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Stryker
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles used by the United States Army, designed for rapid deployment and versatile combat operations. It provides infantry troops with enhanced mobility, protection, and firepower on the battlefield.
TECHNICAL DEFINITION
The Stryker is a highly mobile, eight-wheel drive armored fighting vehicle (AFV) manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems, serving as the backbone of Stryker Brigades within the US Army for various combat operations, emphasizing swift deployment, modularity, and enhanced troop protection.
BACKGROUND
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III, which in turn derived from the Swiss Mowag Piranha. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) for the United States Army in a plant in London, Ontario. It has four-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to all-wheel drive (8×8).
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- Stryker ICV
- Stryker MGS
- Stryker ATGM
- Stryker ESV
- Stryker MCV
- Stryker RV
USAGE NOTE
The Stryker's modular design allows it to be configured for multiple roles, making it a critical asset for infantry brigades requiring adaptable combat support and transport.
DEVELOPERS
Organizations developing technology related to Stryker.
The original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and prime contractor for the Stryker family of armored fighting vehicles, continually developing new variants, upgrades, and modernization packages.
The primary customer and program office responsible for managing the Stryker vehicle's life cycle, including setting requirements, funding research and development, and overseeing modernization efforts for lethality, survivability, and mobility.
Develops and supplies the Common Remotely Operated Weapon Station (CROWS) for Stryker vehicles, a crucial system for engaging targets from within the vehicle's protection.
Provides various advanced systems for Stryker, including sensor integration, targeting solutions, and missile systems like the Javelin, enhancing the vehicle's lethality and surveillance capabilities.
Supplies critical components and integrated systems for Stryker vehicles, such as advanced computing solutions, power management, network infrastructure, and electro-optical/infrared systems.
A major defense contractor developing and integrating various subsystems for armored vehicles, including potential upgrades for Stryker in areas like active protection systems, advanced armor, and weapon system components.
Provides advanced thermal imaging and electro-optical systems that are critical for enhancing situational awareness, surveillance, and target acquisition capabilities on Stryker vehicles.