MOSUL, Iraq - The Army's new Stryker vehicle had its first combat encounter with a rocket-propelled grenade Friday.
The round struck the front of the vehicle above its slat armor cage, cutting a hose inside the engine compartment. The vehicle commander suffered a superficial cut near his nose, officials said.
But the Fort Lewis crew was otherwise unhurt and drove the vehicle out of danger, their company commander and 1st sergeant said.
It was one of four RPG attacks on Strykers on Friday in Mosul. The other three rounds missed.
Comments For "Pair of Stryker vehicles come under fire":
I received an email from my newphew last night. He is a driver of one of the Strykers that was nearly hit by the rpgs in this article. He said it landed about 30 feet away but luck was on his side. It's getting worse for them and I'm about out of my mind with worry. Has anyone heard when the new armor will be ready? I can't sleep or do anything now days without worry.
They are working on the armor now. I had heard a few months ago that it was going to be ready in a year and that they would retro-fit the Strykers in Iraq now with it once they returned from their tour of duty and that the later brigades to be certified would have it.I am so glad they have the slat armor for now. It works!!!!! Thank goodness for that.
Comments For "Pair of Stryker vehicles come under fire":
I received an email from my newphew last night. He is a driver of one of the Strykers that was nearly hit by the rpgs in this article. He said it landed about 30 feet away but luck was on his side. It's getting worse for them and I'm about out of my mind with worry. Has anyone heard when the new armor will be ready? I can't sleep or do anything now days without worry.
Posted by: Auntie | January 31, 2004 11:00 AM
They are working on the armor now. I had heard a few months ago that it was going to be ready in a year and that they would retro-fit the Strykers in Iraq now with it once they returned from their tour of duty and that the later brigades to be certified would have it.I am so glad they have the slat armor for now. It works!!!!! Thank goodness for that.
Posted by: katy | February 1, 2004 6:57 AM