M.I.D
Notes: The M.I.D is a Polish combat engineer vehicle based upon the T-72 chassis, and incorporating many features of the WZT-3 armored recovery vehicle. Its main characteristic is the heavy jib crane on the right side of the roof; this crane arm can be equipped with a gripper claw for removal of battlefield obstacles, or a digger bucker. The crane has a capacity on 7 tons, and can extend a maximum of 7.94 meters away from the vehicle. The crane arm may rotate 180 degrees. On the front of the vehicle is a V-shaped dozer blade with a width of 4.2 meters. The M.I.D has a primary winch with a capacity of 45 tons, and a secondary winch with a capacity of 2 tons. The M.I.D also carries integral welding gear. If necessary, the M.I.D can be equipped with a deep wading system that allows fording to a depth of 5 meters for up to 1000 meters. Normal wading depth is 1.2 meters. Finally, the M.I.D. is equipped with a smoke generation system that produces smoke that is opaque to IR detection systems (such as passive or active IR, or starlight scopes), as well as obscuring normal optical devices. The RPK and RPG-7 come with the vehicle, but are not actually mounted.
Twilight 2000 Notes: The M.I.D. was barely into production at the outset of the Twilight War, and perhaps fewer than 30 of these vehicles were built.
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Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$226,523 |
D, G, AvG, A |
1 ton |
46 tons |
2+3 |
18 |
Active/Passive IR |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
122/85 |
25/20 |
1000 |
289 |
Stnd |
T6 |
HF130 HS20 HR12 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
NSV (C), RPK, RPG-7 |
300x12.7mm, 1000x7.62mm, 7xRPG-7 Rockets |
MT-LB Armored Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle
Notes: This Polish adaptation of the MT-LB is intended for reconnaissance of bridges, road conditions, structures, potential demolitions and trap sites, and possible fortification sites. In this role, the MT-LB is fitted with a variety of standard and video cameras, an optical chemical sniffer, a Geiger counter, and specialized equipment for determining the state of repair and strength of roads and bridges, as well as open ground, ice, snow, river banks and bottoms, and beaches. Water depth can also be measured. A characteristic of the MT-LB Armored Engineer Reconnaissance Vehicle is the large rail type antenna centered over the right side of the vehicle, for the 5 long-range radios. The NSV machinegun is in a small cupola, and may be fired from within the vehicle. The RPG-7s come with the vehicle, but are not mounted.
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Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$78,203 |
D, A |
1.7 tons |
13.15 tons |
2+6 |
9 |
Passive/Active IR, Image Intensification |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
119/84 |
25/20/3 |
450 |
83 |
Stnd |
T3 |
HF4 HS2 HR2 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
NSVT (C), 6xRPG-7 |
240x12.7mm, 36xRPG-7 rockets |
WZT-3
Notes: This Polish armored engineer vehicle is based on the T-72 MBT chassis, and is similar in appearance to the Russian BREM-1 ARV. It has several differences from that vehicle, however, to suit Polish needs. As with the BREM-1, the turret of the T-72 is replaced with a raised superstructure. The driver sits in the front left of the superstructure, with the commander in a cupola to the driver's right. Two mechanics sit in the hull. Behind the superstructure on the deck is a platform for power packs and other major components. Just behind the driver is the crane, which has a reach of 5.8 meters and can lift 15 tons. At the front of the vehicle is a large dozer blade for excavating or bracing purposes. The main winch is driven by the engine and has a capacity of 65.3 tons, or 83.5 tons when block and tackle is used; this winch has 200 meters of cable. The auxiliary winch has its own motor, has 400 meters of cable, and a capacity of 2.04 tons. Specialized equipment carried include two tow bars, tow cables, electrical and gas welding gear, impact wrenches, basic and vehicle tools, electrical and electronic tools, and a chain saw.
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Price |
Fuel Type |
Load |
Veh Wt |
Crew |
Mnt |
Night Vision |
Radiological |
|
$177,494 |
D, A |
2.5 tons |
42 tons |
4 |
16 |
Active/Passive IR |
Shielded |
|
Tr Mov |
Com Mov |
Fuel Cap |
Fuel Cons |
Config |
Susp |
Armor |
|
139/97 |
30/20 |
1126+400 |
311 |
Stnd |
T6 |
HF130 HS20 HR12 |
|
Fire Control |
Stabilization |
Armament |
Ammunition |
|
None |
None |
NSV (C) |
500x12.7B |