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The Eurocopter Tiger is commonly known as a German and French project that was also exported to Spain and Australia, but the story doesn’t end there. For a time in 1997, the Eurocopter Tiger was tested in Sweden, and the Swedish military even considered buying a number of them.
The CV90 is a series of vehicles built to withstand extreme weather and fulfil a wide range of battlefield situations. Despite their intent to be used as jack of all trades, masters of none military assets, their ability to fight both enemy armour and airborne threats is separated and maximised in the anti-air-focused Lvkv 9040C and anti-tank-focused Strf 9040 BILL. This article will explore these two developments of the Swedish army and their more niche roles on the battlefields of War Thunder.
The JA37C is a modification of a Swedish jet aircraft made to lengthen service life, as the replacement, the JAS 39 Gripen, was unfinished for service. The Viggen is a supersonic, double delta wing configuration interceptor aircraft. Let’s see how it flies out in War Thunder!
The Stridsfordon 9040C is an IFV based on the versatile CV90 chassis. Armed with a fast firing 40 mm autocannon with an excellent APFSDS and HE-VT round, this tank excels in destroying both ground and air vehicles.
The ASRAD-R, a standout among the many SPAA systems at Rank VII, often flies under the radar compared to its more widely recognized counterparts. However, this should not be mistaken for a lack of lethality. Equipped with an Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system and smokeless missiles, its enemies won’t know that they’re under attack until it’s too late to react. In competent hands, the ASRAD-R can prove a headache for opposing CAS pilots.
The Cold War was a unique period of world history. The fierce confrontation between the USSR and the USA led to the birth of many unique aircraft used in specialized missions, one of which was the high-altitude supersonic reconnaissance aircraft of the US Air Force, SR-71, nicknamed the Blackbird. This aircraft, created in the '60s, was practically invulnerable to interception by both ground and air defense systems as it could develop an outstanding speed of over Mach 3.0 at an altitude of over 22,000 meters.
The Bandkanon was a Self-Propelled Artillery Gun developed by Bofors from 1960 to 1965. It was part of a longer Swedish Army project to develop a modern autoloaded SPAG for its forces. The Bkan was based on the S-tank chassis and initially used the powerpack of the A version, which was severely underpowered to drive this 50-ton tank. Because of this, all Bkans were later upgraded to the powerpack of the Strv 103C, giving it the 1C designation.
Tank destroyers are obvious in what they do: they sport firepower and ammunition to take down tanks (obviously), whether light or heavy, with ease. However, certain tank destroyers, like the M10 or the StuG have armor to keep them alive in combat, and not all tank destroyers have access to such armor. That doesn’t stop tank destroyers like the small but mighty Pvkv II from picking their targets out like fish in a barrel.
The Combat Vehicle 90120 is a Swedish light tank built on the CV 90 chassis, combining high mobility with formidable firepower. Designed to offer a cost-effective alternative to main battle tanks, it features a powerful 120mm gun and advanced systems to enhance battlefield performance.
The J 35A Draken is a second-generation Swedish jet fighter that was manufactured by SAAB from 1955 until 1974. This legendary aircraft had its maiden flight in 1955 and was designed to replace the aging J 29 Tunnan and J 32 Lansen as an all-weather fighter-interceptor. Further, the Draken was the first West European jet fighter to breach the sound barrier and is well known for its very unique looks and shape. In War Thunder, this unique aircraft is a premium jet fighter that used to be in the Swedish air tree but has since been removed to only appear on special occasions. It was introduced with the update “Direct Hit”.
