| The Pansarbandvagn 302 aka pbv 302 series of armoured vehicles were developed to meet the operational requirements of the Swedish Army. It was designed and
manufactured by Hägglund & Söner (now Hägglunds Vehicle AB) in Örnsköldsvik. The design was commissioned in 1961 as a replacement for the Pbv 301. Production ran from
1966 until 1971.
The vehicles have wide tracks and a high weight to power ratio which gives exceptionally good off-road mobility. The low ground pressure enables it to operate over summer
tundra and winter snow. It is powered by a Volvo diesel engine. The vehicle is fully amphibious with little preparation by the crew. Many variants are fitted with a 20mm
Hispano-Suiza type 804 cannon in a one-man turret.
Total production was around 650 units.
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