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Is the Stryker an APC or an IFV?
The ICV (Infantry Carrier Vehicle) Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army….Stryker.
| ICV Stryker | |
|---|---|
| Armor | 14.5 mm resistant |
Is the M1128 Stryker amphibious?
The M1128 MGS uses a Stryker 8×8 armored personnel carrier chassis. Vehicle is powered by Caterpillar 3126 diesel engine, developing 350 horsepower. Vehicle is not amphibious. The M1128 can be airlifted by C-130 Hercules and larger military transport aircraft.
Is the Stryker MGS good?
Like the Marine Corps’ failed Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle, the gun-Stryker occupies a middle ground between contradictory requirements—basically, weight versus firepower. As a consequence, it’s not particularly good at anything. The Army knows it. After buying just 142 MGS, the branch quietly shut down production.
What kind of vehicle is a Stryker?
The newest Stryker armored personnel carrier/infantry fighting vehicle is now being fielded to select U.S. Army units and will feature significant upgrades to both mobility and power generation.
Is the Stryker still relevant?
Colonel Venable left no doubt as to how relevant the Stryker platform still is, stating that, “Stryker is going to be a key combat force in the U.S. Army for quite some time to come.”
What’s the difference between a Stryker MGS and an ICV?
While the Stryker MGS gives light brigades heavy firepower, the baseline infantry carrier vehicle has a light armament. Stryker program officials are working to mount a 30 mm cannon to the ICV’s remote weapons station. With the number of MGS vehicles per brigade being reduced, individual ICVs are to be up-gunned.
Is the Stryker the next Swiss Army knife?
He explained that the Stryker is “the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of combat vehicles, with a number of current and future mission equipment packages that enable expanded capabilities on an austere battlefield.” In one form or another, the Stryker won’t be going anywhere soon.