New version of the swedish CV90 Infantry Fighting Veichle

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Today swedish company Hägglunds presented the third generation IFV in it's world leading (?) CV90 series.

The new CV9035 MkIII
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CV9035 MkIII features considerably enhanced firepower, survivability, mobility, ergonomics and electronic system capability over its predecessors. The main armament is a Bushmaster III 35/50 cannon with a computerised fire control system incorporating an ammunition programmer. The commander has a rotating cupola that provides hunter-killer capability. Both commander and gunner have stabilised day/night sights and third generation thermal cameras.

Improved survivability has been achieved through a new armour package, providing a high level of protection against top-attack weapons and increased protection against mines. Additionally, CV9035 MkIII is equipped with Alvis Hägglunds’ defensive aids suite (DAS) which contains laser warning receivers integrated with smoke grenade launchers. The main armament is linked to the DAS software.

CV9035 MkIII incorporates Alvis Hägglunds’ third generation vehicle control and information system. This software is prepared for the integration of command, control, communications, computers and intelligence system, combat identification and other third party software. The ergonomics, air conditioning, environmental, nuclear, biological and chemical defence systems have all been improved.

The individual improvements featured in CV9035 MkIII may also be integrated into previous generations of CV9030 and CV9040 vehicles.

CV9035 MkIII has been under development and test since 2001. It is now ready for production.


Lethality
• Main armament Bushmaster III 35/50 canon from ATK
• Ammunition programmer for Air Burst Munitions integrated in FCS
• Independent stabilised commanders sight with day/night capability providing Hunter-Killer capability
• Co-ax machine gun with increased elevation for urban warfare situations
• Third generation thermal camera for the gunner and commander

Survivability
• Improved horizontal protection
• Improved mine protection
• New protection for top attack threat - bomblets
• Laser warning receivers integrated with smoke grenade launchers and gun alignment to threat through Hägglunds Defensive Aid Suite (DAS) software
• Combined AC/NBC protection

Payload and growth potential
• Increased GVW to 32000 kg with growth potential up to 35000 kg
• Electronically controlled fully automatic transmission
• Increased engine power
• Improved cooling system
• Improved suspension system

Other features
• 3rd generation electronic vehicle control and information system including preparation for integration of C4I system, combat identification and other 3rd party software integration.
• Increased environmental capability with up-graded A/C and heater systems
• Modified chassis hull to provide optimised ergonomics in combination with high protection level.

http://www.haggve.se/ReadMore.asp?Pid=2&id=178

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To this day the latest version in service has been the CV9040C (27000 kg), as seen here.

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PATRIA HÄGGLUNDS RECEIVES A FURTHER ORDER FROM THE FINNISH DEFENCE FORCES

The Finnish Defence Forces (FDF) have awarded Patria Hägglunds an additional approx. EUR 120 million order for the delivery of another 45 CV9030 infantry fighting vehicles. The vehicles will be delivered over the years of 2006 – 2007.

FDF selected CV9030 FIN from Patria Hägglunds Oy as the Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the Finnish Land Forces in the end of year 2000. The project consists of 57 vehicles, of which 28 vehicles have already been delivered to the Finnish customer.

Patria Hägglunds Oy, located in Finland is the main contractor for the CV9030 FIN Infantry Fighting Vehicles. Patria Oyj jointly owns Patria Hägglunds Oy with Alvis Hägglunds AB of Sweden. Alvis Hägglunds is responsible for the system integration and manufacture of the chassis for this procurement. Patria’s Vehicles Business Area will make the turrets and carry out the final integration.

- The fact that the Finnish Defence Forces decided to place the additional order shows that our product fulfils the very tough Finnish customer demands as well as those of the harsh environment of the country. CV9030 FIN represents field proven state-of-the-art technology adjusted to the needs of the coming decades, says Mr Vesa Vuorenpää, President of Patria Hägglunds.

Sweden, Norway and Switzerland have previously selected CV90 as their Infantry Fighting Vehicle; almost 1000 CV90's are or will be in use in Europe in the near future. This gives the current and future customers considerable advantages, such as a broader base for sharing future upgrading investments and improved interoperability possibilities.

Patria is an internationally operating Aerospace and Defence Group with significant positions in the Nordic and Baltic Sea countries. Patria’s main business areas are armoured wheeled vehicles, mortars and field gun systems and their life cycle support as well as life cycle support of helicopters and aircraft. Patria delivers European solutions to global markets such as Patria AMV and the AMOS New Generation Mortar system. Patria’s owners are the Finnish State and EADS, European Aerospace, Defence and Space Company.

Patria Hägglunds Oy, based in Tampere and jointly owned by Patria of Finland and Sweden’s Alvis Hägglunds AB, is responsible for co-ordination of the further development and international marketing of the AMOS new generation mortar system. In addition, the company delivers the CV9030 FIN Infantry Fighting Vehicles to the Finnish Defence Forces.

Alvis Hägglunds AB is wholly owned by Alvis plc. The Alvis Hägglunds Group comprises Alvis Hägglunds AB in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden and 50% stakes in HB Utveckling AB in Stockholm and Patria Hägglunds Oy, Finland. The Alvis Hägglunds Group employs around 1000 personnel and in 2003 had a turnover of 2,5 billion Swedish Kronor.