The U.S. will give Ukraine 1,500 TOW anti-tank missiles, one of the most common anti-tank missile systems in the world
The United States of America recently 105-mm howitzers, ammunition for HIMARS, Javelin missiles, TOW missile launchers, drones and MRAP vehicles - details of the $775,000,000 military aid package for Ukraine have been released, which included 1,500 TOW missile defense systems.
What we know
The BGM-71 TOW (Tube-launched Optically-tracked Wire-guided) is an American heavy anti-tank guided missile. It is produced by Hughes Aircraft Company. APC was adopted by US army in 1970.
The complex has many modifications. It boasts semi-automatic guidance and control via wired or radio channel (depending on the version). By the way, BGM-71 TOW is one of the most widespread PTCRs in the world. It can be used from a portable launcher or a mobile platform. Vehicles and armored vehicles act as it. For example, M1046 HMMWV or BMP Bradley. There are also options to install the BGM-71 TOW on helicopters.
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