Is the Stridsvagn 103 a tank destroyer?

The Stridsvagn 103 (Strv 103), or S-Tank, was a Swedish tank (although some consider it to be a tank destroyer). It was known for its unconventional turret-less design, with a fixed gun traversed by engaging the tracks and elevated by adjusting the hull suspension.

Is the Stridsvagn 103 a tank destroyer?

The Stridsvagn 103 (Strv 103), or S-Tank, was a Swedish tank (although some consider it to be a tank destroyer). It was known for its unconventional turret-less design, with a fixed gun traversed by engaging the tracks and elevated by adjusting the hull suspension.

How much does a Strv 103 cost?

Guns

Tier Gun Price ( )
X 10,5 cm kan strv 103 L/51 290000
X 10,5 cm kan strv 103 L/62 330000

What is Sweden’s main battle tank?

Stridsvagn 122

Stridsvagn 122
Type Main battle tank
Place of origin Sweden/Germany
Service history
In service 1997–present

What tank does Sweden use now?

Swedish Strv 122
Swedish Strv 122, actual main battle tank – 120 are currently in service.

Does Sweden still use the S tank?

The sole Strv 103D is today on display at the Arsenalen national military vehicle museum, together with some 103C models. They are all still in running order.

How many tanks does Sweden have?

Including storaged equipment still operational, the Swedish army possesses: 280 tanks, 212 tank destroyers, around 1,300 APCs, 860 IFVs, 11,300 utility vehicles, 220 towed artillery pieces, and 51 self-propelled artillery pieces.

Is the Stridsvagn 103 still in service?

There was some consideration of adding both reactive and/or appliqué armour in the early 1990s, but, in the end, the Strv 103 was instead phased out of Swedish service in favour of the Stridsvagn 122 (leased Leopard 2A4s was used as stop-gap), which entered service in 1997 (the last year that the Strv 103 was used to …

When was the Strv 103 made?

After a few modifications, the “Alternativ S” was put into service as the Stridsvagn 103 (the number stands for being the 3rd tank armed with a 10 cm main gun in service). The full batch production was placed in 1965 and the first deliveries spanned from 1967 to 1971, with 290 machines.

Does Sweden have good tanks?

The Swedish main battle tank has improved armor along the top of the turret which is a weakness for many tanks when anti-tank guided missiles use a deadly downward trajectory attack angle. The fire control system has been modernized as well over the original Leopard platform.

What tanks does Finland use?

Main Battle Tank Leopard 2A6. The Finnish Army, Armoured Vehicles.

  • Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II. The Finnish Air Force, Aircraft.
  • Boeing F/A-18 Hornet. The Finnish Air Force, Aircraft.
  • Hamina class.
  • Assault Rifle RK 62M.
  • Hämeenmaa class.
  • Armoured Howitzer 155 PSH K9 FIN.
  • New Generation Light Anti-Tank Weapon (NLAW)
  • What tank does Norway use?

    Armoured vehicles

    Main battle tank
    SISU XA-185, XA-186, XA-203N Finland
    ACSV G5 Germany
    M113A2, M113F3 United States
    Fuchs 1A8 Germany

    Is Strv 103 effective?

    The Swedish Stridsvagn 103 (or “S-Tank”) was one of the most unusual tanks ever built. Designed to give good defensive firepower to enforce Sweden’s armed neutrality, it’s unique design came at a cost: it is absolutely no good on offense.

    Did Volvo make tanks?

    Between April 1943 to January 1945, 282 Strv m/42s were delivered, of which 180 tanks were made at Landsverk and 102 at Volvo. Most of the vehicles, 225 vehicles, were fitted with Scania engines. The other 57 tanks got Volvo engines.