Development and materials: AJAX / WOJAS
Honkers have been in production for nearly 30 years. Although visually they have not changed much, these cars have been modernized over the last three decades. So it is worth knowing that honkers from the last years of production (Honkers 2000 in various varieties) already have completely different technical solutions applied in relation to cars from the early years of production. Engines, reducers, bridges, transmissions, braking system, power steering system, etc. etc. are different, so practically all mechanics.
A very big change occurred between honkers 4012 (years 89-96) and 2324 (years 97-2000), that is, after the transfer of production from Poznan to Lublin. And although visually the car looks very similar because the body has not changed (the main change is a one-piece hardtop made of better plastic, but without opening windows), there is already a large technological gap between these cars. The main changes are: bridges (hypoid bridges appeared, which are much more durable), disc brakes appeared on the front axle, power steering, the Gniezno reducer was modernized (it is much quieter), an anorii engine was used, and a Tczew TS5-21 gearbox was used. Unfortunately, honkers 2324, although much better technically, have inferior sheet metal quality than the Poznan 4012.
Due to numerous questions, we would also like to inform you that honkers (albeit with problems) are still being produced to date - mainly small series for the Polish Army and to countries outside the EU, e.g. Nigeria(as of February 2017).
Honker models
PW1/PW2 (Prototype)
Engines:
- FSO AA, Capacity:1.5 Gasoline, Power: 55.2 kW/75 hp
Manufacturer:
- Military Institute of Armored and Automotive Technology
from Sulejówek
Years of production: 1979-1988
Tarpan Honker 4011
Engines:
- FSO AA; Capacity: 1.5; Power: 55.2 kW/75 hp.
- FSO AB; Capacity: 1.5; Power: 60.4kW/82hp.
- FSO CB; Capacity: 1.6; Power: 64kW/87hp.
Manufacturer:
- FSR Poznań
Years of production: 1988-1991
Tarpan Honker 4012 (10 Passenger)
Tarpan Honker 4022 (2 Passenger ) so called Brigadier
Engines:
- IVECO SOFIM 8140,07 D; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 55kW/75HP
- IVECO SOFIM 8140,27TD; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100HP
Manufacturer:
- FSR Poznań
Years of production: 1990-1996
Tarpan Honker/Daewoo Honker - Sanitarium
designation in 1988-1996 - 4021/4022 depending on engine version
Engines:
- FSO AA; Capacity:1.5; Power: 55.2 kW/75 hp.
- FSO AB; Capacity:1.5; Power: 60.4kW/82hp.
- FSO CB; Capacity:1.5; Power: 64kW/87hp.
- IVECO SOFIM 8140,07 D; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 55kW/75HP
- VM MOTORI TD; Capacity:2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100hp.
Manufacturer:
- FSR Poznań
- Wojskowe Zakłady Motoryzacyjne 4 Wrocław
- Lublin Car Factory DMP
- AMZ Kutno
Years of production: 1989-2000r.
Tarpan Honker 4032 (Prototype)
Engines:
- IVECO SOFIM 8140,27TD; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100HP
Manufacturer:
- FSR Poznań
Years of production: No Details.
*The car was equipped with a manually engaged rear bridge lock. It had front independent suspension.
*As a matter of interest, I should add that one is currently being renovated in Poznan.
Daewoo Honker 2324
Engines:
- Andoria 4CT90-1 TD(Euro2); Capacity: 2.4; Power: 66kW/90hp.
Manufacturer:
- DMP Lublin
Years of production: 1997-2000
Daewoo Honker II - Type 2328 (Prototype)
A few pieces were produced - probably five
A development version of the honker prepared by DMP. It did not enter serial production.
Engines:
- VM MOTORI TD; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100hp.
Manufacturer:
- DMP Lublin
Years of production: 1998 (probably) - some of these cars did not have their first registration until after 2000
The vehicle had an independent front suspension of its own manufacture.
Honker type 2328 version 02
Another development version developed by DMP. The honker in this version had the same body as in the later series-produced honker 2000. The independent front suspension, which was tested in honkers II, was also abandoned. Probably a dozen/some dozens of such cars were built, including about 10 in the short version.
Engines:
- VM MOTORI TD; Capacity: 2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100hp.
Manufacturer:
- DMP Lublin
Years of production: 1999-2000r.
Honker 2000 / Honker 2000 2N
Modernization, consisting mainly of refreshing the appearance made by Daewoo in 2000. Model adopted for serial production as a successor to the honker 2324. Bodies in this version are still produced today.
There were hardtop (rigid laminate roof), tarpaulin and box body versions.
Engines:
- VM MOTORI TD; Capacity:2.5; Power: 73.5kW/100hp.
- Andoria 4CT90-1 TD (Euro 2); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 66 kW/90 hp - Andoria 4CTi90-1BE6 TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 66kw/90HP - Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP - Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 5); Capacity: 2.6; Power: 85kW/115hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- DMP, years: 2000-2002
- Andoria-Mot, years: 2002-2004
- Intrall, years: 2004-2007
(renamed Intrall Honker during production) - DMP Syndic, years: 2007-2009
- DZT Tymińscy 2009-....
(now under the name HONKER Car Factory)
Honker Mining
Honkers were also converted into mining vehicles and spent their entire "life" underground. These cars, due to the conditions there, were very vulnerable to corrosion. There were various versions of such cars.
Honker Pickup
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP
Manufacturer:
- Andoria Mot
Years of production: 2003r
* Car purchased in 2011 by KGHM converted now serves as a mining honker.
Honker Lynx
Manufacturer : 1 District Technical Workshop in Grudziadz
Years of production: early 1990s.
The body is based on a Tarpan Honker manufactured by FSR.
There is information on the Internet that this version was produced only during the daewoo era (from 1996), which we have established is not true. One of our colleagues purchased such an "ex-Rys" from 1991 at AMW. Unfortunately, it was a copy already converted to a standard honker, and all solutions such as the turntable or the spare wheel holder on the hood were not preserved. However, the car still had a number of other solutions and modifications characteristic of the "Lynx", thanks to which it was possible to identify it.
Additional information found at: militaryrok.co.uk:
The kerb weight has increased to 2340 kg, and the payload has dropped to 640 kg.
Crew - 10 soldiers. Mounted - the base of a 12.7 mm wz. 38/45 tank wkm (DSzK). The vehicle was unarmored.
The vehicle was approved under the condition of not exceeding a gross vehicle weight of 3,000 kg. The reason was the low efficiency of the braking system.
Honker LOSOT
Honker 2000 command vehicles, radios
It is interesting to note that almost all honkers in camouflage colors have the same arrangement of stains (only the shades of each color differ, with newer versions replacing the brown color with sand).
The body on the base of the honkers is made by the Military Communication Works
Honker Perkun - Electroacoustic broadcasting station
The body on the base of the honkers is made by the Military Communication Works
Honker 2000 - patrol version
The version was characterized by enlarged front piping, a front window grille, an additional searchlight, the ability to quickly remove the door window frames, tarpaulin upholstery, a soft roof, and benches that were different from the standard ones (wider, with raised seats and fixed backs).
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP
Years of production: 2003r-2004r
Honker Scorpion
Honker Scorpion 3
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP
Years of production: 2003r-2004r
Honker Max
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP
Manufacturer:
- Intrall
Years of production: 2004r
* Pneumatic suspension height adjustment.
Honker (so-called 5-door prototype)
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP - Iveco
Manufacturer:
- Intrall
Years of production: 2006r
* Independent front suspension, ABS system.
Honker JENOT (prototype)
A prototype of an armored version of the body. Due to the significant increase in weight, the traditional engine did not have enough power.
Engine:
- Andoria 4CTi90-1BE TD (Euro 3); Capacity: 2.4;
Power: 75kW/102HP
Manufacturer:
- Intrall
Years of production: 2006r
MAT-10 CT - Mobile Transmission Apparatus Station (prototype)
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Vocational Training Institute (ZDZ) in Krakow - 2008.
According to information found in MSPO e-Report 3/2008:
The MAT-10 CTs were to be delivered to the army in 2009, with an order of 4 exemplars at stake, and a target number of 2 to 3 times that number. In addition to being of interest to Polish contingents abroad, the system can be used domestically, including for emergency communications.
We have no knowledge of whether such vehicles were actually produced in greater numbers, but there is no indication of this.
System Description:
The apparatus room operates using the phenomenon of electromagnetic waves reflecting off the troposphere. This allows it to be used in situations where terrain obstacles prevent direct communication. Such as in Afghanistan, where there are some problems with the use of classical means when providing communications between remote PKW facilities.
The system provides a communication range of 40 to 250 km. It integrates R 450 A, BT and C radio beacons (the latter provides the ability to conduct correspondence on the move), the ZZO 12 Optical Termination Unit, the TK 100 Transcriber and the Switching and Switching Station. This allows the MAT-10 CT to act as a small subscriber node. A COS 2.8RM antenna is carried on a special trailer.
Photos and information are from the MSPO 3/2008 e-RAPORT
Honker 4x4 (formerly called Honker 2000)
Honker based on a traditional body, with a newer version of Andoria's ADCR (common rail) engine and a KIA 5-speed transmission and BorgWarner reducer electronically controlled by a dial. It is possible to disconnect the front drive.
Engine:
- Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 4); Capacity: 2.6; Power: 85kW/115hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory since 2009.
Honker III (prototype)
Honker to respond to the demand of the civilian market. It was supposed to be smaller than the standard 4×4 honker, yet have 5 doors, independent front suspension, ABS. Unfortunately, work on this project was discontinued.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory - work on it was still underway in 2013.
Honker 4x4 Pickup 4 door (prototype)
Engine:
- Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 4); Capacity: 2.6; Power: 85kW/115hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory - 2009.
Honker 4x4 - 5-door version
The car in this version came with standard front suspension (first photo from the top) and independent suspension (bottom photo).
Engine:
- Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 4); Capacity: 2.6; Power: 85kW/115hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory - on offer since 2014.
Honker 4x4 - Scorpion (Nigeria)
The vehicles were manufactured to order for Nigeria.
Although the name is the same as that of the armored and armored honkers used by the Polish Army since 2003, it differs significantly in specifications.
Engine:
- Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 4); Capacity: 2.6; Power: 85kW/115hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory - 2016
Honker 6x4 - truck version 20-seater (Nigeria)
Vehicles manufactured to order for Nigeria. Rear axle not driven
Engine:
- Andoria ADCR TD (Euro 4); Displacement: 2.6; Power: raised from standard 115hp to about 150hp.
Manufacturer and years of production:
- Honker Car Factory - 2016.
Honker M-AX
The M-AX honker is a proposal presented at the 2018 MSPO to modernize military honkers. The changes are so far-reaching that even the frame is completely different from the serial honker. After the modernization, all that remains of the delivered honker is a refurbished body and... documents 😉
Honker M-AX is not being sold as a new vehicle but is purely a retrofit offering, as is the case with the Star 266 that has been refurbished by the same company for years.
Engine:
- Iveco F1C 146-170hp
Manufacturer and years of production:
- AUTOBOX Starachowice - 2018.
If you know of other interesting non-descript versions of honkers or have found any errors in the description then please contact us