Sweden has confirmed the transfer of 239 vehicles, as its entire fleet of Pansarbandvagn 302 Pbv 302 armored vehicles to Ukraine as part of its 16th defense aid package. Developed in the 1960s by Hägglund & Söner, the Pbv 302 was introduced into the Swedish armed forces in 1966 and served as the primary armored personnel carrier until it retired from active service in 2014.
The vehicle features a distinctive design with its engine and transmission positioned under the floor, allowing for an optimized interior layout for troop transport. The cockpit is centrally located at the front, flanked by positions for the vehicle commander and the gunner. The rear section is specifically designed to transport up to eight infantrymen.
Equipped with a single-seat turret armed with a 20 mm HS804 automatic cannon positioned at the front left of the chassis, the Pbv 302 provides effective defense capabilities. The vehicle is powered by a 280-horsepower Volvo-Penta Model THD 100B engine, sharing mechanical components with the Ikv 91 light tank. This setup enables a maximum speed of 66 km/h and an amphibious speed of 7.5 km/h.