Ikv 103
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* Top speed this tank can drive is much lower than its maximum speed (Its maximum speed is 60 km/h, But the tank can only drive up to 45-50 km/h without driving down from hill, though that is still quite fast), somewhat slow track traverse And terrible speed with stock engine. | * Top speed this tank can drive is much lower than its maximum speed (Its maximum speed is 60 km/h, But the tank can only drive up to 45-50 km/h without driving down from hill, though that is still quite fast), somewhat slow track traverse And terrible speed with stock engine. | |||
* High shell arc and low shell velocity makes moving targets impossible to hit. | * High shell arc and low shell velocity makes moving targets impossible to hit. | |||
? | * No HE on the top gun, HEAT | + | * No HE on the top gun, HEAT can't inflicts any damage against spaced armor | |
|InTheGame_performance= | |InTheGame_performance= |
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Ikv 103
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[Client Values; Actual values in
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 |
r/m ▲
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 or two shot many tier 4 and tier 5 vehicles)
- Excellent gun depression
- Good mobility and acceleration with a high top speed (With Top engine only)
- Its Top gun had HEAT as standard ammo, Has good penetration and doesn't lose penetration over distances
- Low profile and best camo of all tier 5 TD's
Cons:
- Low rate of fire, even when compared to other howitzers.
- Very weak armour
- Top speed this tank can drive is much lower than its maximum speed (Its maximum speed is 60 km/h, But the tank can only drive
- High shell arc and low shell velocity makes moving targets impossible to hit.
- No HE on the top gun, HEAT can't inflicts any damage against spaced armor
Performance
Driving the Ikv 103 takes some getting used to. Not only does the Ikv 103 use howitzers exclusively, the guns themselves are atypical. Unlike normal howitzers, the top gun does not fire any AP shells nor HE shells, only firing HEAT for both standard and premium rounds. While HEAT do have the advantage of not losing any penetration over distances, they will fail against spaced armor. Additionally, the lack of any HE shells means that this vehicle can be almost completely ineffective against highly armored opponents.
Fortunately, the Ikv 103 has the highest camoflauge value while stationary of all tier 5 tank destroyers, letting it snipe from afar and stay out of viewrange of your enemies with its decent accuracy (for a howitzer). Despite its sloping, its armor is exceedingly weak and will be overmatched by almost every tank you will meet. Unlike its predecessor, the Ikv 103 is also quite mobile and has a high power-to-weight ratio. While its top speed of 60 kph is misleading as the vehicle can't reach that on a flat surface, it will still be able to move around at 45-50 kph, making it quite easy to reposition. It's track traverse is a bit slow though, so make sure to not let any light or medium tanks to sneak up and flank you. Finally, like all Swedish tank destroyers, the Ikv 103 has excellent gun depression, letting it poke over ridgelines, fire, and scoot back before taking any damage.
Early Research
You can mount everything without the need of the upgraded suspension, then you can skip it (unless you want to mount equipment). Start researching the Ford 391 engine, since it needs a small amount of experience and it will give you a 25 hp boost. The default 10,5cm gun is enough to kill/hit targets, so research the Ra 105 radio (you can unlock it if you buy the next tank, the Ikv 65 Alt II). Finally, research the 10,5cm ikv 103 gun. You can research the upgraded suspension if you want to play more with this tank, otherwise, skip it.
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 |