The CV90 — How an Upside-Down Cannon Created Europe's Toughest IFV

Discover the engineering history and battlefield reality of the Swedish CV90 (Combat Vehicle 90). Originally designed with a massive 40mm Bofors anti-aircraft gun, this infantry fighting vehicle evolved from a lightweight cold-weather crawler into a heavily armored 38-ton brawler. Explore how front-mounted engines, programmable 3P ammunition, and continuous rubber tracks transformed the CV90 into a highly survivable machine that continues to prove its tactical dominance in modern conflicts.