CV90 armored vehicles use technology of F1 racing cars

According to BAE, the new suspension system allows CV90s to set a new speed record on rough terrain for armored vehicles.

Learn about CV90 armor when using F1 racing technology

If F1 racing cars are quite "pampered" and cherished when always operating in the best environment, then the armored vehicles are the exact opposite, they may have to participate in bad environments. worst. Therefore, it was surprising that BAE Systems announced that it had taken an active suspension suspension system designed for F1 racing cars into a Swedish armored vehicle called Combat Vehicle 90 (CV90).

Until recently, the suspension system on armored military vehicles was still quite basic, based on standard suspension technology, which used passive springs and oil dampers . The suspension is extremely important on armored vehicles - especially the tracked vehicles like the CV90, when a small breakdown of the suspension can break the drive wheel.

First introduced in F1 racing competitions in the 90s of the last century, Damping Active suspension technology is still applied to the present time. Damping Active suspension will calculate the speed of the vehicle and the expected terrain ahead, then will adjust at independent points to lift the chassis and hold the car. According to BAE, Damping Active, which is designed for carbon composite cars weighing about 700 kg, so they had to cleverly adjust this system so that it could adapt to payloads of up to 35 ton.

BAE is currently installing the Damping suspension system on the current versions of the CV90 vehicle - designed and built by BAE in Sweden . About the CV90 tracked vehicle, they were developed for the Swedish army during the Cold War . VC90 is currently on the payroll of armed forces such as Norway, Finland, Switzerland, the Netherlands and Denmark - and they have also participated in fighting alongside NATO forces in Afghanistan.

According to BAE, the new suspension system allows CV90s to set a new speed record on rough terrain for armored vehicles, making it about 30-40% faster . Not only is the CV90 more agile, but the new suspension also provides stability for more accurate cannon use, the soldiers will also be more comfortable sitting in the car. In addition, this suspension is less wear-resistant than the old suspension, so they also help reduce operating costs.

Video of a CV90 after the new suspension has been installed: