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Strv m/40L

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Battle Tier
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[Client Values; Actual values in
Specifically, the mismatch in crew values caused by commander's 10% crew skill bonus. Outside of a crew of 1 commander only, 100% crew is a fiction. The client values, given for 100% crew, will normally be taken into battle with 110% crew skill members aside from specific functions, causing their actual performance to deviate from the expected client value. These differences are taken into account in tooltip boxes.
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38,500  Credits Cost
39082 HP Hit Points
9.66/105.17/12 t Weight Limit
Crew
  1. Commander (Radio Operator)
  2. Driver
  3. Gunner (Loader)
Mobility
142205 hp Engine Power
45/18 km/h Speed Limit
4245 deg/s Traverse
14.739.65 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio
NoNo Pivot
Armor
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50/13/1350/20/35 mm Turret Armor
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Shell Cost
40/40/5040/40/50 HP Damage
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25 r/m 

Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 2.4 s
50% Crew: 3.05 s
75% Crew: 2.69 s
100% Crew: 2.4 s
Rammer: 2.16 s
Vents: 2.35 s
Both: 2.11 s
Both and BiA: 2.07 s
Both and Max Crew %: 1.99 s

See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information.



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30 r/m 

Standard Gun

Reload Times
Nominal: 2 s
50% Crew: 2.55 s
75% Crew: 2.24 s
100% Crew: 2 s
Rammer: 1.8 s
Vents: 1.95 s
Both: 1.76 s
Both and BiA: 1.73 s
Both and Max Crew %: 1.65 s

See Crew, Consumables, or Equipment for more information.
Rate of Fire






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1000

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (40 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1000
50% Crew: 785.6
75% Crew: 892.8
100% Crew: 1000
100% Crew
Vents: 1023.6
Rammer: 1111.2
Both: 1137.2
Both and BiA: 1158.8
Both and Max Crew %: 1208.8

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1040
50% Crew: 825.6
75% Crew: 932.8
100% Crew: 1040
100% Crew
Rammer: 1151.2
Vents: 1063.6
Both: 1177.2
Both and BiA: 1198.8
Both and Max Crew %: 1248.8

See here, here, or here for more information.

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (40 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1000
50% Crew: 785.6
75% Crew: 892.8
100% Crew: 1000
100% Crew
Vents: 1023.6
Rammer: 1111.2
Both: 1137.2
Both and BiA: 1158.8
Both and Max Crew %: 1208.8

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1040
50% Crew: 825.6
75% Crew: 932.8
100% Crew: 1040
100% Crew
Rammer: 1151.2
Vents: 1063.6
Both: 1177.2
Both and BiA: 1198.8
Both and Max Crew %: 1248.8

See here, here, or here for more information.

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (50 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1250
50% Crew: 982
75% Crew: 1116
100% Crew: 1250
100% Crew
Vents: 1279.5
Rammer: 1389
Both: 1421.5
Both and BiA: 1448.5
Both and Max Crew %: 1511

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1300
50% Crew: 1032
75% Crew: 1166
100% Crew: 1300
100% Crew
Rammer: 1439
Vents: 1329.5
Both: 1471.5
Both and BiA: 1498.5
Both and Max Crew %: 1561

See here, here, or here for more information.






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1200

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 1 (40 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1200
50% Crew: 942.8
75% Crew: 1071.6
100% Crew: 1200
100% Crew
Vents: 1228
Rammer: 1333.2
Both: 1364.4
Both and BiA: 1390.4
Both and Max Crew %: 1450.4

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1240
50% Crew: 982.8
75% Crew: 1111.6
100% Crew: 1240
100% Crew
Rammer: 1373.2
Vents: 1268
Both: 1404.4
Both and BiA: 1430.4
Both and Max Crew %: 1490.4

See here, here, or here for more information.

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 2 (40 Damage):


Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1200
50% Crew: 942.8
75% Crew: 1071.6
100% Crew: 1200
100% Crew
Vents: 1228
Rammer: 1333.2
Both: 1364.4
Both and BiA: 1390.4
Both and Max Crew %: 1450.4

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1240
50% Crew: 982.8
75% Crew: 1111.6
100% Crew: 1240
100% Crew
Rammer: 1373.2
Vents: 1268
Both: 1404.4
Both and BiA: 1430.4
Both and Max Crew %: 1490.4

See here, here, or here for more information.

Standard Gun

Using Shell Type 3 (50 Damage):
With wholly penetrating hits

Theoretical Damage Per Minute
Nominal DPM: 1500
50% Crew: 1178.5
75% Crew: 1339.5
100% Crew: 1500
100% Crew
Vents: 1535
Rammer: 1666.5
Both: 1705.5
Both and BiA: 1738
Both and Max Crew %: 1813

Advantageous Damage Per Minute
First-shot DPM: 1550
50% Crew: 1228.5
75% Crew: 1389.5
100% Crew: 1550
100% Crew
Rammer: 1716.5
Vents: 1585
Both: 1755.5
Both and BiA: 1788
Both and Max Crew %: 1863

See here, here, or here for more information.
Damage Per Minute


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0.38 m 

With 50% Crew: 0.471 m
With 75% Crew: 0.411 m
With 100% Crew: 0.364 m
With BiA: 0.356 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.349 m
Maximum possible: 0.334 m

For more details, see Crew


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0.38 m 

With 50% Crew: 0.471 m
With 75% Crew: 0.411 m
With 100% Crew: 0.364 m
With BiA: 0.356 m
With BiA and Vents: 0.349 m
Maximum possible: 0.334 m

For more details, see Crew
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2 s 

With 50% Crew: 2.478 s
With 75% Crew: 2.163 s
With 100% Crew: 1.918 s
With GLD: 1.743 s
With BiA: 1.875 s
With BiA and Vents: 1.835 s
With both and GLD: 1.668 s
Maximum possible: 1.599 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment


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1.6 s 

With 50% Crew: 1.982 s
With 75% Crew: 1.731 s
With 100% Crew: 1.534 s
With GLD: 1.395 s
With BiA: 1.5 s
With BiA and Vents: 1.468 s
With both and GLD: 1.334 s
Maximum possible: 1.279 s

For more details, see Crew or Equipment
Aim time
3537 deg/s Turret Traverse
360° Gun Arc
-15°/+25°-15°/+25° Elevation Arc
200175 rounds Ammo Capacity
General
2020 % Chance of Fire






300 m 

With 50% Crew: 235.7 m
With 75% Crew: 267.9 m
With 100% Crew: 300 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 315.2 m
With Coated Optics: 330 m
With Binocular Telescope: 375 m
Maximum possible: 429.5 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment






320 m 

With 50% Crew: 251.4 m
With 75% Crew: 285.7 m
With 100% Crew: 320 m
With Recon and Situational Awareness: 336.2 m
With Coated Optics: 352 m
With Binocular Telescope: 400 m
Maximum possible: 458.1 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
View Range


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290 m 

With 50% Crew: 227.8 m
With 75% Crew: 259 m
With 100% Crew: 290 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 348 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 319 m
Maximum possible: 417.3 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment


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345 m 

With 50% Crew: 271.1 m
With 75% Crew: 308.1 m
With 100% Crew: 345 m
With 100% Signal Boost: 414 m
When affected by 100% Relaying: 379.5 m
Maximum possible: 496.4 m

For more details, see Skills or Equipment
Signal Range
Values are Stock - click for Top


III

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38500

The Strv m/40L is a Swedish tier 3 light tank.

In 1940, the Swedish army experienced an acute need for armored vehicles. One of the solutions to the problem was the modernization of the L-60 tanks. The first 100 modernized vehicles received improved armor and a new automatic transmission. Modernization was performed by AB Landsverk; this is why these vehicles entered service named Strv m/40L. Later, vehicles that were manufactured at the factory in Karlstad were equipped with more powerful engines, improved suspension, and armor. These vehicles were designated Strv m/40K.

The Strv m/40L leads to the Lago, and the Sav m/43.

Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables

Modules

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Guns

Tier Gun Penetration
(mm)
Damage
(HP)
Rate of fire
(rounds/minute)
Dispersion
(m/100m)
Aiming time
(s)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(Credits)

III 37 mm kan m/38 strv 55/78/19 40/40/50 27.27 0.38 1.9 82 8200
IV 37 mm kan m/38-49 strv 78/98/19 40/40/50 30 0.38 1.6 82 16700

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Engines

Tier Engine Engine Power
(hp)
Chance of Fire on Impact
(%)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(Credits)

II Scania-Vabis 1664 142 20 485 1050
II Scania-Vabis L 603 162 20 540 1430
III Ford 317 205 20 600 4300

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Suspensions

Tier Suspension Load Limit
(т)
Traverse Speed
(gr/sec)
Rmin Weight
(kg)
Price
(Credits)

II Strv m/40L 10 42 B/2 2200 520
III Strv m/40K 12 45 B/2 2200 1940

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Radios

Tier Radio Signal Range
(m)
Weight
(kg)
Price
(Credits)

II 25 W Sv/1 m/39 290 34 180
IV 25 W Sv/1 m/39-42 345 34 2200

Compatible Equipment

Low Noise Exhaust System Class 3 Camouflage Net Class 3 Coated Optics Class 3 Experimental Optics Wear-Resistant Gun Laying Drive Venting System Enhanced Gun Laying Drive Class 3 Improved Hardening Class 3 Additional Grousers Class 3 Improved Ventilation Class 3 Binocular Telescope Class 3 Turbocharger Class 3 

Compatible Consumables

Automatic Fire Extinguisher Natural Cover Optical Calibration Aim Tuning Experienced Firefighters 100-octane Gasoline 105-octane Gasoline Manual Fire Extinguisher Vent Purge Large First Aid Kit Large Repair Kit Duty Comes First Shell Organizer Focus on Target Coffee with Cinnamon Buns Increased Focus Small First Aid Kit Small Repair Kit Gearbox Intricacy Steady Hand Combat Course 


Player Opinion

Pros and Cons

Pros:

- Excellent shell penetration for Tier 3 and top gun has APCR for default ammo

- Frontal armor can bounce 20mm autocannons and some unaimed shells when at range

- Extreme gun depression of 15 degrees


Cons:

- Large dispersion while moving - almost mandatory to stop (hopefully with camo) before firing.

- Low alpha damage and DPM

- Large frontal weakspots in centre of armor that cannot be angled, including large 8-9mm sections that become overmatched autopens for even Tier 1 37mm guns.

- Slow stock engine

- Engine likely to take damage and become immobilized -- small repair kit recommended

- Poor radio range and average view range that can't support the high maximum accuracy of the gun.


Performance

The Strv m/40L performs best on hilly or clifftop terrain where it can put its crazy gun depression and decent turret armor to good use. It has excellent penetration on both guns and frontal armor that can bounce a surprising number of shots. The main downsides are that the low alpha damage coupled with the large dispersion while moving the tank, and the poor radio range both limit its usefulness as a scout, meaning that this tank plays somewhat like the British cruiser tanks in that it performs more like a fast medium than a scout tank.

Another issue is that many other Tier III vehicles move extremely quickly, which can mean that while the gun has excellent aimed accuracy at range and tracking, this may not be as helpful as it may seem to begin with when enemies can close the distance very quickly or run away/into cover. By contrast the tank does not really match its top speed until it gets the top American Ford engine, which can take the specific horsepower to over 20hp/t and finally allow it to safely enter the middle of the Mines map (extremely common with the low tier map pool).

The m/40L's crew setup is Commander/Gunner/Driver, which means the Tier 1 100% crew may be used with the addition of a Gunner. The Tier II L-60 is the only Swedish premium light that may serve as a perfect crew trainer.


Early Research

  • Use Improved Hardening equipment to bypass the stock suspension unless you are really low on money as it does not provide any stats.
  • Focus on getting the top gun, for more penetration and a second increase in rate of fire.
  • Get the top turret for increased rate of fire and health.
  • The American Ford engine can be a big help, and a good chunk of XP compared to the gun.


Suggested Equipment


Gun Laying DriveImproved Hardening


Documented Tank and Crew Builds

Additional Grousers, Turbocharger, Binocular Telescope and Improved Ventilation may also be suitable options. Camo or Optics are not as likely to be useful.



Gallery

Historical Info

(See the Strv m/38 history section for the first part of this article)


Sweden was now in a really bad situation. Its neighbor, Finland, was already involved in the war with the Russians and in 1940, the other neighbor, Norway, got invaded by the Germans. To top it all, the previously-ordered 90 Czech TNH tanks (the order was made before the invasion of 1939) had now been cancelled by the Germans, who seized the tanks for their own army. This meant that Sweden was cut off militarily from the outside world and would have to rely on its own tank designs. Therefore the L-60 was modified once again, this time with mass production in mind. The tank was largely the same as the L-60-SII but was now equipped with an automatic gearbox, some vehicles could even mount a mortar on the back for infantry support in addition to the applique armor, but mainly the tank was simplified for mass production. The vehicle was designated Strv m/40L (“L-60-S III” by Landsverk). A total of 100 tanks of this type were produced between 1941 and 1942.

Strv m/40L with applique armour
Armor schematics of the Strv /40L

By 1943, Landsverk started to produce a heavier tank design and no longer had the capacity to produce the L-60 series of tanks, so instead their production shifted to Karlstad Mekaniska Werkstad. The L-60 design received another overhaul and the suspension was finally improved to the point where the applique armour could be built-in from the start. Other than that a new and more powerful engine was fitted, the result of which was to make the vehicle longer. This tank model was designated Strv m/40K by the army (and L-60-SV by Landsverk). An interesting thing to note is that there is no information on the previous L-60-S IV design, other than it weighed 12 tones and had the same armament as well as an unknown 180hp engine. Nevertheless 80 Strv m/40K tanks were produced between 1943 and 1944, and this was the final version of the L-60 to be produced during the war.

Strv m/40K
Armor schematics of the Strv m/40K

After the war some models of the tank were still in active service during the 50's; there were even plans to re-equip the tanks with a new turret with a 57mm gun. The idea had been around since 1944, but the first prototype was only ready by 1949-1950. The prototype hull was that of the Strv m/40L and the turret mounted the 5.7cm Pvkan m/43 gun. The vehicle was designated Pvkv IV “Värjan” (Pvkv meaning “tank destroyer 4″, it was named “Värjan” after a kind of sword, used by the Swedish Carolean army in 16th century). The new turret and the gun increased the weight by 500kg, but this was compensated by the removal of the applique armour. The turret was poorly armored to keep the weight down, with a 20mm gun mantelet and 12mm of armor everywhere else. The trials of the prototype showed that there were big problems with the aiming system and the project was discontinued.

Pvkv IV "Värjan"

The last model of the L-60 to serve with the Swedish army was the Strv m/40K, which was retired in 1957. However a few years later 25 Strv m/40s were sold to Dominican Republic. There, some of them would serve until the 1990's. In fact, three of these tanks were lost while fighting the American Marine Corps; one was even destroyed by a M48 Patton.

Strv m/40 in service with Dominican forces


Historical Gallery

Sources and External Links

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USSR IMS-1 IIBT-2 IIT-45 IIT-26 IIT-60 IITetrarch IIIBT-SV IIILTP IIIM3 Light IIIBT-7 artillery IIIT-116 IIIBT-5 IIIT-127 IIIT-46 IIIT-70 IVBT-7 IVT-80 IVValentine II VA-20 VT-50 VIMT-25 VIT-50-2 VIILTG VIIILTTB VIIILT-432 IXT-54 ltwt. XT-100 LT
China IIVickers Mk. E Type B IIIType 2597 Chi-Ha IVM5A1 Stuart VI59-16 VIType 64 VIIType 62 VIIWZ-131 VIIIWZ-132 VIIIM41D IXWZ-132A XWZ-132-1
Japan IRenault Otsu IIType 95 Ha-Go IIType 97 Te-Ke IIIType 97 Chi-Ha IIIType 98 Ke-Ni IVType 5 Ke-Ho
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