WARAN Polish 4x4 Tactical Multi-Purpose Vehicle
WARAN
Tactical Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
WARAN Polish 4x4 Tactical Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Designation
WARAN
Alternate Designation
WARAN
Equipment Type
Tactical Vehicle
Manufacturer
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW)
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The WARAN Polish 4x4 Tactical Multi-Purpose Vehicle is a Polish medium-class, mine-resistant, tactical multi-purpose armored vehicle derived from the Tatra 815-7 central-tube chassis, optimized for artillery, missile, and special operations roles, with modular protection and mission kits allowing everything from command post to loitering‑munition launcher carrier.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (4x4)
Engine
Diesel (300 hp)
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
110.0 km/h
Range
650.0 km
Variants
Note
Thanks to its modular architecture, the WARAN 4×4 can be configured into multiple variants. According to HSW and Polish sources, these variants include:
- Command vehicle for artillery and rocket units, including divisional-level command (DMO/WRiA)
- Multipurpose vehicle for Special Forces
- Artillery reconnaissance vehicle
- Position reconnaissance vehicle
- Liaison officer vehicle
- ATGM carrier / light tank destroyer
- Chemical and radiological reconnaissance vehicle
- Carrier for light weapon systems
- Radar platoon commander vehicle
- EOD / mine-clearance patrol vehicle (for IED disposal)
- Personnel and equipment transport
- Border protection vehicle
- Sapper, rescue and firefighting vehicle
- Command and communications vehicle
- Hazardous material removal and decontamination vehicle
- Disaster response vehicle
- Anti-terror support vehicle
The GLADIUS system specifically utilizes the WARAN in Furgon (van-type superstructure) and pick-up variants as carriers for reconnaissance and strike UAV/loitering munition launchers and associated support modules.
System
Alternative Designation
WARAN
Type
Tactical Multi-Purpose Vehicle
Manufacturer
Huta Stalowa Wola (HSW)
Configuration
4x4
Crew
2 ea
Passengers
6 ea
Dimensions
Length
6.2 m
Width
2.55 m
Height
2.55 m
Weight, Combat
18,000 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
Tatra T3C‑928‑90
Engine Type
air‑cooled diesel
Engine Power
300 kW
Maximum Range
650 km
Maximum Speed
110 km/h
Amphibious
No
Gradient
45 deg
Side Slope
32 deg
Vertical Step
0.5 m
Trench
0.9 m
Fording
1.2 m
Main Weapon System
Note
The WARAN platform is weapon-agnostic, meaning it can be equipped with various systems. Typical mounting options include:
- Ring mount or pintle mount with:
- 7.62 mm UKM-2000 machine gun (MG)
- Remote Controlled Weapon Station (RCWS) with:
- 7.62 mm UKM-2000
- 12.7 mm WKM-B heavy machine gun (HMG)
- MK19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher
As a weapon carrier, the WARAN platform is also utilized or proposed for the following roles:
- A platform for anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) systems, serving in a light tank destroyer capacity.
- A carrier for Gladius loitering munition launchers (BSP-U) in a pickup configuration.
- A potential counter-UAV platform equipped with radar and a multi-barrel 12.7 mm WLKM gun.
Protection
Armor
WARAN is designed as a mine resistant, ambush protected tactical vehicle with modular armor: Ballistic protection: STANAG 4569 Level 2 to Level 4, depending on kit; Mine protection: STANAG 4569 Level 2a/2b to 3a/2b, with V‑shaped underbody to deflect blasts.
Applique Armor
Available
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Poland
Category
Wheeled Heavy Armored Vehicles
Land > Heavy Armored Vehicles > Wheeled Heavy Armored Vehicles
Filter Label
W
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.2 m
Width
2.55 m
Height
2.55 m
Weight
18000 kg
Operators (1)
Poland
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