Bv206
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The Bv206 is a tracked, all-terrain vehicle developed by Hägglunds (now part of BAE Land Systems) in conjunction with the Swedish Army. It consists of two articulated units, with all four tracks driven and is a development of the Volvo Bv202. It can carry up to 17 people, although the trailer unit can be adapted for different applications (see Variants section).
Whilst conceived for use on snow, the low ground pressure and powerful engine mean the Bv206 can cope with a wide range of difficult conditions. The Bv206 can also be fitted with a trim vane to give full amphibious capability, with a speed in water of up to 4.7 km/h. Over 11,000 have been produced and they are used in more than 37 countries worldwide.
The total load capacity is 2,250 kg and a trailer of up to 2,500 kg gross weight can also be towed behind the second compartment.
Variants
Bv206A
The Bv206A is an ambulance version, which is capable of carrying stretchers in the rear compartment.Bv206F
The BV206F is a fire appliance variant.Bv206S
The Bv206S is an armoured personnel carrier variant of the Bv206, which provides protection from small arms fire for the occupants. It is in service with the armed forces of France, Germany (200 units ordered), Spain, Italy (189 units) and Sweden (50 units).The vehicle can carry the driver and 11 combat equipped troops — four in the front compartment and eight in the rear. The Bv206S can be under slung and air lifted by Boeing CH-47 Chinook and Sikorsky CH-53E Super Stallion helicopters or carried in the C130 Hercules airplane, amongst others.
BvS10
Viking (BvS10) is a larger and fully amphibious armoured version of the Bv206s. The British Royal Marines recieved their first batch of production Viking All-Terrain Vehicle (Protected), ATV(P), vehicles in July 2003.Other variants
Numerous other variants exist including cargo carrier, fuel carrier, radar, command post and radio relay. The units can easily be customised to meet the specific needs of a customer. Malaysia have 80 units of Bv206 including with Arthur Radar .External links
- [All Terrain Tracked Carrier]
- [PDF brochure for the Bv206 series]
- [Bv206S] at [Army-Technology.com]
- [Land Systems Hägglunds] (previously Alvis Hägglunds, before that Hägglunds Vehicle, and in the very beginning Hägglunds & Söner)
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