The AM General showed a significant improvement in the Washington AUSA 2025 exhibition to the Hawkeye Mobile Howitzer System (MHS) self -propelled, according to the European Security & Defense Magazine.
The main innovation of the new generation is the application of soft-recoil technology, which can reduce backward by up to 60%. According to the manufacturer, this progress allows you to install a high -caliber gun on a light platform without sacrificing stability or accuracy, thus expanding tactical options for light artillery and mobile tactical vehicles.
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The system presented was equipped with a well -known M119 105 mm gun; According to Am General, this configuration can be put into operation quickly, opening fire in less than 90 seconds, reducing the exposure to the fencing and improving the survival of the barrier on the modern battlefield.
Story and combat application
The former version of Hawkeye has been tested in Ukraine since April 2024 to evaluate the system’s performance in real combat conditions. The first public announcement on the transfer of systems to Kiev was published in June 2024, when representatives of AM General confirmed that the transfers had occurred that month. Photos of the use of units in Ukrainian service began to spread in September 2024.
Design and technical characteristics
The Hawkeye MHS is the result of cooperation between AM General and Mandus Group. Essentially, it is an M105 light stack mounted on the SUV chassis of the HMMWV M1152 SUV – this solution combines tactical mobility with artillery firepower.
The main technical features highlighted by the manufacturer:
- High mobility and air transport compatibility (including sling deployment and parachute highlighting).
- Four hydraulic stabilizers that ensure the stability of the platform while firing.
- 180 ° horizontal rotation (with 360 ° options if necessary) and -5 ° to+72 °.
- Standard staff: four soldiers, although in exceptional cases, the system can be operated with two people.
In 2021, AM General received a contract from the US Army to deliver two Hawkeye prototypes for performance tests-this step helped to validate the system easy design and modular structure.
Source and pictures: European Security & Defense | Am General. The content was made with artificial intelligence and inspected by the editorial team.
