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Therefore, it was one of the rea- sons to return to the idea of devel- oping a turret system with integrat- ed ATGM launchers. Various types and constructions were considered, but finally the proposal of the Huta Stalowa Wola and WB Electronics was accepted. This would allow overcoming the main shortcoming of motorized battalions – inability to defeat heavy armored combat ve- hicles (especially tanks). This would increase the motorized infantry companies' autonomy and flexibility in tactical operations. The proposed introduction of new turrets would deprive Rosomak IFVs of floating capability. Therefore, taking into considerations pros and cons of this option, it is necessary to reconsider the Polish Land Forces's stubborn- ness in demanding fulfilment of this requirement. The question to answer is: Is the floating capability more im- portant than firepower and protec- tion of transported infantrymen? Fire support vehicle An alternative option to above men- tioned solutions, is an introduction of a fire support vehicle to each motorized infantry company, which would be capable both of defeating armored vehicles (especially at dis- tances beyond the effective range of enemy tanks main gun), and pro- viding indirect fire support. In order to present combat potential of such weapon system, the authors based their research on characteristics of the vehicle developed by companies: Rosomak SA and CMI Defence – Fire Support Vehicle (FSV) WILK (English for WOLF), which is basically Cockerill CT-CV 105HP turret on Rosomak chassis. The FSV WILK is equipped with 105 mm cannon, which allows defeating heavy armored enemy ve- hicles, including use of gun-launched anti-tank guided missiles (GLATGM), and increases lethali- ty effects of firepower against personnel hidden in fortifications and buildings. A capability to conduct fire in so-called artillery mode (indirect fire), allows the use of fire support vehicles for defeating enemy targets behind obstacles or beyond area of obser- vation (non-line of sight – NLOS). This is achieved by employing a sophisticated fire-control-system combined with wide angle of barrel elevation (from –10º to +42º), which allow precise delivery of pro- jectile on distances up to 10000 meters. A flexibility vehicles

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