Come Back Alive bought armored LC-79 APC-SH Fighter-2 vehicles based on the Toyota Land Cruiser 79 for 2,332,000 euros for the AFU
The Foundation for Competent Assistance to the Army "Come Back Alive" bought American-made armored vehicles for the AFU.
Here's What We Know
We are talking about 11 LC-79 APC-SH Fighter-2 off-road vehicles worth 2,332,000 euros. The vehicles are planned to be given to soldiers of the 36th separate brigade of marines named after Rear Admiral Mykhailo Belinsky. They previously defended Mariupol, and are now recuperating their forces.
LC-79 APC-SH Fighter-2 are produced in the United States. Jeeps are based on Toyota Land Cruiser 79 SUV. Vehicles boast a level of protection BR6. That is, the vehicles can withstand bullets of 5.56x45 mm, 5.45x39 mm, 7.62x39 mm and 7.62x51 mm caliber at a distance of at least 10 meters and two DM51 hand grenades.
The LC-79 APC-SH Fighter-2 is equipped with a reinforced suspension and 4.5-liter 195 hp engine. Thanks to it, the truck is able to run up to 100 km/h. Cruising range of LC-79 APC-SH Fighter-2 is 800 km (two protected tanks of 90 liters).
Source: Come Back Alive
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