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First introduced in 1968, the completely redesigned with more modern composite armors in 1998 and under continual upgrades since then the STRV 68/98 was built to deal with the ever-increasing threats of Infantry fighting vehicles and IFVs it is lightweight tank with auto loading 105mm gun, mounted in an oscillating turret, and fitted with modular bolt on armor packs the Strv-68/98-105 is capable of engaging and destroying APC, IFVs, and older Main battle tanks with its main gun, as well as provide precision fire support against light fortifications, infantry and dug in troops.
It's heavily sloped front armor and turret face can resist the vast majority of auto cannons, and shoulder fired weapons while it remains light enough to maneuver quickly to scout, flank rapidly moving formations, and respond to threats as they develop.
Modular armor allows for upgrading front face from 100mm to 250mm equivalent vs Kinetic energy or 400mm vs HEAT round with explosive reactive armor. allowing it to engage enemies with light anti vehicles weapons, with less risk of destruction.
The Stabilized 105mm gun can track and engage targets rapidly, fire high explosive, Fins stabilized Discarding Sabot, or HEAT ammunition allowing it to threaten even well protected targets.
STRV-68/98
weight: 25 tons
armor: 100mm RHA front slope base, 2h0mm RHA equivalent Front slope and turret with Additional armor packs.
Crew: 3
Commander, Gunner, Driver
Max Speed: 60Kph, 40 Kph off-road
weight: 25 tons
weapons: L-7K 105mm Smoothbore, 7.62mm Coaxial Machine gun
Rate of fire: 10-12 rounds per minute maximum 6 rounds per minute sustained.
range: 4,000m Direct, Armor Penetration 470-480mm
Optics 0x to 3x magnification Day/ Night vision for all crew, with thermal sight on the main gun.
Electronics: laser rangefinder, fire control computer, GPS navigation, and voice/Data Capable radios.
Cost: 3.2 Million (2.75 for 90mm Version)
STRV-68 ( obsolete surplus)
weight: 15 tons
armor: 50mm RHA front slope and turret face
Crew: 3
Commander, Gunner, Driver
Max Speed: 60Kph, 30 Kph off-road
weapons: L-5K 90mm, 7.62mm Coaxial Machine gun
Rate of fire: 10-12 rounds per minute maximum 6 rounds per minute sustained.
range: 4,000m
Optics 0x to 3x magnification, starlite optics
Electronics: Optical rangefinder, radios.
Cost: 1.2 Million (1.75 for 105mm Version)
