Strv 122B PLSS

This page is about the Swedish medium tank Strv 122B PLSS. For other versions, see Leopard 2 (Family).

Strv 122B PLSS

Strv 122B PLSS

Description

The Stridsvagn 122B PLSS is a rank Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "New Power".

General info

Survivability and armour

The Strv 122B carries on all the good armour from the previous 122A model, but gains a 20 mm steel plate on the LFP and underbelly, as well as having a remodelled hull ammunition rack. The plate helps stop ricocheting shells, and can be a layer of defence against explosive and chemical penetration rounds. The new hull ammunition rack is wider but has an overall lower height - meaning that shells entering the LFP and passing through the bottom of the tank's interior may now pass under the shells without hitting the racks.

Armour type:

Armour	Front (Slope angle)	Sides	Rear	Roof
Hull	35 mm (53°) Top 40 mm (51°) Bottom	10 mm (5°) Top 35 mm Bottom Front 20 mm Bottom Back	20 mm (11°) Top 20 mm (16°) Middle 20 mm (49°) Lower	35 mm (8°) Front 20 mm (2°) Rear 30 mm (8°) Hatch 5 mm Vent
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	AoA	Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade			-2.4	2.4	2,032		-846.67	__.__
Realistic					1,327		-552.92	__.__

Armaments

Main armament

120 mm kan Strv 122					Turret rotation speed (°/s)					Reloading rate (seconds)
Mode	Capacity	Vertical	Horizontal	Stabilizer	Stock	Upgraded	Full	Expert	Aced	Stock	Full	Expert	Aced
Arcade	37	-9°/+20°	±180°	Two-plane	38.1	52.7	64.0	70.8	75.3	7.80	6.90	6.36	6.00
Realistic					23.8	28.0	34.0	37.6	40.0

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
DM23	APFSDS	410	408	401	393	384	376
DM33	APFSDS	481	478	470	461	450	440
slsgr m/95	HE	36	36	36	36	36	36
slpprj m/95	APFSDS	589	586	577	565	553	541

Shell details
Ammunition	Type of warhead	Velocity (m/s)	Projectile mass (kg)	Fuse delay (m)	Fuse sensitivity (mm)	Explosive mass (TNT equivalent) (kg)	Ricochet
							0%	50%	100%
DM23	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
DM33	APFSDS	1,640	4.3	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°
slsgr m/95	HE	736	17.5	0	0.1	3.54	79°	80°	81°
slpprj m/95	APFSDS	1,705	5.6	-	-	-	78°	80°	81°

Ammo racks

Ammo racks of the Strv 122B PLSS

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	Visual discrepancy
37	16 (+21)	1 (+36)	No

Machine guns

7.62 mm ksp 94
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	5,000 (200)	1,200	N/A	N/A
Pintle	2,000 (200)	1,200	-10°/+75°	±180°

Usage in battles

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Pros and cons

Pros:

• The same great protection of the Strv 122A, with an addition of an LFP/belly armour plate!
• The Saab Panoramic, Low-Silhouette Sight (PLSS) commander CITV allows the user to spot enemies from fully turret-down positions, exposing only the sight while hiding the turret and hull
• The added armour doesn't affect mobility, meaning the 122B is just as agile as the previous 122A
• One of the best armoured Western tanks - the combination of roof armour, UFP armour, and good mobility means the 122B is a very potent breakthrough tank
• Fits the all-round playstyle very well, working both as a sniper and a brawler

Cons:

• The PLSS CITV sticks out, and can be a potential death trap if enemies fire HE shells, such as the Russian 3OF26, at it
• While the hull ammunition storage is better laid out than on the 122A, carrying more than 15+1 shells is still a big risk to take
• The NERA on the upper glacis and turret cheeks can be shot off easily, meaning that protection decreases as you take damage, potentially leaving you very vulnerable when it has fallen off

History

In 1994, the Swedish Army first purchased 150 Leopard 2A4s from Germany in stock (all the first five batches produced), which were delivered in 1994 and 1995, designated by the Swedish Army as Strv 121, and later improved to the level of the Leopard 2A5. After that, the Swedish Army continued to evaluate the procurement of a second batch of more advanced main tanks, and in 1999 held tests with the modern NATO tanks of the 1990s: the American M1A2 Abrams, the German Leopard 2A5, the French Leclerc and the British Challenger 2.

During the trials, the Leopard 2A5 defeated various strong opponents (in order of test results: Leopard 2A5, M1A2, Leclerc, Challenger-2) and won orders from the Swedish Army. The Swedish Army ordered 120 Leopard 2A5s, which they also modified to their own specifications, and were given the designation Strv 122 (the Germans refer to this Swedish variant as the Leopard 2S) The contract also includes related training simulators, parts, training and logistics support, and industrial reciprocity, in addition to Sweden's priority option to purchase an additional 90 vehicles.

The chassis of the Strv 122 was built by KraussMaffei and Hgglunds of Sweden, the turret was produced by Mak in cooperation with Bofors in Sweden, and the firing control system was integrated by STN Atlas Elektronik and Celsius Tech Systems AB of Sweden. In addition, Bofors still produces 50% of the main gun components. The Strv 122 combines advanced technology from Bofors, Ericsson and Celsius, and has been enhanced with enhanced protection. The Strv 122 is considered one of the most sophisticated and protected version of the Leopard 2 series.

Media

Skins

• Skins and camouflages for the Strv 122B PLSS from live.warthunder.com.

Videos

MBTs with Best Armor discusses the Strv 122B PLSS at 05:10 - War Thunder Official Channel

See also

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