Is the Strv 103 effective?
Performance. The Stridsvagn 103 never saw combat and so its design remains unproven. However, for its intended role in the 1960s, it had numerous advantages.
What tanks do the Swedish use?
List of Swedish tanks
| Vehicle | Origin | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Stridsvagn m/42 | Sweden | Medium tank |
| Stridsvagn 74 | Sweden | Medium tank |
| Stridsvagn 103 | Sweden | Main Battle tank |
| Strv 121 | Germany/ Sweden | Main battle tank |
What sniper rifle does the Swedish army use?
Psg 90 sniper rifle (Accuracy International L96A1 Arctic Warfare) in version: Psg 90.
What gun does Swedish army use?
Small arms and light weapons
| Name | Origin | Type |
|---|---|---|
| CBJ-MS | Sweden | Submachine gun Personal defense weapon Assault weapon Light support weapon |
| H&K MP5 | Germany | Submachine gun |
| Ak 4 | Germany Sweden | Battle rifle |
| Ak 5 | Sweden | Assault rifle Designated marksman rifle Assault rifle Assault rifle Carbine Police combat rifle |
Does Sweden have army?
The Swedish Armed Forces consists of three service branches; the Army, the Air Force and the Navy, with addition of the military reserve force Home Guard.
What kind of tank is the Stridsvagn m / 41?
Stridsvagn m/41 (Strv m/41) was a Swedish medium tank. A license-built version of the Czechoslovak TNH medium tank, it served into the 1950s. Since 1937, the Swedish army had been interested in the Czechoslovakian TNH tank. In March 1940, some 90 tanks were ordered from ČKD.
When was the Stridsvagn m / 41 S-II withdrawn from service?
The Strv m/41 S-II mainly equipped the P4 regiment’s 2nd Tank Battalion, included with the 9th Armored Brigade in Skövde, while others were held as reserve at P2 and P3 regiments. These tanks were withdrawn from service in 1960.
What kind of gun does the Strv m / 41 S-II have?
The Strv m/41 S-II is also armed with a coaxial 8 mm ksp m/36 light machine gun. There is a second, non-functional 8 mm machine gun in the hull front. The Strv m/41 S-II relies on sniping and penetrating tanks at medium to long ranges with its powerful APDS round.
When was the Strv m / 41 pbv 301 converted?
The Strv M/41 served until the late 1950’s, when all Strv M/41 were converted to the Pansarbandvagn (Pbv) 301, an armored personnel carrier. The turrets were used in static fortifications.