![]() ![]() Due to the need to get the 30 ton ready as soon as possible work had started on the basis of a reinforced and enlarged Strv m/42 chassis, the tank would also make use of the “Delat torn” turret in development for the Strv m/42. A weight limit of 30 tons was chosen for the new tank despite mobility concerns to avoid this problem from happening again. ![]() Reports from Finland about captured T34´s had shown that even the most modern Swedish tanks were lacking in regards to firepower and armor protection, largely tanks to a 20 ton weight limit that had been in place during their development. Based on work that had started during the war, preparations would be made for a future medium tank and tank destroyer but these projects would ultimately be discontinued only a few months after the start of their development.Īs early as 1943 the Swedish army had started working on preparations for their next medium tank. During this time the Swedish army was still unsure of what role the tank would play after ww2, but they knew a new tank would be needed for the post war period. ![]() Perhaps one of the least well understood periods in Swedish tank design took place in the years of 19. ![]()
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