Russian soldiers surprised by the level of protection of Humvee armor. Photo: Twitter @astraiaintel
In a recent field test, Russian soldiers were surprised by the level of protection offered by the armor of the High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV), better known as Humvee.
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This vehicle, made in America and previously used by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, was tested after being abandoned due to mine detonation.
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During the tests, Russian soldiers fired at short range at the Humvee, observing with surprise the resilience of the vehicle’s armored glass even under direct fire. The Humvee, known for being a light and versatile military truck with four-wheel drive, is capable of carrying a wide variety of military equipment, including machine guns and anti-tank missile launchers.
The superiority of the armor of Western-made combat vehicles had been previously recognized by the Russian military, compared to their Russian counterparts. Additionally, Ukrainian military personnel reported several cases where modern vehicles provided by allies played a crucial role in protecting the lives of soldiers during ambushes or mine explosions, allowing them to retreat from hostile areas even in damaged vehicle conditions.
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