CV-90 vs M113

The CV-90 and the M113 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Bofors and FMC respectively. At 26.0 tons, the CV-90 is 2.3x the M113's 11.3 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the CV-90 vs 61 km/h for the M113. Operational range is 560 km for the CV-90 vs 480 km for the M113. The CV-90 is armed with a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun, while the M113 carries a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun. Unit cost is $10M for the CV-90 vs $0.6M for the M113.

Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles.
Profile of CV-90
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Bofors
Number produced -- units
Estimated unit price $10 million
American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts.
Profile of M113
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 80,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million
Combat weight 26.0 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 70 km/h â—‰
Operational range 560 km â—‰
Length 6.47 m â—‰
Width 3.19 m â—‰
Height 2.50 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Scania DSI 14 Diesel Engine with 550 hp
Main armament 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun
Secondary weapon 1 Bofors 7.5mm machine gun (2100 rounds)
Combat weight 11.3 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 61 km/h â—‰
Operational range 480 km â—‰
Length 2.52 m â—‰
Width 2.70 m â—‰
Height 1.85 m â—‰
Crew 2
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the CV-90 or M113?
The CV-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CV-90 or M113?
The CV-90 has a longer operational range at 560 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the CV-90 or M113?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the CV-90 or M113?
The CV-90 is longer at 6.47 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the CV-90 and M113 require?
The CV-90 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the CV-90 or M113?
The CV-90 is more expensive at approximately $10.0 million per unit compared to the M113 at $0.6 million.
What are the main armaments of the CV-90 and M113?
The CV-90 is armed with 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun while the M113 carries 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.