Born in 🇸🇪Sweden, raised in peacekeeping missions in Liberia and Afghanistan. Battle-proven in 🇺🇦Ukraine.
Sweden donated 50 CV90 vehicles of the C variant (Stridsfordon 90C) to Ukraine in 2023, alongside 10 Stridsvagn 122 main battle tanks (Leopard 2A5 equivalent). The donation followed secret training of Ukrainian crews in Sweden during spring 2023.
While some vehicles have been lost in combat and at least one captured, the CV90C has consistently protected its crew under fire. Its 40 mm Bofors autocannon delivers powerful anti-armor and anti-personnel firepower, while the Saab Barracuda multispectral camouflage has proven crucial against drone-mounted thermal sensor, a critical capability still not widely adopted despite its battlefield importance.
CV90C Key Specs:
Main armament: 40 mm Bofors L/70 autocannon
Secondary: 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Weight: ~28 tonnes (combat loaded)
Engine: Scania DS14 diesel, 550 hp
Speed: Up to 70 km/h
Range: Approx. 320 km
Length: ~6.55 m
Height: ~2.5 m (to turret top)
Crew: 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Troops: 6 fully equipped soldiers
Photo: Ukrainian 10th Army Corps