LvKv 90

   The Luftvärnskanonvagn 90 or LvKv 90 self-propelled anti-aircraft gun was developed in early 90s. This vehicle is also referred as the CV 9040 AA. Around 30 of these vehicles are in service with the Swedish Army.

   The LvKv 90 is armed with the Bofors L70B 40-mm gun. This gun is fed from box-shaped magazines, containing 24 rounds each. Magazine is reloaded manually in 20 seconds. The LvKv 90 fires programmable proximity fused fragmentation rounds against air targets and HE-FRAG and AP rounds against ground targets. Maximum effective range against air targets is 4 km.

   Secondary armament consists of coaxial 7.62-mm machine gun.

   The LvKv 90 is fitted with modern fire control system. Vehicle radar has maximum detection range of 14 km. The LvKv has a friend-or-foe identification system and can track up to 6 targets simultaneously.

   Front armor of the LvKv 90 provides protection against armor-piercing rounds fires from small caliber cannons. All-round protection is against small arms fire and artillery shell splinters. Vehicle is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression systems.

   The LvKv 90 is based on the CV 90 IFV chassis. Vehicle is powered by the Saab-Scania DS14 diesel engine, developing 550 horsepower. The LvKv 90 is fully amphibious after fitting a floatation kit. On water it is propelled by it's tracks.

Variants

   LvKv 90 TD, technology demonstrator to prepare for upgrades to the existing fleet. It has a number of improvements and is capable of firing on the move;

   LvKv 90 C, uparmored variant, intended for international peacekeeping operations.