CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Armored Vehicleconfirmed
The CV90 is a family of tracked infantry fighting vehicles designed for Nordic conditions. Variants include the CV9040 (40mm Bofors cannon) used by Sweden, and numerous export configurations. It is highly regarded for its protection, firepower, and off-road mobility. Multiple nations use CV90-derived platforms.
Specifications
| Type | Armored Vehicle |
| Origin | Sweden |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Hägglunds |
| Introduced | 1993 |
| Status | In service |
| Range | 320 |
| Weight | 35 |
| Speed | 70 |
| Crew | 3 |
History
Developed by Hägglunds from 1984. Entered Swedish service 1993. Exported to Norway, Denmark, Finland, Netherlands, Switzerland, and Estonia. Over 1,200 built across all variants. Ukraine received CV90s from Sweden, Denmark, and Netherlands from 2024. One of the most successful European IFV programs.
Operators
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