CV90

🇸🇪Sweden
Hägglunds, BAE Systems
1993 – Present
Overview
CV90
The CV90 is a Swedish armored infantry fighting vehicle developed for the Swedish Army, known for its mobility and adaptability to various combat roles.
Specifications

General

Crew3
Range Km320 km
Main Armament40mm autocannon
Max Speed Kmh70 km/h
Weight Tonnes22.8 tonnes
Troop Capacity8
Engine Power Hp550 hp
Research Notes

Swedish IFV family with broad international adoption

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CV90 began as a Nordic infantry fighting vehicle and evolved into a widely exported armored combat family.

CV90 is one of Europe’s most successful modern infantry fighting vehicle families. Developed for Swedish requirements, it evolved into multiple versions for different customers, weapons fits and mission roles. Its success comes from a balance of protection, mobility, firepower and upgrade flexibility rather than a single headline feature.

Flexible armament and upgrade path

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The platform can support different cannons, sensors and mission packages for national requirements.

CV90’s strength is adaptability. Operators can field variants with different turret weapons, sensors, protection kits and command systems. This modular evolution helps explain why the vehicle remains attractive after decades of service: the core chassis and industrial support can absorb new battlefield requirements.

Combat use and export base keep it relevant

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CV90’s wide user community gives the platform a deeper sustainment and modernization ecosystem.

The CV90 fleet matters because many European armies use or are buying the family. A broad operator base supports upgrades, spare parts, training experience and combat feedback. That ecosystem gives CV90 a strategic advantage over boutique vehicles that may look capable but lack large-scale support.

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