetrations from here are deadly | + | * unlike CV'''90120 it doesnt have the very powerful''' 120 mm CTG cannon or either the its powerful shells |
| − | * Turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks | + | * LFP is still a weakspot |
| − | * The frontal turret roof out of the coverage of raised composite armour is too thin to neutralize overpressure impact when catching missiles or HE shells | + | * turret ring is the main target for enemy tanks |
| | + | * doesn't have very effective AA capabilities |
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| | == History == | | == History == |
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| | == Media == | | == Media == |
| − | <!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' --> | + | <!--Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.--> |
| − | | + | {{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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| − | {{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''}} | |
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| | == See also == | | == See also == |
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| | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' | | * ''topic on the official game forum;'' |
| | + | * ''encyclopedia page on the tank;'' |
| | * ''other literature.'' | | * ''other literature.'' |
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| − | {{TankManufacturer BAE Systems AB}}
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| | {{Sweden medium tanks}} | | {{Sweden medium tanks}} |
