CV-90 vs VAB
The CV-90 and the VAB are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Bofors and GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense respectively. The CV-90 weighs 26.0 tons vs 13.8 tons for the VAB. Top speed is 70 km/h for the CV-90 vs 92 km/h for the VAB. Operational range is 560 km for the CV-90 vs 1,000 km for the VAB. The CV-90 is armed with a 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun, while the VAB carries a 1 7.62mm machine gun.
| Swedish IFV, designed by Bofors, features modular design adaptable for various combat roles. | |
| Origin country | 🇸🇪 Sweden |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Bofors |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $10 million |
| French 6x6 armored personnel carrier, with 5000 units built, manufactured by GIAT Industries and Renault Trucks Defense. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
| Number produced | 5,000 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 | 13.8 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 92 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 1,000 km â—‰ |
| Length | 5.98 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.06 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
| Main armament | 1 7.62mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the CV-90 or VAB?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the CV-90's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the CV-90 or VAB?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the CV-90's 560 km.
Which is heavier, the CV-90 or VAB?
The CV-90 is heavier at 26.0 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the CV-90 or VAB?
The CV-90 is longer at 6.47 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the CV-90 and VAB require?
The CV-90 requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the CV-90 and VAB?
The CV-90 is armed with 1 Bofors 30mm (400 shells) gun while the VAB carries 1 7.62mm machine gun as its main armament.