Designed for raid operations: Ukrainian Armed Forces demonstrated the use of the Hawkeye self-propelled howitzer
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have shown footage of the use of the American 105-mm Hawkeye self-propelled howitzer mounted on the chassis of a light armored vehicle HMMWV. As indicated, the shooting took place at a training ground.
Despite the age of the system, first presented in 2011, it is still considered an experimental weapon. It was transferred to Ukraine by the developer, AM General, and began testing in April of this year.
The Hawkeye remains an experimental prototype and has not yet entered production. Only a few units have been produced, two of which have been delivered to the US Army.
- said in the Western press.
It is assumed that based on the results of the howitzer's use in Ukraine, a decision will be made on its delivery for the needs of the Pentagon.
The Hawkeye is characterized by its light weight, small dimensions and low recoil force, which allows it to be used on light platforms. In this regard, the howitzer can be intended to equip highly mobile troops, providing fire support to motorized riflemen during raid operations.
As the developer explains, the maximum firing range is 11,6 km when using standard ammunition and 19,5 km when using active-reactive projectiles. Direct fire is possible at a distance of up to 2 km. Thanks to rapid deployment and removal from the position, Hawkeye is capable of making two shots within three minutes and leaving the threatened zone. Although, judging by the footage, the Ukrainian Armed Forces soldiers could have achieved a higher rate of fire.
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