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The Ikv 103 self-propelled artillery unit will replace the Swedish SPGs of the Second World War period in the game. It will become one of the main vehicles for battles at low rank
Infanterikanonvagn 103, SPG, Sweden, rank III
Pros
- Excellent elevation angle limits
- Decent dynamics and speed
- Good HEAT rounds
Cons
- Weak armour
- Complex ballistics
In 1949, the procurement division of the Swedish army placed an order for the development of a light assault self-propelled gun to substitute the Sav m/43 SPG. Three companies took on the work: AB Landsverk took on the development of the platform, Volvo was responsible for the powertrain, and Bofors for the armament. In fact, three versions of the vehicle for different purposes were planned at first: one with a 75 mm cannon, a machine-gun-equipped modification, and also a special one that was intended for the deployment of specific weaponry, such as flamethrowers and rocket launchers. Thus, a light (merely eight tonnes in all), tracked infantry-support vehicle was produced, with an open cabin and bulletproof armour.
In 1952, a cannon-equipped version, under the designation the Ikv 72 (short for “infanterikanonvagn”, meaning “cannon-equipped infantry-support vehicle” in Swedish), was put into service. A little later, the SPG’s were re-equipped with 105 mm howitzers and the cabin was retrofitted with a roof, which could protect the crew from bullets and shrapnel. This modification received the designation Ikv 102. Meanwhile, the Swedish army ordered another series of the vehicle with an upgraded chassis to allow installation of a new air-cooled engine, while the gun and the armour remained the same as the Ikv 102’s. This new version was designated Ikv 103. The Ikv 102 and 103 SPGs remained in use by the Swedish army until the mid-1970s, when they were replaced with the Ikv 91 SPG.
The Ikv 103 SPG will appear in our game at rank III of the Swedish armoured vehicle research tree. The armour on this SPG, even disregarding the bulletproof armour of the fighting compartment roof, leaves much to be desired and can be penetrated by literally any opponent. Unfortunately, the stock armour-piercing rounds and high-explosive fragmentation shells are far from highly effective. They cope rather poorly with medium tanks and light vehicles, but heavy tanks, such as the Soviet KV’s or the British Churchill tanks, are a real problem for them. HEAT shells are available from stock and are capable of penetrating up to 240 mm. But it’ll change, when research on the fantastic HEAT shells with 400 mm of armour penetration on a normal impact is complete! Then, the respectable elevation angle limits (-16/+20), smart positioning, and camouflage allow it to overcome even the most “stout” enemies. The main point is to try and take out an enemy tank’s ammo rack or disable its armament. But the complex ballistics of the 105 mm howitzer does not allow the vehicle to shoot at long range, and the powerful HEAT rounds must be aimed very carefully.
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The Ikv 72 version with the 75 mm weapon could be found on the rank I, and it has a far better long-range hitting rate. The weak armour and open cabin of the Ikv 72 make it an easy target for any opponent who gets the fragile Swede in the crosshairs. Even a fighter with rifle-calibre machine guns is capable of annihilating the crew, and then that’s it: hello, hangar... It’s all doom and gloom, isn’t it?
In update 1.97 we will add two modifications: Ikv 72 and Ikv 103.
Definitely not! Firstly, we have the excellent -20/+20 elevation angle limits, allowing fire from ditches and from the reverse hill slopes. Secondly, the tracks can take this vehicle over hills and rocks inaccessible to wheeled tank destroyers. All in all, thanks to its light weight, the vehicle has nice movement stats. And the stock armour-piercing rounds are enough for taking out any target, especially from the sides.
In other words, while this vehicle has some serious disadvantages, it also has some significant advantages and is definitely worthy of attention. These SPGs and other fascinating tanks in Sweden's research tree await you in the beta test for Swedish ground vehicles in the upcoming 1.97 update. Keep an eye out!
We remind players that the owners of the early access packs will have access to the Swedish Ground Forces research tree when update 1.97 is released.
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Comments (115)
Is britan actually gonna get a heavy cruiser this patch that was built in 1918
Any Swedish aircraft this patch ?
lmao 20 degrees of depression, i'm gonna love this thing
It's not clear if the depression is -16 or -20 degrees. In both cases it's awesome, but a clarification would be helpful.
The 105mm version is -16/+20 The 75mm one is -20/+20
-16 on the howitzer, -20 on the 75mm
God dammit, where is the UFO space saucer we were requesting for so long? From the.....Martian nation thingy, can't you dev just do what the community asks? We asked for it thousands of time already..... the UFO space saucer. It's easy to do it!
What's its reload speed though? Will it have an auto loader like its premium cousin?
So, F-105 Thunderchief anytime soon?
Can I get access to the Swedish Ground Forces researtch tree if I buy early access pack after the 1.97 release?
As long as Swedish packs will be available to buy in shop, you should get the access by buying them.
Stona_WT, Can you confirm, or deny at this point whether will get a T6 pack for the Swedes this patch? Also good job building up the hype through impatience (as a victim of this strategy myself).
inb4 someone gona cry how people are daring to request their tank/plane going to be added in the game or not.
"It will become one of the main vehicles for battles at low rank" Umm...isn't this thing supposed to be high rank?
If this is mid-tier, just wait for the other beasts that they will call high tier. You don't want to be on the other team when tre kronor is on the roll.
Bruh, it's a howitzer. This thing is gonna have a max range of like, 400 meters. 400mm pen is a lot, but functionally it's not gonna be much different from the KV-2 and Sturmpanzer.
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