CV-90 vs MT-LB
The CV-90 and the MT-LB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Bofors and Kharkov Tractor Plant respectively. At 26.0 tons, the CV-90 is 2.2x the MT-LB's 11.9 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the CV-90 vs 61 km/h for the MT-LB. Operational range is 560 km for the CV-90 vs 500 km for the MT-LB. The CV-90 is armed with a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun, while the MT-LB carries a 7.62mm PKT machine gun.
| Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
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| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1970, the MT-LB is a tracked armored vehicle used as an artillery tractor and personnel carrier, featuring a low-profile amphibious hull. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | Kharkov Tractor Plant |
| Number produced | 10,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 11.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.45 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.86 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.86 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 + 11 passengers |
| Engine | YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
| Main armament | 7.62mm PKT machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CV-90 or MT-LB?
The CV-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CV-90 or MT-LB?
The CV-90 has a longer operational range at 560 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the CV-90 or MT-LB?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the CV-90 or MT-LB?
The CV-90 is longer at 6.47 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the CV-90 and MT-LB require?
The CV-90 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CV-90 and MT-LB?
The CV-90 is armed with 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun while the MT-LB carries 7.62mm PKT machine gun as its main armament.