Amazing Weapons of German Infantry Fighting Vehicles Used by Ukraine in Kursk

On September 16, Avia reported that the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation released a video of an attack on a Ukrainian armored vehicle convoy in the Kursk region. These were weapons supplied to Ukraine by Western countries.

The attack took place amid ongoing military operations by the Ukrainian Armed Forces in the border area of Kursk region. The level of activity of the Ukrainian Armed Forces in this area remains high. According to Avia sources, the Ukrainian armored convoy was attacked while trying to approach the Glushkovo railway station.

A convoy of Ukrainian Armed Forces was attacked by Russian troops in the Kursk region. (According to Avia)

According to the information provided, the attack destroyed a tank, an armored fighting vehicle and a Marder infantry fighting vehicle. In particular, the destruction of the Marder infantry fighting vehicle received special attention from the media, because it was a powerful German infantry fighting vehicle.

In early 2024, the German government announced a military aid package for Ukraine with 10 Marder 1A3 infantry fighting vehicles, bringing the total number of Marder 1A3s donated by Germany to 90 vehicles.

Marder version 1A3, is one of the largest and heaviest infantry fighting vehicles (up to 33,500kg). The vehicle is 6.88m long, 3.38m wide and 3.015m high.

Marder 1A3 is equipped with MTU MB 833 Ea-500 diesel engine, 600 horsepower, maximum speed 65 km/h on concrete road. Marder's crew consists of 3 people, transporting 6 fully equipped infantrymen.

Designed with standard armor, the Marder infantry fighting vehicle is protected against 7.62 mm conventional infantry weapons fire and 152 mm artillery shell fragments. The enhanced armor module for the Marder 1A3 version is capable of protecting against 30 mm high-explosive fragmentation rounds.

Photo: Fighting Vehicles

The vehicle is equipped with a 20 mm MK 20 Rh202 automatic cannon and a 7.62 mm MG3 coaxial machine gun. In addition, the Marder 1A3 is also equipped with a Milan anti-tank guided missile launcher, allowing long-range attacks on armored targets.

Meeting the requirements of modern warfare, the Marder 1A3 is equipped with passive night vision equipment, thermal imaging sights, air conditioning systems and protection against weapons of mass destruction.

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Source: https://www.nguoiduatin.vn/loat-vu-khi-dang-kinh-ngac-cua-xe-chien-dau-bo-binh-duc-duoc-ukraine-dung-o-kursk-204240916171629208.htm