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Pvkv m/43 (1963)

Pvkv m/43 (1963)

AB	RB	SB
4.7	5.0	5.0

Class:

Tank destroyer

Research:33 000

Purchase:105 000

Description

After the introduction of very successful tank destroyers in World War II like the StuG III and StuG IV, Sweden decided to make its own version with similar design philosophy, resulting in the Pvkv m/43. While the last tank was delivered in 1948, the design continued to be modified and upgraded during the 1950s and '60s. Some of the more important upgrades were the introduction of an armoured roof, improved muzzle brake, a gun travel lock, and a bore evacuator. When the Strv m/41 was retired, the Pvkv m/43 received two Scania-Vabis L603 engines per vehicle. While this produced less horsepower than the Volvo A8B engine used in the original design, the new engines proved to be much more reliable. In 1970, the Pvkv m/43 was retired from service, and the guns were used in static fortifications until 1995.

It was introduced in Update 1.97 "Viking Fury". The Pvkv m/43 (1963) has a casemate design, and as such, plays best as a sniper. It will depend on positioning and good target acquisition. Use your binoculars to spot targets and use your APDS shell to deal with the most heavily armoured like the Tiger or Panther. It also has access to good gun depression, with -15 degrees, so it can peak over hills with ease. For a tank destroyer, it is fairly mobile, however this comes at the cost of armour, being very vulnerable to even 20 mm autocannons, that are very common among attack aircraft and some ground vehicles.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armourfront / side / back

Hull70 / 30 / 20

Turret70 / 30 / 25

Crew4 people

Visibility91 %

Armour type:

Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, superstructure)

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	20-30 mm (80°) Upper glacis 70 mm (32°) Centre and lower glacis	30 mm	20 mm Upper plate 20 mm (30°) + 5 mm Lower glacis	20-30 mm (10°) Front glacis 5-9 mm (20°) Engine compartment
Superstructure	70 mm (30°) Front glacis 80 mm (21°) Driver viewport 70 mm (spherical) Gun mantlet	30 mm (12°) Front 25 mm (24-27°) Rear	25 mm (9°)	9 mm (5°) Front 9 mm (17°) Rear
Cupola	9 mm (cylindrical)			9 mm

Notes:

Suspension wheels, tracks and torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
Storage boxes and mudguards are 4 mm thick.

Mobility

Speedforward / back

AB51 / 6 km/h

RB and SB47 / 6 km/h

Number of gears6 forward

1 back

Weight25.0 t

Engine power

AB618 hp

RB and SB324 hp

Power-to-weight ratio

AB24.7 hp/t

RB and SB13.0 hp/t

With 324 horsepower for 25 tons of mass, the Pvkv m/43 (1963) will only keep up with allied medium and heavy tanks, and barely keep up with the main crossfires and positions. Although the top speed is listed as 47 km/h, most of the time on the ground you will cruise at 30 to 35 km/h. Any obstacle like a river, mud, or even a 20 degree climb will be a very difficult task for this vehicle. You won't be able to retreat quickly either, with only -6 km/h in reverse.

Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Game Mode	Forward	Reverse	Weight (tons)	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade	51	6	25	460	618	18.4	24.72
Realistic	47	6	25	287	324	11.48	12.96

Modifications and economy

Repair costBasic → Reference

AB1 443 → 1 784

RB1 724 → 2 132

SB2 367 → 2 927

Total cost of modifications29 900

58 500

Talisman cost1 200

Crew training30 000

Experts105 000

Aces470

Research Aces360 000

Reward for battleAB / RB / SB

90 / 140 / 170 %

148 / 148 / 148 %

Modifications

Mobility

Protection

Firepower

Tracks Research: 2 000 Cost: 3 900 125
Suspension Research: 1 700 Cost: 3 300 105	Brake System Research: 1 700 Cost: 3 300 105
Filters Research: 2 500 Cost: 4 900 160
Transmission Research: 3 200 Cost: 6 300 200	Engine Research: 3 200 Cost: 6 300 200

Improved Parts

Research:

2 000

Cost:

3 900

125

Improved FPE

Research:

1 700

Cost:

3 300

105

Crew Replenishment

Research:

2 500

Cost:

4 900

160

Horizontal Drive

Research:

2 000

Cost:

3 900

125

Adjustment of Fire

Research:

1 700

Cost:

3 300

105

Elevation Mechanism

Research:

2 500

Cost:

4 900

160

75mm_sw_kan_APDS_ammo_pack

Research:

3 200

Cost:

6 300

200

Armaments

Main armament

75 mm Pvkan m/43 cannon

Ammunition43 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

8.7 → 6.7 s

Vertical guidance-15° / 20°

Horizontal guidance-13° / 20°

Main article: pvkan m/43 (75 mm)

75 mm pvkan m/43					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	43	-15°/+20°	-13°/+20°	N/A	7.0	9.8	11.8	13.1	13.9	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70
Realistic	43	-15°/+20°	-13°/+20°	N/A	4.8	5.6	6.8	7.5	8.0	8.71	7.70	7.10	6.70

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
Ammunition	Type of warhead	10 m	100 m	500 m	1,000 m	1,500 m	2,000 m
slpgr m/43	APCBC	149	146	132	116	102	89
sgr m/38	HE	18	17	16	14	13	12
slpprj m/49	APDS	232	228	213	196	180	165

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	Ricochet
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (g)	0%	50%	100%
slpgr m/43	APCBC	890	6	1.2	14	110	48°	63°	71°
sgr m/38	HE	840	6.43	0.2	0.1	690	79°	80°	81°
slpprj m/49	APDS	1,110	2.6	-	-	-	75°	78°	80°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Pvkv m/43 (1963)

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	7th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
43	42 (+1)	26 (+17)	23 (+20)	19 (+24)	16 (+27)	7 (+36)	1 (+42)	No

Machine guns

8 mm ksp m/36 machine gun

Ammunition2 000 rounds

Belt capacity250 rounds

Reloadbasic crew → aces

10.4 → 8.0 s

Fire rate649 shots/min

Main article: ksp m/36 (8 mm)

8 mm ksp m/36
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Pintle	2,000 (250)	648	-10°/+65°	±180°

Usage in battles

The Pvkv m/43 (1963) has a casemate design, and as such, plays best as a sniper. With mediocre armour compared to its peers, it will depend on positioning or tank support in order to survive to deliver its shots. Move with tanks to your front, or find a long range sniping position in order to remain effective and support your team. The main hinderance of the Pvkv m/43 is its size, which makes it an easy target when it is exposed in any way. In one-on-one engagements the Pvkv m/43 is better, since it gets to use its stronger frontal armour and competent gun to its advantage.

Pros and cons

Pros:

Starts with a stock APCBC found on the previous Pvkv m/43 (1946) and Strv m/42 DT
Has access to a powerful APDS
Great gun depression of -15°
Relatively mobile
Wide horizontal gun arc

Cons:

APDS is a tier IV modification
Outdated chassis - narrow tracks and light armour
Casemated tank destroyer - dead engine = dead Pvkv
Tall silhouette makes tank vulnerable at hull-down position
Poor reverse
Low survivability
Thin roof armour - 20 mm shells can penetrate the top of the tank, knocking out the crew

History

During World War 2, the need for tank destroyers became evident, and Germany had great success with the StuG III and StuG IV. Because of the success of those platforms, Sweden decided to create a tank destroyer similar in concept to the StuG's. Landsverk created a design in 1942, based on the chassis of the Strv m/42. It was chosen by the Swedish military and was given the designation Pansarvärnskanonvagn m/43, or Pvkv m/43 for short.

The Pvkv m/43 used the chassis of the Strv m/42, but with a casemate superstructure replacing the turret. The superstructure was located at the front of the vehicle, and the glacis was sloped. It had an open tarp to keep the weight down, and used a tarp to protect the crew from the elements. The Pvkv m/43 had a crew of 4, and was initially armed with a 75 mm luftvärnskanonen m/36 antiaircraft gun, modified with a longer barrel for increased armour penetration. The gun could traverse 15 degrees to the left and right. It had a Ksp m/39 machine gun as the secondary armament. It was powered by a Volvo A8B engine producing 360 hp. The gearbox was different than the gearbox of the Strv m/42, and the drive wheels had to be reinforced to handle the increased weight of the vehicle. The Swedish military ordered 87 Pvkv m/43 in 1942, but deliveries were delayed and the last vehicle was delivered in 1948.

In 1954, the vehicle was given an armoured roof to better protect the crew. Other improvements included a muzzle brake, a gun travel lock, and a bore evacuator/fume extractor. The Strv m/41 was retired from service in 1957, which allowed the two Scania-Vabis L603 engines per vehicle to be used in the Pvkv m/43. The two L603 engines produced less horsepower (320 hp) than the Volvo A8B, but were much more reliable. In 1970, the Pvkv m/43 was retired from service, and the guns were used in static fortifications until 1995.

Media

Skins

Skins and camouflages for the Pvkv m/43 (1963) from live.warthunder.com.

External links

References

Bibliography

Pansarvärnskanonvagn m/43. (2020, April 6). In Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pansarv%C3%A4rnskanonvagn_m/43&oldid=949440407

AB Landsverk
Light Tanks
L-10	Strv m/31
L-60	Strv m/38 · Strv m/39 · Strv m/40L
Pbil m/40	Pbil m/40
Strv 74	Strv 74
Unimog 404	U-SH 405
Medium Tanks
Lago	Lago I · Strv m/42 EH · Ikv 73 · Strv m/42 DT
Tank Destroyers
Ikv 72	Ikv 72 · Ikv 103
Pvkv m/43	Pvkv m/43 (1946) · Pvkv m/43 (1963)
Pvkv II/III	Pvkv II · Pvkv III
SPAA	Pvlvv fm/42 · L-62 ANTI II

Sweden tank destroyers
Strv m/41 derivatives	Spj fm/43-44 · Sav m/43 (1944) · Sav m/43 (1946) · Pvkv II · Pvkv III
Ikv 72/103	Ikv 72 · Ikv 103
Pvkv m/43	Pvkv m/43 (1946) · Pvkv m/43 (1963)
ATGM	UDES 33 · Pbv 302 (BILL) · Pvrbv 551
Other	SAV 20.12.48 · Bkan 1C
Norway	VIDAR

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+{{About
+| about = Swedish tank destroyer '''{{PAGENAME}}'''
+| usage = the other version
+| link = Pvkv m/43 (1946)
+}}
 {{Specs-Card
 |code=sw_pvkv_m43_1963
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 == Description ==
 <!-- ''In the description, the first part should be about the history of the creation and combat usage of the vehicle, as well as its key features. In the second part, tell the reader about the ground vehicle in the game. Insert a screenshot of the vehicle, so that if the novice player does not remember the vehicle by name, he will immediately understand what kind of vehicle the article is talking about.'' -->
-The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]].
+After the introduction of very successful tank destroyers in World War II like the StuG III and StuG IV, Sweden decided to make its own version with similar design philosophy, resulting in the Pvkv m/43. While the last tank was delivered in 1948, the design continued to be modified and upgraded during the 1950s and '60s. Some of the more important upgrades were the introduction of an armoured roof, improved muzzle brake, a gun travel lock, and a bore evacuator. When the Strv m/41 was retired, the Pvkv m/43 received two Scania-Vabis L603 engines per vehicle. While this produced less horsepower than the Volvo A8B engine used in the original design, the new engines proved to be much more reliable. In 1970, the Pvkv m/43 was retired from service, and the guns were used in static fortifications until 1995.
+It was introduced in [[Update 1.97 "Viking Fury"]]. The Pvkv m/43 (1963) has a casemate design, and as such, plays best as a sniper. It will depend on positioning and good target acquisition. Use your binoculars to spot targets and use your APDS shell to deal with the most heavily armoured like the Tiger or Panther. It also has access to good gun depression, with -15 degrees, so it can peak over hills with ease. For a tank destroyer, it is fairly mobile, however this comes at the cost of armour, being very vulnerable to even 20 mm autocannons, that are very common among attack aircraft and some ground vehicles.
 == General info ==
 === Survivability and armour ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Armour}}
-''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.''
+<!-- ''Describe armour protection. Note the most well protected and key weak areas. Appreciate the layout of modules as well as the number and location of crew members. Is the level of armour protection sufficient, is the placement of modules helpful for survival in combat? If necessary use a visual template to indicate the most secure and weak zones of the armour.'' -->
+'''Armour type:'''
-'''Armour type:''' <!-- The types of armour present on the vehicle and their general locations -->
+* Rolled homogeneous armour (hull, superstructure)
-<!-- Example: * Rolled homogeneous armour (Front, Side, Rear, Hull roof)
-* Cast homogeneous armour (Turret, Transmission area) -->
 {| class="wikitable"
@@ Line 21: / Line 28: @@
 ! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 |-
-| Hull || 70 mm RHA @ 30°
+| Hull || 20-30 mm (80°) ''Upper glacis'' <br> 70 mm (32°) ''Centre and lower glacis'' || 30 mm || 20 mm ''Upper plate'' <br> 20 mm (30°) + 5 mm ''Lower glacis'' || 20-30 mm (10°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 5-9 mm (20°) ''Engine compartment''
-upper glacis 30 mm @ 80° lower glacis 70mm @ 32-69°
-| 30-25 mm ''Top'' <br> 30 mm ''Bottom'' || 20 mm
-mm on casemate
-| 9 mm
 |-
-| Turret || no turret <br> 70 mm ''CHA mantlet'' || no turret || no turret || no turret
+| Superstructure || 70 mm (30°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 80 mm (21°) ''Driver viewport'' <br> 70 mm (spherical) ''Gun mantlet'' || 30 mm (12°) ''Front'' <br> 25 mm (24-27°) ''Rear'' || 25 mm (9°) || 9 mm (5°) ''Front'' <br> 9 mm (17°) ''Rear''
 |-
-| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
+| Cupola || colspan="3" style="text-align:center" | 9 mm (cylindrical) || 9 mm
 |-
 |}
+'''Notes:'''
-'''Notes:''' <!-- Any additional notes which the user needs to be aware of -->
+* Suspension wheels, tracks and  torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
-<!-- Example: * Suspension wheels are 20 mm thick, tracks are 30 mm thick, and torsion bars are 60 mm thick. -->
+* Storage boxes and mudguards are 4 mm thick.
 === Mobility ===
 {{Specs-Tank-Mobility}}
-''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.''
+<!-- ''Write about the mobility of the ground vehicle. Estimate the specific power and manoeuvrability, as well as the maximum speed forwards and backwards.'' -->
+With 324 horsepower for 25 tons of mass, the Pvkv m/43 (1963) will only keep up with allied medium and heavy tanks, and barely keep up with the main crossfires and positions. Although the top speed is listed as 47 km/h, most of the time on the ground you will cruise at 30 to 35 km/h. Any obstacle like a river, mud, or even a 20 degree climb will be a very difficult task for this vehicle. You won't be able to retreat quickly either, with only -6 km/h in reverse.
 {{tankMobility|abMinHp=460|rbMinHp=287}}
@@ Line 69: / Line 74: @@
 ==== Ammunition ====
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
+{{:pvkan m/43 (75 mm)/Ammunition|slpgr m/43, sgr m/38, 7.5 cm slpprj m/49}}
-! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
-|-
-! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
-|-
-| slpgr m/43 || APCBC || 149 || 146 || 132 || 116 || 102 || 89
-|-
-| sgr m/38 || HE || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10 || 10
-|-
-| 7,5 cm slpprj m/49 || APDS || 243 || 241 || 233 || 224 || 215 || 207
-|-
-|}
-{| class="wikitable sortable" style="text-align:center" width="100%"
-! colspan="10" | Shell details
-|-
-! rowspan="2" data-sort-type="text" | Ammunition
-! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
-! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
-! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
-! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
-! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
-! colspan="3" | Ricochet
-|-
-! 0% !! 50% !! 100%
-|-
-| slpgr m/43 || APCBC || 890 || 6 || 1.2 || 14 || 110 || 48° || 63° || 71°
-|-
-| sgr m/38 || HE || 840 || 6.43 || 0 || 0.1 || 690 || 79° || 80° || 81°
-|-
-| 7,5 cm slpprj m/49 || APDS || 1,110 || 3.7 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 75° || 78° || 80°
-|-
-|}
 ==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
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 == Usage in battles ==
-The Pvkv m/43 (1963) is a casemate TD, and as such, plays the role of sniper. With mediocre armour compared to its peers (will occasionally bounce a lucky front shot), it will depend on positioning or tank support in order to survive to deliver its shots. Move with tanks to your front, or find a long range sniping position in order to remain effective and support your team.
+<!-- ''Describe the tactics of playing in the vehicle, the features of using vehicles in the team and advice on tactics. Refrain from creating a "guide" - do not impose a single point of view but instead give the reader food for thought. Describe the most dangerous enemies and give recommendations on fighting them. If necessary, note the specifics of the game in different modes (AB, RB, SB).'' -->
+The Pvkv m/43 (1963) has a casemate design, and as such, plays best as a sniper. With mediocre armour compared to its peers, it will depend on positioning or tank support in order to survive to deliver its shots. Move with tanks to your front, or find a long range sniping position in order to remain effective and support your team. The main hinderance of the Pvkv m/43 is its size, which makes it an easy target when it is exposed in any way. In one-on-one engagements the Pvkv m/43 is better, since it gets to use its stronger frontal armour and competent gun to its advantage.
 === Pros and cons ===
@@ Line 185: / Line 156: @@
 During World War 2, the need for tank destroyers became evident, and Germany had great success with the [[StuG III G|StuG III]] and StuG IV. Because of the success of those platforms, Sweden decided to create a tank destroyer similar in concept to the StuG's. Landsverk created a design in 1942, based on the chassis of the [[Strv m/42 EH|Strv m/42]]. It was chosen by the Swedish military and was given the designation Pansarvärnskanonvagn m/43, or '''Pvkv m/43''' for short.
-The Pvkv m/43 used the chassis of the Strv m/42, but with a casemate superstructure replacing the turret. The superstructure was located at the front of the vehicle, and the glacis was sloped. It had an open tarp to keep the weight down, and used a tarp to protect the crew from the elements. The Pvkv m/43 had a crew of 4, and was initially armed with a 75mm luftvärnskanonen m/36 antiaircraft gun, modified with a longer barrel for increased armour penetration. The gun could traverse 15 degrees to the left and right. It had a Ksp m/39 machine gun as the secondary armament. It was powered by a Volvo A8B engine producing 360 hp. The gearbox was different than the gearbox of the Strv m/42, and the drive wheels had to be reinforced to handle the increased weight of the vehicle. The Swedish military ordered 87 Pvkv m/43 in 1942, but deliveries were delayed and the last vehicle was delivered in 1948.
+The Pvkv m/43 used the chassis of the Strv m/42, but with a casemate superstructure replacing the turret. The superstructure was located at the front of the vehicle, and the glacis was sloped. It had an open tarp to keep the weight down, and used a tarp to protect the crew from the elements. The Pvkv m/43 had a crew of 4, and was initially armed with a 75 mm luftvärnskanonen m/36 antiaircraft gun, modified with a longer barrel for increased armour penetration. The gun could traverse 15 degrees to the left and right. It had a Ksp m/39 machine gun as the secondary armament. It was powered by a Volvo A8B engine producing 360 hp. The gearbox was different than the gearbox of the Strv m/42, and the drive wheels had to be reinforced to handle the increased weight of the vehicle. The Swedish military ordered 87 Pvkv m/43 in 1942, but deliveries were delayed and the last vehicle was delivered in 1948.
 In 1954, the vehicle was given an armoured roof to better protect the crew. Other improvements included a muzzle brake, a gun travel lock, and a bore evacuator/fume extractor. The Strv m/41 was retired from service in 1957, which allowed the two Scania-Vabis L603 engines per vehicle to be used in the Pvkv m/43. The two L603  engines produced less horsepower (320 hp) than the Volvo A8B, but were much more reliable. In 1970, the Pvkv m/43 was retired from service, and the guns were used in static fortifications until 1995.
 == Media ==
-''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.''
+<!-- ''Excellent additions to the article would be video guides, screenshots from the game, and photos.'' -->
+;Skins
+* [https://live.warthunder.com/feed/camouflages/?vehicle=sw_pvkv_m43_1963 Skins and camouflages for the {{PAGENAME}} from live.warthunder.com.]
 == See also ==
@@ Line 201: / Line 176: @@
 <!-- ''Paste links to sources and external resources, such as:''
 * ''topic on the official game forum;''
-* ''encyclopedia page on the tank;''
 * ''other literature.'' -->
-=== Bibliography ===
+=== References ===
+;Bibliography
 * Pansarvärnskanonvagn m/43. (2020, April 6). In ''Wikipedia''. https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pansarv%C3%A4rnskanonvagn_m/43&oldid=949440407
+{{TankManufacturer AB Landsverk}}
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Difference between revisions of "Pvkv m/43 (1963)"

Latest revision as of 15:45, 29 November 2023

Contents

Description

General info

Survivability and armour

Mobility

Modifications and economy

Armaments

Main armament

Ammunition

Ammo racks

Machine guns

Usage in battles

Pros and cons

History

Media

See also

External links

References