Russian troops have started using Shandong all-terrain vehicles, electric vehicles, and motorcycles. Afterward, Ukrainian troops also equipped themselves with American-made ultra-light tactical vehicles, which are essentially American all-terrain vehicles.
These vehicles are fast, lightweight, and very suitable for the rapid mobility requirements of Ukraine's special forces and ranger units. As the war between Russia and Ukraine continues, a problem has been discovered: both Russian and Ukrainian troops are beginning to widely equip these fully exposed all-terrain vehicles with no armor at all.
What does this indicate? The speed of disembarking is more practical than armor. No armored personnel carrier can withstand anti-tank missiles or FPV drones bombing; it's better to focus on competing in the speed of disembarking infantry.
Secondly, lightweight and fast all-terrain vehicles are very suitable for joint operations with ultra-low-altitude flying drones. Heavy drones and FPV drones suppress and search for enemy firing points at ultra-low altitudes, while all-terrain vehicles transport 2-3 infantry teams forward at high speeds.
The cost of one Western armored vehicle can outfit over a hundred ultra-light tactical vehicles, offering good cost-effectiveness. Moreover, these vehicles are fully exposed on all sides, making it convenient to set up shotgunners who sit on the vehicle to specifically shoot down drones.
Original article: https://www.toutiao.com/article/1829460117992580/
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