Ikv 103
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* Very high alpha damage (Can one-shot many tier 4 and tier 5 vehicles) | * Very high alpha damage (Can one-shot many tier 4 and tier 5 vehicles) | |||
* Excellent gun depression | * Excellent gun depression | |||
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* Low rate of fire, even when compared to other howitzers. | * Low rate of fire, even when compared to other howitzers. | |||
* Weak armour | * Weak armour | |||
+ | * Top speed much lower than advertised | |||
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= | |||
Driving the Ikv 103 takes some getting used to. Not only does the Ikv 103 use howitzers exclusively, the guns themselves are a-typical. Unlike normal howitzers, their AP shells have reasonably good penetration and the guns are reasonably accurate when compared to the short-barrelled howitzers on other tanks at this level. They can also fire HEAT rounds, which, though very expensive further increase the guns' effectiveness. Also, they throw their shells in very high arcs, which means that at medium range you stand an excellent chance of hitting the top of a tank. The upgraded gun offers very little advantage (it is more accurate at long range) and cannot fire HE rounds. This can be a major problem. Although the difference in alpha-damage is relatively small (300 vs. 370) this can mean the difference between one-shotting your opponent and only doing damage. The latter can prove to be fatal due to the long-reload and the inability of the Ikv 103 to stand up to enemy fire. | Driving the Ikv 103 takes some getting used to. Not only does the Ikv 103 use howitzers exclusively, the guns themselves are a-typical. Unlike normal howitzers, their AP shells have reasonably good penetration and the guns are reasonably accurate when compared to the short-barrelled howitzers on other tanks at this level. They can also fire HEAT rounds, which, though very expensive further increase the guns' effectiveness. Also, they throw their shells in very high arcs, which means that at medium range you stand an excellent chance of hitting the top of a tank. The upgraded gun offers very little advantage (it is more accurate at long range) and cannot fire HE rounds. This can be a major problem. Although the difference in alpha-damage is relatively small (300 vs. 370) this can mean the difference between one-shotting your opponent and only doing damage. The latter can prove to be fatal due to the long-reload and the inability of the Ikv 103 to stand up to enemy fire. | |||
? | Unlike its predecessor, the Ikv 103 is also fast and has a high power-to-weight ratio. The armour however, is exceedingly weak and cannot be relied upon to bounce shots from any tank it encounters. | + | Unlike its predecessor, the Ikv 103 is also fast (though not as fast as implied, unless you are going downhill) and has a high power-to-weight ratio. The armour however, is exceedingly weak and cannot be relied upon to bounce shots from any tank it encounters. | |
Like all low tier Swedish tank destroyers, the Ikv 103 has excellent gun depression. | Like all low tier Swedish tank destroyers, the Ikv 103 has excellent gun depression. | |||
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Ikv 103
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394,000 Cost |
46092 HP Hit Points |
8.81/94.01/10 t Weight Limit |
- Commander (Radio Operator)
- Driver
- Gunner
- Loader
150175 hp Engine Power |
60/20 km/h Speed Limit |
3032 deg/s Traverse |
17.0343.64 hp/t Power/Wt Ratio |
YesYes Pivot |
// mm Hull Armor |
AP/HEAT/HE
HEAT/HEAT Shells |
215/4000/240
220/4400/240 Shell Cost |
320/300/370300/300/370 HP Damage |
102/110/53120/140/53 mm Penetration |
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5 r/m Standard Gun ▲
5.41 Rate of Fire Standard Gun |
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Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1600 Standard Gun ▲
Standard Gun
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Standard Gun
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1623 Damage Per Minute Standard Gun
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m ▲
0.54 m With 50% Crew: 0.669 m ▲
0.42 Accuracy With 50% Crew: 0.52 m |
s 2.3 s 2.1 Aim time |
1818 deg/s Gun Traverse Speed |
20° Gun Arc |
-12°/+20°-12°/+20° Elevation Arc |
2929 rounds Ammo Capacity |
2020 % Chance of Fire |
m 340 m 340 View Range |
m 455 m 525 Signal Range |
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The Ikv 103 is a Swedish tier 5 tank destroyer.
In 1956, production of a modernized variant of the Ikv 102 SPG, designated Ikv 103, was started. These vehicles were designed to provide fire support to infantry. A total of around 80 vehicles were manufactured and remained in service till the early 1980s.
The Ikv 103 leads to the Ikv 65 Alt II.
Modules / Available Equipment and Consumables
Modules
Tier | Engine | Engine Power (hp) |
Chance of Fire on Impact (%) |
Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | SFA B42 | 150 | 20 | 600 | 9000 | |
V | Ford 391 | 175 | 20 | 600 | 11800 |
Tier | Suspension | Load Limit (т) |
Traverse Speed (gr/sec) |
Rmin | Weight (kg) |
Price ()
| |
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IV | Ikv 102 | 9 | 30 | 0 | 2500 | 4000 | |
V | Ikv 103 | 10 | 32 | 0 | 2500 | 10150 |
Compatible Equipment
Compatible Consumables
Player Opinion
Pros and Cons
Pros:
- Very high alpha damage (Can one-shot many tier 4 and tier 5 vehicles)
- Excellent gun depression
- Good mobility
Cons:
- Low rate of fire, even when compared to other howitzers.
- Weak armour
- Top speed much lower than advertised
Performance
Driving the Ikv 103 takes some getting used to. Not only does the Ikv 103 use howitzers exclusively, the guns themselves are a-typical. Unlike normal howitzers, their AP shells have reasonably good penetration and the guns are reasonably accurate when compared to the short-barrelled howitzers on other tanks at this level. They can also fire HEAT rounds, which, though very expensive further increase the guns' effectiveness. Also, they throw their shells in very high arcs, which means that at medium range you stand an excellent chance of hitting the top of a tank. The upgraded gun offers very little advantage (it is more accurate at long range) and cannot fire HE rounds. This can be a major problem. Although the difference in alpha-damage is relatively small (300 vs. 370) this can mean the difference between one-shotting your opponent and only doing damage. The latter can prove to be fatal due to the long-reload and the inability of the Ikv 103 to stand up to enemy fire. Unlike its predecessor, the Ikv 103 is also fast (though not as fast as implied, unless you are going downhill) and has a high power-to-weight ratio. The armour however, is exceedingly weak and cannot be relied upon to bounce shots from any tank it encounters. Like all low tier Swedish tank destroyers, the Ikv 103 has excellent gun depression.
Early Research
You will need the upgraded suspension to be able to mount the improved engine (the most useful upgrade), as well as a complete set of equipment. Afterwards you can research the radio, and finally the upgraded gun. Alterantively, you can ignore the radio, though that means unlocking it on the Ikv 65 Alt II.
Suggested Equipment
Gallery
Historical Info
Ikv 103 rear, here the “grills” can clearly be seen.
Generally the vehicle was well liked by its crews, who enjoyed its great maneuverability and high top speed. After the Ikv 103, there would be an almost 10 year break before the development would start on the next Ikv project, but in the meantime, there were some interesting things going on with the Ikv 103. Sometime during the early 60′s, three Ikv 103 had their guns removed and were experimentally fitted with a new upgraded 6-cylinder engine called B61. The new engine almost doubled the horsepower of the original, going from 150hp to 230hp. This increased the mobility of the vehicle considerably and gave it a power to weight ratio of over 25hp/t. However, it was found out that the new engine was insufficiently cooled and therefore the project was cancelled and the vehicles were restored to their original condition.
One of the three Ikv 103 refitted with the experimental engine
In addition to these tests, attempts were made to sell the Ikv 103 design to both Switzerland and India with a new 199hp Ford engine. There were even plans for a troop carrier version for India, but nothing ever came of it. That’s not the end of it however, since there seems to have been an attempt to sell an unarmed variant of the vehicle as a reconnaissance version.
Drawing of reconnaissance version of the Ikv 103
Historical Gallery
Historical Accuracy Errata
* The real life gun depression of the Ikv 103 was 16 degrees, but in game it is only 12 degrees (contrary to what the stats say on this page currently)
- The planned B61 engine had 230 HP but is currently unavailable. The top Ford 391 engine in game is fake.
Sources and External Links
Light Tanks | IStrv fm/21 • IIStrv m/38 • IIL-60 • IIIStrv m/40L • IIILago M38 |
Medium Tanks | IVLago • VStrv m/42 • VIStrv m/42-57 Alt A.2 • VIStrv 74 • VIILeo • VIIIStrv 81 • VIIIPrimo Victoria • VIIILansen C • VIIIUDES 14 Alt 5 • IXUDES 16 • XUDES 15/16 |
Heavy Tanks | VIIIEmil I • VIIIEMIL 1951 • VIIIBofors Tornvagn • IXEmil II • IXStrv K • XKranvagn |
Tank Destroyers | IIPvlvv fm/42 • IIIIkv 72 • IVSav m/43 • VIkv 103 • VIIkv 65 Alt II • VIIIkv 90 Typ B • VIIIUDES 03 • VIIIStrv S1 • IXStrv 103-0 • XStrv 103B |
Self-Propelled Artillery |