Ukrainian analogs of the US Humvee, MaxxPro, and M113 go into battle against Russia, say reports

ukrainian analogs of the us humvee, maxxpro, and m113 go into battle against russia, say reports

Ukrainian serviceman stands next to a HMMWV (Humvee) vehicle in Donetsk region. STRINGER

  • Ukrainian forces are deploying locally made armored vehicles modeled after US military versions.
  • Analogs of US Humvee, MaxxPro, and M113 have been built, say reports.
  • A soldier said when he first sat in a Ukrainian Humvee, he couldn’t tell the difference from a US import.

Analogs of US Humvee, MaxxPro, and M113 are being deployed into battle against Russian forces by Kyiv, say reports in the Ukrainian media.

Recently, the Ukrainian “Kharakternyk” armored car, the “Sikach” armored personnel carrier, and the “Fox” carrier, all molded after American Humvees, MaxxPros, and M113s were deployed in several units of the Security and Defense Forces, said Defense Express.

Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense said Sikachs and Kharakternyks were used in Avdiivka. The Ministry said the vehicles “proved themselves excellently in combat conditions.”

Avdiivka was captured by Russian forces this month.

ukrainian analogs of the us humvee, maxxpro, and m113 go into battle against russia, say reports

Ukrainian soldiers in Avdiivka. The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine

The current production capacity allows five copies of Humvee and M113 vehicles to be deployed monthly.

After the necessary tests, the completed equipment immediately goes to the front.

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle, or Humvee, was created as a light, multipurpose, off-road vehicle to supersede the venerable jeep and other light trucks.

The M113 is a fully tracked armored personnel carrier. Launched in the 1960s, it can carry up to 15 troops. The MaxxPro is a 21st-century armored car.

Sources told OBOZ.UA that Ukrainian Humvees are almost identical to their American counterparts.

One of the specialists who worked on the development of Ukrainian Humvees said that the feat was made possible by experienced combat operators and the creativity of Ukrainian engineers and mechanics.

ukrainian analogs of the us humvee, maxxpro, and m113 go into battle against russia, say reports

“Kharakternyk” armored car, modeled on the US Humvee, used by Ukraine’s Special Forces on a mission in Avdiivka, in February Ukraine Ministry of Defense

A Ukrainian soldier said that when he first sat in a Ukrainian-manufactured Humvee, he could not tell the difference from a US import. Only once he looked closely at the interior did he realize it was an incredibly accurate local production.

Ukraine has been continually innovating weapons to bridge the gap with Russian forces.

For example, the The FrankenSAM project — referring to a combination of Frankenstein’s monster and the acronym for surface-to-air missiles — is a collaboration between the Pentagon and Ukraine.

The systems vary but can include converting Soviet-era Buk M1 antiaircraft systems to fire US-supplied RIM-7 Sea Sparrow missiles.

In January, Ukraine shot down a Russian exploding drone, in a first for the hybrid air-defense systems.

News Related

OTHER NEWS

Volkswagen "very worried" about the future of its operations in SA

A senior Volkswagen executive involved in a global cost-cutting strategy said on Friday, 24 November, he was “very worried” about the future of the company’s operations in South Africa, which ... Read more »

Liz Truss backs Trump with call for Republican presidential victory

Photograph: Toby Melville/Reuters Liz Truss, the shortest-serving prime minister in British history, who was famously shown to have a shorter shelf life than a lettuce, has effectively backed Donald Trump ... Read more »

Standard Bank treasonous? We're literally helping to keep the lights on says CEO

Standard Bank treasonous? We're literally helping to keep the lights on says CEO Bruce Whitfield speaks to Lungisa Fuzile, Standard Bank SA CEO. Standard Bank is one of 28 banks ... Read more »

Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two days; Musk ‘would like to help rebuild Gaza’

Israel, Hamas agree to extend truce for two days; Musk ‘would like to help rebuild Gaza’ The UN said many people in Gaza still had no food or cooking fuel ... Read more »

This is what Pitso Mosimane said about the African Football League

Mamelodi Sundowns’ former coach, Pitso Mosimane, dismissed the African Football League Jingles shared his opinion and compared it to the CAF league and said that it was a mere tournament ... Read more »

Take note of these N3 road works between Westville and Paradise Valley

Take note of these N3 road works between Westville and Paradise Valley The N3 between the Westville viaduct and Paradise Valley interchange will be partially closed to traffic for the ... Read more »

UKZN medical student bags 2023 Health Excellence Rising Star Award

UKZN medical student bags 2023 Health Excellence Rising Star Award Durban — One of the country’s most progressive young minds in the medical field, fifth-year University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN) medical ... Read more »
Top List in the World