On the thermal camera, it’s just gray, like a padded cold car, plus it stays warm inside.
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian 21st Brigade: “The armor is the most important thing, our vehicle withstood direct hits from Lancets, various FPVs and a 120 mm shell hit the back – the vehicle withstood everything.
Company Commander of the 21st Brigade: “Ammunition does not detonate at all. There was a case when an FPV hit the turret and the cumulative beam entered the ammunition, but the powder simply burned out without detonation”.
The commander of an infantry fighting vehicle: “The vehicle is a ‘tractor’. Comfortable, manoeuvrable, energetic, the vehicle is just a lively one. There is air conditioning, you can listen to the radio.”
https://x.com/anno1540/status/1762413281933709718?s=46
by _Tegan_Quin
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Ukrainian soldiers say the Swedish CV90 is the best anti-tank vehicle used by the Ukrainian armed forces. CV90 Commander – “Thanks to the Barracuda camouflage, which we now only have on Swedish equipment, the vehicle is 70% less visible.”
On the thermal camera, it’s just gray, like a padded cold car, plus it stays warm inside.
Deputy Commander of the Ukrainian 21st Brigade: “The armor is the most important thing, our vehicle withstood direct hits from Lancets, various FPVs and a 120 mm shell hit the back – the vehicle withstood everything.
Company Commander of the 21st Brigade: “Ammunition does not detonate at all. There was a case when an FPV hit the turret and the cumulative beam entered the ammunition, but the powder simply burned out without detonation”.
The commander of an infantry fighting vehicle: “The vehicle is a ‘tractor’. Comfortable, manoeuvrable, energetic, the vehicle is just a lively one. There is air conditioning, you can listen to the radio.”
https://x.com/anno1540/status/1762413281933709718?s=46
its twice the price of a t90m so it should be good
Didn’t realize what “Barracuda camouflage” was until just looking it up. Thought it was just visible camouflage, looks like impressive stuff. https://www.saab.com/products/mcs-mobile-camouflage-system
Now I’m not an army guy, but this seems to me exactly why the war is so beneficial for EU and why EU countries specifically should do more to protect Ukraine. Why? It’s precisely the kind of information you’d wish for as a union if you want to forge a possible EU army in the future. Momentarily, each member state is using different materials from different suppliers. It’s scattered and makes militaries across the continent hard to unify. But the solution to that problem is right in front of them. Just ask Ukrainian soldiers: “which vehicles/rifles/etc. would you recommend against Russia, so we can ramp up production of these specific factories all around the EU?” And then act accordingly, fund that specific group of European weapon suppliers with EU money and then evenly distribute it across the continent on a large scale. You could also provide Ukraine with exactly the equipment they need. Seems like a win-win to me. Btw: Go Sweden 💪 🇸🇪
How many do they have left?
100?
If they get enough ammo from America, maybe they could start another offensive.
But do it smart this time, don’t run into mine fields.
>you can listen to the radio.
Do wonder if it comes with Sabatons complete discography pre installed?
35 newly manufactured are on the way with Denmark paying for 25 of those.
As a swede I am glad you like it 👍 I hope Ukraine 🇺🇦 can get a lot more
Can someone please post a pic of the CV90? Two guys stood in front of a tree is really low effort.
this is a gem of a tank , air con , barracuda camouflage , anti thermal etc.. its almost better than a norway prison’s cell
Used to ride this in the army, amazing machine all around, so glad they got these ☺️✌️
Nevertheless, it was designed by BAE System and it has some serious Anti-Tank Ammunition for this beast.