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Pvrbv 551

Country of Origin: Sweden

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The Pvrbv 551 was a conversion of the Swedish IKV 102/103 self-propelled 105-mm gun. The Pvrbv 551 retained the chassis of the IKV, but the original engine was replaced by a Ford V6 engine. and the hull redesigned to carry the TOW anti-tank guided missile system.

The Pvrbv 551 had a short, slightly sloped glacis plate, a straight roof line and vertical rear. The driver was located at the left front side of the hull with the commander to his right in a slightly raised position. The...

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