Baobab-K

Minelayer Baobab-K
Baobab-K
TypeMinelayer
Place of origin Poland
Production history
ManufacturerHSW

The Baobab-K is a Polish automated mine-laying system mounted on the Jelcz 8×8 truck chassis.[1]

History

The Baobab-K's research and development phase began in 2017.[2]

On 14 June 2023, Polish deputy prime minister Mariusz Błaszczak granted approval for delivery contracts of the Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles and their corresponding mines by Huta Stalowa Wola.[3] During the approval process, it was disclosed that one of the contracts entails the supply of 24 Baobab-K mine-laying vehicles for a total value of PLN 510 million.[3][4] The delivery of the vehicles is scheduled to take place between 2026 and 2028.[3][5]

Additionally, the contracts involve the purchase of mines and cassettes[clarification needed] amounting to PLN 566 million.[3][6]

Specifications

The vehicle operates with a two-person crew and has a maximum capacity of up to 600 mines.[3] It is capable of traversing mine-laying operations at speeds ranging from 5 to 25 km/h, covering an area of approximately 1,800 meters in length and 180 meters in width.[3]

References

  1. ^ "Baobab-K Mine-Laying System, Poland". Army Technology. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  2. ^ "Modern Mine-Laying Systems for the Polish Army. Baobab-K Platform". Defence24.com. 28 March 2017.
  3. ^ a b c d e f "Pojazdy minowania Baobab-K zasilą polską armię. Umowa na ponad 1 mld zł". www.tvp.info (in Polish). 14 June 2023. Retrieved 15 June 2023.
  4. ^ "Poland Strengthens Its Defense with Acquisition of Baobab-K Scattered Mine Laying Vehicles". polanddaily24.com. 14 June 2023.
  5. ^ "Poland Is Arming Itself with Mine-Laying Equipment, Will Produce More Baobab-K". Technology.org. 15 June 2023.
  6. ^ Zylm, Wojciech (15 June 2023). "Poland Approves Contracts for Baobab-K Mine-Resistant Vehicles and Mines". BNN Breaking. Retrieved 4 July 2023.