Polish Rosomak shines in Ukrainian defense against Russia
A new recording featuring the KTO Rosomak as the main subject has surfaced on social media. It shows how Ukrainians are utilizing the Polish-made armored personnel carrier in encounters with Russian forces. Experts quickly explained what type of ammunition the crew used in this instance.
12:31 PM EST, December 16, 2024
Jarosław Wolski, a Polish defense analyst, wrote on his profile on the platform X that, without a doubt, the 30x173mm MP-T/SD ammunition was used, which is produced by MESKO S.A.
KTO Rosomak shoots at Russians. Footage from the front
According to the manufacturer's website, the 30x173mm MP-T/SD ammunition is designed to "engage lightly armored targets at distances up to 3,280 yards" and includes a self-destruct feature. It can be used, among other systems, in the ATK MK 44 Bushmaster II cannon, which serves as the main gun on the combat variants of the KTO Rosomak delivered to Ukraine (along with the UKM-2000C machine gun and smoke grenade launchers).
The ATK MK 44 Bushmaster II is part of the Hitfist-30P turret. However, as Łukasz Michalik, a journalist from Wirtualna Polska, reported, recently, new Polish Rosomaks are being equipped with much more modern ZSSW-30 turrets. These turrets are developed and manufactured in Poland, whereas the Hitfist-30P turrets were developed under an Italian license by the company OTO Melara.
Rosomaks from Poland are proving effective in Ukraine
The KTO Rosomak is proving to be effective in Ukraine and has been repeatedly praised by soldiers there. In one interview, members of the 44th Independent Mechanized Brigade commended these Polish transporters for their speed, ease of handling, and the extensive capabilities of their armament.
The KTO Rosomak is powered by a Scania D1 12 56A03PE engine with nearly 500 horsepower. The designers also incorporated an 8x8 wheel drive and a German automatic gearbox, the ZF 7HP 902S Ecomat.
This combination allows the nearly 26-foot-long vehicle to reach a maximum speed of up to 62 mph. The KTO Rosomak can also overcome vertical obstacles up to 1.6 feet high and move through water at speeds up to 6 mph.
