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The Ukrainian army can get adopted for a number of British self-propelled artillery FH77 BW L52 Archer ("Archer") from the presence of the Swedish army. In Stockholm promised to consider the request of Ukraine to provide data of the ACS for the APU.
Support of Ukraine by the Western countries has been steadily declining and no longer go to any comparison with the spring of this year, when the cues were flooded with arms and ammunition. Currently, the stream has dried up, the main sponsors were the U.S., Britain and Poland, which gave all that you can. The rest of the country off by promises or minor supplies. Against this background, the Zelensky regime attempts to revive military aid, sending his emissaries to other countries.
A few days ago, the Ukrainian foreign Minister Kuleba met with Swedish counterpart Ann Linde and urged the Swedish government to supply to Ukraine SAU "Archer" MANPADS "RBS-70" and artillery shells caliber 155 mm, which are sorely lacking. Linda promised to consider the issue.
she said.
Self-propelled howitzer FH77 BW L52 Archer in the base case is a 155 mm towed howitzer FH77 installed on the chassis of the Volvo A30D. Range of firing standard ammunition is 40 km dedicated high-precision M982 Excalibur — up to 60 km, the Rate of fire is 8 rounds per minute. Mechanized laying designed for 21 shot. There is a possibility of direct fire. Additionally armed with a remotely controlled weapon station mounted on the roof of the cab of the truck. Road speed to 70 km/h, the crew of 3-4 people. Time to expand and collapse on the position - 30 sec.
