Hungarian Ground Forces

The Hungarian Ground Forces are one of the branches of the Hungarian armed forces. It is the army which handles Ground activities and troops including artillery, tanks, APC's, IFV's and ground support. Hungary's Ground forces currently pulled out in Iraq and is currently in service in Afghanistan and KFOR.

Hungary was really supported by the Soviet Union during the Cold War but since the Soviet Union's fall, Hungary cut tanks, closed garrisons, and minimized troop strength since 1991. The Hungarian Army now depends on national security, peacekeeping and internal conflicts. Hungary has spent millions of dollars to advance thier army with technolgical equpiment and weapons.

Rifles/Guns

• AK-74- Main Assualt Rifle
• AKS-74U
• RPK
• RPK-74

Armoured Vehicles

• BTR-70
• BTR-80
• BMP-3
• BMP-1
• T-72- Main Battle Tank
• BTR-152
• MT-LB
• BTR-50

Missiles

• SA-16
• RPG-29

Transport Vehicles

• UAZ-469- Main transport vehicle (for transporting troops and equipment, Jeep/Humvee-like)
• Mercedes transport trucks

Artillery and Air Defense

• ZSU-57-2
• ZSU-23-4
• SA-11 "Gadfly"
• SA-17 "Grizzly"
• SA-10