Polish Armed Forces Acquire Long Range Reconnaissance Vehicles

via Defense24...

The Armament Inspectorate has started a procedure, aim of which is to acquire long range reconnaissance vehicles for the Armed Forces. The programme is known under the name of “Żmija” (Polish for “Viper”).

Aim of the procedure is to procure 118 “Żmija” long range reconnaissance vehicles within the period between 2016 and 2022. The new vehicles are going to have a dry weight of less than 1700 kg, and maximum permissible weight which is not to exceed 2600 kg.
According to the information provided by the Armament Inspectorate, the “Żmija” vehicles, with a 4x4 drive-train, are to be capable of transporting 3 persons (driver, commander and gunner), along with the relevant armament and cargo, mass of which is not to be lower than 900 kilograms. This would make it possible to conduct 7-day long reconnaissance operations.

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I wonder why everyone is getting these ultra light combat vehicles.  One wrong turn, one proper ambush, one bad driver and you have casualties galore.

The theory is sound.  I would bet body parts that the first combat experience will be terrible.