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History
History
The Hibneryt-3was the final and most advanced evolution of the Polish Hibneryt self-propelled anti-aircraft system. The original Hibneryt combined a Star 266M truck chassis with a twin ZU-23-2K anti-aircraft gun, providing the Polish Army with a highly mobile short-range air defense platform.
During Polish deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan in the 2000s, the military gained extensive experience with improvised armored “gun trucks” used to protect convoys and bases. These operational lessons highlighted the vulnerability of existing Hibneryt vehicles and led the 3rd District Technical Workshops (3 Okręgowe Warsztaty Techniczne – 3 OWT) in Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki to begin work on an armored modernization package in 2006. The project was led by Capt. Piotr Lasek and focused on increasing crew survivability while retaining the firepower and mobility of the original system.
The first result of this effort was the Hibneryt-P, unveiled at the MSPO 2007 defense exhibition. This version featured an armored cab and protected gun crew compartment mounted on a Star 266M truck. The vehicle received a special distinction at the exhibition and demonstrated the viability of an armored Hibneryt concept. Between 2007 and 2008 several vehicles were converted using armor kits developed from the project.
In 2009, work began on a more comprehensive redesign that would become the Hibneryt-3. Rather than simply adding armor to an existing vehicle, the new version was designed from the outset with crew protection as the primary requirement. The vehicle received a newly designed armored body built from armored steel rather than a standard cargo bed fitted with armor plates. The side armor was sloped to improve ballistic protection, while the underside incorporated a V-shaped hull intended to better disperse blast effects from mines and improvised explosive devices. Additional storage compartments were integrated into the armored body, and the layout was redesigned to improve functionality and protection for the crew.
The Hibneryt-3 was based on the Star 266M chassis and retained the twin ZU-23-2K anti air cannon. Compared to the earlier Hibneryt-P, the gun installation was repositioned further rearward, improving the weapon’s firing arcs and giving the crew more working space. The vehicle also featured a fully armored driver’s cab and a protected compartment for the gun crew. According to Polish sources, the completed vehicle weighed approximately 11.4 tonnes in combat configuration while retaining good mobility thanks to the powerful modernized drivetrain
Hibneryt-3 during a firing excercise in 2024
Summarised Characterisitcs
Details
- Crew (5)
- 23mm 2A14 autocannon x 2
- Ammo:
- 23x152 z pociskiem BZT
- 23x152 z pociskiem APDS-T
- Elevation: -5/+75°
- Fire rate: 400rds/m
- Combat weight: 12.6t
- Engine: MAN D0824 LFG01 (155 Hp)
- Max speed: 80 km/h
- Video tracking
- Laser range finder
Armament
Details
ZU-23-2K turret
Horizontal rotation speed: 0.7 rad/s
Vertical rotation speed: 0.7 rad/s
2 x 23 mm 2A14 cannons
- Elevation: -5° to +75°
- Fire rate: 400 rds/m
- Ammo capacity: Ready racked 100 rds
- Total ammunition capacity: 1000 rounds
- Ammo feeding: single feed
Ammunition
Each ammunition box carries 50 rounds, meaning the Hibneryt can carry around 1000 pieces of ammuniton.
There are 8 ammunition boxes stored in between the crew compartment and the turret.23x152 z pociskiem BZT
- Type of bullet: API
- Projectile weight: 191.6 ± 2.9 g
- Cartridge weight: ~ 450 g
- Average bullet velocity: V0 = 970 ± 15 m/ s
- Power charge Mass: ~ 77 g (1188.29 gr)
23x152 z pociskiem APDS-T
- Type of bullet: APDS-T
- Projectile weight: 130 ± 5 g
- Cartridge weight: 380 ÷ 400 g
- Average bullet velocity: V0 = 1170 ± 20 m/s
- Power charge Mass: 78 g (1203.72 gr)
23x152 z pociskiem FAPDS-T
- Type of bullet: APDS-T
- Projectile weight: 130 ± 5 g
- Cartridge weight: 380 ÷ 400 g
- Average bullet velocity: V0 = 1170 ± 20 m/s
- Power charge Mass: 86 g (1327.18 gr)
Ammunition below is not listed on Mesko’s website.
OFZT
- Bullet weight: 188.5g
- Cartridge weight: 450g
- Bullet velocity: 970m/s
- Tracer burning time: Minimum of 5,4 seconds
Mobility
Details
- Engine: MAN D0824 LFG01 (155 Hp)
- Transmission: Mechanical
- Gears: 6 forward, 1 reverse
- Top Speed: 80km/h
- Weight: 11.37 tons
- Supension: Torsion Bar
- 6x6 Drive
Armour
Details
Vehicle armour isn’t specified, in some sources claim that it was uparmoured to STANAG 469 Level 1, this is relying on the info of it’s predecessor the Hibneryt-P, doors are supposedly made out of 6mm thick steel plates.
Other
Details
- Gunner optic: CKE-1N
Fire Control System Day sight magnification 1x Night sight magnification 1x Night vision field of view 12° Target detection range (soldier) 600 m Target detection range (vehicle) 1,500 m Target detection range (helicopter) 2,500 m Lead angle correction 0–20° Sight angle adjustment 0–1.5° Distance input 200–2,400 m (automatic) Power supply 12 V
- Night vision
- Video tracker
- Laser range finder
Dimensions
- Length:7090 mm
- Width: 2540 mm
- Height: 2986 mm
- Crew: 4
- Driver, commander, gunner, loader
Sources
https://prexer.eu/resources/documents/celownikCKE1N.pdf
https://web.archive.org/web/20230929201003/http://opisybroni.pl/hibneryt/?print=pdf
