Combat Boat 90H (PBF)

Stridsbåt 90 H(alv) (Strb 90 H; CB90) is a class of fast military assault craft used by several countries after being originally developed for the Swedish Navy by Dockstavarvet. Its name means Combat Boat 90 Half; the 90 refers to the year of acceptance (1990) and Half refers to the fact that it can carry and deploy a half platoon of amphibious infantry (18 men) fully equipped. The CB90 is an exceptionally fast and agile boat that can execute extremely sharp turns at high speed, decelerate from top speed to a full stop in 2.5 boat lengths, and adjust both its pitch and roll angle while under way. Its low weight, shallow draught, and twin water jets allow it to operate at speeds of up to 40 knots (74 km/h) in shallow coastal waters.

Developed in the late 1980s to replace the aging Trossbåt class, the vessel was designed to meet the Swedish Amphibious Forces' need for a highly maneuverable craft capable of rapid insertion in the complex Swedish archipelago. It officially entered service with the Swedish Navy in 1991 under the designation Stridsbåt 90H. The platform has since seen international deployment in peacekeeping missions, was adopted by several global militaries including the United States and Norway, and has recently been utilized in active combat operations by Ukrainian forces. It remains in active service worldwide, widely regarded as a pioneering design that redefined modern littoral and riverine warfare capabilities.