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De Gevechtsvoertuig 90 (CV90; Sw. Stridsfordon 90, Strf90) is een familie van Zweedse gevechtsvoertuigen met rupsbanden, ontworpen door de Zweedse defensiematerieeladministratie (Försvarets Materielverk, FMV), Hägglunds en Bofors in het midden van de jaren 1980 tot begin jaren 1990, en kwam in dienst in Zweden in het midden van de jaren 1990. Het cv90-platformontwerp is voortdurend geëvolueerd in stappen van Mk0 naar de huidige MkIV met technologische vooruitgang en als reactie op veranderende eisen op het slagveld. De Zweedse versie van het belangrijkste infanteriegevechtsvoertuig (IFV) is uitgerust met een geschutskoepel van Bofors dat is uitgerust met een 40 mm Bofors-autokanon. Exportversies zijn uitgerust met Hägglunds E-serie torentjes, gewapend met een 30 mm Mk44 of een 35 mm Bushmaster autokanon.

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The Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90) is a family of Swedish tracked armored combat vehicles designed by Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets Materielverk, FMV), Hägglunds and Bofors during the mid-1980s to early 1990s. The CV90 entered service in Sweden in the mid-1990s and has been exported to several countries, including Norway, Finland, Denmark, Estonia and Switzerland. The CV90 platform design has continuously evolved from the Mk 0 to current Mk IV with technological advances and changing battlefield requirements. The CV90 is a versatile vehicle that can be fitted with different turrets and weapons systems to suit various roles and missions. The main infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) variant is equipped with a 40 mm Bofors autocannon, while other variants have 30 mm or 35 mm Bushmaster autocannons. The CV90 also has secondary armament of a 7.62 mm machine gun and six grenade launchers. Some versions of the CV90 have additional features such as active protection systems, enhanced armor protection, improved fire control systems and situational awareness sensors. The CV90 is designed for high mobility and survivability in any terrain or tactical environment. It has a powerful diesel engine that provides a maximum speed of 70 km/h and a range of 320 km. The vehicle has a torsion bar suspension system that allows it to traverse rough terrain and obstacles. The CV90 can be transported by air or land, and can be adapted for amphibious operations. The vehicle has a crew of three (commander, gunner and driver) and can carry six to eight fully equipped soldiers depending on the variant. The CV90 is a proven combat vehicle that has been used in several operations and exercises around the world. It offers high performance, reliability and cost-efficiency throughout its lifecycle. BAE Systems Hägglunds AB is the main manufacturer and supplier of the CV90 family, and provides through-life support and technology transfer agreements to its customers.