Sweden Strv 103B MBT - Trumpeter's No. 00309 (released in 2002)
The Swedish made "S" Tank first entered production in the 1960's. Labelled by some
as a tank-killer rather than a main battle tank, the "S" tank was new in design as a
"turretless" tank that underwent a REMO (renovation and modification) in later years.
The Strv 103B was the main version of the "S" tank in its early years (1970-1984).
The Strv 103B was based on the S103 with, but with a REMO. This REMO included
a laser rangefinder coupled to the driver/gunners sight, a new diesel engine, a new
transmission, diesel jerrycans mounted on both sides of the tank and LYRAN
illumination flare mortars. A series of test showed that the Strv 103B was more
accurate than the M60A1E3 and well suited for both offensive and defensive action.
About 300 S103B were made which were later replaced by the more powerful and
capable Strv 103C version in 1984.
