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UFV-1 is a completely new BWP-1 |
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UFV-1 - UPGRADED INFANTRY FIGHTING (tracked) VEHICLE BWP-1 as element of our approach to FUTURE COMBAT SYSTEMS  | | BWP-1 PUMA as UFV-1 |
BWP-1 (Warsaw Pact designation BMP-1M) is one of the most popular infantry fighting vehicles. Deployed in multiple countries is still heavily exploited thanks to its good combat performance and operational advantages. With probably lowest visual (vertical) signature and large troop (assault) compartment, good off-road performance will retain in many armies for long time…
Though, problems with its obsolete systems and service support (spares availability) may cause troubles for its users.
While approaching to this project we set up a few criteria that upgrade is to meet:
AGILITY – achieved through installation of new optronic systems - readiness for day-night operations, increased battlefield awareness and force management – new communications systems, possible integration within command and control, option for new turret system; increased water-breaching (swimming) capabilities;
SURVIVABILITY – complete NBC sensors package, new elements for armouring of sensitive areas, threats awareness with new LWS - laser irradiation warning (detection) systems and optional integrated battlefield awareness system that combines LWS and sniper fire detection and location (as .50 calibre rifles are threat to both vehicle and troops it carries after dismounting) for urban warfare environments
INTEROPERABILITY – within national forces and coalition operations thanks to new communications;
MAINTAINABILITY – new elements added keeping in mind service support MOBILITY - to increase off-road capabilities, enable drive on public roads for fast redeployment and urban operations, increase water-breaching capabilities also for amphibious operations
 | | Increased off-road capabilities |
 | | Increased water breaching capbilities |
BWP-1 (BMP-1M) upgrade to the PUMA standard embraces: Replacement of engine and associated parts with advanced PowerPack type unit giving capability for fast maintenance and if necessary replacement in field conditions with basic service tools; implementation of fast connectors instead of old mechanical joints so exchange of PowerPack unit filled with mechanical fluids is possible (without refilling) weight of complete PowerPack – 1672 kg; time required for exchange – approx. 2 hours; new, independent heating module for crew compartment, engine and fuel; mounting of tracks shoes on modernized tracks giving the ability to drive on public road without damaging its surfaces ( approx. lifetime 2500 km and 10 000 km overall lifetime of modernized tracks)
 | | PowePack |
 | | Elements of heating system |
Suspension upgrade replacement of absorbers featuring: full compatiblility with (old) chasis elements; much higher reliability; much higher shocks attenuation improving driving compfort and overall stability of vehicle; maintenance free exploitation; 8,5 kg less weight per absorber; extended lifecycle of suspension; implementation of eleastomere fenders/scalers; diminishing of shock loads (on chasis through suspension) which cause vibrations trauma of crew and equipment during off-road operations; increased off-road speed; attenauation of shock loads for extended lifecycle of suspension and longer MTBF
 | | New Suspension |
 | | New tracks |
Mounting of new floats increasing floating buoyancy and water breaching capabilities
Mounting of protective covers for sensitive external elements (optronics, air intakes, electronic installations sockets) against napalm, incendiary munitions and other flammable chemicals (often used in urban warfare environments).
Mounting of protective covers inside vehicle for edge elements for improved comfort and ergonomic exploitation also in combat conditions
Modernization of all elements for dynamic dehumidification - extended storage and exploitation of vehicles in harsh environments (tropical and heavy winter conditions)
Mounting of diagnostic socket (to external system) for instant verification of PowerPack and batteries condition;
Upgrade of communications equipment and navigation system for improved interoperability with coalition forces, integration into national Command&Control or BMS system
Choice of radios for voice and data transmission
Choice of intercom systems including digital solutions
Navigation options GPS, INS, electronic compass, north-finding module, integrated systems;  | | Diagnostic socket |
 | | Ready for dynamic dehumidifaction |
Upgrade of combat systems and passive/active self-protection systems Replacement of optronics:
New day-night targeting sight; New night vision driver periscope; New night day-night vision commander’s sight Protective system for optronics (crew members eyes) against laser beam irradiation at frequencies from 1050 to 1400 nm
 | | New targeting sight |
Mounting of new fire degaussing and explosion protection system
Laser irradiation detection (protective) system
Active self-protection system
NCB protection - chem-bio agents and radiation detection system
Modernization of electric installation for mounting of exercise laser simulator (shots to target and hits received)
 | | Explosion and fire protection system... |
 | | ... and its control panel |
Further, more extensive upgrade includes installation of completely new combat module - replacement of turret with new one (as in News section article with remotely controlled or one man turret).
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Offers 
; "BWP-1 PUMA as UFV-1")
; "Increased off-road capabilities")
; "Increased water breaching capbilities")
; "PowePack")
; "Elements of heating system")
; "New Suspension")
; "New tracks")
; "Diagnostic socket")
; "Ready for dynamic dehumidifaction")
; "New targeting sight")
; "Explosion and fire protection system...")
; "... and its control panel")
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