General Dynamics to build 300 Strykers for the US Army

Stryker DVHA1 vehicles are designed for rapid strategic and operational mobility to disrupt or destroy enemy military forces, and can be used to control land areas, populations and resources.

Traditionally, Strykers are armed with a 30mm cannon unmanned turret, while some variants have .50 calibre machine gun or MK19 grenade launcher.

General Dynamics Land Systems US operations vice-president Gordon Stein said the “double V hull” vehicles are expected to provide enhanced survivability and capability for Stryker brigades.

“The Stryker A1 features a 450-horsepower engine, 60,000-pound suspension, 910-amp alternator and in-vehicle digital network while continuing to provide unprecedented soldier survivability,” he said.

“Stryker is the Army’s largest combat vehicle fleet; combat-proven, cost-effective, highly mobile, versatile, sustainable and transportable.

“We are proud that our innovation, research, development and investment have evolved the Stryker into a next-generation platform for Stryker Brigade Combat Team formations and beyond.”

Robert Dougherty

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