Swedish medium tank, which according to the performance characteristics is an exact copy of the Primo Victoria, but with the ability to apply your own style.
Hello tankers! After the release of the new package Lima by Twitch Prime many players have questions about what kind of tank it is, how to play it and is it worth buying the STRV 81? (Especially while there is a discount). Therefore, we have prepared for you a brief overview of the features of the vehicle, the gameplay and whether it deserves a place in the Garage.
General information
In order to make it easier to explain what kind of tank it is and where it comes from in the game, let's briefly digress into history. The Swedish military has purchased approximately 240 Centurion Mk. III and Mk. V, which were repeatedly upgraded and renamed Strv 81. When the tanks were removed from service, one of the samples was donated to the local Sabaton group, which radically changed its appearance.
And here, many veterans of the game can already remember how in 2017 such a Swedish premium tank Primo Victoria appeared in the game with a unique style and in the role of tankers as part of the Sabaton group. So Strv 81 is an exact copy (or rather the original) of this very Primo Victoria, and in terms of performance characteristics it has a lot in common with the British pumped Centurion Mk. I, premiums Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC и FV4202.
TTX
And now let's compare the above premiums and add to them Lansen C
Firepower
As you can see, in terms of guns, there is a complete coincidence with Centurion 5/1: quickly converges, shoots accurately, fairly fast reload and high armor penetration. But this is where an important nuance is hidden, which many people miss when comparing, because the game client does not focus on this.
The base projectile of the Strv 81 is sub-caliber, i.e. loses in penetration with distance:
At the same time, a special (gold) projectile is also sub-caliber:
While the “British” has an armor-piercing base type of projectile, which has better normalization, but the gold one has exactly the same subcaliber. Therefore, it turns out that the probability of dealing damage and, accordingly, farming is higher for British premiums. The advantage of the Strv 81 in this regard remains only in the speed of the projectiles:
Strv 81 |
Centurion 5/1 |
|
Base |
1300 m / s |
1020 m / s |
Special |
1400 m / s |
1275 m / s |
High explosive |
600 m / s |
1020 m / s |
Vitality
In this regard, as for the ST, the car is quite well armored. The 254 mm turret, which is strong in the frontal projection, will sometimes allow tanking even vehicles of a higher level, and due to comfortable air defense units, it can quite confidently play from the terrain, hiding a thin hull. Hull armor is very weak, slightly better than FV4202, but much worse than Centurion 5/1. Sometimes screens along the side will help out.
Other indicators
Mobility is a weak side of the Strv 81. It has a large mass and decent dimensions, so it is difficult to miss it, but the Swede can hardly maneuver, the chassis turning speed is too low. The maximum speed is not bad, but it accelerates with difficulty (this is such a retribution for a strong tower).
In terms of stealth, nothing remarkable, still all right, with its size. But it can boast of a very high viewing radius, as much as 400 meters, which is very good for level 8.
How to play Strv 81
In combat, the optimal role for the Strv 81 is a support tank. In most cases, at the top of the list, armor penetration with a basic projectile is enough for confident farming. It is best to implement DPM by playing from the turret, but do not forget about the self-propelled guns, which will definitely try to throw at a tank with a large silhouette and a weakly protected hull. The alpha strike is not big, but thanks to the rest of the parameters of the gun, the Strv 81 turned out to be a “biting” tank with a potentially high DPM.
From the equipment we recommend the following assembly:
- gun rammer;
- vertical stabilizer;
- ventilation.
Alternatively, you can put in the third slot coated optics (if the crew is new, without combat fraternity and review perks).
Should I buy Strv 81?
In general, the Strv 81 is a tank with a good potential for dealing damage and, accordingly, earning credits. In terms of farming, the Swedish premium will in some cases be slightly inferior to its British counterparts. Therefore, if you are considering a purchase option in order to farm, then take a closer look at Centurion Mk. 5/1 RAAC и FV4202.
In any case, now it seems unique to rent Strv 81, farm and test it in battle. If you need a Swedish premium tank, then the Strv 81 is a great option, more stable than Lansen C and has better survivability. Lansen C due to its cardboard armor and specific weapon, it is only suitable for experienced players.
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So in the end, to take or not to take?
No, one of the worst premium tanks in the game