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How much does an Army Stryker cost?
Stryker
| ICV Stryker | |
|---|---|
| Unit cost | US$4.9 million (2012) |
| No. built | ~4,900 including 4,466 vehicles in US Army |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | ICV: 18.16 short tons (16.47 t) MGS: 20.69 short tons (18.77 t) |
How many Strykers have been destroyed?
Insurgent attacks or accidents significantly damaged more than 50 Strykers but only 11 were destroyed, the Army says.
When did the Army adopt the Stryker?
On February 27, 2002, The Army formally named its new Interim Armored Vehicle the “Stryker” in a ceremony at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. The Stryker is a highly deployable-wheeled armored vehicle that combines firepower, battlefield mobility, survivability and versatility, with reduced logistics requirements.
How many Stryker variants are there?
There are 18 variants; 10 flat-bottom variants that include the Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV), Mobile Gun System (MGS), Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV), Mortar Carrier (MC), Commander’s Vehicle (CV), Fire Support Vehicle (FSV), Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV), Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEV), Anti-tank Guided Missile (ATGM) …
What is the purpose of a Stryker?
The Stryker is designed to enable the SBCT to maneuver more easily in close and urban terrain, while providing protection in open terrain.
What is Stryker known for?
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Why has Stryker had to recall some of its products?
Stryker has had to recall some of its products because of concern for patient safety. The company has paid billions of dollars to end metal-on-metal hip implant lawsuits. It has also paid nearly $100 million to the federal government to resolve criminal charges.
Why is the US Army planning to improve its Stryker vehicles?
The US Army plans to improve its fleet of Stryker vehicles with the introduction of improved semi-active suspension, modifications reshaping the hull into a shallow V-shaped structure, to protect against improvised explosive devices (IEDs).
What is the Stryker family of vehicles built on?
The Stryker Family of Vehicles is built on a common chassis, with some variants having different Mission Equipment Packages.