The US will give Ukraine four special fire support vehicles, based on the M2 Bradley and capable of detecting targets up to 20km away

By: Myroslav Trinko | 21.02.2023, 15:13
The US will give Ukraine four special fire support vehicles, based on the M2 Bradley and capable of detecting targets up to 20km away

Yesterday, 20 February, Joe Biden announces new $460,000,000 military aid package for Ukraine: what it includes, which includes four special fire support vehicles.

Here's What We Know

It is about the M7 Bradley Fire Support Team (BFIST). The vehicle is based on the M2A2 Bradley ODS BMP. Instead of TOWs, the M7 BFIST is equipped with a dedicated fire support equipment (MEP). The BMP can detect targets up to 20km away and can also summon artillery and laser-beam high-precision munitions.

The vehicle is equipped with an integrated battle management system with GPS and inertial navigation system. The M7 BFIST has a crew of four: commander, gunner, driver and observer.

Source: mill.in.ua