How Strong are the CV90 Vehicles

CV90 Fighting Vehicle or called Stridsfordon 90 (Strf 90) is a highly tactical armored combat vehicle family developed in 1984 to the early 1990s to meet operational requirements of the Swedish Army. It was co-developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics and Hagglunds, with Bofors responsible for the turret, armament, and final assembly, while Hagglunds providing the chassis and armored hull. BAE Systems Hagglunds currently produces the entire vehicle. The vehicle first entered service in Sweden in 1993. The CV90 family of vehicles provides unrivaled performance in the 20-35 tonne class and has been used by national forces, the United Nations, and NATO in missions all over the world
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[@czyettczarron5892]

Please don't forget the newest CV90 buyer - Slovakia! 🇸🇰👍👌💪🔥🇸🇰

[@qwertyqwertysson9736]

Congratulations Slovakia👍

[@StarkodderViking]

Good choice! Ďakujem veľmi pekne! Thank You, Slovakia! Welcome to the CV90 family! Hit hard > Stay mobile and well protected in most types of difficult terrain and threatening situations. 🇸🇰👍🇸🇪 Slava Ukraini! 🇸🇪🔱🇺🇦 / Starkodder Viking, Sweden 🇸🇪

[@azynkron]

What is Slovakia?

[@scruffy7760]

You forgot the other CV90 variants, such as the Lvkv90 thats an antiair vehicle. The Grkpbv90 that's a mortar carrier with twin 120mm mortars. There's another for in the field maintenance and repair. Forward observer variants, command variants. The CV90 is an impressive vehicle to say the least.

[@ulfpe]

Also the uppgradera on the 40 B and C versions (some of the illustrations in the video) that has upgraded armour

[@znail4675]

Grkpbv 90 kind of also fills the role of ATM as it can fire STRIX top attack ammo.

[@petter5721]

ARW - BGBV90 AA - LVKV90

[@gusgone4527]

It is the best IFV range currently produced anywhere. The CV90 occupies the sweet spot or the Goldilocks zone. A perfect blend of all those variables designers struggle with when building the perfect IFV. One of the most impressive features is the way it has evolved and improved without hitting the limits.

[@czyettczarron5892]

He already stated that the CV90 has 15 variants.

[@StarkodderViking]

This is the swedish mentality and path historically, contemporary and future: general and specific inventions, innovations, improvements, reinforcements, ergonomy, cost efficiencies, coop, education concepts, intel, holistic view at the absolute top. I'm so pleased to have been born in Sweden and to become a humble, observant, strong, educated, awake and forward-looking Viking. Thank you, Sweden, and also thank you wise, great and friendly coop nordic neighbors.

[@mercurious5053]

Yes, we are the best, by far, all cathegories. We're even world record holder of Modesty lol

[@tomseggie9929]

Since a short war against Norway in 1814 in conjunction with the creation of the union, Sweden has not been involved in any war. I am so impressed that they have developed some of the best weapons ever fielded.

[@scruffy7760]

Sweden almost declared war on Norway in 1905. Swedish troops fought in the Winter War of WW2. Swedish troops fought in the Congo on behalf of the United Nations 1960-1964. In 1981, the Swedish armed forces prepared to sink Soviet warships on orders of the Prime Minister. Swedish UN troops in former Yugoslavia were nicknamed Shootbat during the 90s. Swedish troops have fought in Afghanistan. Swedens peaceful reputation is a bit of a myth, unfortunately

[@Patrik6920]

well thay all been combat tested...just not in any war... not technically anyway... used by varius UN forces ...

[@vilandar]

It comes from being non aligned next to Soviet Union, with that force disparity Sweden need a tech edge.

[@gryph01]

Bring neutral means making sure you have adequate defensive capabilities. Sweden is definitely a leader in weapon systems development

[@ViperAnton]

I remember the swedish forces in afghanistan, they had firefights almost every week. As the quick reaction force in balkh province, they even saved some american asses.

[@Hellmaister]

Imagine having 5 of these bad boys rolling up in position and dismounting their crew. You would face 5 armoured mobile 7,62 mm machine guns and 5 Bofors 40 mm auto cannons completley spraying your ranks. All this while 40 infantry rapidly close in on your position hidden behind a massive smoke screen that the CV90 can see through. How the f do you defend against that?

[@colinnorthridge7318]

NLAW?

[@Oddball_E8]

For anyone wondering... Stridsfordon just means Combat Vehicle in Swedish.

[@whitescar2]

The CV90 is a really good platform. Built by the sensible swedes, it's not the cheapest vehicle, but it combines the mentality of Soviet simplicity with German engineering practices. High quality and very field friendly. Looking forward to seeing them tear up the Ukrainian landscape and bag BMPs for breakfast.

[@robertpatrick3350]

Don’t you mean Swedish engineering practices…… they are able to domestically build their own Fighter aircraft, naval vessels and armoured vehicles + every car in the world is safer because of their engineering practices

[@peo9180]

@@robertpatrick3350 10 mill ppl in Sweden - but we try to provide the best on all fields - IKEA is developing the 2023 new DIY Military field toilet....called Put-in

[@Patrik6920]

@@peo9180 LMAO!...Lysande! (Brilliant)

[@eriklarsson3188]

@@robertpatrick3350 Yes, Swedish engineering practices, but Swedes (just like Danes, Norwegians and Icelandics) are a Germanic people(s). Aggressive, assertive, innovative, intelligent and with excellent engineering. Ok, so the Norwegians may not be the smartest amongst us, still though :)

[@The-Vega-Islands]

@@peo9180 lol im buying that for sure. brilliant.

[@thomasa1891]

Served with CV90 and when cleaning the vehicle, a colleague lay underneath to flush. without knowing, the driver started the vehicle and drove away while the person remained underneath. came as quite a shock to the guy who was lying underneath. Personally, I only got to play with the BV206 which is probably the best off-road vehicle but has absolutely zero protection. Old P10 in Stängnäs (Sweden) which is closed today. But fighting these vehicles was not easy when they came storming through the forest and also full of soldiers who could quickly take up a fighting position before attacking. So I think these vehicles will be perfect for Ukraine when they arrive. agile vehicles in all environments with strong impact on targets.

[@bertnl530]

Not really safe work.

[@thomasa1891]

@@bertnl530 We were young and had been on two weeks of practice in the forest so everyone was tired and then the risks of mistakes increase. But the whole company had a good evaluation afterwards and we all learned something after that. Checking things an extra time should always be standard, especially in dangerous situations and that's how it is in the armed forces and that's why commanders drill security so incredibly much.

[@TheSuspectOnFoot]

Interesting cultural differences across the Baltic sea. We were instructed to honk if we even turned on the engine and a driver would never move the vehicle alone especially during maintenance without a commander or someone who checks that there's no one working or otherwise in the way. Despite the rules a few accidents still occured but none that endangered personnel. The vehicles, equipment and surroundings took a beating for sure.

[@thomasa1891]

@@TheSuspectOnFoot We had such routines as well, but everything was forgotten in the fatigue we all suffered from, plus when driving these vehicles in the wash hall, there must be a leader in front of the vehicle who directs the driver. So this mistake was entirely on the driver of the vehicle as well as really the entire responsible group of the vehicle. If I remember correctly, the driver was in greater shock because of his mistake.

[@TheBooban]

@@TheSuspectOnFoot honking sounds like a bad habit to have in a war zone.

[@AdagioInfernal]

Only one RPG-7 and out of the picture XD

[@oscarljunggren4699]

Ah! My company at 3:36 wich i served for 3 years, Wilska company. Love riding the 9040, Sweden still uses the first version but upgraded with stabalized gun, and more upgrades. I was sitting in the back with the boys just wating to get out and rushing in to battle! Love the 9040 ♥️

[@baronvonfrankenstein6295]

These CV90's will clear Russian trenches with ease and when paired up with Leopard tanks will be real problem for Russia. The 40 mm Bofors is an amazing weapon, I dont think there is a better IFV anywhere in the world.

[@SverkerSuper]

3P go poof poof poof

[@Benderswe1]

combine that with the archer OMG thats a heavy hitting force

[@SverkerSuper]

@@Benderswe1 Don't forget the big brother Leopard 2 joining aswell. Even if i don't think Strv122s will go to Ukraine (Sweden have to few..) I hope I will be seeing strf90 coupled with Archers doing their primary designed objective in a close future...

[@samolofsson2401]

@@SverkerSuper sweden might still send some at a later stage we have only said that we have not decided yet but that nothing is of the table.

[@MatzeMB85]

@@SverkerSuper I think Sweden will send some Leopards before long. The aid packages are massively popular in Sweden and let's just say the leading parties needs all the bonus points they can get right now. Also it would add valuable field data of the Swedish kits against Russian counterparts for the armed forces and if they do well boost sales long term.

[@drdryg7278]

I served in this. Quite comfy! Also felt good to have it alongside as infantry support while advancing.

[@hinken24]

This is the military version of the Volvo 940.

[@philchristmas4071]

The Swedes nailed it with the CV90. Much respect from the states. 🇺🇸🇸🇪

[@anumeon]

The latest version with the active camo that can change the IR signature of the CV90 is really cool.. The ADAPTIV CV90120

[@psylegio]

My goodness - that was something else!

[@Dumlen]

Another thing is that the Polish PL-01 stealth tank is based on a CV90120.

[@peo9180]

Even if I´m a Swede - the PL-01 is a beast as well - and the 90120 platform is a heavy on a light system - amazing

[@pernskyw1289]

WOW...I didn't know that

[@Patrik6920]

u mean the Adaptive Active camoflage i sup... ya...it works

[@StarkodderViking]

Job well done, Poland and Polish people! 🇵🇱👍🇸🇪 Slava Ukraini! 🇺🇦🔱🇸🇪 / Starkodder Viking, Sweden 🇸🇪

[@makenshi6921]

it's too bad the project was scrapped, because that was a good looking tank. With everything going on with russia, maybe the project will started up again.

[@AdurianJ]

All early Swedish CV90's has been upgraded to the A version which has three axis gun stabilization. The B version was built with an optimized stabilization system for the gun which included a better suspension system in the hull

[@scruffy7760]

It's probably going to be Strf9040C getting deployed to Ukraine

[@Merecir]

And they are all getting mid life upgrades to the D version right now.

[@znail4675]

@@scruffy7760 There aren't 50 C models as those were only for expeditionary forces.

[@scruffy7760]

I've never said it's going to be 50 C versions. But I think they might be the fighting arm in the battalion, supported by possibly Lvkv90 and Grkpbv90 and other versions. I don't think it's a pure force of 50 9040 getting shipped (although that might be the case, obviously)

[@znail4675]

@@scruffy7760 You might actually be right in that they send all the C models, mostly because all the Swedish CV90 are to be upgraded and it would be easier to add the extras on top of that instead of doing the upgrades on the C models as well.

[@milanvnuk8387]

Slovakia has ordered 152 pieces of mkIV 35/50 version

[@Yuki_Ika7]

Most if not all of the CV9040 systems have been upgraded (and/or the newer ones have built in) to have gun stabilization and better optics for at least thermal if i recall correctly

[@znail4675]

Stabilization was a very early upgrade in the 90's and all got it.

[@ltjamescoopermason8685]

This is one vehicle I feel the UK should have in the armys armoured battalions also the anti-air version and the 120 mortars version should be included. Also a few for over seas airforce air-field protection units of the RAF Regiment might find very useful. Proven in a battle formation role in Afghanistan it's a handy piece of kit with some fitted with the useful heavier cannon in anti AFV/IFV anti bunker busting abilities. So yes it's one vehicle that everyone in NATO could use in reconnaissance and troop carriers departments. I dont know what the latest version costs with missile and extra 7.62 machine gun side pod additions it's has undeniably the best electronic ability all readymade tested in use and theres no reports of the tracks being less reliable and unlike the new ascot by different manufacturers the uk armys vehicle making the crews sick the cv90 should be at the top of the list un less the new boxer tracked variety being any better only time will tell . Wake up uk ministry of defence!

[@Zretgul_timerunner]

Didnt yall adopt the cv90 instead of the ajax? Or as an stopgap untill the ajax gets its proverbial shit together

[@daniel931016]

CV9040 is the name because of the 40mm cannon.

[@tomriley5790]

In some ways the CV90 is a bit too good for the war it's going to be fighting - it routes its exhaust away to minimise its IR signature - which is only going to be useful against an enemy with thermal imaging (I know some Russian armour has it but not alot). It's also designed to be very quiet which will be interesting. Personally I think it's the worlds best IFV, such a shame our MOD didn't select it.

[@eduwino151]

CV90, Bradleys, those things are going to punch a hole in the south all the way to mariupol

[@StarkodderViking]

@@eduwino151 Hear, hear!

[@ronniewestling4238]

I love the sound from the engine. Scania V8? Bulletproof.

[@2bidfilmsguy]

Mmmmm dat 40mm, saab-bofors makes a mini APFSDS round that can penetrate t72 side armor along with that 3P programmable 40mm that can airburst and proximity detonate, and they also have a delayed function so then can penetrate walls and detonate inside the building

[@scruffy7760]

The 40mm the Ukrainians will get has the ability to kill Russian tanks with flanking shots. That's pretty important for an IFV. ATGMs are powerful tools, absolutely. But consider what they are. A two shot gun that requires you stand still to fire and remain still to hit. When looking at them from. That perspective, you realize they aren't to be relied upon on a fluid battlefield. A 40mm autocannon that can fire accurately while on the move and hit its target repeatedly becomes a huge advantage, especially in a forest or urban setting where ATGMs wire guidance can be obstructed. I think it's clear that the CV90 has some advantages over the Bradley

[@peo9180]

Bofors 40 mm - that power will eat it self thru any of the T series armour in a heart beat -T14 Armataq..paper bag defence and crap ratings - T90 - T-80 -T72 all made from the same crap platform - just an old WWII thinking - Just wait and see when 50 of the CV9040C starts hammering down beside some of them Leaopards - and not the least the FH77 Archer system droping down MLR´s on them poor russians - The west armour do talk the same lang and share info the Nato way on the battlefield .

[@petter5721]

And helicopters 👍🏻

[@nightravenonline]

Will be very interesting to see the impact on russian forces when will they arrive ?

[@TheNordics]

Incredible vehicle most countries in the west should have

[@samisuhonen9815]

It's like the BMP, but actually high quality and high tech.

[@TheNordics]

@@samisuhonen9815 Indeed Sami 😀

[@Stockfish1511]

@@samisuhonen9815 You never know that until they enter battlefield.

[@petter5721]

What a fantastic system 👍🏻

[@Oddball_E8]

"The driver can increase track tension from on both tracks simultaneously whithout leaving the vehicle" Chieftains excitement increases exponentially.

[@petter5721]

Haha 😂

[@knorkster5459]

Thank you, this is most interesting!

[@jaymac7203]

Just incredible 😍

[@PrivateSusi]

3:55 CV9030 MK II also used by Finnish Defence Forces (okay I was too quick to comment 4:30). The 2004 deal included 102 IFV variants and they are being upgraded in 2022-2026 with mid-life extension (MLE) to improve the combat efficiency for the future battlefield into the 2030s. 12:25 you could add Slovakia to the list, they purchased 152 x CV9035 MK IVs in 2022 for $1.37 billion, and of course now after Swedish donation also Ukraine is operating CV90s.

[@ThunderboltDragon]

Czech rep has also signed a MoU for about 200 units.

[@darqz]

CV90 + Leopard 2 + Archer OH MY GOD!

[@detskalldaltas133]

Archer also from Sweden can shoot 900km. Beware to the Putidog!

[@darqz]

@@detskalldaltas133 no xD it cannot shoot 900 km

[@detskalldaltas133]

@@darqz You not nothing what SAAB can do! CCCP always looking in our space but u know Russia can't even drive the shitvehichels. Look at the Duchtbag in St:Petersburg. I was there and i was in Kina. Never again.

[@sorennilsson9742]

​@@detskalldaltas133No it can not reach even 90 km. However with new ammunition 80 km will soon be possible.

[@mikeinthewoods2193]

It will be stronk 🇸🇪👍

[@bennuredjedi]

The Canadian Army needs this, because of ots many variations and combat effectiveness. They can invest in a good number of them to cover multiple Brigades, more bang for your buck!

[@darkiee69]

And it's built for that kind of terrain and weather conditions.

[@KalFulsom]

Best IFV around

[@karl-erikmumler9820]

Ukraine will be getting CV9049C they are very upgraded and probably the best Sweden has right now.

[@burre01]

It's been stated its the strf 9040B

[@FakkaHee]

@@burre01 Do you have source on that? 9040B is for peacekeeping missions seems weird to send that one and not the international live operation one 9040C.

[@TheExplorder]

90 of the 144 CV90's that the Netherland still has, (they sold a couple) are at BAE at the moment, to get new upgrades and sights.

[@pauligrisan4865]

Swedish steel bites hard. Glory to Ukraine 50 CV¨s will come soon.

[@tony18662]

Noteworthy you can integrate CV 90 vehicles to your air defense network to my knowledge CV 90 is the only troop transport with this ability.

[@tomasnielsen5132]

A tank killer that is also an IFV. You should check the 40 mm cannon in the options when ordering. Makes a huge difference when firing at he commie Conscriptovich.

[@donquixote1502]

A world-leading IFV, NOT FOR TURKEY 😂

[@peo9180]

Turkey 🦃 they will never by shit from Sweden as long that dictator is in power...

[@nissekarlsson3172]

Shooting Turkeys when hungary..hungry I mean....

[@nicklasmelander8467]

True Sweden don't sell weapons to Turkey. Only to none terrorist states.

[@howleme5903]

for dramatic leader of turkey maybe

[@Jorgen888]

@@nissekarlsson3172 Dont be jealous on Hungary because they were wise enough to NOT import millions of arabs and africans, they dont have daily immigrant related shooting in Hungary

[@jizburg]

The 9040 versions of sweden got stabelized turrets in the nineties.

[@andreasback4728]

Fun fact: The former Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven was employed as a welder at Hägglunds in 1979-1995.

[@SnusKenny]

Swedish monster

[@Mimer6]

If they are used for what they are designed to do, they are very effective. Behind a spearhead of heavy tanks, they can clear most things such as light armored vehicles and other vehicles that are not heavy tanks, although they can also knock them out from the side. If you have some German Gepard with you and an outer screen of fighter jets, it will be quite difficult for the Russians to resist. The problem, of course, is all the mines that have been laid. But for its task, the CV90 is very competent.

[@_R_E_D_A_C_T_E_D_]

CV90's has options for both plows and rollers to protect against mines ;)

[@matso3856]

They missed mentioning it but it's onscreen at 0:47 Lvkbv , there is no need for gepards it's already one of the variants but with longer range due to 40mm

[@danielerd986]

Does anyone know why the US doesnt send M60 tanks? They have hundreds of upgraded models, training doesnt take as long as Abrams, and they dont need to be built. Sure, they are "T72" vintage, but they are using T72s now. We could send hundreds, wonder why they dont?

[@tackytrooper]

I would be highly surprised if we had very many M60s in sufficient working order to be sent anytime soon. They're so old and obsolete now that the ones we have are either in museums or bone yards.

[@acuet]

Also can be fitted to be CV120.

[@laernulienlaernulienlaernu8953]

I think the idea of modularity is the future of military tech, making tanks, IFV, APC etc, easily adaptable to suit it's role and environment.

[@detskalldaltas133]

SAAB never die!

[@SverkerSuper]

Clarification - The Mark suffix BAE uses in the industry has little to do with the actual capabilities upgraded versions are capable of today. The real CV90 (the 40mm 9040) has been upgraded though the years and thus the "mark 0" capabilities don't really mean anything

[@thomasbengtsson4034]

Yeah, should be CV9040C as of now, Or maybe CV9040B1 for those vehicles awaiting upgrades.

[@znail4675]

@@thomasbengtsson4034 C are only a limited number meant for foreign service. Both A and B are also used at the same time as B are more of an side grade that I heard some prefer the A instead.

[@Faltrollet]

D1 and D2 is the new A and B models

[@TieAKnot]

The best of the best!

[@kopparsulfat]

it is pretty damn good

[@tahanlaoboy]

Nice vehicles

[@uA-gy8wk]

履帯タイプ装甲車のカテゴリの中ででは最良な気がする

[@edenwildfood8589]

Modern CV90 variants in ukraine with thermal sights and anti tank weapons would probably outperform most soviet tanks

[@freakazoid4691]

So would an old Volvo with a pellet gun. :)

[@nelyrions1838]

Hard to appreciate the destructive power from a video. This thing DESTROYS. It makes the Bradley look like it has a toy gun. I honestly feel sorry for any russian that will come across this one.. because it tends to not leave much intact that it fires upon.

[@lettermaniac1]

Man, all those CV-90 models are an excellent fv. Especially the new 5th generation MARK 4 is the new beast in the neighnorhood. What I heard is, that the Philippines 🇵🇭 armed forces is looking to purchased 100 hundred of MARK 4 in the next year or two. An excellent decision to develop a new breed of land army alongside CV-90 from Sweden 🇸🇪.

[@deanfirnatine7814]

CV90 Mark IV needs to replace the Bradly and the 120mm version needs to be US new light tank, not that Ajax upgrade version.

[@tihlsteinig2465]

Nice Maschin, like expected from Sveden. 👍(^_-)

[@lloydzufelt7514]

Before building them in mass, do they fire T.O.W. and other antitank weapons at them??

[@XxxXxx-fm3wo]

Destoyes allT-64's and 72's as well BRT1's and 2's as well trucks.

[@johanfransson2953]

The Mjölner version is really something.

[@sploonge3]

looks badass 🥰

[@thanewalton6740]

These are going to get the real test in Ukraine, I hope they send lots of the biggest gun version to take out Orc tanks! Also the mortar version looks bad ass!

[@romashpak4270]

LET THEM COME!

[@kristofferhellstrom]

CV90 9040c with the 40mm autocanon will be sent to Ukraine.

[@Mean_Man]

The 120mm gun is not used by any army. As Sweden donates we can assume its the 40mm gun. With all the tanks destroyed in Ukraine. Very few of them is destroyed by another tank. Smaller caliber can fire more rounds so there is some advantage.

[@Nature-bt5ip]

Keep on cheering boys .Remember conscription exludes politician and thier sons . In the end you are cannon fodder .

[@Luredreier]

@@Nature-bt5ip Depends on the country... Most of ours (at least the male ones) here in Scandinavia where these IFVs mostly operate has served at some point... We have *conscription* after all...

[@clubprojects6923]

Most Ukrainian IFV's have fallen prey to a combination of drone spotters and SPG fire. Sights and running gear are particularly vulnerable.

[@Merecir]

It will be very interesting to see how well the radar on SPAAG version can detect drones.

[@Xceqter13]

Fucking badass 🇸🇪👌

[@ollep9142]

This clip seems to miss the point completely. As far as I know only one version of CV90 has been pledged for Ukraine this far: strf 9040C. That's the version Sweden use for UN missions abroad, where the rules of engagement prevents a "shoot first" tactics. The added protection (compared to the B version) reduces its mobility and offensive capability. The B version is the one optimized for war.

[@2.Cuzzzz]

1:58 two things wrong about this. 1. The Cv90C DOES use a stabilized gun. 2. It also has nightvision. i rly wanna know where you got all the wrong information from?

[@RandomGuy9]

They're Scandinavian and therefore superior.

[@timingartist2285]

Swedish and therefore superior

[@colinnorthridge7318]

For the money the UK spent to not have Ajax they could have bought enough CV90 (inc CS and CSS variants) for all its units.

[@rubinstraalman6398]

Yes, it would also be better from the standpoint of Nato standardization. It's a political decision, I believe. The UK does not want to buy European.

[@bewing77]

The nomenclature is mistaken, CV9040 is available in any of the versions, the 40 only denotes the gun and there are mk3 based 9040s.

[@UtubeEric12345]

I wonder why all new export versions use a different canon than the original 40/70 Bofors gun. Even the new 35/50 from Bushmaster seems to have a noticeably smaller case compared to the OG 40 mm Bofors. Smaller case means less gun powder and thus less kinetic energy or a smaller multi purpose “warhead” if not kinetic. The Bushmaster 35 mm HE weights almost half the HE for the Bofors. The 40mm Bofors, with the modern 3P ammunition is really dangerous for both infantry (air burst mode, tungsten preformed fragments), armored targets (delayed detonation for penetration) and even helicopters and drones (again, air burst). And it can also shoot an APFSDS-T armor piercing round that is useful even against lighter tanks. I don’t think any of the other cannons have something that comes even close. So why is everybody sticking to the much more limited “smaller” cannons? I’m guessing the “magazine” for the bushmasters are bigger ofc, but a three round burst of the 40mm Bofors delivers around 3000 tungsten balls so there is probably not a need to send that many rounds against one target anyhow. Or am I missing something major here?

[@kristofferhellstrom]

The export versions use different canons because those countries wanted that.

[@Praetori]

The original Swedish 9040 was designed as a part of a counter-attack concept where fast and heavy armored formations with MBTs supported by mechanized-infantry would be used to strike against airborne or naval landings before solid beachheads could be consolidated. Necessitated by the neutrality employed by Sweden and reasonong that the Russian invader would come by air and sea. Thus mobility and high firepower (airburst 40mikes) was selected over staying-power (more ammo stowage) for a concept revolving around decisive action. Larger calibers requires more upfront battlefield-logistics (FARP) in order to keep a battalion in combat so a lot of nations opted for CV90s with more commonly used 25, 30 or 35mm for infantry-support in their mot/mech-infantry battalions rather than more oomph 40mm as part of armored battalions (like Sweden).

[@tessjuel]

A smaller gun means there is room for more ammunition. The CV9040 can have 24 rounds loaded in the gun and 210 more stored elsewhere in the vehicle. The CV9035 can have 70 rounds loaded but only 133 additional rounds stored in the vehicle. The CV9030 can have as many as 160 rounds loaded in the gun and 240 more stored. So what is best, a few big bangs or a lot of smaller ones? There's no absolute answer and different buyers went for different options.

[@TheNordics]

Would love to see this light tank in US military

[@TzunSu]

Not a lightweight tank, IFV.

[@TheNordics]

@@TzunSu You´r right

[@tessjuel]

As other said, the CV9030, CV9035 and CV9040 are IFVs, not tanks. However, there are also two light tanks, CV90105 and CV90120 in the series as well as numerous other variants for different purposes.

[@TzunSu]

@@tessjuel Neither the CV90105 nor the CV90120 was ever put into production.

[@tessjuel]

@@TzunSu I know, I only mentioed them for the sake of completeness. But that being said, BAE still has the CV90120 in their catalog, it's just that nobody has bought it.

[@Blashkyrk]

HÄGGLUNDS, not HAGGLUNDS, for Pete's sake!

[@paizan6099]

All in one 😊

[@NothingIsKnown00]

"Lots of improvements have been made" [Show a vehicle covered in pine branches.]

[@dsludge8217]

The Armoured Air Freshener version!

[@jebise1126]

cv90 so stronk... one is already in moscow...

[@MrGaky]

Looks balanced, I'm gonna say it'll fit comfortably at 5.0BR

[@flum91]

Cv9040B is at 9.3 and the C is 10.0 If they put them at 5.0 I would start grinding them asap.🤓

[@Storlans]

CV9040 (Cv9040 mk 0) does not exist anymore they are all uppraded to minimum cv9040A or a more modern version.

[@neutraluser4019]

Can these canons penetrate armour of the MBT ?

[@bermanmo6237]

Ironically, CV 90 is now a product of BAE Systems, the same current producer of the Warrior and the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

[@Trowarr]

It has a tank-like profile so I bet it will be mistaken for an actual tank a lot in Ukraine when spotted.

[@Predator42ID]

buddy, every politician, reporter, and the vast majority of people think a vehicle with tracks, armor, and a gun is a tank.

[@TheBooban]

I think that’s a good thing? If they don’t have anything to counter a tank, they might run away. Or if they see many of them.

[@chandrachurniyogi8394]

all variants of the CV90 IFV should be further upgraded with a raised suspension setup featuring a heavy duty 5.0 in. suspension lift for enhanced off roadability across rough terrain . . . turretless variant of the CV90 Mk5 could do with a raised top hull roof section . . . in order to comfortably accommodate spec ops personnel in full tactical gear inside the aft troop compartment . . .

[@scruffy7760]

So 6 soldiers in full gear equipped with machineguns and MAAWS and AT4s and NLAWs and antitank mines isn't enough? You need more space?

[@karl-erikmumler9820]

It's a very modifiable system. It depends on what the customer wants.

[@tomeng9520]

We Swedes have known this for 30 years, welcome to the club. By the way our IFV as known as CV90 is for sale if you want to buy it. Hence the need for IFV's that are really mobile and here CV90 is king. It can carry 8 soldiers and it has good speed and mobility to do this task, spread out your infantry. This is also why the CV90 has become so popular I think. Most western militaries have realized this and rather go for mobility with IFV's instead of main battle tanks. The CV9040 drops off troops within 0-50m from the enemy position, or simply drives up to it and let's the troops fight mounted. In Afghanistan it was apparently tremendously deadly. The Danish or Norwegians were caught in some kind of fight/ambush and they annihilated the enemy.

[@Cptnbond]

Swedish tactic for the Cv90 is that it works together with strv122. The heavy tanks are very vulnerable without it.

[@hgh425]

The CV90 was a clear winner, when Denmark bought IFVs.

[@chrillerkiller]

Wouldnt want to be in front off this thing, pure slaugthering machine. GO UKRAINE 🇺🇦

[@hypercomms2001]

This is going to be good for business... "Combat Tested"....

[@M5E3495]

It is combat proven already though.

[@zazaza5295]

Good ol' Kornet or lancet should do the trick with this cv90.

[@budnorton5393]

Why doesn’t the American military purchase these amazing vehicles then ?

[@Gingerouz]

I'm far from an expert, but if I were to guess, it depends on two things. cv90 is built with Swedish / Northern European terrain in mind. of course it works well outside of this, but maybe the American alternative works somewhat better in several different terrains? and the second is probably due to politics and lobbying

[@joele8983]

Read somewhere recently that the CV90 is one of two candidates being considered for replacing the Bradley.

[@daelk8135]

And miss out on the American defence industry wasting their money?

[@torbjorn.larsson69]

BMP will be history...

[@terrysaint7629]

It looks to me as if the gun stops the drivers hatch opening when pointing a bit to the left.

[@joer1030]

Yes, but you can go internally in the vehicle and exit from the rear. The prismas that you look through from the driverposition is also very good and you have good control driving with the hatch closed.

[@ZiCkFLav0r]

Did you see how fast that ran? V8 motor jesus.

[@snaker9er]

Hard to sacrifice anti tank missiles to have drone these days really need both

[@Anttown123]

It does have both.

[@snaker9er]

@@Anttown123 I thought it said either or

[@Anttown123]

@@snaker9er he didnt show the whole thing

[@szymonziolkowski5967]

40 mm Bofors cannon Pom Pom 😃

[@aventus2140]

cv90 ghost :D

[@hangemhigh7069]

Give'em Hell! 👍❤️🇸🇪🇺🇦

[@momcilopucar8749]

Why don't you join them?? That might help?? Join the Nazi, join the Nazis!!👍👌

[@bungalowjuice7225]

Always funny to hear foreigners try pronounce Swedish xD

[@maitejoycemangena7604]

Some times Rassia took five minutes to wipe out cv90 even those mark 1 or mark 2 is just a test like Ruby yries

[@hitamitusangar370]

cv 90 i'am the stronger & best ifv rpg-7 be like : are you challenge me ?

[@michaelmcginn7260]

Looking forward to seeing the Mk4s in Ukraine. A couple of hundred would be a good start.

[@2xtreem4u]

The Scania engine is a V8 diesel