The Swedish CV9040C IFV, captured by Russian Armed Forces servicemen, may help improve the 2S38 "Derivation-PVO" anti-aircraft artillery complex (SPAAG). This is according to Bulgarian Military.
CV9040C is a highly mobile IFV from the CV90 family. The combat vehicle was developed by BAE Systems for the transportation and fire support of infantry.
The Swedish IFV is equipped with a 40 mm rifled automatic cannon. The gun provides significant firepower.
About the "Derivation-PVO" SPAAG
The "Derivation-PVO" SPAAG will replace outdated Soviet systems in the troops, including the "Shilka" and "Tunguska" SAM systems.
But there is one snag — unlike other air defense systems, the "Derivation-PVO" SPAAG is not equipped with surface-to-air missiles.
Characteristics of the "Derivation-PVO" SPAAG:
- Weight — 21.5 t
- Speed — up to 70 km/h
- Range of engagement of aerial targets — 6000 m
- Range of engagement of ground targets — 3000 m
- Rate of fire — 120 rounds/min
- Maximum speed of engaged targets — 500 m/s
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