Old vehicles being turned into war machines is something we have seen in games and movies like Mad Max. The transfer of that knowledge from the fictional to the real world is often seen with sturdy and figuratively immortal pickup trucks like the Toyota Hilux. Going in a different direction, Ukrainian forces near Bakhmut have equipped a BMW E38 7-Series with a makeshift multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS).
Based on the pictures, the BMW MLRS seems to be surprisingly effective for its job. Born out of an equipment shortage, the vehicle seems to have been modified with a focus on details. For instance, it has been painted with camouflage in mind, providing the necessary concealment and the element of surprise. Based on the visuals, the vehicles seem to be offering accuracy with speed instead of military-grade armour.
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Diving into the details, the vehicle is painted in grey-green to blend it into the surrounding environment. Furthermore, the tubes are mounted horizontally along the roof as they move between various firing positions. Once the vehicle is in the spot, the legs from the launcher frame are pulled out to make the sedan stable before cranking up the rocket launcher to fire at the target.
The concept of strap-on rocket launchers isn't particularly fresh in Ukraine. Previously, improvised systems featured launch tubes affixed to pickup trucks and light vehicles to provide infantry units with short-range indirect fire assistance.
Instead of depending only on heavy conventional artillery, Ukraine's 114th Territorial Defense Brigade is using a modified civilian vehicle to launch rockets at enemy targets and quickly retreat to evade detection from Russian drones and counter-battery fire. If we were to talk about ideal choices for the purpose, vehicles like the Rezvani Tank, Toyota Hilux, and others in similar categories would have been a good choice.