Borsuk IFV
Type: Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Domain: land
Country of Origin: Poland
Manufacturer: Huta Stalowa Wola
First Deployed: 2026
Overview
The Borsuk (Badger) is Poland's indigenously developed amphibious infantry fighting vehicle designed by HSW (Huta Stalowa Wola) and OBRUM to replace the BMP-1. It features the ZSSW-30 unmanned turret armed with a 30mm Mk44 Bushmaster II cannon and Spike LR anti-tank guided missile, plus 7.62mm coaxial MG. The vehicle weighs approximately 28 tonnes, swims without preparation, and provides STANAG 4569 Level 4 ballistic protection. An MTU diesel engine (~720 hp) provides 65 km/h road speed. Development began in 2013 with trials ongoing; industrial issues and design refinements have delayed the programme. It is intended to replace approximately 1,247 BMP-1/BWP-1 vehicles.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 3 + 8 troops |
|---|---|
| armor | STANAG level 5 frontal |
| engine | MTU 6V 199 TE20 diesel, 720 hp |
| width_m | 3.2 |
| armament | Zsstt-30 30mm autocannon, Spike-LR2 ATGMs, UKM-2000C 7.62mm |
| height_m | 2.85 |
| length_m | 7.7 |
| range_km | 500 |
| amphibious | Yes |
| max_speed_kmh | 70 |
| weight_tonnes | 28 |
Operators
- Poland
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