Swedish Tier VIII-X tank destroyers: suspension upgrade. Tanks of Sweden World Of Tanks World of tank Swedes
What do you know about Sweden? Medieval architecture, furniture with outlandish names, a lot of rocks and snow. At the same time, for all World of Tanks players, the achievements of the Swedish tank industry are of much greater interest. Interesting engineering solutions and special attention to the local peculiarities of using armored vehicles made it possible for Swedish tank builders to create a number of versatile and interesting projects, which formed the basis of a new gaming nation.
In update 9.17, the Swedish nation will be represented by two branches of vehicles: a tank destroyer branch and a mixed branch with light, medium and heavy tanks. There is not much time left before the start of hostilities involving Swedish armored vehicles, so we invite you to get to know them better. So, off to the cars!
Mixed branch
“Buffet” is the ideal phrase to describe all the variety of techniques in this branch. There are light, medium and heavy tanks, as well as tank destroyers, so everyone can choose a vehicle to their liking.
- Tier II is represented by a light tank Strv m/38. The car has balanced characteristics and will be an excellent start to getting to know the nation.
- Next comes a Tier III light tank, Strv m/40L, the owner of an unusual body and extremely comfortable gun elevation angles.
- What's happened Lago? This is a solid Tier IV medium tank that has adopted the features of its predecessors.
- Next on the list is Strv m/42, Tier V medium tank. Its characteristics are comparable to such proven vehicles as the Sherman M4, T-34, and Pz.Kpfw. IV, however, not all peers can boast of such a gun declination angle: as much as 15 degrees!
- Next - Tier VI medium tank Strv 74, who has one of the best weapons at his level.
- You will surely remember Leo— the fastest Tier VII tank with huge one-time damage. This vehicle can clearly make a splash on the battlefield.
- Let's move on to level VIII: heavy tank Emil I with a magazine loading system similar to the loading system of the French AMX 50 100, which is nevertheless slightly inferior to the French: a slightly longer reload (3 seconds versus 2.75) and weaker penetration (217 mm versus 232 mm with a sub-caliber projectile). His armor copes well with shots from vehicles of his own or lower levels. And the relatively small size and excellent gun depression angles (12°) give the Emil I an undeniable advantage in many situations.
- At level IX you will get acquainted with Emil II. Many players will notice its similarity to the AMX 50 120, but it has a more compact size and much more reliable frontal turret armor. Optimal gun depression angles will allow this hot Swedish guy to seek out and punish enemy vehicles without having to go into the thick of it.
- Last on the list, but not least. Meet the Tier X heavy tank - Kranvagn. In terms of its characteristics, it is something between the AMX 50 B and T57 Heavy.
Tank destroyer branch
After researching a light tank Strv fm/21 a branch of nine tank destroyers opens to you. Fast, well-armed, and also stealthy thanks to their low profile, these vehicles will no doubt be appreciated by many of you.
- Pvlvv fm/42, Ikv 72 And Sav m/43 (levels II-IV) are a group of universal tank destroyers for play at low levels. Take an advantageous position and stay close to your allies - only then will these daredevils be able to bring down a barrage of fire on the enemy. Don't rely on armor; your advantage is high speed and an accurate weapon, as well as a low profile that will allow you to remain undetected for as long as possible. Tier III and IV tank destroyers can brazenly use the feature of an excellent gun depression angle and take non-standard positions in order to unpleasantly surprise the enemy. The Sav m/43 has a choice of two guns: a more accurate 75mm with good penetration or a more powerful but less accurate 105mm gun.
- At levels V-VII, three classic ambush vehicles await you: Ikv 103, Ikv 65 Alt II And Ikv 90 Type B . Thanks to the gun depression angle, they perform well on maps with high hills and ridges. The Ikv 103 has a choice of two powerful 105mm cannons that fire HEAT rounds, although they are not very accurate. Tier VI-VII vehicles are equipped with an excellent 9cm Bofors cannon with impressive penetration. Don't rely on armor when playing these beauties - follow your allies and be alert!
- At levels VIII-X, new opportunities await players. Here are vehicles with new game mechanics - tank destroyers with marching and siege modes. If you got to UDES 03, remember: try not to fire while traveling. Just take an advantageous position and enter siege mode: this is where you can unleash the full combat power of your vehicle. Only in this mode does it turn into one of the most dangerous Tier VIII tank destroyers in the game.
- Playing on top tank destroyers Strv 103-0 And Strv 103B will require a lightning-fast reaction. In marching mode, you will have to forget about shooting: just forward, looking for an advantageous position, where you can safely switch to siege mode and take advantage of the advantages of your weapon. Don't forget about the armor: if played correctly, large angles of inclination will help you deflect shots at your vehicle with impunity.
Patch 0.7.1 gave all players the French line of tanks, which were and are unique in terms of gameplay; they had a loading drum. What does the French have to do with it, you ask? Since then, dozens of updates have been released, and a lot of tanks have been added, but none of them have the features of the game. Everyone shot, reloaded and shot again. Yes, we have the T57 Heavy branch, TVP T 50/51, which also have a loading drum, or T110E3 with its unsurpassed armor, but this is not the same. The players wanted something truly new, and they got it.
Almost 6 years later, on the eve of 2017, update 0.9.17 was released on December 13, which marks the release of the Swedish vehicle tree, consisting of two branches - a mixed medium-heavy tank and a branch of anti-tank self-propelled guns. If the TT branch, led by the armored Kranvagn and the drum, did not surprise anyone, then the PT branch should interest everyone, because at levels 8-10 it contains truly unique vehicles. Let's talk about each of them in more detail and understand what their specialty is and why they are interesting.
At level VIII we see a rather non-standard machine in terms of design - this is UDES 03. Why is she interesting? The fact is that it completely lacks horizontal guidance angles. Horizontal aiming is carried out by going to siege mode. By pressing the X key (by default), after 2 seconds, the vehicle raises the rear part along with the gun and is ready to hit targets. Now horizontal aiming is done by turning the tank's hull, but there is one thing: the tank is limited in speed to 10 km/h. You have superficially understood what siege mode is, we will return to it later, but for now let’s talk about the characteristics of this PT.
gun has many advantages, for example, armor-piercing penetration is 288mm, which is enough for us even to fight 10 levels. Damage total 390 , rate of fire is slightly higher 5 rounds per minute, dispersion 0.34, but the aiming speed is 3 seconds, and it will obviously have to be improved with reinforced aiming drives.
Mobility we, like the gun, are at an altitude of 70 km/h forward and 50 back, and no, you heard right, this PT goes exactly 50 km/h in reverse. Turning ability, frankly speaking, is not very good, since the turning speed of the chassis is only 28 degrees/sec.
Armor... or rather its absence. 20 mm on all fronts and enemies does not matter at all, that the angle of inclination does not even reach 30 degrees, we still do not have enough alignment to deflect shells. Based on the technical characteristics, we get a cluster tank with an excellent weapon and dynamics, which, at the first danger, turns into reverse gear and runs away from the firing zone.
The next representative of the handicraft class is called Strv 103-0, and if the previous vehicle does not have a UGN, but does have a UVN, then this unit has a gun rigidly fixed in the body. Speaking about the siege mode, it is also worth adding that at level 9, aiming both horizontally and vertically is carried out exclusively using the siege mode. An exception, when a siege mode is not needed, can only be a clinch, and preferably with a less armored opponent. In this case, our dynamics remain nominal and, pressing close to the enemy, we can calmly shoot him without siege mode, fortunately the parameters of the gun allow us, which we will talk about now.
gun has 308 mm of penetration, which is absolutely enough to penetrate any enemies we encounter; alpha is not that big ( 390 ) but it will get on anyone’s nerves, since recharging 8,6 with 100 percent crew, the indicator is very good. Accuracy and aiming speed are the only parameters that will have to be improved, because 0.4 per 100 meters and 3 seconds of aiming will play a cruel joke on us when moving the gun to another target.
Dynamics and agility Ours is mediocre. Yes, the maximum speed of 50 km/h is great, but the tank makes turns at a speed of 40 degrees/sec. The reverse speed is 45 km/h, which, like a car at level 8, will allow us to quickly roll back after the light or, in general, leave the hot spot.
Booking the hull is very weak, but if you lean out from behind some hump in siege mode, you can catch ricochets very often. The machine repeats the gameplay UDES 03, we work through camouflage, and thanks to our speed we can take excellent shooting positions before enemies.
And the last one we'll talk about is the level 10 PT Strv 103B. In principle, the unit repeats the previous vehicles, only the rate of fire parameters ( 8.8 against 7) and spread ( 0.4 vs. 0.3) is better. In all other respects, PT is an absolute analogue of level 9.
You will be comfortable playing on it due to the amazing DPM, which is almost 3500 , and, in general, the weapon itself is excellent in everything. Stuffing the car with perks, equipment and equipment Strv 103B becomes a real annihilator. The tank destroyer has no analogues at its level and class. Not everyone can play it, because you need to take into account the terrain factor and clearly distribute your camouflage properties so as not to be detected.
We dismantled 3 cars that are unique in their kind. If you use the capabilities of the air suspension correctly, you can take positions from which you will either not be noticed or, if you have already been spotted, penetrated. Another important feature of these tanks is that their reverse speed is 45-50 km/h, which allows, as mentioned earlier, to leave the fire zone in a short time. The article does not contain all the information about the new gameplay of the Swedes, so for a clearer picture we advise you to watch the educational and narrative videos on the official Wargaming website. Good luck in your battles!
Recently, new tanks were introduced to all World of Tanks players. Now the developers are introducing another nation - . Some tanks are already available in the game, but most of the vehicles have not yet been tested by players. We invite you to familiarize yourself with all the technical characteristics of tank destroyers of level 9 Strv 103-0.
Historical facts Strv 103-0
A unique Swedish-made tank Strv 103-0. Its main difference from its counterparts is that it does not have a turret; the gun is mounted in the hull. This tank also has two engines.
In the 50s, the Swedish military was tasked with creating a tank adapted for the country. Since Sweden is known for its plains with a large number of lakes, a tank was needed that was maneuverable and capable of overcoming water obstacles. It also had to have excellent armor and low drawdown. Swedish engineers managed to realize all the military requirements. This is how Strv 103-0 was born. True, the first sample was released only in 1966.
One of the main disadvantages of this tank model is the inability to fight on the move due to the unusual turretless design, because targeting the target is carried out by moving the entire tank. But since the main purpose of the Strv 103-0 is to sit in ambushes, the advantages outweigh one small drawback.
The weight of the tank is relatively small - only 43 tons. Strv 103-0 has three sections: power, combat and auxiliary. The tank can move in both directions: forward and backward, while its speed does not change.
The main weapon of the tank is the Bofors L74 cannon, 150 millimeters in diameter with a rifled barrel. An automatic loading device is installed in the rear compartment, which provides the Strv 103-0 with a high rate of fire, approximately fifteen rounds per minute.
The ammunition load includes 50 shells, of which 25 are sub-caliber, 20 are cumulative and 5 are smoke. The kit is very easy to replace through the hatch. This will only take you five minutes. A machine gun is mounted on the roof, which is covered by armored shields and grenade launchers.
The tank has two engines on each side. Thanks to this, the combat effectiveness of the tank increases, its reliability level is higher than that of other similar models.
Features Strv 103-0
So, first about the features of Strv 103-0, because the gameplay here is unique:
The tank is equipped hydropneumatic suspension;
also available two combat modes;
tank hull completely uniquely designed;
tank gun stationary.
All of the above-described features cannot exist separately during the game, but each of them can be considered theoretically. So, as is already clear, the tank’s gun is welded directly into the hull, which means that the vertical tilt angle is excluded here. The same applies to the angle of horizontal inclination, where the indicators are equal to zero. But such seemingly serious shortcomings are more than compensated for by the hydropneumatic suspension, thanks to which the Strv 103-0 tank is able to change its position in the vertical plane. To activate the pendant, the player needs to switch the game to “siege” mode (X key), and after just a couple of seconds they can raise and lower the muzzle using the mouse. You need to understand that the tank body itself will move along with the gun. This action has a very successful effect on the armor given, because standing at different angles, this combat vehicle becomes practically impenetrable to enemy shells.
“Siege mode” and “Marching mode” Strv 103-0
But in addition to a very successful suspension, the Strv 103-0 tank also received the ability to transform, which can be activated using two modes:
Time to switch to siege and march mode
| Swedish tank destroyers | siege mode | hiking mode |
|---|---|---|
| 2 sec | 1.25 sec | |
| 2 sec | 1.25 sec | |
| 2 sec | 2 sec | |
| 2 sec | 1.5 sec |
mode " camping“- the tank needs it only for movement, but for active combat this mode is useless. If the player needs to quickly move from one position to another, then this mode is simply a godsend, since the maximum speed when moving forward is 50 km/h. If the tank moves backwards, its speed will be 45 km/h, which in itself is very good. But such a big advantage in speed can be slightly overshadowed by slow reloading and aiming, as well as very inaccurate hitting of the target. Also, in this mode it will not be possible to activate the existing suspension;
mode " siege"is a completely new product even for experienced WoT players, which allows you to deal damage with maximum comfort. In this mode, it becomes possible to activate the existing hydropneumatic suspension, and also increases the Damage Per Minute damage inflicted per minute. This is due to the fact that the gun reloads faster and hits the target more accurately. But what will really please any player is the incredibly fast aiming, even if the body of the car is in motion. Of course, there is a fly in the ointment here, too, and this concerns the almost zero mobility of the tank itself, which will move on the ground at a maximum speed of 10 km/h. Another consolation will be that the body turns will remain as nimble as before.
Performance characteristics of Strv 103-0
This car was brought to the supertest with rather controversial parameters. Regarding the amount of strength Strv 103-0, we can say that such a number will not greatly please its owners.
The machine has 1510 points strength. This would have been enough if not for the tank's armor. Reservation, one of the worst, among the 9th level, not merged German PT. All around, the vehicle has 16 to 18 mm of armor. This will not save her from any enemy projectile. If she encounters an enemy, she will most likely receive damage. Considering that the damage is the smallest on the level. The main advantage Strv 103-0 is his DPM, the most significant at level 9, amounts to as much as 3640 units. Thanks to such indicators, it is much easier to destroy the enemy one-on-one. As for the other parameters, they do not differ much from the tanks already in the game. It is worth noting that the speed of the car is not bad, it is: forward - 50 km/h, back - 45 km/h.
As you can see, with all the features, the tank has very mediocre characteristics, especially with regard to strength (for the ninth level it is completely flimsy) and a viewing angle that is too small for such a vehicle (only 360).
What can you say about tank armor? If you look at the data, you can say that the armor of this Swede is completely unfinished, however, if you take into account the structure of the tank, then everything is not so bad. The shape of the Strv 103-0 is very rational, the nose is slightly pointed, and the upper armor plate in its reduced state can reach 300 mm, making it extremely difficult for the enemy to penetrate it. If we consider the lower armor plate of the tank, it is somewhat softer, but this is also not scary, because its vulnerability will depend only on the skills of the player himself: if you turn to the enemy in the right way and manage the suspension wisely, then there will be no danger here either.
Now, more about the gun of the Strv 103-0 tank:
gun caliber – 105 mm;
rate of fire - 6.98 rounds per minute;
Armor-piercing (on average) – 308/350/53 mm;
damage dealt (on average) – 390/390/480 units;
gun dispersion - 0.4 per (100 m);
gun aiming time – 3 seconds;
gun weight - 1645 kg.
The firepower of the gun is 488 units, it also has its own characteristics, and here the Swedish tank really has something to be proud of, because such a weapon is worth a lot. Of course, the gun will have the best characteristics only if the player switches to the “siege” mode.
When analyzing the characteristics of this weapon, you should immediately take into account that the alphastrike here will be rather weak. But if you set the “siege” mode, then the recharge speed will be only 6.8 seconds (in marching mode this figure is 8.2). If you first install the “Rammer”, then this combat vehicle will be capable of hitting the enemy with 3400 units of damage in one minute.
The gun's armor penetration has very impressive parameters, and the gun itself cannot have anything less, since it belongs to the tenth level. With such a weapon, battles in the lower lists will be very successful, however, for more comfortable combat, it is still recommended to have from 10 to 15 gold shells with you.
The damage itself is dealt very comfortably, and this is achieved using the same siege mode, in which the dispersion of the weapon is reduced to a minimum, and the accuracy of the hit is at the highest level, and the reduction itself takes only one second.
Using the same siege mode, you can wield a cannon quite well, since the vertical and horizontal aiming angles here also acquire very high values.
Comparison of Swedish tank destroyers UDES 03; Strv 103-0 and Strv 103B
gun on Strv 103-0 very good, has one-time damage 390 units, and penetration by a conventional projectile into 288 mm, and premium 330 mm. These are normal indicators for level 9 of World of Tanks. Also, the armament of the Strv 103-0 tank is very similar, in all characteristics, to the guns of Tier 8 and Tier 10 tank destroyers of vehicles of this nation.
They have the same parameters in terms of mixing speed - 3 seconds, accuracy – 0,3 and rate of fire - 6,43 shots per minute. Apart from the gun, these vehicles have almost identical silhouettes: a rational angle of the frontal armor, a small tank height, and an almost complete lack of armor.
An important parameter is the masking coefficient. The Swedes have low visibility, which allows them to comfortably shoot from behind the bushes without giving away their position. The developers, from level 8, teach the player to follow certain rules when playing Swedish tank destroyers.
Equipment and gear for Strv 103-0
It is known that any tank in WoT needs the installation of additional equipment, and this did not bypass this Swedish vehicle. Despite the fact that it has more advantages than disadvantages, there are still weaknesses, so it will be impossible to enter into battle without the following equipment:
Rammer– with such a module, the Strv 103-0 tank will be able to deliver truly formidable blows to the enemy. The Rammer will also reduce the reload time by 10%; it is recommended to always install it on any equipment;
Stereoscopic telescope– since this Swede’s review is not very high, it’s simply impossible to do without such a module. The stereo tube will increase the missing indicators by 25%, especially if the player is going to conduct an ambush battle;
Camouflage network– although the tank’s invisibility is already high, the camouflage network will bring these numbers to ideal. It is most useful for stealth tanks.
But since the Swedish model Strv 103-0 already has good stealth indicators, the last point can be easily replaced with a module such as “Improved ventilation”. Not only will it increase all crew skill indicators by 5%, but it will also have a positive effect on such characteristics of the vehicle as rate of fire, aiming speed, visibility, driving characteristics and more. It works especially well when each crew member has the “Combat Brotherhood” skill leveled up.
Skills for the crew of Strv 103-0
Not a single crew can do without additional skills, and their correct selection will ensure proper success during the battle. It should be noted that in this combat vehicle the crew consists of only three tankers, and not four, plus all the advantages of the siege mode must be added here, so the following skills are required:
Commander – Brotherhood, Sixth Sense, Camouflage, Repair;
Driver - Brotherhood, Disguise, Virtuoso, Repair;
Radio operator - Combat brotherhood, Camouflage, Radio interception, Repair.
The equipment in the Strv 103-0 vehicle will be standard, as elsewhere:
small first aid kit – disposable, heals one tanker, activated manually;
small repair kit – disposable, repairs one damaged module, activated manually;
manual fire extinguisher – extinguishes flames in a car with manual activation, valid once.
If funds are available, the player can purchase a large first aid kit, an automatic fire extinguisher and a large repair kit. By the way, the fire extinguisher can be replaced with Coffee and baked goods 
, which will increase crew skills by 10%.
Tactics for playing on Strv 103-0
Now that everything has become clear regarding all the characteristics and other indicators, it is necessary to figure out exactly how to fight on the Strv 103-0 tank. First of all, you need to know that the position of the vehicle should be on the second line, since there is everything here to fire from long distances.
But sometimes the tank will be forced to fight at close ranges, where the player will be required to control the suspension well. By activating the suspension, this tank will be able to tilt at such an angle that even the most powerful enemy will not be able to penetrate it. Even in the most disadvantageous positions, you can skillfully twist your body and deflect projectiles with a ricochet.
It is important to do everything properly, otherwise the enemy will be able to easily spin the Swedish vehicle, gaining open access for attacks on its weak sides. Here it is important to always look at the mini-map, then such situations will not arise. If the situation is not in the player’s favor, he will need to switch to the “traveling” mode (this will take 2.5 seconds) and quickly retreat from the scene.
And the most important thing is to try to avoid artillery strikes and land mines. When there is artillery in battle, the player needs to quickly press the "X" key every time a red light appears above his head and quickly move to another position. If a landmine is aimed at the tank, then the best way out will be a timely retreat, since nothing will definitely save you from such shells. Although some players still
Research Strv 103-0
The most important thing, as in all Swedish vehicles, is the presence of a top gun, and in the Strv 103-0 tank destroyer is no exception, so the best option would be to upgrade the guns first, it is advisable to do this for free experience, because the more damage we cause, the more experience we get for fight. Next is the engine and chassis. The modules are installed without additional torsion bars.
Brief summary of the Strv 103-0 tank
Summing up the Strv 103-0 tank, it can be noted that it is not just another “cactus” that the developers are introducing. This machine is quite playable and is not suitable for beginner players. After all, it has no armor, and when playing it you need to have a skill. The car is decent and does not differ much from its classmates in the World of Tanks game.
So, the next new update in the game releases a completely new car, which has truly unique features, and based on all the advantages and disadvantages we can say the following:
Pros of the Strv 103-0 tank:
This Swedish model has excellent mobility (in traveling mode);
frontal armor in its reduced state has phenomenal strength;
high levels of damage dealt per minute (in siege mode);
the gun’s accuracy parameters are also at a high level, if you also switch the vehicle to “siege” mode;
decent level of armor penetration;
the tank is practically invisible;
excellent vertical aiming angles.
Disadvantages of the Strv 103-0 tank (there are significantly fewer of them):
The safety margin is not the greatest;
the review is also weak;
alphastrike guns are below average;
This Swedish tank is very vulnerable to landmines and artillery.
Starting from Tier VIII, where UDES 03 is located, Swedish tank destroyers have access to siege mode. You can tell if a vehicle has this new mechanic by the icon next to the Mobility option, and when viewing modules, the engine information will indicate how long it takes to switch to siege mode.
These tank destroyers are equipped with a unique hydropneumatic suspension, which allows them to raise and lower the front part of the hull. Due to the fact that the gun is rigidly fixed to the body of these vehicles, they have small aiming angles and change the position of the gun using the entire body. Thus, in order to effectively participate in battle, they need to switch between siege and march modes in a timely manner.
hiking mode
This mode is primarily intended for moving around the map. When active, the vehicle is able to move at maximum speed, but cannot fire effectively. Marching mode is indicated by a green indicator with two chevrons, and it indicates how long it will take to switch to siege mode.
siege mode
If you have found a convenient position and are ready to open fire, go into siege mode. In this mode, mobility is reduced, but you can get the most out of the gun. In addition, if your vehicle is equipped with a Camouflage Net or Stereo Tube, they will continue to operate even during body turns.
Siege mode is indicated by a red indicator with a crosshair, which informs how long it takes to switch to marching mode.
To switch from one mode to another in battle, click on the “Siege Mode” button (similar to the body lock button; set in the control settings). Please note: while switching between modes, the vehicle cannot move or shoot.
Aiming System: First-person camera mode (sniper scope) works differently in travel mode. You don't control the gun, but the camera, like in a third-person view, and the gun is pointed in the same direction as the camera. When the camera moves in siege mode, the entire body rotates due to the hydropneumatic suspension, pointing the gun directly at the selected point.
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With the release of update 0.9.17, it became available for players to study Swedish tank branch, which is represented by two branches of research. The cars of this nation have specific features that have introduced new opportunities for players into the gameplay.
Unfortunately for players, only tank destroyers and heavy tanks are available in the Swedish development branch. At the moment, there has been no reliable information about the introduction of light vehicles, a full-fledged branch of medium tanks and self-propelled guns, although the archives contain enough information about the developments of Swedish engineers of various types of armored vehicles. This gives hope for the addition of new unique technology that will make the game even more exciting and fun.
Swedish branch of heavy tanks
Swedish heavy tank branch is heterogeneous throughout its entire length. Players start the game on light vehicles, at the fourth level they change to medium ones, and only at the eighth level do heavy tanks come into play. This heterogeneity of equipment brings players some discomfort in the gameplay, since transferring a crew from one type of equipment to another is accompanied by an experience penalty of 20%. In addition, the perks that are needed for comfortable play on medium tanks are not always suitable for playing on heavy tanks.
Therefore, players who decide to pump out Swedish heavy tanks for themselves will be required to frequently reset perks to learn more suitable ones. But all these inconveniences will ultimately be rewarded by the presence of excellent heavy equipment in the hangar. A special feature of these vehicles is the loading drum, which greatly simplifies the process of dealing damage.
There are many such tanks in the World of Tanks game, but the Swedes have a clear advantage over them, namely strong frontal armor that can deflect large-caliber shells and thereby increases the survivability of equipment on the battlefield. More detailed information about the Swedish heavy tanks branch will come later.
Just like the heavy tank branch, Swedish tank destroyers were introduced into the game with their own characteristics. And if until level 8 Swedish tank destroyers are quite similar to vehicles of other nations of the same type, then after reaching this level players receive a unique siege combat mode.
Using it, the player can move around his axis, using a camouflage network and stereo pipes that will be active. Such characteristics of cars have not yet been introduced into the game and many players have already appreciated them. Moreover, when switching to siege mode, the vehicles get fantastic vertical aiming angles, which makes playing with this vehicle very comfortable.
The ninth and tenth levels of Swedish tank destroyers have excellent armor, due to the rational arrangement of armor plates, from which most enemy shells ricochet. It is also worth noting the excellent camouflage parameters of the Swedish tank destroyers, which, in combination with a camouflage network, make the vehicle invisible on the battlefield and can often be detected only by an “X-ray”. Their weapon is distinguished by excellent accuracy.
But there were some downsides. The transition to siege mode takes some time; while in this mode, the vehicle has a low movement speed. When exiting the mode, the speed of the tank destroyer increases many times, but the firing leaves much to be desired. Vertical aiming angles disappear, the accuracy and stabilization of the gun deteriorate.
At the moment, Sweden's premium tanks are represented by only one vehicle - a medium tank Strv m/42-57 Alt A2. It has good mobility, a charging drum and good damage per minute. Its disadvantages include the presence of weak armor, mediocre vertical aiming angles and low penetration of the base projectile. In addition, when transferring crew to heavy tanks, players will pay a large experience penalty.
We will tell you more about this vehicle, as well as other tanks, later.