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Strv 81 stats at a glance
The Strv 81 has 1160 hit points , 76.2mm of frontal hull armor , and a top speed of 50 km/h. Its strongest gun configuration deals 230 damage per shot with 226mm of armor penetration , giving it a theoretical maximum DPM of 2091.
Hull & survivability
| Hit points (HP) | 1160 |
|---|---|
| Weight | 28.1 t |
| Hull armor (F / S / R) | 76.2 / 50.8 / 38.1 mm |
The front-to-side armor ratio is 1.5:1.
Mobility
| Top forward speed | 50 km/h |
|---|---|
| Top reverse speed | 20 km/h |
Forward-to-reverse speed ratio is 2.5:1. The Strv 81 has solid reverse speed for repositioning after taking a shot.
Camouflage
| Camo (stationary) | 20.5% |
|---|---|
| Camo (moving) | 15.4% |
Available guns (1)
| Gun | Tier | Damage | Pen | Reload | RoF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,4 cm kan strv 81 | 9 | 230 | 226mm | 6.6s | 9.09 |
With the top-tier gun, the Strv 81 can theoretically output up to 2091 damage per minute at sustained fire (shot damage × rounds per minute).
How Strv 81 compares to its peers
There are 101 tier 8 medium tanks in WoT, including the Strv 81. Its 1160 HP places it in the top 24% for hit points among same-tier medium tanks (peer average: 1085). Frontal hull armor of 76.2mm ranks in the top 71% for the class (peer average: 87mm). Top forward speed of 50 km/h is faster than 22% of peer vehicles in this tier and class. The strongest gun deals 230 damage per shot, higher than 18% of comparable vehicles. Best penetration of 226mm puts it in the top 18% for armor-piercing capability in its class.
Direct comparisons
- Strv 81 vs T25 Pilot 1 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- Strv 81 vs TL-1 LPC — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- Strv 81 vs T42 — tier 8 medium tank from USA
- See full tier 8 medium tank tier list — all 101 vehicles ranked
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Understand the stats
Want a deeper grasp of what these numbers actually mean in battle? Read the glossary:
- What is DPM — the most important offensive metric
- Alpha damage — single-shot damage and what it means for playstyle
- Penetration — and how it interacts with armor angling
- Hull-down position — the king of defensive plays
- View range — how spotting actually works
About this vehicle
In the mid 1950s, Sweden purchased approximately 240 Centurion Mk. 3 and Mk. 5 tanks from Great Britain. In the Swedish army, the vehicles were designated Strv 81. They remained in service until the early 2000s and underwent several modernizations throughout service.
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Frequently asked
What tier is the Strv 81 in WoT?
The Strv 81 is a tier 8 medium tank from Sweden.
How much damage does the Strv 81 do?
The top gun on the Strv 81 deals 230 damage per shot with 226mm of standard armor penetration.
Is the Strv 81 a premium tank?
Yes — the Strv 81 is a tier 8 premium medium tank in WoT. Premium vehicles earn bonus credits and XP and don't require crew retraining.
What's the top speed of the Strv 81?
50 km/h forward, 20 km/h reverse.
How much armor does the Strv 81 have?
Hull armor: 76.2mm front, 50.8mm side, 38.1mm rear.