CV90120T and PT-91M presented at Drawsko
2007-10-16
On October 16-17, 2007 the Grupa Bumar, ZM Bumar Łabędy and BAE SYSTEMS Hagglunds presented capabilities of PT-91M (SP2) and CV90120T tanks at the Drawsko Pomorskie training grounds. Among the invited guests were reporters and representatives of the Land Forces Command. The demonstration involved shooting with the training sub-caliber shells 120 mm APFSDS-T-TP L1 120 – L44, manufactured in cooperation with ZPS Pionki, FPS in Bolechów and ZM Kraśnik; and 125 mm shells with the training sub-caliber projectile TPSD-T, manufactured by ZPS Pionki.
A unique photo of size comparison of 49-tones PT-91M tank with the light tank CV90120T / Photo: Grzegorz Hołdanowicz
On the first day traction capabilities of the two tanks have been demonstrated. ZM Bumar Łabędy shortly confirmed finalization of the Malaysian contract, according to earlier agreements and without contractual penalties [because of the late delivery - MZ]. Bumar also confirmed its PT-91Ex offer to Polish Armed forces in one of two versions: (1) modernization of the earlier PT-91A/A1 or (2) delivery of the new version with potential buyback of the earlier vehicles. The latter offer would be quite unusual in view of the current regulations.
The second prototype (serial pattern) of PT-91M tank during presentation at Drawsko Pomorskie training grounds. Shooting with 125 mm shells with the training sub-caliber projectile TPSD-T, manufactured by ZPS Pionki / Photo: Grzegorz Hołdanowicz
Illustrative drawings of a technical support vehicle WZT-4 have been also shown. This vehicle is described as a completely new solution, integrated with engineering-road machine MID-M, as well as with PT-91M tank. The vehicle has a hydraulic 20-tones lift placed at its right-hand side. According to Bumar, work on the WZT-4 and the associated bridge PMC-Leguan is late, but the contract should be delivered on time and the first units should be presented soon.
CV90120T tank, as demonstrated to Polish Armed Forces. As opposed to a version demonstrated at MSPO 2007 (Kielce Fair) this version is equipped with remote controlled Saab Lemur weapon / Photo: Grzegorz Hołdanowicz
Hagglunds representatives were stressing a prototyped, or even pre-prototyped, character of the presented CV90120T. Drawings of its target version Mk III have been shown first time ever. It will be equipped with a new turret, adjusted to new requirements of potential users.
The afternoon presentation, in the presence of about 100 representatives of Land Forces, involved target shooting. Maj-Gen Paweł Lamla, a commander of the 11th "Lubuska" Armored Cavalry Division, was shooting with CV90120T tank, while Maj-Gen. Michnowicz, a commander of 16th Mechanized Division, was shooting with moving PT-91M. All shells have been delivered on targets.
The Drawsko demonstration was one of the last tests of CV90120 in Poland. In few days the tank will be returning to Sweden via Gdynia.
Polish ammunition 120 mm APFSDS-T-TP L1 120 – L44 was used during the shooting. The photo shows the shell being loaded at the back part of CV90120T turret / Photo: Grzegorz Hołdanowicz