The AFU is already using Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery units

By: Myroslav Trinko | 03.11.2023, 10:57
The AFU is already using Swedish Archer self-propelled artillery units

Back in spring, it became known that Ukrainian artillerymen had undergone a training programme on the use of the Archer SAU. Now the installation was first noticed in the hands of the AFU.

Here's What We Know

Video of the self-propelled artillery installation was published by the press service of the Ground forces of Ukraine. SAU came into service of the 45th separate artillery brigade of the Armed forces. Supposedly, Ukraine received 12 such artillery systems.

Flashback

Archer is a modern Swedish 155 mm self-propelled artillery system based on Volvo A30D 6×6 chassis. It is designed to destroy manpower, artillery batteries, bunkers, as well as to provide passages in minefields and field barriers. The SAU is manned by 3-4 men. It is capable of engaging targets up to 60 km away (with Excalibur shells). The Archer can fire more than 21 shells in 3.5 minutes.

Source: Ukrainian Army Press Service