Hagglunds Bandvagn BvS 10

Hagglunds Bandvagn BvS 10 History

Viking (BvS10) is a fully amphibious armoured all-terrain vehicle consisting of two tracked vehicle units connected by a steering mechanism. The UK Ministry of Defence has ordered 108 Vikings from BAE Systems, Land Systems Hagglunds (formerly Alvis Hagglunds) in three variants: Troop Carrier Vehicle (TCV), Command Vehicle (CV) and Repair Recovery Vehicle (RCV).

Originally designed and named Viking for the Royal Marines, the vehicle underwent an extensive testing and development programme led by Major Jez Hermer MBE RM between 2001 and 2004, after which the Royal Marines put 108 vehicles Commissioned and deliveries began in 2005. The Royal Marines Armoured Support Company began operating the vehicle in Afghanistan in September 2006, before forming the Royal Marines Armoured Support Group in December 2007.

The BvS10 vehicle was developed based on the proven performance of the Swedish Hagglunds Bv206 and Bv206S vehicles. In 2017, more than 11,000 vehicles entered service in 40 countries.

Viking is equipped with a more powerful engine, bigger and faster than Bv206S, with greater load capacity.

Some of the bodies are manufactured at Land Systems' manufacturing facility in Telford, UK, while final production and assembly is carried out at Land Systems Hagglunds' facility in Ornskolsvik, Sweden. The vehicles will enter service after 2031.

Specification

Basics

Years of Service

2005

Origins

Sweden

Crew

2

Production

210

Manufacturer

BAe Systems Land Systems - UK / Hagglunds - Sweden / FNSS - Turkey

Operator

Austria; France; Netherlands; Turkey; Sweden; United Kingdom

Rolling

Amphibious Assault

Cross open water under your own power with or without preparation.

Recon

Can perform reconnaissance/reconnaissance missions to assess threat levels, enemy strength, etc. - usually due to lightweight construction.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

24. 9 feet

7.6m

width

7.7 feet

2.35m

Height

7. 2 feet

2.2m

Weight

18,739 lbs

8,500 kg

Tonnage

9.4 tons

Power and Performance

Engine:

1 x Cummins 5.9 liter 6 cylinder inline turbo diesel engine, 275 hp.

Speed

40.4 km/h

(65.0 km/h)

Area

298. 3 miles

(480.0 km)

Weapons

The 1 x 12.7mm heavy machine gun is located above the top of the hull. 8 x Smoke Grenade Launchers. And any personal weapons carried by the crew.

AMMOTION

500 x 12.7mm ammo (estimated) 8 x smoke grenade launchers

Variants

BvS 10 - Base Series Names