How much does a Bradley weigh?

27.6 tons
The Bradley weighs 27.6 tons, has a three-man crew, can carry six infantrymen, and is armed with a turret-mounted 25-mm cannon and an antitank missile launcher.

Is the Stryker APC amphibious?

An upgunned version of the Corps’ new amphibious combat vehicle will be armed with a lighter version of the Army’s Stryker 30mm cannon, according to Marine Corps Systems Command.

Is a 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 many people are in a Stryker?

The Stryker Brigade Combat Team – or SBCT – is an infantry-centric unit with 3,600 soldiers that combines many of the best characteristics of the current Army forces and exploits technology to fill a current operations capability gap between the Army’s heavy and light forces.

What’s the weight of a Stryker combat vehicle?

The double-V hull configuration of the Stryker A1 combat vehicle offers high survivability against mines and improvised explosive devices (IEDs). The Stryker vehicle is also fitted with 910-amp alternator to provide electrical power and support in-vehicle network. It has a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 63,000lb.

Is the Stryker infantry carrier vehicle ( DVH ) effective?

Enduring Freedom (OEF) regarding Stryker force protection/ survivability shortfalls against underbody IEDs and blast threats. Testing and analysis confirm that the DVH Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) (ICVV) improves Stryker vehicle protection against IEDs; the details are classified. • The Stryker ICVV is operationally effective. There were no

How many soldiers can a Stryker ICV carry?

The U.S. Army chose the Stryker to have the ability to deploy a brigade anywhere in the world within 96 hours, a division in 120 hours, and five divisions within 30 days. The Stryker M1126 ICV is the infantry armored personnel carrier vehicle version. The vehicle carries a combat squad of 9 soldiers in the rear compartment.

What kind of vehicle is the Stryker Double V?

Commander’s Vehicle, the Engineer Squad Vehicle, the Fire Support Vehicle, the Mortar Carrier Vehicle, the Medical Evacuation Vehicle, and the Infantry Carrier Vehicle DVH-Scout (ICVV-S). The ICVV-S is a new configuration to allow for internal stowage of the Long Range Advance Scout Surveillance System.