First you gotta check the tightness of the car, then its behaviour in the water, while practicing evacuation techniques. And erstwhile everything's buttoned up, you can cross. On the Malcz Channel close Wędrzin, the drivers of KTO Rosomak gained the cut in 1 of the most hard elements of their craft.
Rosomac For years, he became 1 of the symbols of the Polish army. Manufactured in Siemianowice Śląskie, the wheeled armored transporter is able not only to decision smoothly and rapidly through the roads, but besides by its own strength to cross canals, rivers or lakes. And it was this component of tactics that soldiers of the 17th Wielkopolska Mechanized Brigade trained on the Hungarian post. Exercises were peculiarly crucial for young drivers. "We focused on those who had not yet had the power to overcome the water barrier. On the first day, they could have obtained them, taking the exam under the supervision of specialists from the Center for the Training of Land Forces. And then they perpetuated their skills – explained St.
Before Rosomak is in the water, he should be decently prepared. “The first phase involves checking the vehicle’s leak,” explains the officer. The crew closes the hatches, firing holes and tightens the trigger screws. Protective sheets are applied to the air intake and grates. Then, utilizing a filtration strategy in the interior of the vehicle, hypertension is produced. If its value exceeds six bars, the crew gain assurance that the car is sealed.
The next step is the alleged float. Rosomak enters the water, while his driver launches propulsors that let swimming, and checks the behaviour of the vehicle. – If something did not play at this stage, the wagon could be pulled to shore utilizing ropes attached to the PTS, i.e. a floating self-propelled transporter, as described by Mr Cielątkowski.
However, if the test is successful this time, you can decision to the another side. Rosomak can swim at 10 km/h. A front-mounted wavebreaker assists him in the crossing. The driver must only remember to set the vehicle at a tiny angle in relation to the river current. Of course, swimming is not always necessary. – presently on the Malcz channel, the water state is low adequate that the Rosomaki have overcome this obstacle by wading. Regardless of this, the driver during the ride was assisted by on-board propulsors, the officer informs. Drivers of 17 BZ passed the exam in full. The next day, the Rosomaki entered the canal one more time – this time with full crews.
In the meantime, experts from the 5th Bomb Battalion could besides check their skills during the exercise. “We were liable for the creation of a rescue and evacuation group that secured the motorised infantry. This is simply a standard procedure erstwhile overcoming a water obstacle," said Captain Robert Hałko of 5 bsap. The group was divided into sections. The crossing was monitored by divers from the boat. PTS crew was besides on alert. “If 1 of the Rosomaks were stuck in the river, we would evacuate his crew first, then the vehicle itself would be pulled to shore with ropes.” In smoking, the bomb squad rehearsed specified scenarios. “Before the group starts carrying out its tasks, it must be decently checked,” the officer explains.
Rosomak crews overcome the water barrier regularly. Classes on the Malcz channel usually supply an introduction to a much more serious test – crossing the Oder. Forces 11th Lublin Armored Cavalry Division for the last time in October last year. Practicing the river in the vicinity of Krosna Odrzański was an component of the maneuvers “A brave beaver ’25”. In addition to Poles, subdivisions from Germany and France took part, while in various ways, armored transporters, tanks or logistics vehicles defeated them.
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