Its low weight, shallow draught, and twin water jets allow it to operate at speeds of up to 40 knots (74 km/h) in shallow coastal waters. The water jets are partially ducted, which, along with underwater control surfaces similar to a submarine's diving planes, gives the CB90 its manoeuvrability. .
Stridsbåt 90 H(alv) (Strb 90 H; CB90) is a class of fast military assault craft used by several countries after being originally developed for the by . Its name means Combat Boat 90 Half; the. .
Swedish versionSeveral Strb 90 H have been converted by the to fill various roles:• The Strb 90 L is outfitted for -level , with computer and communications equipment and an auxiliary .
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In 1988, won a competition to design and manufacture a replacement for the ageing Tpbs 200 class. Two prototypes, with 801 and 802, were delivered in 1989. After the completion of field trials, the signed. .
In mid-1999, one CB90 (No. 820) belonging to the Swedish (KA2) crashed into a concrete pier. .
Current operators• • : : 5 unit CB90, 12 unit CB90HEX .
• Media related to at Wikimedia Commons• (Windows Media Player) Note: Commercial video, but shows the boat's capabilities.
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