BORSUK Polish Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
BORSUK
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
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Basic Information
Name
BORSUK Polish Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Designation
BORSUK
Alternate Designation
BORSUK
Equipment Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW)
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The BORSUK Polish Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is Poland’s new-generation, fully amphibious tracked IFV designed to replace the BWP‑1. It combines a modern unmanned turret (30 mm + Spike‑LR ATGM), NATO‑standard protection and electronics, and genuine swim capability, with large-scale fielding just starting in 2025. As of late 2025, Borsuk is transitioning from R&D to early operational fielding, with 15 serial vehicles delivered and 111 under contract, against a total requirement of over 1,300 vehicles.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Tracked
Main Weapon
30 mm + Spike-LR ATGM
Engine
Turbocharged Diesel (720 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
65.0 km/h
Range
550.0 km
System
Alternative Designation
BORSUK
Type
Amphibious Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV)
Manufacturer
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW)
Configuration
Track
Crew
3 ea
Passengers
6 infantry in the rear compartment.
Dimensions
Length
7.6 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
3.1 m to turret roof
Weight, Combat
28–30 t depending on configuration
Automotive
Engine Name
MTU 8V199 TE20
Engine Type
Turbo‑diesel
Engine Power
720 hp
Power‑to‑Weight
25–26 hp/t
Transmission
Automatic, integrated in a powerpack developed by WZM.
Maximum Range
550 km
Maximum Speed
65 km/h
Amphibious
Fully amphibious, no major preparation required. Designed specifically for Poland’s riverine/lacustrine terrain.
Water Propulsion
2 rear-mounted water jets.
Amphibious Speed
8 km/h
Gradient
60 deg
Side Slope
30 deg
Vertical Step
0.8 m
Trench
2.6 m
Main Weapon System
Name
1 x Bushmaster II
Type
Chain Gun
Caliber
30 mm
Turret
Unmanned ZSSW‑30 turret
Elevation
−9° to +60°
Traverse
360°
Coaxial Weapon System
Note
1 x 7.62 mm UKM‑2000C machine gun.
Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM)
Note
2× Spike‑LR missiles in an external armored pod (right side of turret).
Fire Control
Note
Hunter‑killer capability with independent commander/gunner day–night sights (thermal, laser rangefinder) and full FCS integration.
Protection
Armor
Welded Armox 500T steel with modular, spaced-armor architecture.
Ballistic Protection
Front: approx. STANAG 4569 Level IV (14.5 mm AP). Sides/rear: approx. Level III (7.62 mm AP, artillery splinters).
Mine / IED Protection
Underbelly protection about STANAG 4569 Level IIIa / IIIb.
Applique Armor
Option for add‑on armor kits and future hard‑kill APS has been discussed but not yet standard.
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
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Details
Country of Origin
Poland
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.6 m
Width
3.4 m
Height
3.1 m
Weight
28000 kg
Operators (1)
Poland
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