M90 (camouflage)

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M90 camouflage is the camouflage pattern used by the Swedish armed forces. In addition to the standard pattern, desert and jungle variants have been developed for the international peace-keeping missions in Afghanistan and Liberia.

[edit] Models

The uniform is available in several different models:

• M90F: for regular infantry units (F — Fält [Field])
• M90P: for personnel in armoured vehicles (P — Pansar [Armour])
  It features padding on elbows and knees, suspenders, a shorter jacket, ankle pockets and penholders on the sleeves.
• M90H: for helicopter crews (H — Helikopter [Helicopter])
  The jacket is bright orange on the inside.
• M90L: for forces working abroad (L — Lätt [Light])
  This uniform is made from thinner fabrics for work in hot climates
• M90K (Khaki) For forces working in desert environments.])
  Much like the M90L but the fabric is even thinner and features the splinter pattern in desert colours. The system also includes a smock due to the fact that nights in desert environments can be very cold.
• The M90 BDUs entered service during the the late 1980's and widespread use in the early 1990's. It replaced the earlier olive green m/59 BDU.