CV90 TRACKED ARMOURED COMBAT VEHICLES, SWEDEN
Combat Vehicle 90 represents a family of armoured combat vehicles
developed by BAE Systems Land Systems Hagglunds (formerly Alvis
Hägglunds) of Örnsköldsvik and Saab Bofors Dynamics of Karlskoga,
Sweden. Land Systems Hägglunds builds the chassis and Saab Bofors
supplies the turret.
The development of the CV90 began in 1984 in response to the
requirements outlined by the Swedish Army for a family of armoured
combat vehicles with high tactical and strategic mobility, air
defence and anti-tank capability, high survivability and
protection. Production began in 1993 and over 1,125 vehicles have
been ordered. The CV90 is in service with the armies of Sweden,
Norway, Switzerland and Finland.
SELF-PROTECTION
The all-welded steel hull can be upgraded with add-on armour, which
protects against 30mm APFSDS (armour piercing fin-stabilised
discarding sabot) rounds. The vehicle has low radar, acoustic and
infrared signature. A fire detection and extinguishing system is
fitted and full nuclear, chemical and biological (NBC) protection
is provided.
CV90 INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLE
The CV90 Infantry Fighting Vehicle is compatible with a range of
armaments, sights and fire control systems to suit the mission
requirement. All versions carry a crew of three: commander, driver
and gunner, together with up to eight soldiers.
Versions of the CV90 IFV include the CV9040 with 40mm gun and the
export variant, the CV9030 with 30mm gun. The CV9040 has been in
service with the Swedish army since 1993 with nearly 500 systems
delivered and is armed with a 40mm Bofors L/70 cannon. Final
deliveries were completed in September 2002.
The sighting systems of a number of Swedish CV9040 vehicles are to
be upgraded with an LIRC thermal imaging system from FLIR Systems
of Portland, Oregon. LIRC is based on QWIP (Quantum Well Infrared
Photodetector) technology. Deliveries of the new sights are planned
from 2004 to 2005.
In March 2005, Saab Systems was selected to develop a battlefield
management system for Swedish Army CV9040 vehicles. Deliveries are
due to begin in 2007.
The CV9030 has been operational with the Norwegian Army since 1995
(104 vehicles). It is armed with a 30mm ATK Ammunition Systems
(formerly Boeing Ordnance) Bushmaster II cannon. The CV9030 Mk II
has been ordered by the Swiss Army, which requires 186 vehicles for
delivery by 2005. The Swiss vehicle is called the Grenadier Tank
2000 and the first was delivered in September 2002. The 9030 Mk II
is fitted with an ATK 30mm/40mm Bushmaster II Mk 44 cannon,
SaabTech UTAAS anti-aircraft sight and the digital Hagglunds
Vehicle Control System (HVCS). HVCS includes a video network system
with displays at each crew station and vehicle built-in test
system. It can be extended with a battlefield management system and
the Hagglunds Defensive Aids Suite (HDAS). Finland has also ordered
57 CV9030 Mk II vehicles, out of a total requirement of 150. Patria
Hagglunds (a joint venture company) is building the vehicle turrets
and the first was delivered in April 2002. A second contract for 45
vehicles was placed in June 2004.
In September 2003, Land Systems Hagglunds received a contract from
the Norwegian Army to upgrade 17 CV9030N vehicles to CV9030S
configuration. The upgraded vehicles will have an additional mine
protection kit, new air-cooling system and rear view camera.
Patria Hagglunds has been awarded a contract to integrate the AMOS
(Advanced Mortar System) on a Swedish Army CV90 infantry fighting
vehicle. The AMOS twin 120mm mortar system has a direct fire
capability and a digital, computerised fire control system, which
can fire a variety of mortar bombs including the Strix "smart"
mortar, developed by Saab Bofors Dynamics. In December 2002, AMOS
was shortlisted as a candidate for the US Future Combat System
program.
In December 2004, the Netherlands signed a contract for 184 CV9035
Mk III vehicles for delivery between 2007 and 2010. Van Halteren
Metaal of the Netherlands will be responsible for turret assembly
and integration. The CV9035 Mk III features a Bushmaster III 35/50
cannon, Saab UTAAS fire control system with ammunition programmer,
a rotating cupola that provides hunter-killer capability and
commander and gunner stabilised day/night sights with third
generation thermal cameras. The Mk III has a new armour package
with increased protection against top-attack weapons and mines and
is fitted with Hägglunds' defensive aids suite (DAS) with laser
warner and smoke grenades.
CV90120-T TANK
The CV90120-T is a light tank which has a Hagglund turret mounted
on the latest CV90 chassis. RUAG Land Systems of Switzerland has
developed the fully stabilised 120 mm high pressure smoothbore CTG
120/L50 gun, which has a rate of fire of up to 14 rounds per
minute. SaabTechSystems of Sweden has developed the fire control
system, UTAAS, and the Panoramic Low Signature commanders sight,
which give the tank hunter/killer capability. The tanks
Battlefield Management System is based on fully integrated,
scalable and open electronic architecture and a video network with
displays at each crew station.
The tanks Defensive Aids Suite (DAS) includes laser, radar and
missile approach warners, as well as a MSA (Multi-Spectral
Aerosols) active countermeasure system with top attack radar that
can identify smart indirect munitions. Survivability is further
enhanced by the stealth turret design and radar absorbing track
skirts.
CV9040 ANTI AIRCRAFT VEHICLE
The CV9040 Anti Aircraft Vehicle has been in service with the
Swedish Army (27 vehicles) since 1995. It is fitted with a Thales
TRS 2620 reconnaissance radar and automatic threat evaluation. The
vehicle is capable of engaging aerial targets, including
helicopters, at ranges up to 4,000m. It is fitted with SaabTech
Vectronics UTAAS anti-aircraft gun sight for the Bofors 40mm L/70
cannon, which includes a thermal imager, laser rangefinder and fire
control computer.
CV90 FORWARD OBSERVATION VEHICLE
The CV90 Forward Observation Vehicle is equipped with an enhanced
sighting system, incorporating a laser rangefinder for target
detection and acquisition. The vehicle has improved communication
and navigation systems. The turret has a 7.62 machine gun.
CV90 FORWARD COMMAND VEHICLE
The CV90 Forward Command Vehicle is a mobile combat C3 (command,
control and communications) vehicle equipped with advanced
communication and command equipment. The turret is fitted with a
7.62mm general purpose machine gun.
The command vehicle provides accommodation for a crew of three, and
additional workstations for mission crew.
CV90 ARMOURED RECOVERY VEHICLE
The CV90 Armoured Recovery Vehicle is operated by a crew of four
and is capable of applying a 72t line-pull in any direction. The
cupola is armed with a 7.62 machine gun. Recovery operations are
carried out using two Rotzler hydraulic winches and a hydraulically
operated crane. A dozer blade is fitted on the front of the
vehicle.
