Viking BVS10
The Viking BVS10 All Terrain Vehicle (Protected) ATV(P) is the third generation of articulated vehicles produced by BAE Systems Hagglunds of Sweden.
The Viking is a follow-on from the BV202 and the BV206. BV stands for 'Bandvagen' in Swedish which means that it is driven via rubber tracks. Viking is an amphibious vehicle deployed via landing craft from ship, and is also fully air transportable by C130 Hercules or underslung by Chinook.
| Dimensions |
8.3 m (L) x 2.83 m (H) x 2.75 m (W) |
| Weight |
12,744 kg |
| Weapons systems |
GPMG 7.62 mm, HMG 0.5 mm, 2 x smoke grenade dischargers |
| Engine |
Cummins 5.9 ltr, 6-cylinder Euro 3 diesel engine |
| Maximum speed |
65 kph |