OBRUM Systems' advanced tank, the PL-01 was developed in collaboration with BAE Systems. It was revealed for first time in 2013, and is based upon the Swedish CV90120T medium tanks. It comes with a primary weapon of either a 120mm or 105mm cannon inside its unmanned Turret.
Adaptiv Technology
The new Polish tank pl-01, which is being developed by Boeing, can be used to disguise its radar and heat signatures. The entire vehicle is said to be covered in radio-absorbing materials and also equipped with an exhaust cooling system, both designed to make it harder to detect.
Invisible Armor
The armor of this tank is said to be so effective at absorbing radiation that it is virtually invisible to enemy radars. It is also said to be able to regulate the temperature of its armored surfaces and fool thermal sensors.
Modern tanks have adaptediv technology as a major feature. This is because it conceals vehicles better than traditional radar reflective coatings. The Adaptiv tech uses hexagonal Peltier plats on the vehicle's surfaces that can absorb and reflect light. It makes it almost inaudible at night, or in bad conditions.
It is believed that it can fool infrared and visual sensors. Although the Adaptiv technology may be able reduce the radar and heat signatures from the PL-01 vehicle, it is not yet clear how it will work or what its impact will be on the overall vehicle.
Polish Army
The Polish army currently has approximately 900 main combat tanks. The most commonly used are the PT-91 Twardys or Leopard 2s. The PL-01 modern tank is an attractive option that will prove to be a significant vehicle for the Polish Army in the near future.
This tank is designed to act as a direct-fire support vehicle. It has a capacity for three crew members. It can be used in tight spaces like urban combat zones. The tank is equipped with either a 105mm and 120mm smoothbore gun that can fire both conventional rounds and anti-tank guided missiles. It is equipped with an autoloader that can store 29 rounds. Additional 16 rounds are kept in the Turret.
The other armament include a 7.62mm machine gun, remote-controlled weapon station, and a 40mm automated grenade launcher.
Obrum is developing the PL-01, a prototype direct-fire support tank. Technical support is provided by British conglomerate BAE Systems. It measures 7 meters in length, 3.8 metres wide, and 2.8 meters tall. Its weight standard is 30 tons. With additional armor panels, this vehicle can carry 35 tons.
Interior
The PL-01's crew will find it comfortable and convenient. It has a "crewmembers' safety capsule" in the chassis, multilayer clay-aramid armor and modern crew seats to reduce the impact of IED blasts. It is covered by STANAG 4569 Level 4a/4b, and has an anti-mine coating on all sides.