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PsV 2000 (2)
PsV 2000 Main Battle Tank
Following the cancellation of Sweden’s Strv 2000 program, Finland revived many of its concepts under the designation Panssarivaunu 2000 (PsV 2000). Conceived as a domestic main battle tank for the Finnish Defence Forces, the PsV 2000 retained hallmark features of its Swedish predecessor: a three-man crew, a 140 mm high-velocity main gun, and a coaxial 40 mm autocannon, providing overwhelming firepower against heavily armored and lightly protected targets alike.
Development was led by Patria, with key contributions from Valmet Automotive (hull fabrication and modular armor), Insta Group (fire control and electronics), Millog Oy (systems integration), and Sako (weapons support). Tailored to Finnish needs, the PsV 2000 emphasized cold-weather operability, simplified maintenance, and mobility in Northern terrain. Though never fielded in numbers, it remains a striking “what-if” in Finnish armored history.
PsV 2000 (2)
PsV 2000 Main Battle Tank
Following the cancellation of Sweden’s Strv 2000 program, Finland revived many of its concepts under the designation Panssarivaunu 2000 (PsV 2000). Conceived as a domestic main battle tank for the Finnish Defence Forces, the PsV 2000 retained hallmark features of its Swedish predecessor: a three-man crew, a 140 mm high-velocity main gun, and a coaxial 40 mm autocannon, providing overwhelming firepower against heavily armored and lightly protected targets alike.
Development was led by Patria, with key contributions from Valmet Automotive (hull fabrication and modular armor), Insta Group (fire control and electronics), Millog Oy (systems integration), and Sako (weapons support). Tailored to Finnish needs, the PsV 2000 emphasized cold-weather operability, simplified maintenance, and mobility in Northern terrain. Though never fielded in numbers, it remains a striking “what-if” in Finnish armored history.