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US Army Outlines Future Improvements for the Stryker

May-15-2008 » Filed Under: Stryker Vehicle

Here's a short excerpt of the article - click through for a complete rundown of the planned upgrades.

by Defense Update

The US Army plans to improve its fleet of Stryker vehicles wit hthe 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.) Lockhart presented the Stryker upgrade path to the audience of the IDGA Tactical Vehicles summit held in Washington DC in April 08. Defense Update was one of the media sponsors of this event. [...]


Comments For "US Army Outlines Future Improvements for the Stryker":

Its ironic. The Strykers origionally had an Auxillary Power Unit but it was removed, now they are going to put it back in.

Posted by: DocHellfish | May 15, 2008 9:36 PM

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