The military BUGGY is the main means of ensuring the mobility of mobile groups of the front line

Abstract

The article analyses the design and tactical and technical characteristics (TTC) of the basic combat wheeled vehicles (CWV) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU), as well as samples of foreign-made special strike wheeled vehicles. The article considers their spheres of application, peculiarities of operation and tactical capabilities of each model - as the main wheeled vehicles for rapid transportation, delivery (mobile groups) and evacuation of unit personnel, as well as a means of towing light weapons and artillery systems.
 A comparative assessment of the main numerical indicators of APCs and wheeled tactical vehicles on technical, combat, economic issues aimed at solving the main logistical and tactical tasks, namely in sabotage and reconnaissance operations, in organising ambushes to combat enemy vehicles, armoured vehicles and low-flying air targets, as well as in conducting raid operations behind enemy lines and in providing technical support during the tactical evacuation of the wounded from the battlefield. 
 The aim of the study is to compare the main indicators (financial, economic, tactical, technical and combat) of military tactical wheeled vehicles - transporters of personnel of a mechanised unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and the latest ultra-light tactical vehicles for special strike operations of the US Army, as the main developer and supplier of specialised equipment to the market. 
 The purpose of the study is to identify the most promising models of wheeled combat vehicles that can meet the requirements of the Armed Forces of Ukraine and Special Operations Forces (SOF) in modern warfare and future military operations. 
 The most relevant samples, after in-depth evaluation and testing of their capabilities, will be able to replenish the fleet of special attack vehicles through purchase, or receive financial assistance to implement the ideas and technical solutions of domestic inventors of the “Buggy” with the support of the Department of Military Technical Policy and Development of Arms and Military Equipment of the Ministry of Defence of Ukraine.