Delivery of FV 432 and FV 434 Armored Vehicles to Ukrainian Forces.

The public organization "Azov One" and the "Tyilovyky" project, with the support of the Prytula Foundation, have delivered a batch of armored vehicles to the 12th Special Forces Brigade "Azov." The donors provided 15 FV432 armored personnel carriers (APCs) and 2 FV434 armored repair and recovery vehicles, with a total value of 77 million hryvnias.
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The donors provided 15 FV432 APCs and 2 FV434 armored repair and recovery vehicles. (Picture source: Ukrainian MoD)

The funds were raised by the "Tyilovyky" project and the fundraising department of the "Azov One" brigade. With the support of specialists from the Prytula Foundation, the vehicles were purchased and transported from the United Kingdom to Ukraine.

"Azov One contacted us for help because we have expertise in purchasing armored vehicles. With the volunteers, we found the necessary equipment in British warehouses, obtained an export license, and brought it to Ukraine," said Prytula.

The FV432 is an armored personnel carrier (APC) in service since 1963, primarily used by the British Army. Manufactured by GKN Sankey, this vehicle has played an important role in various military operations, including Operation Granby, where it was used by the 7th Brigade Royal Scots.

The FV432 weighs 15 tons and measures 5.25 meters in length, 2.55 meters in width, and 2.28 meters in height. It is designed to transport a crew of two and can accommodate up to ten additional soldiers. The vehicle is armored with a maximum thickness of 12.7 mm, protecting against small arms fire and shrapnel.

For armament, the FV432 is equipped with a 7.62 mm L7 General Purpose Machine Gun as its main weapon, and it also features smoke dischargers for additional tactical capability. The vehicle is powered by a Rolls-Royce K60 multi-fuel engine that delivers 240 horsepower, giving it a power-to-weight ratio of 15.7 hp per tonne. The torsion-bar suspension system with five road wheels ensures that the FV432 can navigate various terrains effectively.

Operationally, the FV432 has a range of 580 kilometers and can reach a maximum speed of 52 km/h. These specifications make it a versatile and reliable vehicle for transporting troops and providing support on the battlefield.

The Prytula Foundation noted that their organization has imported and delivered 164 units of wheeled and tracked armored vehicles to Ukraine. Last month, the foundation prepared a batch of FV432s for the 114th Territorial Defense Brigade.