SPZR Poprad: Lightning Strike

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Żubr P/SPZR Poprad: Lightning Strike

Żubr P’s in maneuvering exercises.

Description :
- In the late 1990’s, the Polish military set a requirement for the integrating of a mobile vehicle platform with the GROM surface-to-air missile system. This lead to development beginning in 2000 of the SPZR Poprad system with the official designation of ‘Poprad’ in 2002. A joint development team from the Military Mechanical Works and the Military Institute of Armament Technology worked on development and lead to the first demonstrator vehicle on the Land Rover Defender 110 chassis. Other prototypes of the vehicle were developed in 2003 and 2005 but none met the requirements of the military. In 2007, the AMZ Dzik-P chassis produced by AMZ was finally selected and and integrated with the Poprad system.
- The Poprad Very Short-Range Air Defense System (VSHORAD) is a mobile air defense system designed by the Polish Defense company known as Elektronika. This system was designed to counter low and medium flying aircraft with infrared missiles. Two missiles can be used with this system, the GROM-1 designed in the 1990’s and the GROM-M/Piorun missile, an upgraded GROM-1 that was designed around 2015 with the first test firing of the GROM-M/Piorun missiles occurring in 2020. This system is mounted mainly on the AMZ ŻUBR Light Tactical Vehicle. This AMZ ŻUBR and Poprad combination is designated the ŻUBR-P. 2 This system does not require the use of a RADAR and can operate independently utilizing the Electro-optical KTVD-1M Thermal Imager which is integrated with the Fire Control System allowing auto-tracking and engage capability. Using this capability allows the Poprad system to remain undetected. The first batch of Poprad systems featured the Sagem MATIS Thermal camera before switching to the KMW-3 Thermal camera which is integrated into the launcher. Also integrated into the launcher is the L5LUR Laser Rangefinder as well as Identification, friend or foe (IFF) to prevent blue-on-blue engagements when operating with both hostile and friendly aircraft. The Poprad can also integrate with the ŻUBR MMSR which utilizes a Soła N-26 radar mounted on the AMZ ŻUBR chassis for searching and tracking information. The Poprad missile system can be stowed within the vehicle and can be easily installed on most types of chassis. Currently the Polish Army received around 79 units and are currently in service as of 2018. Indonesia is the only other user of the Poprad system which is integrated on the Huzar 6x6 chassis.
Armament:
- Primary: Poprad Launcher w/ integrated GROM-1 (or Piorun) Surface-to-Air Launchers (w/ 4 missiles ready, 4 missiles in reserve)
  - PPZR GROM-1 Missile Characteristics:
    - Caliber: 72mm
    - Flight Speed: 580m/s
    - Rocket Weight: 10.25kg
    - Guidance: Infrared
    - Detonation Mechanism: Contact
    - Operation Range: 5.5km
    - Altitude: 10-3,500m
  - PPZR GROM-M/Piorun Missile Characteristics:
    - Caliber: 72mm
    - Flight Speed: 660m/s
    - Rocket Weight: 16.5kg
    - Guidance: Infrared
    - Detonation Mechanism: Contact/Laser Proximity Fuse
    - Operation Range: 6.5km
    - Altitude: 10-4,000m
Maneuverability:
- Engine: 275hp N60 ENT C Iveco Tector Diesel Engine
- Transmission: Automatic Transmission, 6-Forward, 1-Reverse
- Chassis: AMZ ŻUBR-P Light Tactical Vehicle
- Max Speed: 100km/h
Dimensions:
- Length: 6.45m
- Width: 2.45m
- Height: 2.72m
- Weight: 15 tons
Crew (2x):
- Driver
- Commander/Gunner
Accessories:
- Thermal Imager
  - Commander/Gunner: Electro-optical KTVD-1M Thermal Imager w/ Laser Rangefinder and Auto-Tracker.
    - Original batch features the SAGEM MATIS Thermal Camera.
- NVD
  - Driver: PCO Helmet/OTH Based Night Vision Device
- L5LUR Laser Rangefinder
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