JAKARTA - The creativity of the Ukrainian forces in the war zone has once again stolen the world's attention. Near Bakhmut, a BMW E38 Series 7 luxury sedan, which has always been known for its elegance, was converted into an emergency dual launch rocket system (MLRS).
The back of the car, which previously served as a trunk, is now the location of a deadly hardware that is capable of launching a barrage of rockets in a matter of seconds. This extreme modification is not just about war strategy.
Reported by Carscoops, Thursday, December 18, the innovation was born out of the urgent need for Ukrainian military units to adapt in the face of limited combat equipment. The Ukrainian 114th Territorial Defense Brigade chose civilian cars as the basis for fast assault vehicles, instead relying on conventional artillery that tends to be heavy and slow.
With the ability to shoot and escape in a short time, this rocket-launched BMW combines speed, agility, and surprise elements to avoid detection by Russian drones or artillery counterattacks. Although it does not have military-grade steel protection or high-precision accuracy, this vehicle offers an effective solution in dynamic combat scenarios.
The photos and videos of the modification were again crowded on social media after first appearing at the end of 2023. Painted in a greenish gray, this BMW seems to blend in with the battlefield. The launcher tube is mounted horizontally on the roof during the trip, then directed to the firing position after the support legs are lowered to maintain stability.
Once the launch was complete, the vehicle immediately left the location before the enemy could retaliate. Vehicle-based rocket launcher innovation is actually not new in Ukraine.
Previously, pickup trucks and light vehicles had been modified to provide short-range fire support. Even in 2022, a BMW Series 6 convertible was also reported to have been converted into an armed vehicle with a heavy machine gun in the back.
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