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.
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.
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 🇸🇪
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.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
@@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
@@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 :)
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 ♥️
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
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)
@@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.
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.
@@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...
@@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.
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?
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.
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
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!
@@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.
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.
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
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 .
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
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!
@@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.
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.
@@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
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.
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.
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
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?
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.
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 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.
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.
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?
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.
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 🇸🇪.
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!
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 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...
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.
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 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.
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?
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).
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.
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
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 . . .
He said to his people that they were fighting the entire Nato forces from the start. Let's give him some real Nato toys to play with then, he would like that wouldn't he? 😏 Slava Ukraine!
saying the CV90 was developed from 1984 to 1990 doesnt make any sense. you can say the core platform started development in 1984 and reached service in 1990 but since development of this platform hasnt stopped since it started and people will be sitting somewhere today working on it and they will be working on it a year from now too its just not accurate to put an end date. its a platform that is constantly improved and constantly has more options that you can put on it. for example look at the CV90120 Ghost which is not yet introduced anywhere, or the CV90120 Thorshammer which was quite recently introduced.
Your country is a pain in the world's ass keep your conflict to your self,your a racist and selfish people who's campaign is taken food out of Americans mouths.united states ,needs to care of our own.handle your conflict on your own.
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.
