Today the government of Sweden announced that Ukraine will be receiving 50 of the CV90. I guess it wont be the latest version, but they will absolutely make a difference. 💪👍
@Peet Native man possibly. But to be clear, are you asking if you can obtain a cap or hat? Clothing? Is that what you're asking about? I could ask around, lol I want one too! Don't know how to exchange info though here on RUclips, for when I'm able to get those.
@sheldon fords Yes they can. The weapons are independent of each other but It's more a matter how many of the weapons the crew can use at the same time.
You forgot about Visby... that is really kind of impressive considering that US try to do a similar ship and just totally failed. And the BvS10, STIX, STRIL, ARTHUR, Bamse, RBS15, I would say stuff like STRIL and Bamse that is information system that people typically don´t think about, is probobly the most impressive and important stuff. Its a bit complicated considering that a lot of the system is sort of semi Swedish. Say the STRV122 that sort of 20% Swedish. But still a huge upgrade. And also Metior that is a colab that Sweden did sort of the complicated integration part.
The Viggen was one of the most advanced and versatile jets in the world when it debuted, and the Swedes designed and built it with no real outside help (until the AJS37, they had some US help with the computers). They have a very impressive defense industry.
@@Taistelukalkkuna Well the Finnish government sent a pretty clear signal that they prefer cooperation with the US defence industry. The F35 package was probably a deal that was too good to refuse but the choice does harm the Swedish defence industry quite badly and reduces the cooperation to projects that mainly favours Finnish industry. Which really is a signal to Sweden that it should reevaluate cooperation with Finland on defence industry projects. Because cooperation needs to be mutually beneficial.
Indeed. I still can't forget the day I got yet another one-off order for shit to cut (30mm weldox steel as I recall) and spotted "Hägglunds" on the drawing.......wait, what? Had to google it, turns out it was most likely a spare part for an old tram bogey, but still...
Czechs and Slovaks just decided to go with that solution. It's matter of fact already, so other happy faces soon 😉👍. Very well managed movie and nice words told, that's really kind of you and matches the Swedish naturel too. Nice one! Thnx! 💙🔱💛
@@zoom5024 there is conclusion to take this deal as G2G in Czech (i/o initial public offering)....and Slovaks decision taken already into account such, since the final price shall be the matter of both countries deal negotiated for both as the total volume.... so detailed announcement to come shortly by Govs.
Hi Mat! Glad to see you had the opportunity to swing by Sweden and Örnsköldsvik! I live in neighbouring Umeå and i feel extremely proud and grateful when i see the guys at Hägglunds showing their product and explaining their design choices. To have such intelligent, competent and creative people work for our common good here in Sweden really is a blessing. Thank you for visiting and for giving the team at Hägglunds the appreciation that they deserve! 🇸🇪🇬🇧🗽
good to see you smile and love your life... omg inside the CV90 there are signs in Czech language... this is exactly the vehicle that Czech army tested in the IFV testing and evaluation.
I once thought that the Bradley Fighting Vehicle was an incredible platform, but now, I’ve changed my mind about that. The thoughts and technology that is throughout the CV-90, is truly amazing, and definitely a game changer in the right hands of a well trained crew on a battlefield anywhere. Well done Sweden and BAE.
As advanced, multispectral optics have become more affordable and are fielded more frequently, I am impressed by the attention to detail BAE has demonstrated with reducing this vehicle's thermal and electronic signature. I'm sure Matt had a tremendous amount of fun, and I'm so happy he is being recognized for his contributions. Props to BAE for being so gracious!
@sheldon fords afaik, yes, the commander and gunner could each use a separate weapon simultaneously. Idk if the mk4 with ATGMs is controlled by the turret crew or from a missile station in the troop compartment. Either way, the top hatches over the troop compartment also allows up to four dismounts to use their squad MGs and rifles while mounted. They could technically also use the squads AT4s or Recoilless but it's a risky venture due to backblast zone and reduced accuracy.
Great vid, great bit of kit. What the hell is UK doing dicking around with Ajax when we have proven technology on the door step with an established relationship. Well done Hagglands well done BAE systems, well done Mats. 👍
Glad you liked it! I started to work with it in the late -80's beginning of -90's at Pansartruppernas stridsskola in Skövde , Sweden. There we had the real tests in terrain and different wheater, both winter and summer.. It was a blast 😎 ✌🏻
Nice you see the CV90 with the Akeron ATGM The Akeron (Previously the MMP for Missile Moyenne Portée, Mid Range Missile), is not only wired, but it's one of its feature. You can use it as a fire and forget missile after lock, or you can control the missile and even change the angle of attack on the way. You can fire the missile and lock after, for like a tank behind a wall without direct line of sight. It's the baby a Milan and a Javelin with the tech of a Spike. A long range version of the Akeron is also in developpment for the helicopter and drones (To replace the Hellfire in the french army)
Yepp, it´s a verry nifty little missile that don´t get enough attention/marketing! I don´t know the price of it, but if it functions as it is depicted it is an awesome system that is incredible compact!
I had totally missed this development! Sweden tried to put a BILL 2 on a CV90 decades back, but they never got the targeting to work. Happy to see something similar!
hope it comes out soon, seems like a good alternative to the spike (which is really good, but the more the better) also, the launcher seems so compact, it's pretty nice
My guess is the government are going double down and carry on with the Acrap because like HS2 the expense is too big to fail even though after £4 billion spent it hurt more UK soldiers than enemy soldiers.
Hey Matt, we’ll done mate loved the vid, 25years in the uk army with warrior just could stop comparing it to the warrior, as you said it’s chalk and cheese. It’s a beast and so jealous of your experience. Thanks Matt.
I’m only comparing it to try make a statement about how much warrior deserves to be given a rest and a new platform THAT WORKS takes its place. I love warrior
That's a team, no wonder they make great equipments. Good for you BAE, a lot of companies spend a fortune trying to find the recipe for that alchemy and far more don't even try. Gotta visit Sweden some day, they have a beautiful country and certainly a lot of great people to meet.
Great video matt! CV90 is a beast and wish we had them. The range target at 29:18 I think is whats left of a Stridsvagn m/41; a Swedish licensed built version of the Czech Panzer 38t circa WW2. Just going off whats left of the running gear and rear hull.
All of the stridsvagn m/41's were rebuilt to APC's, the Pbv 301, in the early 60's. Most ended up as range targets after they were taken out of service
Damn that sounds great. What a trip! :) I wish your visit at BAE Hägglunds had been arranged with BAE Bofors and the Archer SPH too. But hey that's for the next trip. Following conscripts out to Villingsbergs artillery range and lay down a barrage or two. Merry X-mas
Mat…..that was one of the most enjoyable video’s I’ve seen on YT…..I felt as excited as you….I was a Chieftain gunner/crewman as well as qualified on Scimitar so I can truly appreciate your memories. On the CV90….what an incredible piece of hardware…..those rubber tracks blew my mind (I hated track bashing)……any you’re right it’s really night & day….thanks for the work you put it and for stirring old good memories……
Thank you to Mat and Thank you to BAE Systems Hagglunds, for their time and allowing someone to get this close to the CV90, a vehicle that will the Bar for others and will become a modern legend. really enjoyed every minute of this experience. 💙💙😍😍🌞🌞
That intro did not suck! What a cool thing to be able to do!. Maybe a PBV302? Im miss riding the cv9040. I was a seargent for the infantry in the back, what we started to call bollhavet. Back in 95/96
Damn pure envy here, congratulations Matt this was quite the compliment the bae systems bestowed upon you. Culmination of a lot of hard work on your part.
@@_Matsimus_ I was driving an APC during my time in the service myself, but the CV90 MK4 hits the ball out of the park... One could see that you enjoyed every second of that trip...
Isn't that IVF they were playing with set up with controls and warnings in slovak/english, you can see some markings/warnings in 30:40, im like 99 % sure thats slovak/czech
@@Lucio556 They are in czech language-I am Slovak. In 10:10 the operator of CV90 is wearing Slovak patch, with Slovak national emblem. Czech republic started the whole program of modernisation of their tracked IFV much sooner than we. At that time the CV90 demonstrator was even painted with czech national symbol-it is also seen in their CV90 promo video, which was also commented by Mat. Big effort was made there by BAE. However, czech ministry of defense at first failed with their program, so they end it with no winner. Now they are in close talks with BAE. Thanks to our great minister of defense, mr. Jaroslav Naď, we bought CV90 much quicker than our czech counterpart. Our whole program was much shorter and quicker in case of choosing the best option for our heavy mechanised brigade-in realm of time. I think even the swedish side was shocked by the quick Slovak decision-there was much marketing about CV90 in czech national symbols, standards, and so on. They didn´t need such marketing in Slovakia. Our ministry even published more than 100 pages long study about the best possible option for our land forces. The contesters of the program were CV90 MkIV, Lynx KF41, Ascod and polish Borsuk. CV90 and KF41 were close to each another, but CV90 won in the end-was better in all aspects.
@@marekmarecek1275 Yeah, and you can see the czech writing ("Do not hold here") inside the tank when Matsimus is about to try firing the CV90. See 33:28
Nice vehicle! The Dutch are getting them now as well, but as an upgrade (MLU) from their CV9035NL (Mk.III) instead. I think they just received the first upgraded model some months ago.
Those rubber tracks , so smooth! CV 90 is a genius Vehicle I kinda feel like the 40mm is my favorite …. Imagine them with those missiles, oh what a beast! Healthy envy man
Really proud of the system here in Sweden. And You had the old classic ”Plankstek” for dinner :) The family feeling might be how we work in Sweden, we work together instead of a manager just tell everyone what to do. And i think it is really good that everyone can speak up and suggest better ways of doing things. Like less hierarchy to simplify it…
You are a professional without any doubt. You have no reason to like (love 🥰) the CV90. You are not Swedish. The truth is that the CV90 and all her Designers stole your heart...❤️ What you think really means a lot for many of us subscribers. As a Swede, thank you 👍❤️
I see that you were driving the CV90CZ (internal warning signs were in Czech at 30:40). I'm so glad that we're finally replacing the BVP-2 with something newer.
In the firing, it shows how much that affected you but you remained so professional and composed doing the piece to camera despite your audience. Great video!
Awesome video Matt. I will never understand why the UK govt bought Ajax instead of this tried and tested beauty. I believe BaE even offered to use the turrets with the CT40 cannon already ordered for Ajax and put them on the CV90. Only time will tell if the govt forces the MoD to change vehicles as we know budget cuts are coming and defence is usually first on the block.
@@EP-bb1rm They have a prototype that have been tried and tested. Making the tools for mass production is very low risk compared with designing a vehicle from scratch.
@@znail4675 Oh good god of only that was true. Prototypes are easy, you make a mistake you fix a few prototypes. Full rate production is a completely different beast.
So good to see the joy in your face throughout this video Matt as It looks like your adventure has re-inspired /re-invigorated you. Keep doing what you are doing love the videos
The blasted hulk at about 29:13 is almost certainly a Panzer 38(t) or some derivative thereof. Sweden operated that tank under the designation "Stridsvagn m/41". Those characteristic roadwheels and the rear of the engine compartment gives it away
Hahaha😂👍 i have to say that i really enjoyed your vid Matsimus! Great to see your genuin enjoyment, it was contagious i can say☺👍👍 For the Hägglunds BAE team, amazing work on an amazing platform that just keeps on growing....the pride you take in it and the pride in the team that surrounds it, it shows in your faces...just amazing work, respect! Again, great vid, great team, amazing platform, super fun to watch☺👍 Cheers from Sweden
Damn, I'm jealous and happy enormously for your adventure with those people, CV90, drones, guided missiles, optoelectronics with multi-channel targeting and more... 😄
Takes me back to the nineties when I drove an AS90 across Salisbury Plain with the Royal Artillery. Nothing quite like a powerful tracked vehicle to get the blood pumping...
Wow! CV90 - Military por..n! AND some nice pictures of my hometown (in the video, you were actually going to the fun at Lion Bar, not coming back from it 😀). It really makes me proud. Thank you so much @Matsimus.
Europe needs to choose a couple of systems instead of using 30 different supply chains. The CV90 is an exellent system that could be the standard in european defence. I dont understand why we have to be so stupid about this. We should choose a system that works and produce it everywhere in Europe. It would strenghten our collective defence and make the rearment that is going on so much easier. The cv90 is an exellent and proven system. As for tanks the Leopard 2 is a beast. Its time to make a european standard on equipment for our armed forces since were supposed to be able to aid one another in case of war anyways.
That said, the trend into wheeled vehicles had grown considerably. Transport of tracked vehicles need trucks and trailers, wheeled vehicles hi by themselves.
Brilliant video Mat, this is definitely one of my favorite of yours. Hopefully the 🇺🇸 army seriously considers this platform, for the IFV upgrade. Ever since I watched your first video on the CV90, I’ve really been intrigued. Excellent content, Mat…🍻
Great video! This brings back memories of my military service. We had the CV9040 and Leopard2 (Strv-122). The vibration in the ground when a 23 and a 62 tonne beast is coming towards you have to be experienced. I can not imagine the fear feeling that in wartime... and the speed they can travel at is insane! :) The sound the 40mm akan makes when auto firing is very nice to hear :)
Hi Matsimus, An excellent video produced of your trip to Sweden. From seeing this footage of the CV90 Mk.4, it defiantly confirms what I have thought for quite a while now, that the British Army should have replaced Warrior IFV capability with CV90 Mk.4 IFV, as it is what you have emphasized on numerous occasions, a combat proven design that seems to have infinite upgradeability and modularity. I would imagine that you have gained a, some what unique insight, into the true and full potential capabilities of this vehicle. Whilst for obvious classified reasons, you cannot share them with your wider viewer base online. I could see that you have had the experience of lifetime getting up close and personal, literally, with the development of this vehicle, I know that if I was in your position it would be for me. Lastly I couldn’t help thinking that you miss your former days serving in the British Army with the REME. Anyway great video!!
Good to see that ear to ear boisterous smile man, it looks like the CV9035NL MkIII and the CV9030 MkIV are both two thumbs up eh? As for the(I guess) Stridsvagn m/41 that dapper beauty has seen better days Maybe a vid in the near future about the totally pimped out brand new Dutch CV9035NL MkIV?(yes also with rubber tracks!)😃🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇦 Thanks for the great vids man👍
Hands down the most capable, no nonsense, IFV currently available on the market. No wonder the Czeck's and Slovakian's chose it. Just a solid, modular and scalable platform, that has been in constant development for decades. I hope my country decides to do a MLU and get some extras as well. Can't wait to see what's in the pipe for the Mark 5. A 30mm still rocks for extreme acupuncture, but I'd prefer a bigger 40-50mm selective/multi-purpose autocannon.
Really cool Matt, thank you .. at 29.13 you can see the outer bolted on extenders to the original 38T 'Hetzer' (Not the official name just used by some troops as found by Guderian and then becoming more widespread), like the one at the Arsenalen Tank museum in Sweden with the Pak 39, Unlikely to be one of the over 160 from Skoda to Switzerland. The CV90 reminds me of what a modern Stridsvagn 103 with a turret rather than forward and rearward driving as a td, that looks like a great evolution if my intuition is correct. Being blind it tends to focuses me on the screen, I won't say my guesstimate of what you were attempting to obscure, you may want to go back and do a re-edit just in case those snippets contain what I am envisioning to protect you. Great video, love visiting Sweden (my ex's family live not far from Arlanda airport) and visiting other amazing tank museums around the world, nice job getting back in the commander's seat on this one! Loved how stable the platform was, what a lovely piece of kit. Hope you had a great Christmas and are chilling back in Canada ready for a great New Year. Thank's again Matt.
When it comes to the CV90 as well as the Strv122 the "IR sensors" is abit more than that. They are an integral part in the various proximity self defense features both vehicles can field in real combat.
As a fellow tank and fighter plane hugger it seems like BAE should be the one honored to have you play with their sweet and huggable war machine. In future, give the Challenger 3 or Abrams-X a hug for me.
Mat, you were like a big kid with a new toy at Christmas and an ear-to-ear grin which really allowed us, as viewers, to share what was without doubt a very special couple of days in your life. Great footage, teriffic experience for you. All that remains is for you to reveal the start date in your new job? Lol. ........ PS - All we need now is for you to convince the MOD to buy this instead of throwing good money after bad away on Ajax.
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Nooo, you showed the most secret weapon we got. The "skumtomte".
No Activ camo system tour? BAE... dyna.. mite.. ready to fight! Acdc
Today the government of Sweden announced that Ukraine will be receiving 50 of the CV90. I guess it wont be the latest version, but they will absolutely make a difference. 💪👍
@Peet Native man possibly. But to be clear, are you asking if you can obtain a cap or hat? Clothing?
Is that what you're asking about?
I could ask around, lol I want one too!
Don't know how to exchange info though here on RUclips, for when I'm able to get those.
The Swedes, small country but the military equipment is unreal.
A couple of centuries of invading and being invaded by Russia has it's effect on the culture :)
@@TzunSu When was Sweden invaded by Russia?
@@TzunSu The other way round the Swedes have never been invaded by the Swedes, the Swedes did invade Russia and the Baltics from 1700-1721.
@@riddick7082 here's some info: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Finnish_War
@@kegan51 We've had something like 11 wars between us, both have been on the invading side :)
It was an honor to meet you in person! Love all your work, your videos are the best! 😊
Thanks so much! Pleasure to meet you also!!
Rikard: You make us all very proud of being Swedish.
I can only agree with Kristoffer. Awesome work dude, what an absolute beast! 🙂
@sheldon fords Yes they can. The weapons are independent of each other but It's more a matter how many of the weapons the crew can use at the same time.
Greetings from Sweden!
Thank you for inviting this team!
Can we see some of the dronefotage?
Jas 39 Gripen, CV90, Archer, Carl Gustaf, AT4, NLAW and Gotland class sub. A lot of great military stuff from a small country.
You forgot about Visby... that is really kind of impressive considering that US try to do a similar ship and just totally failed.
And the BvS10, STIX, STRIL, ARTHUR, Bamse, RBS15,
I would say stuff like STRIL and Bamse that is information system that people typically don´t think about, is probobly the most impressive and important stuff.
Its a bit complicated considering that a lot of the system is sort of semi Swedish. Say the STRV122 that sort of 20% Swedish. But still a huge upgrade. And also Metior that is a colab that Sweden did sort of the complicated integration part.
Sb90, Corvette Visby, strf 122
3p munition not to forget
The Viggen was one of the most advanced and versatile jets in the world when it debuted, and the Swedes designed and built it with no real outside help (until the AJS37, they had some US help with the computers). They have a very impressive defense industry.
"Matsimus my trip to BAE in Sweden". What did I hear? Matsimus said "My trip to an adult Disney World, yeepee!!🤗". Great video Mats.
As a Swede i am really proud of Hägglunds!
As is totally right. Hopefully Sweden and Finland improve their cooperation in defense industry.😁
@@Taistelukalkkuna Well the Finnish government sent a pretty clear signal that they prefer cooperation with the US defence industry. The F35 package was probably a deal that was too good to refuse but the choice does harm the Swedish defence industry quite badly and reduces the cooperation to projects that mainly favours Finnish industry. Which really is a signal to Sweden that it should reevaluate cooperation with Finland on defence industry projects. Because cooperation needs to be mutually beneficial.
Indeed. I still can't forget the day I got yet another one-off order for shit to cut (30mm weldox steel as I recall) and spotted "Hägglunds" on the drawing.......wait, what?
Had to google it, turns out it was most likely a spare part for an old tram bogey, but still...
@Patridge Patria AMOS is already one product and then there is that nordic soldier uniform thingy going on as well IIRC
@@Vonstab In Finland, we do not defense the Swedish defence industry. It is all about Finland.
Czechs and Slovaks just decided to go with that solution. It's matter of fact already, so other happy faces soon 😉👍. Very well managed movie and nice words told, that's really kind of you and matches the Swedish naturel too. Nice one! Thnx! 💙🔱💛
Did Czech also buy it? I only saw that Slovakia has bought it so far.
@@zoom5024 yes, it's recent development. CZ as well opted for the CV90 IFV (not sure if signed already)
@@zoom5024 there is conclusion to take this deal as G2G in Czech (i/o initial public offering)....and Slovaks decision taken already into account such, since the final price shall be the matter of both countries deal negotiated for both as the total volume.... so detailed announcement to come shortly by Govs.
There are even czech markings inside of this particular CV90 mkIV, meaning it's the one that czech army was testing.
@@tango23repetitor59 I really hope part of the payment will be in copious amount of Czech pilsner :)
Hi Mat! Glad to see you had the opportunity to swing by Sweden and Örnsköldsvik! I live in neighbouring Umeå and i feel extremely proud and grateful when i see the guys at Hägglunds showing their product and explaining their design choices. To have such intelligent, competent and creative people work for our common good here in Sweden really is a blessing. Thank you for visiting and for giving the team at Hägglunds the appreciation that they deserve! 🇸🇪🇬🇧🗽
good to see you smile and love your life... omg inside the CV90 there are signs in Czech language... this is exactly the vehicle that Czech army tested in the IFV testing and evaluation.
Didn't both Czech and Slovakia decide to go with it?
@@Tehkenny1 cz will most likely get it
@@Tehkenny1Czechs will get cv9030, Slovaks cv9035
I once thought that the Bradley Fighting Vehicle was an incredible platform, but now, I’ve changed my mind about that. The thoughts and technology that is throughout the CV-90, is truly amazing, and definitely a game changer in the right hands of a well trained crew on a battlefield anywhere. Well done Sweden and BAE.
As advanced, multispectral optics have become more affordable and are fielded more frequently, I am impressed by the attention to detail BAE has demonstrated with reducing this vehicle's thermal and electronic signature. I'm sure Matt had a tremendous amount of fun, and I'm so happy he is being recognized for his contributions. Props to BAE for being so gracious!
@sheldon fords afaik, yes, the commander and gunner could each use a separate weapon simultaneously.
Idk if the mk4 with ATGMs is controlled by the turret crew or from a missile station in the troop compartment.
Either way, the top hatches over the troop compartment also allows up to four dismounts to use their squad MGs and rifles while mounted.
They could technically also use the squads AT4s or Recoilless but it's a risky venture due to backblast zone and reduced accuracy.
What an incredible experience this must have been for you man. Thanks for doing what you do.
Great vid, great bit of kit. What the hell is UK doing dicking around with Ajax when we have proven technology on the door step with an established relationship. Well done Hagglands well done BAE systems, well done Mats. 👍
I am happy that Czech army decided to buy these vehicles
Glad you liked it! I started to work with it in the late -80's beginning of -90's at Pansartruppernas stridsskola in Skövde , Sweden.
There we had the real tests in terrain and different wheater, both winter and summer..
It was a blast 😎 ✌🏻
Nice you see the CV90 with the Akeron ATGM
The Akeron (Previously the MMP for Missile Moyenne Portée, Mid Range Missile), is not only wired, but it's one of its feature.
You can use it as a fire and forget missile after lock, or you can control the missile and even change the angle of attack on the way.
You can fire the missile and lock after, for like a tank behind a wall without direct line of sight.
It's the baby a Milan and a Javelin with the tech of a Spike.
A long range version of the Akeron is also in developpment for the helicopter and drones (To replace the Hellfire in the french army)
Yepp, it´s a verry nifty little missile that don´t get enough attention/marketing! I don´t know the price of it, but if it functions as it is depicted it is an awesome system that is incredible compact!
I had totally missed this development! Sweden tried to put a BILL 2 on a CV90 decades back, but they never got the targeting to work. Happy to see something similar!
hope it comes out soon, seems like a good alternative to the spike (which is really good, but the more the better)
also, the launcher seems so compact, it's pretty nice
Awesome! Absolutely love the CV90, such a shame the UK MOD didn't go with it in the end! So many nice well thought out features.
With the Ajax farce, hopefully they'll decide to buy the CV90 instead
My guess is the government are going double down and carry on with the Acrap because like HS2 the expense is too big to fail even though after £4 billion spent it hurt more UK soldiers than enemy soldiers.
Hey Matt, we’ll done mate loved the vid, 25years in the uk army with warrior just could stop comparing it to the warrior, as you said it’s chalk and cheese. It’s a beast and so jealous of your experience. Thanks Matt.
I’m only comparing it to try make a statement about how much warrior deserves to be given a rest and a new platform THAT WORKS takes its place. I love warrior
Best video yet. Your emotions are really coming through
That's a team, no wonder they make great equipments.
Good for you BAE, a lot of companies spend a fortune trying to find the recipe for that alchemy and far more don't even try.
Gotta visit Sweden some day, they have a beautiful country and certainly a lot of great people to meet.
I used to be a CV9030 commander and I just felt so nostalgic watching this video. Just the low rumble of the vehicle is amazing
Yes it's back! Got to love CV90 man.. Great video, amazing people and just overall amazing energy from you all.
Great video matt! CV90 is a beast and wish we had them. The range target at 29:18 I think is whats left of a Stridsvagn m/41; a Swedish licensed built version of the Czech Panzer 38t circa WW2. Just going off whats left of the running gear and rear hull.
Yes that’s it
It's that protruding axle at the rear that gives it away, right? :-)
My first guess was a T55, but was probably way wrong..
@@CBDuRietz to me its the road wheels that gave it away
All of the stridsvagn m/41's were rebuilt to APC's, the Pbv 301, in the early 60's. Most ended up as range targets after they were taken out of service
Hell yeah dude, this is badass! Happy for you.
Thanks!!
This is the best video ive see on on the CV90
Good job with the new video the CV 90 looks like a real champion
I am so happy you got this experience! the cv90 is a really good vehicle, and you have a good insight into the tec, from Denmark, all the best.
Damn that sounds great.
What a trip! :)
I wish your visit at BAE Hägglunds had been arranged with BAE Bofors and the Archer SPH too. But hey that's for the next trip. Following conscripts out to Villingsbergs artillery range and lay down a barrage or two. Merry X-mas
What an awesome thing BAE did there, but have to be said your effort on making these videos put you in that place. You deserve it!
What an amazing experience!!! Thank you for sharing!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Mat…..that was one of the most enjoyable video’s I’ve seen on YT…..I felt as excited as you….I was a Chieftain gunner/crewman as well as qualified on Scimitar so I can truly appreciate your memories. On the CV90….what an incredible piece of hardware…..those rubber tracks blew my mind (I hated track bashing)……any you’re right it’s really night & day….thanks for the work you put it and for stirring old good memories……
Thank you so much!! 😊
I only wish you could experience the 40 mm version. But this video made me so happy. i almost teared up😇
proud to have the privilege to become a mechanic on one of them
WOW! This is so amazing! I'm so happy you go to see and record all this for us Matsimus.
Glad you enjoyed it!
CV90 is the best infantry fighting vehicle in the world. Thanks a lot Mats for the amazing video and insights.
Thank you to Mat and Thank you to BAE Systems Hagglunds, for their time and allowing someone to get this close to the CV90, a vehicle that will the Bar for others and will become a modern legend. really enjoyed every minute of this experience. 💙💙😍😍🌞🌞
From another ex-Brit Canadian - you lucky bugger! A nice vindication of your hard work on your channel :-)
I think the most enjoyable part of this video is seeing Mat enjoying himself. ☺️
13.22 The happy smiley faces on the skirtguard knowing made me smile.
That intro did not suck! What a cool thing to be able to do!.
Maybe a PBV302?
Im miss riding the cv9040. I was a seargent for the infantry in the back, what we started to call bollhavet. Back in 95/96
Thanks for a very nice video / presentation. Great job!
Very cool video. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Glad you enjoyed it
Very cool tour of the CV90. You have probably more experience in person with the CV90 than many BAE employees will ever get.
Damn pure envy here, congratulations Matt this was quite the compliment the bae systems bestowed upon you.
Culmination of a lot of hard work on your part.
What an impressing tank and thanks for sharing your experience in sweden!
Glad you enjoyed it!
@@_Matsimus_ I was driving an APC during my time in the service myself, but the CV90 MK4 hits the ball out of the park... One could see that you enjoyed every second of that trip...
Slovakia ordered also! The MkIV with 35mm gun, with IRON FIST and SPIKE LR2 ;).
Isn't that IVF they were playing with set up with controls and warnings in slovak/english, you can see some markings/warnings in 30:40, im like 99 % sure thats slovak/czech
@@Lucio556 yes, markings/warnings are in czech
@@Lucio556 They are in czech language-I am Slovak. In 10:10 the operator of CV90 is wearing Slovak patch, with Slovak national emblem. Czech republic started the whole program of modernisation of their tracked IFV much sooner than we. At that time the CV90 demonstrator was even painted with czech national symbol-it is also seen in their CV90 promo video, which was also commented by Mat. Big effort was made there by BAE. However, czech ministry of defense at first failed with their program, so they end it with no winner. Now they are in close talks with BAE. Thanks to our great minister of defense, mr. Jaroslav Naď, we bought CV90 much quicker than our czech counterpart. Our whole program was much shorter and quicker in case of choosing the best option for our heavy mechanised brigade-in realm of time. I think even the swedish side was shocked by the quick Slovak decision-there was much marketing about CV90 in czech national symbols, standards, and so on. They didn´t need such marketing in Slovakia. Our ministry even published more than 100 pages long study about the best possible option for our land forces. The contesters of the program were CV90 MkIV, Lynx KF41, Ascod and polish Borsuk. CV90 and KF41 were close to each another, but CV90 won in the end-was better in all aspects.
@@marekmarecek1275 Yeah, and you can see the czech writing ("Do not hold here") inside the tank when Matsimus is about to try firing the CV90.
See 33:28
Nice vehicle! The Dutch are getting them now as well, but as an upgrade (MLU) from their CV9035NL (Mk.III) instead. I think they just received the first upgraded model some months ago.
Those rubber tracks , so smooth!
CV 90 is a genius Vehicle I kinda feel like the 40mm is my favorite …. Imagine them with those missiles, oh what a beast!
Healthy envy man
Why don't they fit the 40mm as standard?
What an epic trip Canada needs the CV90
BAE is really kicking it with that gorgeous thing!
This was totally awesome!
Come back during summer to sweden and explore more of it :)
Really proud of the system here in Sweden. And You had the old classic ”Plankstek” for dinner :) The family feeling might be how we work in Sweden, we work together instead of a manager just tell everyone what to do. And i think it is really good that everyone can speak up and suggest better ways of doing things. Like less hierarchy to simplify it…
This warms my heart! The sound takes me back. I did my military service on the CV9040. Thank you!
You are a professional without any doubt. You have no reason to like (love 🥰) the CV90. You are not Swedish.
The truth is that the CV90 and all her Designers stole your heart...❤️
What you think really means a lot for many of us subscribers. As a Swede, thank you 👍❤️
I see that you were driving the CV90CZ (internal warning signs were in Czech at 30:40). I'm so glad that we're finally replacing the BVP-2 with something newer.
I was the gunner on a CV9030 model back in the day in the finnish army, was a lot of fun!
I absolutely love this openness from BAE Systems in Sweden
Amazing IFV
great stuff!
This is some good promo for the CV90!
In the firing, it shows how much that affected you but you remained so professional and composed doing the piece to camera despite your audience. Great video!
Amazing video Matt. Congrats. Great to meet you on site. Keep up the good work.
Awesome video Matt. I will never understand why the UK govt bought Ajax instead of this tried and tested beauty. I believe BaE even offered to use the turrets with the CT40 cannon already ordered for Ajax and put them on the CV90. Only time will tell if the govt forces the MoD to change vehicles as we know budget cuts are coming and defence is usually first on the block.
Tried and tested CV90mk4 that isn't tried or tested 😅
@@EP-bb1rm the platform is...
@@EP-bb1rm They have a prototype that have been tried and tested. Making the tools for mass production is very low risk compared with designing a vehicle from scratch.
@@SonsOfLorgar At a lower weight, with lower performance, lower electronic load, fewer weapon Systems, different turret....
Proven!? 😅
@@znail4675 Oh good god of only that was true. Prototypes are easy, you make a mistake you fix a few prototypes. Full rate production is a completely different beast.
So good to see the joy in your face throughout this video Matt as It looks like your adventure has re-inspired /re-invigorated you. Keep doing what you are doing love the videos
The blasted hulk at about 29:13 is almost certainly a Panzer 38(t) or some derivative thereof. Sweden operated that tank under the designation "Stridsvagn m/41". Those characteristic roadwheels and the rear of the engine compartment gives it away
Was wondering about that!
That makes it a Pansarbandvagn 301, the first Swedish APC.
No greater honor than having ones last name on a high quality product
Watched the first time but commenting again to thank BAE and feed the algorithm.
What an impressive machine. It was obvious to see that you were very gracious and humbled by the experience. Thanks for sharing this!
Very nice video! Thank You! Greetings from Estonia!😊
Oh yeah i saw you guys bought it to! Awesome. Greeting from sweden
@@svensvensson627 Skål! and god Jul!
Hahaha😂👍 i have to say that i really enjoyed your vid Matsimus!
Great to see your genuin enjoyment, it was contagious i can say☺👍👍
For the Hägglunds BAE team, amazing work on an amazing platform that just keeps on growing....the pride you take in it and the pride in the team that surrounds it, it shows in your faces...just amazing work, respect!
Again, great vid, great team, amazing platform, super fun to watch☺👍
Cheers from Sweden
I'm jealous Matt. This is just so awesome that they invited you to see all of this. Very nice!!
What a freaking beauty!!!! Forget any sports car money can buy this would be my daily driver if it were possible
great video ! And happy to hear ( as a swede ) that sweden treated you well😊😊
Thank you! 😃
Damn, I'm jealous and happy enormously for your adventure with those people, CV90, drones, guided missiles, optoelectronics with multi-channel targeting and more... 😄
Takes me back to the nineties when I drove an AS90 across Salisbury Plain with the Royal Artillery. Nothing quite like a powerful tracked vehicle to get the blood pumping...
Wow, someone had very heavy loads of fun in the snow.
I can't wait for the invitation for Matsimus for the Puma, Griffin, Lynx, Redback and the Ajax.
Very happy you got to visit BAE. Well deserved.
Wow! CV90 - Military por..n! AND some nice pictures of my hometown (in the video, you were actually going to the fun at Lion Bar, not coming back from it 😀). It really makes me proud. Thank you so much @Matsimus.
Amazing video. You should have visited "Sprängtekniska Museet" in Karlstad, an amazing museum about advanced ammunition etc developed by Sweden.
Europe needs to choose a couple of systems instead of using 30 different supply chains. The CV90 is an exellent system that could be the standard in european defence. I dont understand why we have to be so stupid about this. We should choose a system that works and produce it everywhere in Europe. It would strenghten our collective defence and make the rearment that is going on so much easier. The cv90 is an exellent and proven system. As for tanks the Leopard 2 is a beast. Its time to make a european standard on equipment for our armed forces since were supposed to be able to aid one another in case of war anyways.
No we need competition and options. Not "30" maybe but several different weapons.
Sten It doesn’t work like that. It’s called competition. We need developers to compeed to develop better and better systems. We are not like Russia.
That said, the trend into wheeled vehicles had grown considerably.
Transport of tracked vehicles need trucks and trailers, wheeled vehicles hi by themselves.
@Dave Coyle
The EU Moloch's might be that.
Stupidity is their hallmark.
German Puma would be better
Brilliant video Mat, this is definitely one of my favorite of yours. Hopefully the 🇺🇸 army seriously considers this platform, for the IFV upgrade. Ever since I watched your first video on the CV90, I’ve really been intrigued. Excellent content, Mat…🍻
Great to hear that you had a fantastic time, Matt. 🙂👍 One could really see the absolute joy you were experiencing.
Great video! This brings back memories of my military service. We had the CV9040 and Leopard2 (Strv-122). The vibration in the ground when a 23 and a 62 tonne beast is coming towards you have to be experienced. I can not imagine the fear feeling that in wartime... and the speed they can travel at is insane! :) The sound the 40mm akan makes when auto firing is very nice to hear :)
Looks like the was so awesome to experience the systems and the whole crewand country!!
I'm a Swede who eagerly follows the CV90's development. I'm hoping that this platform makes it in to mote NATO allies
with your extreme high praise of the platform in the past this must have been an amazing time for you. SO cool you could visit BAE
Nice having you in Sweden Matt. Cool vid och välkommen till Sverige! Absolutley not envious XD
Seriously,this probably is the rarest and coolest experience that people can have, awesome
Hi Matsimus, An excellent video produced of your trip to Sweden. From seeing this footage of the CV90 Mk.4, it defiantly confirms what I have thought for quite a while now, that the British Army should have replaced Warrior IFV capability with CV90 Mk.4 IFV, as it is what you have emphasized on numerous occasions, a combat proven design that seems to have infinite upgradeability and modularity.
I would imagine that you have gained a, some what unique insight, into the true and full potential capabilities of this vehicle. Whilst for obvious classified reasons, you cannot share them with your wider viewer base online. I could see that you have had the experience of lifetime getting up close and personal, literally, with the development of this vehicle, I know that if I was in your position it would be for me. Lastly I couldn’t help thinking that you miss your former days serving in the British Army with the REME. Anyway great video!!
I love CV90 Mark IV it's such a awesome platform it's definitely one of my favorite IFVs out there
Good to see that ear to ear boisterous smile man, it looks like the CV9035NL MkIII and the CV9030 MkIV are both two thumbs up eh? As for the(I guess) Stridsvagn m/41 that dapper beauty has seen better days Maybe a vid in the near future about the totally pimped out brand new Dutch CV9035NL MkIV?(yes also with rubber tracks!)😃🇳🇱🇸🇪🇨🇦 Thanks for the great vids man👍
As a Swede its lovely to look at you yiihaa
Hands down the most capable, no nonsense, IFV currently available on the market. No wonder the Czeck's and Slovakian's chose it. Just a solid, modular and scalable platform, that has been in constant development for decades.
I hope my country decides to do a MLU and get some extras as well. Can't wait to see what's in the pipe for the Mark 5.
A 30mm still rocks for extreme acupuncture, but I'd prefer a bigger 40-50mm selective/multi-purpose autocannon.
@@L46726 Jah-man... It's the old Bofors, i reckon!? We have the 35mm here... Bushmaster, i believe. The new 50mm gun looks really impressive, though.
Awesome kit! Just read Denmark ordered just over 100 more of the latest MkIIIC, so glad to find a good vid about em!
Really cool Matt, thank you .. at 29.13 you can see the outer bolted on extenders to the original 38T 'Hetzer' (Not the official name just used by some troops as found by Guderian and then becoming more widespread), like the one at the Arsenalen Tank museum in Sweden with the Pak 39, Unlikely to be one of the over 160 from Skoda to Switzerland.
The CV90 reminds me of what a modern Stridsvagn 103 with a turret rather than forward and rearward driving as a td, that looks like a great evolution if my intuition is correct.
Being blind it tends to focuses me on the screen, I won't say my guesstimate of what you were attempting to obscure, you may want to go back and do a re-edit just in case those snippets contain what I am envisioning to protect you. Great video, love visiting Sweden (my ex's family live not far from Arlanda airport) and visiting other amazing tank museums around the world, nice job getting back in the commander's seat on this one! Loved how stable the platform was, what a lovely piece of kit.
Hope you had a great Christmas and are chilling back in Canada ready for a great New Year. Thank's again Matt.
I watch it again and again. What a fantastic team !
When it comes to the CV90 as well as the Strv122 the "IR sensors" is abit more than that. They are an integral part in the various proximity self defense features both vehicles can field in real combat.
Happy like a clam!!! Congrats! Great visit and great vid.
Amazing crew. Amazing video.....thank you
As a fellow tank and fighter plane hugger it seems like BAE should be the one honored to have you play with their sweet and huggable war machine. In future, give the Challenger 3 or Abrams-X a hug for me.
It’s nice to see you smile again brother😊 🇨🇦 Veteran.
Great epeisode
Mat, you were like a big kid with a new toy at Christmas and an ear-to-ear grin which really allowed us, as viewers, to share what was without doubt a very special couple of days in your life. Great footage, teriffic experience for you. All that remains is for you to reveal the start date in your new job? Lol. ........ PS - All we need now is for you to convince the MOD to buy this instead of throwing good money after bad away on Ajax.
And thank you for sharing this will us Matsimus!
Any time!