Stridsvogn m/09

The Strv. m/09 is a third-generation designed for the Ringerike armed forces by Stålgilde heavy industries to replace the Stridsvogn m/86, it incorporates a number of advances including a full digital communication and fire control suite, an advanced scaleable composite and explosive reactive armour package and the potential to be equipped with both soft and hard-kill active protection systems among other add-on upgrades.

Design
The design of the m/09 draws inspiration and components from the Tiperyn Python Main Battle Tank, most notably in the main armament and autoloader system, both of which are directly derived from the Python.

Protection
The m/09 uses a welded hull protected by composite armour plating and blocks from the AMAC-S (Advanced Modular Armour Composite-Scaleable) family as well as applique Explosive-Reactive Armour blocks. The front of the turret is composed of wedge shaped composite blocks and the sides of the tank are fitted with composite plate sides-skirts. Internally a reinforced firewall and blow out panels protect the crew in the event of an ammunition explosion.

Armament
The m/09’s primary weapon system is a 127mm Rifled gun fed by an autoloader. Secondary armament consists of two Kjedegevær m/71F1 8.58x63mm chain guns, one mounted co-axailly and one mounted on top of the turret in a remote weapons station. The main gun is capable of firing a variety of projectiles including APFSDS, HE-Multipurpose and WP Incendiary/Screening.

Mobility
The m/09 is powered by a 12 cylinder diesel engine developing 1500hp, this is coupled to and automatic gearbox. Suspension is of the hydropneumatic type with six road wheels and a rear drive sprocket. The m/09 is capable of neutral steering and is controlled by a steering wheel.

Variants
An export oriented variant the Strv m/09E is available with a series of adaptations aimed at making it more affordable for certain export partners and to simplify manufacture for licence customers. It features a Torsion Bar suspension system, 1300 hp engine and lighter composite armor array augmented by AMAC-S add-on armour.

Operators
Ringerike
 * Operated by the Ringerike Army since 2009, total of 312 ordered.