Frag Out! Magazine
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T echnology demonstrator developed as a part of "Codename Borsuk - new generation amphibious IFV" R&D program. The new Borsuk IFV (English: Beaver) was built by Huta Stalowa Wola (leader of consortium) and has already positively passed first track tests and anti-mine and ballistic protection tests in 2018. The unit displayed during MSPO also passed the amphibious capability tests. The R&D program should be finished in 2021. O ne of two T-72 tanks modernization program proposals by Polish Bumar-Łąbędy under the PT-91M2 name. The options included are interchangeable between versions. Both have ERAWA-2 Generation 3 panels of ERA on front and sides of the turret and on the front-top of the hull. Sides and back of the hull feature spa- ced armor. The bottom anti-mine protection was increased and new fire extinguisher system by Kidde-Deugra was installed. Both vehicles were equipped with APU by OBRUM. The main armament is 125 mm ZTS-ŠPECIÁL 2A46MS cannon with modified AZ-1 automatic loader. The drive control system was modified in both versions, the suspen- sion was improved and new tracks were added (from Bumar-Łabędy or DST). P T-91M2(A1) has Elbit Systems TIFCS (Thermal Imaging Fire Control System with day-night TIFCS-GS (Gunner Sight), sensors, ballistic computer and commander and gunner control panels. On top of the turret there is Elbit Systems RCWS installed with 12.7 mm heavy machine gun integrated with TIFCS. Elbit Systems EGDTS (Electric Gun and Turret Drive System) is an option. The PCO SSP-1 Obra-3 self-defense system with 902A smoke dischargers was left in place. PCO KDN-1 Nyks tank drivers' camera was added. The A1 variant has 850HP S-12U engine with ZM Bumar-Mikulczyce improved drivetrains and gearboxes. HUTA STALOWA WOLA BUMAR-ŁABĘDY S.A. www.fragoutmag.com