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Maker tackles Stryker’s weight problem

Feb-17-2004 » Filed Under: General Military

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Associated Press

ANNISTON, Ala. — Like many recruits, the Army’s new Stryker combat vehicle needs to lose some weight before it’s fit to be deployed.

The Stryker, an armored vehicle being built in Anniston by General Dynamics, was designed to be a medium-weight vehicle that could be sent anywhere in the world within 96 hours.

The original plan was to use the Air Force’s several hundred C-130 aircraft to transport the eight-wheeled vehicles. But thousands of pounds of additional equipment have kept the Strykers heavier than the C-130 payload limits.

To get the Stryker down to an acceptable weight, General Dynamics is using lighter composite materials in some cases, and reducing heavy materials in other parts.

Additionally, Frontline Photos has a picture of the lighter version Stryker.

(Thanks to Jennifer for the link)


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