CV90
The CV90 is a Swedish tracked infantry fighting vehicle family — a modular, heavily protected design serving across NATO's northern flank and now combat-proven in Ukraine.
Sweden's modular tracked IFV — a 35-ton armored carrier with heavy firepower and active protection, now battle-tested in Ukraine.
Overview
The Combat Vehicle 90 (Strf 90) is a family of tracked infantry fighting vehicles developed by BAE Systems Hägglunds. The platform marries a modular armor envelope with a high-velocity autocannon and generous troop capacity, making it the primary mechanized mount for Sweden and several other European armies. The most advanced version, the CV90 Mk IV, adds a 1,000-hp powerpack, an active protection system, and a digital architecture that keeps the vehicle relevant for decades.
Development
Work on the CV90 began in the 1980s to replace the aging Pbv 302, and the initial CV9040 entered Swedish service in 1993, according to Wikipedia. The export-oriented CV9035 followed in the mid-2000s, mounting the 35 mm Bushmaster III cannon, while the present-generation CV90 Mk IV was launched to meet both existing and new customer requirements with greater horsepower, heavier armor, and an integrated Iron Fist active protection system, as BAE Systems details.
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