What is a double V hull?
This new underbody design known as a Double V-Hull (DVH) was based on proven technology similar to that found on the Service’s Mine Resistant Ambush Protected, or MRAP, vehicles which deflects blasts away from the vehicle and the Soldiers inside.
Does the Army still use the Stryker?
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army will divest all Stryker Mobile Gun Systems by the end of fiscal year 2022.
How fast can a Stryker go?
The same engine used in the Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) powers the Stryker. The Stryker can reach speeds in excess of 60 mph with a range exceeding 300 miles on 53 gallons of fuel.
How many strykers does the US have?
Stryker
| ICV Stryker | |
|---|---|
| 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) |
| Length | 22 ft 10 in (6.95 m) |
What does hull type mean?
Despite the variety, all hulls are designed to do one of only two things: either displace water, or ride on top of it, which is called planing. Sailing boats, slow-moving boats, and large boats like cruise ships have displacement hulls.
What is av shaped hull?
“V-shaped” hulls are planing hulls, and are the most common type of hull for powerboats. Deep v-shaped boats are designed to plane on top of the water at higher speeds and provide a smoother ride through choppy water. These boats are usually equipped with a larger engine than flat or round-bottomed boats.
Is the Stryker an IFV?
The Army made a clear distinction from the M2 Bradley, which is designated an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) by designating the Stryker’s most common variant as an Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV).
How thick is Stryker armor?
0.5-inch
For armor, the Stryker starts with a 0.5-inch (1.27-cm) thick layer of steel lined in Kevlar. On top of this, the Stryker has a layer of ceramic tile armor, and then some outer areas are also fitted with 3-millimeter plates for reinforcement.