MSPO 2017: Tank killing Rosomaks unveiled
Two new prototype variants of the Polish Army’s Rosomak vehicle are on display at this year’s MSPO, with both demonstrating a potential future requirement from the armed forces for highly-mobile tank killing capabilities.
Being displayed by its namesake company Rosomak at the event, the new variants of the locally-manufactured Patria AMV incorporate two different weapon systems optimised for neutralising main battle tanks; one with a 120mm gun and the other with guided anti-tank missiles.
The anti-tank missile carrier is a 6x6 variant of the Rosomak and features a Spike missile launcher on its roof capable of firing four missiles. The
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