Pvkv IV

Pvkv IV

Pvkv IV

Description

The Pvkv IV is a rank Swedish medium tank with a battle rating of (AB), (RB), and (SB). It was introduced in Update "Sons of Attila".

The Pansarvärnskanonvagn IV Värjan was an experimental tank destroyer that was developed during the 1950s along with the Pvkv II and Pvkv III. The Pvkv IV is based on the hull of Strv m/40L with an new turret to be able fit the new 57 mm Pvkan m/43 and keep the L-60 hulls in service longer. However, the Pvkv IV was soon cancelled when the Strv 74 entered service.

General info

Survivability and armour

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Armour type:

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

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Game Mode	Max Speed (km/h)		Weight (tons)	Engine power (horsepower)		Power-to-weight ratio (hp/ton)
	Forward	Reverse		Stock	Upgraded	Stock	Upgraded
Arcade				_,___		__.__	__.__
Realistic				_,___		__.__	__.__

Armaments

Main armament

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.

57 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	40	-14°/+19°	±180°	-	__._	__._	__._	__._	__._	_.__	_.__	_.__	_.__
Realistic					__._	__._	__._	__._	__._

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/43	AP	101	97	81	65	52	42
sgr m/43	HE	8	8	8	8	8	8
slpgr m/43	APHEBC	88	86	78	69	61	53

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/43	AP	830	2.7	-	-	-	47°	60°	65°
sgr m/43	HE	600	2.82	0	0.1	500	79°	80°	81°
slpgr m/43	APHEBC	850	2.51	1.2	9	60	48°	63°	71°

Ammo racks

Full ammo	1st rack empty	2nd rack empty	3rd rack empty	4th rack empty	5th rack empty	6th rack empty	Visual discrepancy
40	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__ (+__)	__

Machine guns

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.

7.62 mm ksp 39 C
Mount	Capacity (Belt)	Fire rate	Vertical	Horizontal
Coaxial	3,500 (250)	500	N/A	N/A

Usage in battles

The Pvkv IV is a swedish medium tank but in reality works more like an tank destroyer with very vulnerable characteristics. Based on the Strv m/40L hull, it got an adequate speed of 50km/h to move around on the battlefield and get into ambush positions. In ambush positions Pvkv IV can utilize its good gun depression which can change the gameplay of the vehicle in combat of certain maps. Open maps with hills and mounds can give extra protection and cover for a vulnerable vehicle due to the elevation and depression. Meanwhile close combat maps like Sweden and Advance to the Rhine will be to its disadvantage due to the cramped crew space.

Pvkv IV is an excellent ambush tank, equipped with a powerful 57mm Pvkan m/43 designed to knock out vehicles at distance where it can be relative safe and protected from enemy fire. It got enough firepower to handle most enemy vehicles it will face, when fully upgraded and unlocked the APDS ammunition it will be efficent at "Sniping" due to high penetration shells, where even heavy tanks armour will be rendered ineffective. Pvkv IV will thrive when can utilize its strong points using the cannon at distance and efficently use the gun elevation to its advantage.

Pvkv IV have a few disadvantages like weak side and rear armour and cramped crew space but also a slow turret traverse. Due to these weak points it's easy for light tanks like Sd.Kfz.234/2 and M24 to knock out it out. But it's also very vulnerable to auto cannon and heavy machine gun fire. So most SPAA and Light tanks will be able to flank around get in close and out turn the Pvkv IV's turret. In city or towns the Pvkv IV is at its disadvantage with its slow turret rotation and cramped crew space make it an easy target to knock out for most vehicles.

Pros and cons

Pros:

• APDS rounds
• Good cannon
• Decent reload
• Good mobility

Cons:

• Slow turret traverse
• Cramped crew compartment
• Light protection

History

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Media

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See also

Related Development

• Pvkv II
• Pvkv III

External links

• [Devblog] Pvkv IV: the Last Effort