AFU receives AN/TWQ-1 Avenger SAM with Stinger missiles, capable of destroying air targets at up to 5.5km away
The Ukrainian Armed Forces have started using American AN/TWQ-1 Avenger surface-to-air missile systems.
Here's What We Know
Video of one system was published by military analyst @UAWeapons. Apparently the SAM system is now being tested at the range and will soon become operational. Incidentally, the USA promised to transfer the AN/TWQ-1 Avenger to the AFU as far back as November last year. A total of 12 such systems were to be delivered to Ukraine.
#Ukraine: The first video of the recently delivered American ???????? AN/TWQ-1 Avenger short-range air-defense system in service with the Ukrainian army.
- ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) March 18, 2023
In total Ukraine will receive 12 of these vehicles from the United States. pic.twitter.com/1Kivu2zG8F
Flashback
The AN/TWQ-1 Avenger is an American surface-to-air missile system developed by Boeing and General Electric. The SAM is built on a Humvee chassis. It is designed to destroy air targets at ranges up to 3.8 km in altitude and 5.5 km in range. The system is equipped with two containers, each carrying four FIM-92 Stinger missiles. It also carries a radar and 12.7 mm Browning M2 machine gun.
Source: @UAWeapons
