BWP-1 PUMA ORCWS 30

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Armament

• ELBIT ORCWS 30 mm turret with 7.62 mm MG.
• Barrel elevation angle:  -16° to +60°
• Day and night sighting system.
• Independent 2-axis system of armament and sighting system stabilisation.
• SSP-1 OBRA passive protection system was mounted

Drive / Propulsion

• Rapidly replaceable powerpack (time of replacement up to 60 minutes) was mounted
• Rubber pads on track chains were mounted, permitting to run on public roads.
• Elastomere buffers and shock absorbers increasing the suspension resource between overhauls were installed.

Electric installation

• The vehicle was equipped with the lights required for public roads traffic.
• Diagnostic socket for rapid diagnostics of the propulsion unit and in accumulators was installed.

Equipment

• PZUŁW FONET intercom system
• Fire extinguishing and anti-explosive system
• TAFIOS NBC protection system
• PANDORA sight protection system
• Navigation system
• Passive day and night observation devices
• Integrated UHF on-board radio post with hopping frequency.
• TPC on-board terminal
• Heating of crew department, traction engine and of the fuel
• Floats increasing the vehicle displacement and the resistance against blasts and small calibre ammunition.

Ergonomy

• Anti-skid covers were mounted, in order to prevent the crew skids in the armour.
• The devices protecting the crew during the running with opened hatches were installed.
• Plates covering sharp parts of periscopes, doors and hatches were installed, increasing the comfort of crew and of assault.