CV 90

   The Stridsfordon 90 or Combat Vehicle 90 was developed in Sweden in the mid 1980s to meet operational requirements of the Swedish Army. Vehicle was co-developed by Bofors and Hagglunds, where Bofors was responsible for development of the turret, armament and final assembly, while the Hagglunds provided chassis and armored hull. Swedish Army placed it's first order on the CV9040 IFV in 1991. Deliveries commenced in 1993. The CV 90 is currently in service with Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Norway and Switzerland. It is worth mentioning that all export models of this infantry fighting vehicle are completed with a 30-mm cannon. Production of the CV90 continues. Over 1 000 vehicles were built to date.

   The CV 90 has a welded steel armor hull. Applique armor can be added. It is claimed that the front armor of the CV 90 withstands 30-mm cannon rounds, used by the older Russian IFVs and ACVs.

   The main armament of the CV 90 IFV is a Bofors 40-mm cannon, which is a modified anti-aircraft gun, developed in the early 1950s. It is worth mentioning that this gun was a very successful design by the time of it's introduction. This 40-mm cannon is fed with a 24 round capacity the box magazines. Magazine is reloaded manually in 20 seconds. There is also a coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun and a 71-mm mortar.

   The CV 90 carries eight troops plus three crew members. Troops enter and leave the vehicle threw the rear doors and roof hatches. There are no firing ports provided for the crew in attempt to increase armored protection. Furthermore it is considered in Sweden that an IFV must transport troops only to the battlefield, where troops leave the vehicle and fight on foot.

   The Combat Vehicle 90 is powered by a Scania DS14 diesel engine, developing 550 hp. Vehicle can ford water obstacle afloat after a short preparation.

Variants

   CV9040 original variant, fitted with a 40-mm cannon. It is in service with Sweden;

   CV9040B improved variant, fitted with a fully-stabilized cannon;

   CV9040C uparmored variant, intended for peacekeeping operations;

   CV9030 export variant, fitted with Bushmaster II 30-mm cannon. In service with Finland, Norway and Switzerland;

   CV9035 export variant, fitted with Bushmaster III 30-mm cannon. In service with Denmark and the Netherlands;

   CV90105 fire support vehicle, fitted with 105-mm rifled gun;

   CV90120-T light tank, fitted with 120-mm smoothbore gun;

   LvKv 90 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun, fitted with 40-mm gun;

   Command vehicle;

   Forward observation vehicle;

   Armored recovery vehicle;

   AMOS mortar system;

   CV9056 prototype fitted with additional BILL anti-tank missiles;

   CV90 Armadillo heavy armored personnel carrier.