The United States will give Ukraine 1,500 TOW anti-tank systems, this is one of the most common anti-tank missile systems in the world

The United States recently announced a new package of military assistance for Ukraine, which included 1,500

ATGM TOW.

What it is

BGM-71 TOW (Tube-launched Optically-trackedWire-guided is an American heavy anti-tank guided missile. It is manufactured by Hughes Aircraft. The ATGM was adopted by the US Army in 1970.

The complex has many modifications.It boasts semi-automatic guidance and control via wired or radio (depending on version). By the way, the BGM-71 TOW is one of the most common anti-tank missiles in the world. It can be used from a portable launcher or from a mobile platform. It consists of cars and armored vehicles. For example, M1046 HMMWV or Bradley infantry fighting vehicle. There are also options for installing the BGM-71 TOW on helicopters.

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