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The Pvkv IV is the final design of a series of experimental Swedish tank destroyers, developed in the postwar period in an effort to equip the armed forces with modern fighting vehicles. Soon, the Pvkv IV will reinforce the early ranks of the Swedish ground forces tree with its arrival as part of the next major War Thunder update!
Briefly: A prototype Swedish tank destroyer based on the Strv m/40L chassis, fitted with a powerful 57 mm anti-tank cannon.
Pvkv IV, tank destroyer, Sweden, Rank III
Features:
- Punchy 57 mm cannon
- Good mobility
- Light protection
- Low turret traverse rate
The Pvkv IV was part of the same development program which resulted in the development of the Pvkv II and III tank destroyers. The aim of the project was to hastily design capable new tank destroyers that could effectively match the late war and early postwar tank designs of other nations while utilizing available platforms and avoiding costly cleansheet developments.
The result of this undertaking was the development of two tank destroyers based on the Strv m/41 (Pvkv II & III) as well as one design based on the Strv m/40L (Pvkv IV). The Pvkv IV featured a redesigned turret in order to house a modified 57 mm Pvkan m/43 cannon, with special attention being paid to modifications to reduce the cannon’s recoil.
In the early 1950s, the vehicle underwent comparative trials against the French AMX-13 light tank. Ultimately, the Pvkv IV wasn’t ordered into production as the Strv 74 was adopted into service. Furthermore, with the decision of the military to also adopt foreign vehicles into their fleets instead of pursuing own developments, the need for further work on the project became redundant, resulting in the cancellation of the project.
In War Thunder, the Pvkv IV will complete the family of Swedish postwar experimental tank destroyers which began with the introduction of the Pvkv II in a previous update. Compared to its close relatives, the Pvkv IV brings with it some interesting differences which we’re keen to discuss with you in today’s devblog.
The most notable feature differentiating the Pvkv IV from its related designs is the fact that the vehicle is fitted with a fully enclosed fighting compartment, offering a higher degree of protection from enemy fire and shrapnel when compared to the familiar Pvkv II and III. Furthermore, the Pvkv IV is armed with the 57 mm Pvkan m/43, which tankers may be familiar with from the Pvkv III. Featuring overall good ballistic properties, the m/43 cannon is capable of punching through the armor of hostile vehicles at most common engagement distances at this rank. In contrast to the Pvkv III, the cannon of the Pvkv IV has a lengthier reload time caused by the cramped ergonomics of the turret which aspiring commanders of this vehicle ought to take into account before committing to intense brawls.
Having already mentioned the vehicle’s new turret as an improvement over the open fighting compartments on the other Pvkv’s, the Pvkv IV’s overall protection is comparable to the vehicle it’s based on - the Strv m/40L. However, as this is a light tank, commanders shouldn’t expect incredible levels of protection. In fact, the Pvkv IV’s hull can withstand machine gun and autocannon fire, but its relatively large turret is only protected by 13 mm of armored plating, thus making it very vulnerable to incoming enemy fire.
On the other hand, being a light tank ensures that the Pvkv IV possesses decent mobility, regardless of the terrain type. Being powered by a 142 hp gasoline engine, the Pvkv IV can reach a comfortable speed of 45 km/h under ideal conditions while its respectable power-to-weight ratio ensures quick acceleration and good mobility in off-road conditions.
Meet the Pvkv IV as it arrives at the medium ranks of the Swedish ground forces tree as part of the next major War Thunder update. In the meantime, be sure to stay tuned to the news as we continue to keep you posted on all the latest developments surrounding the upcoming update. Until then, happy hunting tankers!
You can greatly speed up the research on this vehicle with:
- Tank Strv m/41-S/I (Sweden, Rank II)
- Fighter Fokker D.XXI (Sweden, Rank II)
- 120000 Silver Lions
- 7 days of premium account
Comments (48)
Comments will be premoderatedReal DovBleg
Do you have anyhting bigger?
Real VodelBog
This is cool, but I'm so hyped for aviation dev blogs, now that we reached modern age in aviation, were gonna start getting some sick aircraft, but my guess is if we do get lets say f15, gripen flanker or whatever, its probably gonna be left till the teaser
Always. Or watch them only release props this update
As it will be placed at Rank III and it had an APDS in the history, will it have an APDS in the game?
Dont see why not, sweeden already has APDS at tier 1, so would make perfect sense
GamerFromSpace, Well, I do think that both Pvkv II and III have APDS(correct me of I'm wrong), but non of those two have it in game, so...
Dev blog states that it is a tank destroyer, yet the text describes it as a light tank multiple times. Other than that, a very nice addition to the mid ranks, I just wished it could've done scouting
All pvkv's are designed as TD but and put in that role in the game. And this one is given light tank due to its mobility sort of how the m-18 is a light tank. It also fills a light tank niche for sweden tho they don't need it nearly like some country like germany whose only rank III "light tank" is a event only vehicle, or well just look at japan it needs far more love then a nation like sweden is getting which already has plenty of vehicles before they added the copy pasta tree it didn't need.
They;re referring to the chassis it's based on.
"A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one!"
What about us Naval peasants? Did you forget us?! 🥲
Waiting for HMS Agincourt so i can blow the Kronshtadt out of the water
It is sad tha not much people care about navy :(
Oh hey it's not only third tank in a row, but also another pvkv!
Oh hey its another addition for sweden which didn't need any unlike lets say japan whose ground tree has massive gaps or germany who need a rank III like tank with scouting and the closet thing to it should not have scouting as its a premium event SPG
Since the last updates were mainly about Air and Naval, a ground update would be very welcome. Maybe even with rank 8 :)
Can you please consider the A5 Vigilante for air and ground ? It has a cool design, can carry external conventionnal bombs for air battles, and be a super cool atomic bomber for ground due to its specific launching system. Also the US don't really have a high tier bomber like other nations may (UK's Buccaneer, USSR's Yak 28 etc) and its performances are likewise to be implemented. It does not have OP bomb load so it could fit nicely. Thanks !
It'd be the first supersonic bomber. The A3D-2 Skywarrior would be much more equivalent to the Yak-28 and Vantour, making it a better fit for the game IMO
finally something i like
Isn't there anything bigger?
That is what she said...
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