The vehicle was developed from the chassis and drive train of the OT-64 SKOT armored personnel carrier.

Armored ambulance vehicle with crew of 3, capable to transport maximum of 4 injured in stretched position.

This variant was adopted by Polish land Forces and fielded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

(Azalia is Polish for Azalea) - artillery command vehicle designed for Krab howitzers units.

At early stages of development Ryś was presented in many variants like APCs and IFV with Reihmal E8 or Rafael RCWS-127 turrets, M98 mortar carrier and other.