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Pbv551 tank destroyer
(Sweden)
KEY RECOGNITION FEATURES
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• High superstructure with glacis plate at about 70°, commander's and driver's cupolas front
• TOW missile launcher retracts into vehicle when not in action
• Suspension has six road wheels, idler front, drive sprocket rear, two track-return rollers. Front part of suspension covered by wavy skirt
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SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: Armament: Length: Width: Height-
Ground clearance: Weight, combat: Power-to-weight ratio: Ground pressure: Engine:
Maximum road speed: Maximum road range: Fuel capacity: Fording: Vertical obstacle: Trench: Gradient: Side slope: Armour: Armour type: NBC system: Night vision equipment:
4 1 x TOW ATGW launcher 4.81m 2.54m 2.46m (missile and launcher up), 1.97m (hull top) 0.33m 9,700kg 14hp/tonne 0.4kg/cm2 Ford model 2658E V-6 petrol developing 136hp at 5,200rpm 41km/hr 300km 240 lit 0.9m 0.61m 1.5m 60% 40% Classified Steel No Optional for TOW ATGW launcher
DEVELOPMENT
Pvrbv 551 is the old Ikv-l02/lkv-103 self-propelled infantry cannon extensively rebuilt, including new engine as fitted in unarmoured Bv 206 all-terrain vehicle. Conversion work undertaken by Hagglund and Soner (now Hagglunds Vehicle AB) with production vehicles delivered to Swedish Army between 1984 and 1986.
In centre of hull roof is large two-part circular opening under which is Raytheon Systems Company TOW ATGW launcher raised above roof when in action. Reserve missiles stowed in hull rear above engine and transmission compartment with access to these via hatches in roof that open each side. Range of the TOW missile depends on model but maximum is 3,750m.
VARIANTS
Swedish Lvrbv 701 RBS-70 low altitude surface-to-air missile system uses similar chassis to Pvrbv 551s with conversion work also carried out by Hagglund and Sorer. This is fitted with a single launcher for the Bofors Missiles RBS-70 laser guided surface-to-air missile.
STATUS
Production complete. In service with Swedish Army only.
MANUFACTURER
AB Hagglund and Soner (now Hagglunds Vehicle AB), Omskoldsvik, Sweden.
flight: Pvrbv 551 anti-tank vehicle with Raytheon Systems Company TOW ATGW launcher raised (FMV)
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KEY RECOGNITION
FEATURES
• The new BvS 10 is similiar in appearance to the older Hagglunds Vehicle Bv 206S APC covered in the following entry but is larger
• It consists of two fulltracked units joined together with both units having wide rubber band type tracks. Front unit has six road wheels with last road wheel acting as idler, drive sprocket at front and track return rollers. Rear unit also has six road wheels with return rollers
• Front unit has almost vertical hull front and bonnet that slopes up to the two part windscreen, horizontal roof, vertical sides with two doors in each side, forward one has window in upper part
• Rear unit has vertical front, sides and rear with horizontal roof with one large single door in rear
SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: Armament: Ammunition: Length gun forwards: Length hull: Width: Height: Ground clearance: Weight, combat: Weight, empty: Power-to-weight ratio: Ground pressure: Engine:
Maximum road speed: Maximum road range: Fuel capacity: Fordinq: Vertical obstacle: Trench: Gradient: Side slope: Armour: Armour type: NBC system: Night vision equipment:
4+10 1 x 7.62mm MG (see text) 1000 x 7.62mm not applicable 7.70m 2.10m 2.20m 0.35m 10,500 to 11,500kg 7,400kg 23.80hp/tonne n/available Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel developing 250 hp with growth potential to 300 hp 65km/h 500km n/available amphibious n/available n/available 100% 40% Steel Classified Optional Optional
DEVELOPMENT
The BvS 10 articulated armoured personnel carried was developed as a private venture by Hagglunds Vehicles based on their experience in the design, development and production of the earlier and smaller Bv 206 S articulated tracked all terrain vehicle.
The main advantage of the BvS 10 is its larger size which enables it to carrier out a wider number of battlefield roles as well as having an increased payload.
The vehicle was shown for the first time in 1998 and in 1999 it was selected by the UK Royal Marines to meet its requirement for an All-Terrain Vehicle (Protected). It is expected that three versions will be acquired, Troop Carrier Vehicle (TCV), Command Post Vehicle (CPV) and Recovery Vehicle (RV).
The BvS 10 consists of two units coupled together by a special articulation system. The powerpack is installed in the front unit which has has seats for the driver and three passengers. The rear powered unit has 10 m2 of cargo space and can carry up to 10 people and their equipment.
The baseline vehicle provides the occupants with protection from 7.62 mm armour piercing attack but higher levels of protection are available.
The BvS 10 is fully amphibious being propelled in the water by its tracks and a wide range of optional equipment is available including winch, air conditioning system, power take off, 300 hp engine amd engine pre-heater. A 7.62mm or 1 2.7mm machine gun can be mounted on the roof of the front unit if required.
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VARIANTS
The BvS 10 is of modular construction enabling it to underake a wide range of battlefield missions and unit can be modified to accept a wide range of specialist bodies.
STATUS
Development complete. Expected to soon enter production for the British Royal Marines.
Above: Hagglunds Vehicle BvS 18 armoured personnel carrier
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