Reported 8 months ago
Defense Blog reported that the US automotive group AM General has confirmed the deployment of the 'Eagle Eye' 105mm vehicle-mounted howitzer to Ukraine for frontline combat testing, making it the first new 'soft recoil tech' artillery system in action. The 'Eagle Eye' developed by AM General and Mandus Group features a modular design, soft recoil technology reducing recoil by 70%, and automated systems for quick deployment and firing calculations. Its capabilities include a 180-degree firing arc, 72-degree elevation, a range of 11.6 km for standard shells and 19.5 km for rocket-assisted projectiles, and a maximum firing rate of 8 rounds per minute, aiming to enhance mobile fire support effectiveness in combat.
Source: YAHOO