Have seen a number of recent Stryker pics showing new pieces of armour protecting the wheels on both sides. Are these for tests or to be fitted on specific units? Are these normal armour plates or special material?



Paul

I hope that's available once I'm reading for mine.

I am hoping someone will come out with a Slat set for the MGS! Now maybe they can include the armor plates over the wheels too.

Dear Paul,

this M1128 Stryker MGS is fitted with the 1" Slat Armor and the Hull Protection Kit. The material used is classified and I cant give any statement about it.

Cheers,
Ralph

Here you see it also fitted to the M1127.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/soldiersmediacenter/3751547693/

The 56 SBCT deployed in Iraq fielded this latest additional armor package. I believe its intended to defeat the shaped charges.

how about he ERA armor on stryker ?

few time ago, we have seen some new pics, any infos about the common use ?

AFAIK first SBCT will send this summer in Afghanistan, i wonder if them will have the ERA (better protections for guys)

Thanks Ralph,

You have provided sufficient info. Searched with "Hull Protection Kit" and found something more on the web about "The Stryker modernization program ":-

In addition, the Army has outfitted several Stryker vehicles with an armor kit along the lower sides of the vehicles designed to stop deadly shaped charges such as explosively formed penetrates.

"The Stryker modernization program will allow you to put more weight on the system. There is a hull protection kit, an armor package, that is being put on selective Strykers right now. It is on the lower part of the side. EFPs (explosively formed penetrator) impact around the tire area," said U.S. Army Col. Christopher Lockhart, TRADOC Capabilities Manager, Stryker. (6-10-2008)

Paul

There seems to be more improvements coming to Stryker.

"The US Army plans to improve its fleet of Stryker vehicles with the introduction of improved suspension, increased power generation and distribution, implemented by new power management systems. According to COL Christopher Lockhart, TRADOC Capability Manager, Stryker Brigade Combat Team, since the deployment of Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT) in Iraq, Stryker vehicles have been continuously fitted with new electronic systems, including power guzzling Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) jammers and gunshot detection systems. These systems rapidly drain the vehicle's power reserves, particularly when operating 'Silent Watch' with engine turned off. To sustain Silent Watch over extended periods, the introduction of an on-board auxiliary power unit is planned. The suspension will be improved to sustain loads up to 24-27 metric tons (55,000-60,000 lbs.) "

Paul

Here's another Stryker belonging to the 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team in Sab al Bour, southwest of Taji, July 20. :


Frenchy

Stryker with Reactive Armour coming in 2010. More options for Stryker kit and AM manufacturers.



Paul