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== Description ==
 
== Description ==
 
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The '''{{Specs|name}}'''was an infantry tank that originated during the 1950s. However the design dates back to the [[Lago I]], an export project that was meant to be developed as a tank for Hungary in the 1930s. However, since Hungary withdrew, the Lago I later became the Strv m/42, one of the versions of that tank was the Strv /42 EH, which was retired in the 1950s after the introduction of the Strv 81. Thus, the tank was remodelled and repurposed as an infantry support tank, designated Ikv 73. The tank remained largely the same, although the turret was modified to fit a new roof mounted machine gun.
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Introduced in [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event, the '''{{Specs|name}}''' has a similar playstyle as the Strv m/42 EH except the hull machine gun has been replaced with a roof-mounted MG, giving it a better chance to destroy aircraft and engage open-top vehicles. The tank has a decent mobility, although with a slow reverse speed, it will be faster than most medium tanks. However the main problem is the low penetration of the gun, the APHE shell is not the most reliable against tanks like the KV-1 and T-34, although if it does penetrate it has a very good amount of explosive filler, and in most cases it would overpressure the interior, specially if the tank is hit in the middle of the crew compartment.
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The '''{{Specs|name}}''' is a premium gift rank {{Specs|rank}} Swedish tank destroyer {{Battle-rating}}. It was introduced during [[Update "Starfighters"]] as a reward for the [[wt:en/news/6808-special-operation-s-u-m-m-e-r-2020-en|2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R.]] event.
  
 
== General info ==
 
== General info ==
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
 
=== Survivability and armour ===
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Armour protection on the Ikv 73 is average for its tier. While it is 55 mm thick, it is practically vertical. Angling your armour will not help, as the sides are only 30 mm in thickness. The turret armour is pretty much identical to that of the hull. The crew is very tightly packed, so a penetrating shot to the turret or hull is a guaranteed destruction.
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Armor protection on the Ikv 73 is average for its tier. While it is 55 mm thick, it is practically vertical. Angling your armor will not help, as the sides are only 30 mm in thickness. The turret armor is pretty much identical to that of the hull. The crew is very tightly packed, so a penetrating shot to the turret or hull is a guaranteed destruction.  
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Although the best course of action in an Ikv 73 is to remain undetected, there will be times when taking a hit or two will be inevitable. In such a scenario, angle slightly towards the enemy with your front right corner (the one opposite the driver) and try to bait a shot to your right turret cheek (the one with the coaxial MGs). Early HEAT and HE projectiles, as well as the spalling from weaker APHE and Soviet shrapnel rounds, will likely be absorbed by the machine guns. Solid shot will be almost guaranteed to penetrate, but will only knock out the commander and machine gunner. Most shots to the rear engine deck will likely bounce due to the extreme sloping.
 
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'''Armour Type:'''
 
  
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* Rolled Homogeneous Armour (hull, turret, cupola)
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Although the best course of action in an Ikv 73 is to remain undetected, there will be times when taking a hit or two will be inevitable. In such a scenario, angle slightly towards the enemy with your front right corner (the one opposite the driver) and try to bait a shot to your right turret cheek (the one with the coaxial MGs). Early HEAT and HE projectiles, as well as the spalling from weaker APHE and Soviet shrapnel rounds, will likely be absorbed by the machine guns. Solid shot will be almost guaranteed to penetrate, but will only kill the commander and machine gunner. Most shots to the rear engine deck will likely bounce due to the extreme sloping.
  
 
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! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
! Armour !! Front (Slope angle) !! Sides !! Rear !! Roof
 
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| Hull || 55 mm (23-28°) ''Upper Plate'' <br> 10-30 mm (55-80°) ''Upper Glacis'' <br>  55 mm (cylindrical) ''Transmission housing'' <br> 55 mm (59°) ''Lower Glacis'' || 30 mm (30°) ''Top - Front'' <br> 25 mm (31°) ''Top - Rear'' <br> 30 mm ''Bottom'' || 25 mm (14°) + 15 mm (19°) ''Upper plate'' <br> 20 mm (29°) ''Lower plate'' || 10-30 mm (20-27°) ''Front glacis'' <br> 9 mm ''Crew and engine compartment'' <br> 5 mm ''Engine vents''
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| Hull || ___ mm || ___ mm ''Top'' <br> ___ mm ''Bottom'' || ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
 
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| Turret || 55 mm (cylindrical) ''Turret front'' <br> 55 mm (cylindrical) ''Gun mantlet'' || 30 mm (0-30°) ''Front'' <br> 25 mm (15°) ''Rear'' || 25 mm (cylindrical) || 20 mm ''Front'' <br> 10 mm ''Rear''
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| Turret || ___ - ___ mm ''Turret front'' <br> ___ mm ''Gun mantlet'' || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm || ___ - ___ mm
 
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| Cupola || 55 mm (13°) ''Viewport'' <br> 25 mm (73°) ''Breech bulge'' || 25 mm (13-15°) ''Left'' <br> 25 mm (15°) ''Right Rear'' <br> 30 mm (16°) ''Right Front'' || 25 mm (15°) || 9 mm <br> 25 mm (17°) ''Breech bulge''
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| Cupola || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm || ___ mm
 
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'''Notes:'''
 
  
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* Suspension wheels, tracks and torsion bars are 15 mm thick.
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* Turret ring: 53 mm
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* MG Port appliqué armour: 20 mm
 
  
 
=== Mobility ===
 
=== Mobility ===
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{{tankMobility|abMinHp=582|rbMinHp=363|AoAweight=|abForwardSpeed=46|abMaxHp=717}}
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Mobility of the Ikv 73 is good; about the same as that of the Shermans or earlier Panzers. The tank swiftly accelerates to its top speed of 42 km/h (26 mph), and stops just as easily (though the tank tends to "drift" slightly when stopping mid-turn). The tank reverses at 5 km/h. The suspension damping allows for firing immediately after coming to a stop from full speed, though it is not powerful enough to allow for accurate fire while on the move. The Ikv 73 lacks neutral steering, but still turns about as quickly as its contemporaries.
 
  
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=== Modifications and economy ===
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Mobility of the Ikv 73 is good; about the same as that of the Shermans or earlier Panzers. The tank swiftly accelerates to its top speed of 42 km/h (26 mph), and stops just as easily (though the tank tends to "drift" slightly when stopping mid-turn. The tank reverses at 5 km/h. The suspension damping allows for firing immediately after coming to a stop from full speed, though it is not powerful enough to allow for accurate fire while on the move. The Ikv 73 lacks neutral steering, but still turns about as quickly as its contemporaries.
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{{Specs-Economy}}
 
  
 
== Armaments ==
 
== Armaments ==
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=== Main armament ===
 
=== Main armament ===
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{{Specs-Tank-Weapon|1}}
 
 
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{{main|kan m/41 (75 mm)}}
 
{{main|kan m/41 (75 mm)}}
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! ''Arcade''
 
! ''Arcade''
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| rowspan="2" | 59 || rowspan="2" | -15°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 14.3 || 19.8 || 24.0 || 26.5 || 28.2 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.79 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
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| rowspan="2" | 59 || rowspan="2" | -15°/+25° || rowspan="2" | ±180° || rowspan="2" | N/A || 13.21 || 18.28 || 22.20 || 24.55 || 26.12 || rowspan="2" | 7.67 || rowspan="2" | 6.79 || rowspan="2" | 6.25 || rowspan="2" | 5.90
 
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! ''Realistic''
 
! ''Realistic''
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| 8.9 || 10.5 || 12.8 || 14.1 || 15.0
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| 8.92 || 10.50 || 12.75 || 14.10 || 15.00
 
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==== Ammunition ====
 
==== Ammunition ====
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{{:kan m/41 (75 mm)/Ammunition|slpprj m/40, sgr m/40, rökgr m/22, slpprj m/40B, slpgr m/39}}
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! colspan="8" | Penetration statistics
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! colspan="6" | '''Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)'''
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! 10 m !! 100 m !! 500 m !! 1,000 m !! 1,500 m !! 2,000 m
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| slpprj m/40 || AP || 85 || 83 || 74 || 64 || 55 || 48
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| sgr m/40 || HE || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9 || 9
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| slpprj m/40B || APBC || 85 || 82 || 73 || 63 || 54 || 46
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| slpgr m/39 || APHE || 63 || 61 || 53 || 44 || 37 || 31
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! colspan="10" | Shell details
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! rowspan="2" | Type of<br>warhead
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! rowspan="2" | Velocity<br>(m/s)
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! rowspan="2" | Projectile<br>Mass (kg)
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse delay<br>(m)
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! rowspan="2" | Fuse sensitivity<br>(mm)
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! rowspan="2" | Explosive Mass<br>(TNT equivalent) (g)
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! colspan="3" | Ricochet
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| slpprj m/40 || AP || 580 || 6.6 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 47° || 60° || 65°
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| sgr m/40 || HE || 570 || 6.43 || 0.4 || 0.5 || 580 || 79° || 80° || 81°
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| slpprj m/40B || APBC || 590 || 6.3 || N/A || N/A || N/A || 48° || 63° || 71°
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| slpgr m/39 || APHE || 580 || 6.5 || 1.2 || 9.0 || 260 || 47° || 60° || 65°
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! Screen radius<br>(m)
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! Screen deploy time<br>(s)
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| rökgr m/22 || 496 || 6.6 || 13 || 5 || 20 || 8
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==== [[Ammo racks]] ====
 
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! 5th<br>rack empty
 
! 5th<br>rack empty
 
! 6th<br>rack empty
 
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! 7th<br>rack empty
 
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
! Visual<br>discrepancy
 
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| '''59''' || 50&nbsp;''(+9)'' || 48&nbsp;''(+11)'' || 36&nbsp;''(+23)'' || 28&nbsp;''(+31)'' || 16&nbsp;''(+43)'' || 4&nbsp;''(+55)'' || 1&nbsp;''(+58)'' || No
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* To go into battle with the turret and the front hull empty of ammo, pack 28&nbsp;''(+31)'' shells (Racks 1 to 4 emptied).
 
  
 
=== Machine guns ===
 
=== Machine guns ===
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! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
! Mount !! Capacity (Belt) !! Fire rate !! Vertical !! Horizontal
 
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== Usage in battles ==
 
== Usage in battles ==
 
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Ikv 73 has a similar playstyle as the [[Strv m/42 EH]] except the hull machine gun has been replaced with a pintle machine gun on the turret, giving it a better chance to fend off aircraft and defend against open-top vehicles like the [[ZiS-30]] and [[CCKW 353 AA]].
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Ikv 73 shares the same [[Kan m/41 (75 mm)|Kan m/41]] as the Strv m/42, so it shares the same performance where it's decent enough at its own battle rating, but will struggle in uptiers. The gun will struggle against [[T-34]], [[M4 Sherman (Family)|M4 Sherman]] and heavier tanks like [[KV-1 (Family)|KV-1]] in direct confrontation where it lacks penetration against the sloped and angled armour.
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The armour of Ikv 73 is better than that of [[Lago I]] and similar to the [[Strv m/42 EH]], giving it better survivability than the Lago I. The change of the Ikv 73 compared to the Strv m/42 EH, where the hull machine gun was replaced with more armour, gives the hull slightly better survivability against smaller guns than, for example, M4s, T-34s, or Pz.IVs
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It still has the same characteristics as the Strv m/42, being heavier than the earlier [[Lago I]] with the added weight from more armour. However, mobility is still pretty good despite the increased armour and weight due to an improved engine being installed. Due to this edge in mobility, it can get to the locations needed to be able to perform ambushes from behind hills and cliffs. However, do note that the {{PAGENAME}} retains a slow reverse speed that causes problems when having to reverse into a better position or go back into hiding after firing.
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| Suspension
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| Brake System
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| FPE
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| Adjustment of Fire
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| rökgr m/22
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| III
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| Filters
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| Crew Replenishment
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| Elevation Mechanism
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| slpgr m/39
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| Engine
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| slpprj m/40B
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=== Pros and cons ===
 
=== Pros and cons ===
 
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'''Pros:'''
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'''Pros:'''  
  
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* Has a machine gun on top that can rotate 360°
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* Has a machine gun on top that can rotate 360°.
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* Excellent gun depression
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* APHE shell can cause devastating damage if it penetrates
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* Decent mobility
 
  
 
'''Cons:'''
 
'''Cons:'''
  
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* Tall profile
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* APHE shell has poor penetration power
 
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* Low penetration gun will have trouble penetrating higher rank targets (KVs, Shermans, T-34s)
 
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* Main gun has quite low muzzle velocity
 
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* Slow reverse speed
 
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== History ==
 
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== Media ==
 
== Media ==
 
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<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150px">
 
<gallery mode="packed-hover" heights="150px">
 
GarageImage Ikv 73 (S.U.M.M.E.R).jpg|"Arsenalen" Camouflage (S.U.M.M.E.R Reward Skin)
 
GarageImage Ikv 73 (S.U.M.M.E.R).jpg|"Arsenalen" Camouflage (S.U.M.M.E.R Reward Skin)
 
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{{Youtube-gallery|Mn0GudZA1LA|'''Should You Buy The IKV 73?''' - ''Sako Sniper''}}
 
  
 
== See also ==
 
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===Related Development===
  
 
* [[Strv m/42 EH]]
 
* [[Strv m/42 EH]]
  
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===Tanks of comparable role, configuration and era===
  
 
* [[Pz.III J]]
 
* [[Pz.III J]]
 
* [[Pz.III F]]
 
* [[Pz.III F]]
 
* [[T-28]]
 
* [[T-28]]
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Ikv 73
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Ikv 73

Description

GarageImage Ikv 73.jpg


The Infanterikanonvagn 73 is a premium gift rank Swedish tank destroyer with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced during Update "Starfighters" as a reward for the 2020 Operation S.U.M.M.E.R. event.

General info

Survivability and armour

Armor protection on the Ikv 73 is average for its tier. While it is 55 mm thick, it is practically vertical. Angling your armor will not help, as the sides are only 30 mm in thickness. The turret armor is pretty much identical to that of the hull. The crew is very tightly packed, so a penetrating shot to the turret or hull is a guaranteed destruction.

Although the best course of action in an Ikv 73 is to remain undetected, there will be times when taking a hit or two will be inevitable. In such a scenario, angle slightly towards the enemy with your front right corner (the one opposite the driver) and try to bait a shot to your right turret cheek (the one with the coaxial MGs). Early HEAT and HE projectiles, as well as the spalling from weaker APHE and Soviet shrapnel rounds, will likely be absorbed by the machine guns. Solid shot will be almost guaranteed to penetrate, but will only kill the commander and machine gunner. Most shots to the rear engine deck will likely bounce due to the extreme sloping.

Armour Front (Slope angle) Sides Rear Roof
Hull ___ mm ___ mm Top
___ mm Bottom 		___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Turret ___ - ___ mm Turret front
___ mm Gun mantlet 		___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm ___ - ___ mm
Cupola ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm ___ mm

Notes:

Mobility

Game Mode Max Speed (km/h) Weight (tons) Engine power (horsepower) Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
Forward Reverse Stock Upgraded Stock Upgraded
Arcade 46 Expression error: Unexpected * operator. 582 717 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. Expression error: Unexpected round operator.
Realistic 363 Expression error: Unexpected round operator. __.__

Mobility of the Ikv 73 is good; about the same as that of the Shermans or earlier Panzers. The tank swiftly accelerates to its top speed of 42 km/h (26 mph), and stops just as easily (though the tank tends to "drift" slightly when stopping mid-turn. The tank reverses at 5 km/h. The suspension damping allows for firing immediately after coming to a stop from full speed, though it is not powerful enough to allow for accurate fire while on the move. The Ikv 73 lacks neutral steering, but still turns about as quickly as its contemporaries.

Armaments

Main armament

Main article: kan m/41 (75 mm)

Give the reader information about the characteristics of the main gun. Assess its effectiveness in a battle based on the reloading speed, ballistics and the power of shells. Do not forget about the flexibility of the fire, that is how quickly the cannon can be aimed at the target, open fire on it and aim at another enemy. Add a link to the main article on the gun: {{main|Name of the weapon}}. Describe in general terms the ammunition available for the main gun. Give advice on how to use them and how to fill the ammunition storage.

75 mm kan m/41 Turret rotation speed (°/s) Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode Capacity Vertical Horizontal Stabilizer Stock Upgraded Full Expert Aced Stock Full Expert Aced
Arcade 59 -15°/+25° ±180° N/A 13.21 18.28 22.20 24.55 26.12 7.67 6.79 6.25 5.90
Realistic 8.92 10.50 12.75 14.10 15.00

Ammunition

Penetration statistics
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Penetration @ 0° Angle of Attack (mm)
10 m 100 m 500 m 1,000 m 1,500 m 2,000 m
slpprj m/40 AP 85 83 74 64 55 48
sgr m/40 HE 9 9 9 9 9 9
slpprj m/40B APBC 85 82 73 63 54 46
slpgr m/39 APHE 63 61 53 44 37 31
Shell details
Ammunition Type of
warhead 		Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Fuse delay
(m) 		Fuse sensitivity
(mm) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g) 		Ricochet
0% 50% 100%
slpprj m/40 AP 580 6.6 N/A N/A N/A 47° 60° 65°
sgr m/40 HE 570 6.43 0.4 0.5 580 79° 80° 81°
slpprj m/40B APBC 590 6.3 N/A N/A N/A 48° 63° 71°
slpgr m/39 APHE 580 6.5 1.2 9.0 260 47° 60° 65°
Smoke shell characteristics
Ammunition Velocity
(m/s) 		Projectile
Mass (kg) 		Screen radius
(m) 		Screen deploy time
(s) 		Screen hold time
(s) 		Explosive Mass
(TNT equivalent) (g)
rökgr m/22 496 6.6 13 5 20 8

Ammo racks

Full
ammo 		1st
rack empty 		2nd
rack empty 		3rd
rack empty 		4th
rack empty 		5th
rack empty 		6th
rack empty 		Visual
discrepancy
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Machine guns

Main article: ksp m/36 (8 mm)

Offensive and anti-aircraft machine guns not only allow you to fight some aircraft but also are effective against lightly armoured vehicles. Evaluate machine guns and give recommendations on its use.

8 mm ksp m/36
Mount Capacity (Belt) Fire rate Vertical Horizontal
Pintle 2,000 (250) 649 -__°/+__° ±__°
Coaxial 2,000 (250) 649 -__°/+__° ±__°
Coaxial 2,000 (250) 649 -__°/+__° ±__°

Usage in battles

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Modules

Tier Mobility Protection Firepower
I Tracks Parts Horizontal Drive
II Suspension Brake System FPE Adjustment of Fire rökgr m/22
III Filters Crew Replenishment Elevation Mechanism slpgr m/39
IV Transmission Engine Artillery Support slpprj m/40B
This is a premium vehicle: all modifications are unlocked on purchase

Pros and cons

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Pros:

  • Has a machine gun on top that can rotate 360°.

Cons:

History

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Media

  • "Arsenalen" Camouflage (S.U.M.M.E.R Reward Skin)

See also

Related Development

Tanks of comparable role, configuration and era

External links


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

Sweden premium ground vehicles
Light tanks  ▄T-26E · Strv m/39 · Pbil m/40 · Strv m/41 S-I · CV 9035DK · CV 90105
Medium tanks  Sherman III/IV · Strv 81 (RB 52) · Strv 103-0 · Leopard 1A5NO2 · Christian II
Heavy tanks  ▄KV-1 m1942 · Kungstiger
Tank destroyers  Ikv 73 · SAV 20.12.48 · VIDAR

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