Strengths
Use the balance of mobility and firepower to move between attacking and defending.
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Strv 81 (RB 52)
Great Britain · Medium tank · Rank 4 · Premium
Battle Ratings
Arcade7.7
Realistic7.7
Simulator7.7
These are archived ratings; check the game for current values. The history below shows recorded ratings and announced changes.
Vehicle Overview
- Nation
- Great Britain
- Class
- Medium tank
- Rank
- 4
- Acquisition Type
- Premium
Battlefield Role
Help hold objectives, move between cover and flank when there is an opening. Choose your approach around the mobility and gun handling of your tank.
When to spawn
A useful first spawn on many maps. In uptiers, work with teammates for side shots rather than forcing a frontal fight.
Common Mistakes
- Repeating the same peek. Once an enemy has your range, move to another angle before firing again. A second shot from the same opening is easier to anticipate.
- Firing without a retreat. Choose cover you can reach during the reload. Do not cross into an enemy firing lane just to finish a damaged target.
Survivability and Armor
- Crew
- 4 persons
Keep the hull covered and check side routes. Medium tanks vary widely in how much armor you can rely on.
Keep exposed sides and the fighting compartment behind cover. Check the incoming round and impact angle in Protection Analysis before relying on the armor.
Ammunition
LFK SS.11 · ATGM
Check seeker and guidance requirements before launch. Keep the target within the weapon’s tracking limits and retain cover for the engagement.
slpprj · APCBC
- Weapon
- 84 mm kan Strv 81 cannon
Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.
slsgr m/53 · HE
- Weapon
- 84 mm kan Strv 81 cannon
Use against exposed crews, aircraft where applicable and lightly protected targets. Avoid spending the shot on heavy frontal armor.
slpprj m/54 · APDS
- Weapon
- 84 mm kan Strv 81 cannon
Use against armor and aim for crew or critical modules. A penetration alone may leave the enemy able to return fire.
rökgr m/53 · Smoke
- Weapon
- 84 mm kan Strv 81 cannon
Place smoke between the enemy and a crossing or retreat route. It blocks sight; it does not stop incoming fire.
Ready Rack and Carry Load
- Maximum capacity
- 3 rounds
Carry enough for the route and resupply plan. A listed first-stage capacity alone does not establish a safe spawn load or prove that another rack is empty.
Mobility
- Maximum forward speed
- 35 km/h
- Maximum reverse speed
- 12 km/h
- Power-to-weight ratio
- 12.8 hp/t
- Engine power
- 650 hp
- Weight
- 50.8 t
Top speed is not cross-country pace. Check the reverse route before taking a firing position.
Optics
Gunner
- Night equipment
- Unknown
- Magnification
- 5.6×–6.0×
Commander
- Night equipment
- Unknown
- Magnification
- 9.9×–10.0×
Driver
- Night equipment
- Unknown
Target Acquisition
- Gun stabilization
- Two-plane stabilizer
Armaments
- Primary weapon
- Robot 52 (SS.11) anti-tank guided missile
- Secondary weapons
- 84 mm kan Strv 81 cannon · 7.92 mm BESA machine gun (coaxial)
- Fire on the move
- up to 5 km/h
Economy
- Crew training
- 10,000 SL
- Expert crew
- 340,000 SL
- Ace crew
- 890 GE
- Ace crew research
- 1,180,000 RP
Battle Rating History
| Date | Game mode | Battle rating |
|---|---|---|
| No confirmed battle rating changes are recorded. | ||
Archived rating records
| Date / source | Arcade | Realistic | Simulator |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026Site profile snapshot | 7.7 | 7.7 | 7.7 |
Sources and data checks
Vehicle data checked October 8, 2026. Crew optics checked October 22, 2026. Speeds use Realistic Battles values. Reload depends on crew skills and qualification; damage can reduce performance. Unknown equipment is not a confirmed absence.
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