M90 (camouflage)

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.

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.