Combat Vehicle 90 | |
|---|---|
| Country | Sweden |
| Role | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Produced | 1993–present |
| Built | 1280 |
The Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90; Sw. Stridsfordon 90, Strf90) is a family of Swedish tracked combat vehicles designed by Sweden’s Defence Materiel Administration (Försvarets Materielverk, FMV), Hägglunds and Bofors during the mid-1980s to early 1990s, entering service in Sweden in the mid-1990s. The CV90 platform design has continuously evolved in steps from Mk0 to current MkIV with advances in technology and in response to changing battlefield requirements. The Swedish version of the main infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) is fitted with a turret from Bofors that is equipped with a 40 mm Bofors autocannon. Export versions are fitted with Hägglunds E-series turrets, armed with either a 30 mm Mk44 or a 35 mm Bushmaster autocannon.
Source: Combat Vehicle 90 on Wikipedia
| CV9035 Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Kenneth Oestergaard |
| Localisation | Unknow |
| Photos | 54 |
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General Characteristics (IFV Variant)
The CV90 (Stridsfordon 90) is a versatile, high-mobility Infantry Fighting Vehicle developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds for the Swedish Army. It is widely exported and constantly upgraded.
| Property | Value (CV90 Mk I/II/III/IV) |
|---|---|
| Role | Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Hägglunds |
| Introduced | 1993 (Swedish Army) |
| Crew | 3 (Commander, Gunner, Driver) |
| Troop Capacity | Up to 8 dismounted infantry soldiers |
| Combat Mass | 23–38 tonnes (Highly variable by variant and armor) |
Protection and Firepower
| System / Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Main Armament (Swedish) | 40 mm Bofors L/70 Autocannon (CV9040 variant) |
| Main Armament (Export) | 30 mm or 35 mm Bushmaster cannon (e.g., CV9030, CV9035) |
| Secondary Armament | 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Armor Protection | Base armor protects against 14.5 mm rounds. Frontal arc against 30 mm APFSDS rounds with add-on armor. |
| Protection Upgrades | Modular appliqué armor (e.g., AMAP) and Active Protection Systems (APS) integration. |
Mobility and Powerplant
The CV90’s powerful diesel engine ensures high tactical and strategic mobility, even in challenging environments like snow and marshland.
- Engine: Scania V8 Diesel
- Power Output: 550 hp (initial models) up to 1,000 hp (Mk IV)
- Maximum Road Speed: 70 km/h (43 mph)
- Operational Range: 320–600 km (200–370 miles)
- Suspension: Torsion bar or Active Suspension (Mk IV)
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