bv-206

The Bv 206 is a tracked articulated all-terrain carrier developed by Hägglunds for transporting personnel and equipment through difficult terrain. It features two steerable units with all four tracks powered, providing excellent mobility and low ground pressure.

Developed in the 1970s to replace the aging Volvo Bv 202, the vehicle was designed to meet the Swedish Army's requirement for a highly mobile transport capable of traversing deep snow and peat bogs in northern Sweden. It officially entered service with the Swedish Armed Forces in 1980, with mass production commencing shortly after. The Bv 206 saw extensive operational use globally, including deployment by British forces during the 1982 Falklands War and by coalition forces during combat operations in Afghanistan. With over 11,000 units produced, it remains in service with numerous militaries and civilian agencies worldwide, cementing its legacy as one of the most successful all-terrain vehicles in history.