15th International Defence Industry Exhibition 2007 in Kielce/Poland

[Venom PL]

Ok guys here is the first part of pics from MSPO (15th International Defence Industry Exhibition) 2007 in Kielce - Poland.

Unfortunately I had a big ****-up in work so I had to stay in Warsaw.
These pics were taken by my father (3rd day of exhibition).

MSPO 2007 site (in English) http://www.targikielce.pl/targi/mspo/en/index.html

First part:

PZL W-3 "Głuszec"

GLUSZEC – THE FIGHTING SOKOL


Prototype of the PZL W-3PL Gluszec (Wood-Grouse) helicopter gunship, a much-modernized version of the PZL W-3WA Sokol helicopter, would be premiered during this year’s MSPO in Kielce. Gluszec has got a completely new, integrated avionics, created at the ITWL, based around the new, modular computer, managing the on-board systems by a MIL-STD-1553B data rail, and new armament, including the 70 mm rocket pods and laser-guided missiles, a 12.7 mm WKM-Bz heavy machine gun in a remote-controlled WS-4610 mount from OBR-SM in Tarnow. Thanks to the Gluszec program, implemented over three years of hard work and at a cost of 100 million PLN, W-3PL is to be fully compliant with the STANAG 4555 governing the battlefield helicopters. Gluszec would be defended against the MANPAD missiles by a Ukrainian KT-01 AV Adros system, jamming the IR homing heads. Another Gluszec’s novelty is the HUD system, first used in Polish-manufactured helicopter.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

Up-armored "Rosomak"

Ryś MED (Medical Evacuation Vehicle)

PT-91Ex MBT

PT-91EX – THE 15TH MSPO LARGEST SENSATION

The largest sensational revelation (in both literal and methaforical sense) of the 15th MSPO fair is arguably the PT-91Ex MBT from ZM Bumar Łabędy SA. It was “uncovered” at 11.00 in front of the Bumar hall at the fair. This is a variant of the tank developed for the foreign orderee, which is being delivered to the consignee as of this year, after a long and arduous testing regimen. This is a fundamental modernization of the hitherto PT-91 Twardy MBT. It is powered by a powerpack consisting of the PZL Wola S-1000R 736 kW/1000 HP engine integrated with SESM Renk automatic gearbox. The main armament is a modified Slovakian-made smoothbore 125.MS cannon, stabilized in two planes by a new, totally electric-driven stabilization system, coupled to the SAVAN-15 day and night FCS and VIGY-15 panoramic observation system, both by Sagem of France. Level of defense is advanced by the use of SSP-1 Obra-3 laser beam warning system by PCO of Warsaw, and modernized ERAWA-2 active armor components. The tank is fitted with a BMS, advanced communication and IFF systems. The tank is fully air-conditioned and has its own electric power generator.

The PT-91Ex is not only for export, but also provided numerous solutions for the modernization of the PT-91 Twardy tanks used by the Land Forces of the Polish Army

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

 

[Venom PL]

"Loara" anti-aircraft self-propelled gun system

Patria Nemo - 120mm mortar

CV90120 Light Tank

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE HäGGLUNDS AB AND ZM BUMAR ŁABĘDY

An important event for the Bumar Group, opening new perspectives for the tank and automotive plants of the group took place at 14.00 on September 4. An agreement was signed between the ZM Bumar-Łabędy, Bumar Sp. z o.o. and BAE Systems Hägglunds AB on cooperation in designing and manufacturing of the armored vehicles systems. The first shared project will be the further development of the CV90120-T light tank.

One of the prototypes would be sent to Gliwice, to make the Bumar-Łabędy designers familiar with the design and characteristics. Future polonized CV90120-T may be taken into consideration as the versatile combat support vehicle mostly for the expeditionary units, because of its small weight (up to 35 tons) and dimensions enabling it to be transported with the A400/Ił-76/C-17 Class aircraft. The 120 mm smoothbore L/50 cannon and advanced FCS gives the CV90120 firepower at the same level as the modern MBTs.

The CV90120-T light tank is on display at the ZM Bumar-Łabędy booth (C-2) in Hall C.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

 

[Venom PL]

UH-60M Black Hawk

NH90

Hibernyt (Armored Star truck with 23mm AA gun) - soon 8 such vehicles will be deployed to A-stan.

„GUNTRUCKS” FOR AFGHANISTAN

This premier came as a total surprise. The Hibneryt-P presented at the Land Forces exhibition is an improved armored version of the hitherto Hibneryt, the 23 mm ZU-23-2K double anti-aircraft cannon portee carrier, designed by Cpt. Piotr Lasek.
The Hibneryt cannon carriers were used by the Polish forces in Iraq for base defense and convoy duties – but soft-skinned vehicles were too vulnerable. Late last year Hibneryts were urgently demanded by the Polish military contingent in Afghanistan as well. This time the military green lighted armoring the vehicle, and the 3rd District Technical Workshop in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki, situated in the XIX Century Modlin fortress, was ordered to implement the modifications. These consisted of: adding cab armor, adding flatbed armored box for the crew, and necessary modifications to the suspension and brakes. Armored shield protecting the cannon was supplied by ZM Tarnów.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

New Jelcz-442 armored truck

WOULD BARTEK REPLACE THE STAR?

A new truck by Jelcz-Komponenty, would be premiered during the 15th MSPO. Hitherto the company specialized in heavy trucks, 6x6s, 8x8s and 8x4s, now supplanting this diet with a new military medium high mobility vehicle, the Type 442, or Bartek. Jelcz designed this truck to stop the gap created by the MAN closing down manufacture of the Star 944 and 1466 models, hitherto standard military trucks of the Polish Army.

Bartek is a 4x4 vehicle with integral armored cab, compliant to the requirements set by the Polish MoND. It is powered by a 6-cylinder Iveco NEF Tector Euro 3 diesel engine, capable of 202 kW/275 HP at 2500 rpm, with a maximum torque of 930 Nm. The gearbox is a 9-speed mechanical one. The new Jelcz is ca. 7000 kg heavy, with a total weight of 14 000 kgs. The maximum speed (electronically governed) is 85 kph, the truck is ADR compliant, fording depth is up to 1.2 m, and it is air-transportable in C-130 Class aircraft. Bartek has a wide array of series and optional equipment.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

 

[Venom PL]

AMZ "Tur" armored patrol vehicle with remotely controlled weapon module ZSMU-Kobuz 12,7 mm

 

[Venom PL]

Jelcz based "KROTON" - mine scattering system

JELCZ-BASED KROTON

Military Production Center of the Huta Stalowa Wola S.A. would present a new version of their Kroton Engineers’ Mine-Planting System during the 15th MSPO. The basic Kroton, carried by the MT-LB tracked prime-mover, was jointly created by HSW S.A., BZE Belma S.A. of Bydgoszcz (the mine supplier) and ZEP Profel of Szydłowiec (steering apparatus supplier) in 1990s and accepted into the inventory in 2003 by the Land Forces Engineers’ Command. Four Krotons were delivered in 2004-2006, two more would be purchased in 2007-2008.

To compliment the mine-scattering system with a more versatile platform, a Universal Mine-Scattering Platform capable of being fitted to any medium truck chassis was created in 2005 by the HSW. A prototype of that version, with four mine-scattering blocks, was built in 2006, utilizing the chassis of the Star 1466, alongside with a training vehicle for crew training. This configuration drew attention of the Land Forces Engineers’ Command as a compliment for heavier, more expensive tracked vehicles. The Engineers’ Command would need 12 tracked Krotons and 12 lighter ones. This, and export possibilities enabled the CPW HSW S.A to re-consider the lighter model, and a new, 6-block model to be carried by heavier trucks was thus created. The presented model is based on a Polish Army’s standard Jelcz S.662 D.43 6x6 truck with Hiab crane, but other possibilities include e.g. the Tatra T-815.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

Daimler Chrysler Jeep J8 (2 and 4 door)

RETURN OF THE MILITARY JEEP?

DaimlerChrysler Automotive plans to return the Jeep trademark to the military market. MSPO in Kielce is one the venues, where various prototypes are presented, poised to become the prototypes of the famous Willys MB successors. Two J8s were presented, one 5-door enclosed body (roof detachable) and the other pick-up, open top. The J8 series is based on the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, with some modifications. The rear axle suspension uses leaf springs, which coupled with the stronger axles (front - Dana 44, rear - Dana 60) enabled for a large payload of 1339 kgs. The 4-cylinder, 2.8-liter turbocharged engine has a reduced power of 118 kW. The new Jeep J8 has a reinforced filter system, to assure engine working even in the harshest conditions. The Chrysler 5-speed automatic gearbox is coupled with a Command-Trac Part Time-4WD 2-speed transfer box to enhance the terrain ability of the J8. Air transport slinging eyelets enable to air-transfer the vehicle as well. Jeep J8 will transport 8 people or various types of equipment in any terrain and climate.

But will it repeat the success of the legendary Willys MB?

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

Hermes 450 - medium size UAV

Another AMZ "Tur" armored patrol vehicle (desert variant)

Rosomak with "Szerszeń" (Hornet) - active defense system for AFVs

HORNET PROTECTS THE WOLVERINE

The Wojskowe Zakłady Mechaniczne of Siemianowice Śląskie, Wojskowy Instytut Techniczny Uzbrojenia and the JCL company, Polish representative of the Kiev’s Mikrotek of Ukraine, commenced co-operation over the active defense system for AFVs. The system is to be able to detect effectively by using a millimeter-wavelength radar and then to destroy (or at least deflect) the approaching warheads, RPGs or even artillery shells. The need to furnish such systems to the Polish Army AFVs, at least those deployed with troops on expeditionary missions, was made the all the more urgent with the decision to deploy Rosomak (Wolverine) wheeled APCs to Afghanistan. With this decision an urgent program of additional armor protecting was commenced. At first the passive steel-composite armor was used, but the Land Forces Command would like to complement these with a new generation of active defense for the AFVs, protecting not only from bullets and shrapnel. Basing on the Ukrainian system “Zasłon”, the WZM SA, WITU and JCL consortium is planning to create Polonized version of it, called the Szerszeń (Hornet), first to be deployed with the Rosomak ACP. A prototype Szerszeń installed on the Spike ATGM carrier can be seen at the WZM SA stand (C-20). Should there be enough interest in the project, the consortium would get the financial support for the R&D project and get the Szerszeń/Zasłon system field tested in Poland.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

 

[phoenix80]

Poles are the future of a free europe... good job!

 

[A Can of Man]

Nice looking hardware!

 

[Venom PL]

Thx guys

here is another part....

RQ-7 Shadow 200 - tactical UAV

Rafael "Wolf" - armored patrol vehicle

BWP-1M

[FONT=Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif]Modernised BWP-1 fighting infantry carrier (BWP-1M).[/FONT]

1. Fitting anti-slip covering in order to protect the crew from slipping while walking on the armour.
2. Installation of an independent system for heating the crew, traction engine and fuel compartments.
3. Installation of anti-fire and anti-explosion systems.
4. Installation of cutters which protect crewmembers while driving with the hatches open.
5. Installation of a system for clearing the way.
6. Installation of a passive night vision device for a driver-mechanic.
7. Adjustment of the electrical system in order to be able to connect a firing simulator.
8. Installation of the integrated carrier protection system against chemical and radioactive contamination as well as the system of eyes and face protection against light pulse of close-range nuclear explosions.
9. Installation of a passive day&night sight.
10. Installation of a diagnostics socket enabling quick diagnostics of the motor unit
11. Installation of shields covering the protruding sharp edges of periscopes, doors and hatches, which increases the driving comfort of the crew and landing troops.
12. Installation of elastomer bumpers and shock absorbers, increasing the service life of the suspension.
13. Installation of an active cover system using an 81 mm splinter grenade launcher.
14. Installation of a board terminal.
15. Installation of the integrated intercom enabling:
- phonic communication between the crewmembers,
- signalling alarms,
- phonic external communication of the crew via an on-board radio station,
- on-board systems control
- phonic external wire-communication,
- full data transmission in radio networks, wire networks and between on-board systems
- satellite navigation
16. Installation of an integrated ultra-short waves on-board radio station with frequency hopping.
17. Equipping the vehicle with external lights enabling driving on public roads.
18. Installation of floats which increase displacement of the vehicle while moving in the water and its resistance to splinters and small calibre missiles.
19. Installation of a laser radiation warning system
20. Equipping the carrier with a power unit module enabling its quick replacement in field conditions using regular resources available to repair sub-units.
21. Installation of a modernised vision device for a commander.
22. Installation of rubber track shoes enabling driving on public roads without destroying road surface.
23.Installed E8 turret

24.Installed navigation system (LITEF system)​

MAN HX-60 truck

New Star 1444 truck

MAN ON THE OFFENSIVE IN POLAND

MAN promises to go on offensive as far as the Army vehicles are concerned. The main point of interest would be the Star 1444, or the MAN TGM 4x4 in polonized version, with a total weight of 14 tons, and powered by relatively powerful engines, capable of 240, 280 and 326 metric HP. At the same time MAN is going to separate the offered vehicles, between tactical vehicles, logistic support vehicles and battlefield vehicles. Star 1444, meant to replace Star 944 and 1466 goes for the first category, MAN HX 4x4 is the second category, a heavy truck with a special military modular cab, capable of being armored with an add-on exterior armor modules. The choice depends on requirements set up by the concignee, the Polish Army.

Source: http://www.magnum-x.pl/mspo/index.php?day=1&lang=en

 

[Venom PL]

Osa-AKM-P1 AA system

Source: http://www.wzu.pl/English/Offer/Mode...adlo/Zadlo.htm

From the left: NUR-22 Mobile Medium Range Surveillance Radar, ZUR-23-2KG Rocket-artillery set and Osa-AKM-P1 AA system

Luzes V/D - self-propelled airfield electrical power supply unit mounted on a Star truck chassis.

WLR 100 "LIWIEC" - mobile weapon locating radar system

That's not all !!!

 

[A Can of Man]

Nice.
Now if the Russians try anything they've got some serious hurt waiting for them.

 

[phoenix80]

amazing photos...