18 January 2001

Hägglunds Vehicle AB, part of the Alvis Group, has developed the Bv 206 S all-terrain APC from the earlier unarmoured Bv 206 all-terrain vehicle of which over 11,000 have been built for 40 countries.

The Bv 206 S consists of two armoured units connected by an articulating unit. The front unit contains the power pack and carries four people, including the driver and commander; the rear unit carries eight people. It can carry up to 1,670kg of cargo and can be armed with a ring-mounted 7.62mm or 12.7mm machine gun on the roof.

The Bv 206 S is fully amphibious, propelled by its tracks. Before entering the water, a trim vane is erected. A wide range of equipment can be fitted, including an NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) protection system, winch and night-vision aids.

For customers requiring a vehicle with a higher payload Hägglunds Vehicle has developed the BvS 10 articulated armoured all-terrain vehicle.

Specifications

Crew: 4 + 8

Armament: 1 x 7.62mm machine gun (typical)

Combat weight: 7,000kg

Power-to-weight ratio: 19.42hp/t

Power pack: Steyr M16 six-cylinder diesel developing 186hp coupled to Mercedes-Benz W4A 040 automatic transmission

Length: 6.88m; Width: 2m

Height: 1.90m

Max speed: 50km/h

Range: 370km

Airportable: C-130 Hercules

Status

In production. In service with France (12); Italy (two plus options on 58); Germany (expected to order up to 100); Spain (expected to order this year) and Sweden (small number).

Variants

A range of specialised versions is available, including command post, ambulance, recovery and mortar carrier vehicles. Hägglunds Vehicle has developed the BvS 10 articulated armoured all-terrain vehicle for customers requiring a vehicle with a higher payload.

Manufacturer

Hägglunds Vehicle AB, Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Bv 206 S all-terrain APC (Source: Hägglunds Vehicle)