The AMZ Żubr is an armored car currently in use by the Polish military. "Żubr" is also the Polish word for wisent. It was designed by AMZ-Kutno and began production in 2008. The standard Zubr variant, the Żubr MRAP, is based on the Iveco EuroCargo vehicle, which is produced in Poland.
The Żubr was designed for enhanced protection against landmines and IEDs. The vehicle's hull is V-shaped to deflect blasts. The Żubr is armored against 12.7-mm armor-piercing rounds and features a remotely controlled weapons station. The Żubr can carry 2000–5000 kg within the vehicle and can tow an additional 1500 kg. The vehicle is all wheel drive. It was designed to and is capable of being transported by the C-130 Hercules.
AMZ Żubr | |
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Type | APC |
Place of origin | Poland |
Specifications | |
Weight | 15000 kg |
Length | 6.45 m |
Width | 2.45 m |
Height | 2.65 m |
Crew | 10 |
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Engine | N60 ENT C Iveco Tector 275 hp |
Suspension | Wheel |
Ground clearance | 0.7 m |
Operational range | 600 km |
Speed | 100 km/h |