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The Stryker is a six-wheeled armored fighting vehicle directly derived from the LAV-25 series.
Answer: False
The Stryker is an eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicle derived from the Canadian LAV III, which itself was based on the LAV-25 series.
Stryker vehicles are primarily manufactured by General Motors Defense in the United States.
Answer: False
Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada (GDLS-C) in London, Ontario, Canada.
The Stryker is classified solely as an infantry fighting vehicle and operates exclusively in an 8x8 drive configuration.
Answer: False
The Stryker is classified as an armored personnel carrier–infantry fighting vehicle hybrid and features a four-wheel drive (8×4) system that can be switched to an all-wheel drive (8×8) configuration.
The Stryker vehicle entered service in 2005, with a unit cost of approximately $3.5 million in 2012.
Answer: False
The Stryker vehicle entered service in 2002, and its unit cost in 2012 was US$4.9 million.
The U.S. Army's inventory accounts for the majority of the 4,900 total Stryker vehicles built, holding over 4,800 units.
Answer: False
Of the approximately 4,900 Stryker vehicles built, 4,466 are part of the U.S. Army's fleet.
All Stryker variants, including the ICV and MGS, have a uniform mass of approximately 18 short tons.
Answer: False
The Stryker's mass varies by variant; for example, the ICV has a mass of 18.16 short tons, while the MGS is 20.69 short tons.
The Stryker is designed for a three-person crew and can carry up to seven passengers.
Answer: False
The Stryker typically requires two personnel to operate and can carry up to nine passengers.
The Stryker uses a General Motors diesel engine with a power output of 450 horsepower.
Answer: False
The Stryker is powered by a Caterpillar C7 diesel engine, which produces 350 horsepower (260 kW).
The Stryker's operational range is 500 miles, and its top speed is 97 km/h.
Answer: False
The Stryker has an operational range of 310 miles (500 kilometers) and can reach a maximum speed of 60 mph (97 km/h).
The Stryker's unique engine design requires specialized training and parts, making maintenance complex and time-consuming.
Answer: False
The Stryker uses a Caterpillar diesel engine common in U.S. Army medium-lift trucks, which simplifies maintenance and parts supply, and its design incorporates quick-disconnecting mechanisms for easy removal and reinstallation of components.
The Stryker relies solely on traditional periscopes for crew visibility, lacking advanced camera systems.
Answer: False
The Stryker is equipped with advanced camera systems like the AN/VAS–5 Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE) and DVE-Wide, which provide a full 360-degree view for the crew.
Dismounted soldiers' night vision has a comparable range to the Stryker's thermal sights, providing similar situational awareness at night.
Answer: False
The Stryker's thermal sights can see out to 7,800 feet (2,400 meters), a significant advantage compared to the 330 feet (100 meters) range of night vision sights used by dismounted soldiers.
The Stryker's tires are fixed pressure, requiring external equipment for terrain adaptation, and lack run-flat capabilities.
Answer: False
The Stryker can alter the pressure in all eight of its tires to adapt to various terrain conditions and is equipped with run-flat tire inserts that allow it to continue moving at reduced speeds even after a tire is damaged.
The Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from which platform?
Answer: Canadian LAV III
Which company is responsible for producing Stryker vehicles for the United States Army?
Answer: General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada
The Stryker is primarily classified as what type of vehicle?
Answer: Armored Personnel Carrier–Infantry Fighting Vehicle hybrid
In what year did the Stryker vehicle enter service?
Answer: 2002
Out of approximately 4,900 total Stryker vehicles built, how many are part of the U.S. Army's fleet?
Answer: 4,466
What is the approximate mass of the Stryker Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) variant?
Answer: 16.47 metric tons
How many passengers can a Stryker vehicle typically carry in addition to its crew?
Answer: 9
The Stryker vehicle is powered by which type of engine?
Answer: Caterpillar C7 diesel engine
What is the maximum speed the Stryker vehicle can reach?
Answer: 60 mph (97 km/h)
The Stryker's engine and mechanical design facilitate maintenance primarily because:
Answer: Its Caterpillar diesel engine is common in U.S. Army medium-lift trucks.
The Stryker is equipped with which advanced camera system to enhance driver visibility?
Answer: AN/VAS–5 Driver’s Vision Enhancer (DVE)
The Stryker's thermal sights can see out to what distance?
Answer: 7,800 feet (2,400 meters)
The Stryker's tire system enhances its tactical mobility by allowing it to:
Answer: Automatically inflate tires to a higher pressure if speed is exceeded.
The Stryker's bolt-on ceramic armor primarily protects against 7.62mm rounds, with limited frontal protection against larger caliber ammunition.
Answer: False
With its bolt-on ceramic armor, the Stryker provides all-around protection against 14.5×114mm armor-piercing ammunition and artillery fragments from 155mm rounds.
The Stryker's hull design remained unchanged, with IED protection solely relying on external add-on armor packages.
Answer: False
To improve survivability against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the U.S. Army introduced modifications reshaping the hull into a shallow V-shaped structure, and later a Double V-Hull (DVH) configuration.
The initial ceramic armor issues were due to improper installation techniques, which were corrected by revised training protocols.
Answer: False
Problems with the initial batch of ceramic armor were due to changes in the composition and size of the panels introduced by their manufacturer, IBD Deisenroth, and were resolved by selecting a new supplier.
The Stryker's armor cannot be enhanced with optional packages, as its base protection is considered sufficient for all threats.
Answer: False
Optional armor packages for the Stryker include slat armor, Stryker reactive armor tiles (SRAT), a hull protection kit (HPK), armored skirts, and a ballistic shield to enhance its protection.
The Double V-hull (DVH) was developed to improve the Stryker's amphibious capabilities and reduce its weight.
Answer: False
The Double V-hull (DVH) was developed in response to the Stryker's poor performance against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), designed to deflect blast forces away from the vehicle's interior and improve crew survivability.
With its bolt-on ceramic armor, the Stryker provides all-around protection against which type of ammunition?
Answer: 14.5×114mm armor-piercing ammunition
The unexpected resistance from rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs) during the Stryker's deployment in the Iraq War prompted the development and addition of what type of armor?
Answer: Slat armor
To improve survivability against improvised explosive devices (IEDs), the U.S. Army introduced modifications reshaping the Stryker's hull into what structure?
Answer: A shallow V-shaped structure
The initial batch of ceramic armor for the Stryker encountered problems because:
Answer: A number of panels failed against 14.5mm ammunition.
Which of these is an optional armor package available for the Stryker to enhance its protection?
Answer: Slat armor
The main reason for developing the Double V-hull (DVH) for Stryker vehicles was in response to their poor performance against what threat?
Answer: Improvised explosive devices (IEDs)
The Double V-Hull A1 (DVH A1) variant features which key improvement over the original DVH Strykers?
Answer: An upgraded electrical system with a 910-amp alternator.
The primary armament for all Stryker variants is the 0.50 inch M2 machine gun, with no specialized gun systems mentioned.
Answer: False
While many variants use the 0.50 inch M2 machine gun, specialized variants like the Stryker Dragoons are equipped with a 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II gun, and the M1128 mobile gun system features a 105 mm M68A2 gun.
The M1126 ICV is primarily an offensive vehicle, equipped with a large-caliber cannon for direct fire support.
Answer: False
The M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) is the basic armored personnel carrier version of the Stryker, providing protected transport for two crew members and a nine-man infantry squad, designed to support dismounted infantry operations.
The M1127 RV is designed for medical evacuation and battlefield casualty transport.
Answer: False
The M1127 Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV) variant is used for gathering and transmitting real-time intelligence and surveillance data.
The M1128 MGS is primarily armed with a 30mm chain gun and requires manual loading for its main armament.
Answer: False
The M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) is armed with a 105 mm M68A1E4 rifled cannon and features an autoloader for the main gun.
The M1128 MGS was retired because its 105mm cannon was deemed insufficient against modern armored threats.
Answer: False
The Stryker M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) was retired primarily due to the expense and difficulty associated with maintaining and upgrading its autoloader system.
The M1129 Mortar Carrier is a direct fire support vehicle, primarily firing high-velocity anti-tank rounds.
Answer: False
The M1129 Mortar Carrier (MC) provides indirect fire support to infantry units and is armed with a 120 mm mortar system, firing various munitions including high explosive, illumination, and precision-guided munitions.
The M1130 Commander's Vehicle is an unarmed transport vehicle used exclusively for high-ranking officers.
Answer: False
The M1130 Commander's Vehicle (CV) provides commanders with essential communication, data, and control functions for combat missions and is deployed at brigade, battalion, and company headquarters levels.
The M1132 ESV is primarily used for constructing defensive fortifications and lacks mine detection capabilities.
Answer: False
The M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV) provides mobility and limited counter-mobility support, integrating obstacle neutralization, lane marking systems, and mine detection devices.
The M1134 ATGM is designed for close-quarters urban combat, using short-range anti-personnel missiles.
Answer: False
The M1134 Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle (ATGM) is armed with the TOW missile and its primary role is to provide long-range anti-tank fires against enemy armor.
The M1296 Dragoon is an unarmed reconnaissance variant, differing from the ICV by its enhanced sensor suite.
Answer: False
The M1296 Dragoon is the first variant of the Stryker family to be equipped as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV), armed with an XM813 30 mm cannon in a Kongsberg unmanned turret, significantly increasing its lethality.
The Stryker Dragoons variant is specifically equipped with which main armament?
Answer: 30 mm Mk44 Bushmaster II gun
What is the primary role of the M1126 Infantry Carrier Vehicle (ICV) variant?
Answer: Transporting two crew members and a nine-man infantry squad.
The M1127 Reconnaissance Vehicle (RV) variant is primarily used for what purpose?
Answer: Gathering and transmitting real-time intelligence and surveillance data.
The M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) variant is primarily armed with which main gun?
Answer: 105 mm M68A1E4 rifled cannon
The Stryker M1128 Mobile Gun System (MGS) was retired at the end of 2022 primarily due to what reason?
Answer: The expense and difficulty of maintaining and upgrading its autoloader system.
What is the primary role of the M1129 Mortar Carrier (MC) variant of the Stryker?
Answer: Indirect fire support to infantry units.
The M1130 Commander's Vehicle (CV) within a Stryker Brigade primarily provides commanders with what?
Answer: Communication, data, and control functions for mission planning.
The M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV) provides which of the following capabilities?
Answer: Obstacle neutralization and mine detection.
The M1134 Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle (ATGM) is primarily designed to provide what?
Answer: Long-range anti-tank fires against enemy armor.
The M1296 Dragoon differs from the baseline Stryker ICV primarily by:
Answer: Having a modified hull roof to install a Kongsberg unmanned turret with a 30 mm cannon.
The Stryker was designed to replace the M1 Abrams tank as the primary heavy armored vehicle for rapid deployment.
Answer: False
The Stryker was intended to fill the capability gap between heavy, less deployable vehicles like the M2 Bradley and easily deployable but lightly armed vehicles such as the Humvee, not to replace the M1 Abrams.
The Stryker was named after General John Stryker, a prominent figure in U.S. Army armored vehicle development.
Answer: False
The Stryker was named in honor of two unrelated U.S. soldiers who posthumously received the Medal of Honor: Private First Class Stuart S. Stryker and Specialist Four Robert F. Stryker.
Initial criticisms of the Stryker program focused on its lack of amphibious capabilities, not its air mobility or brigade numbers.
Answer: False
Initial criticisms of the Stryker program included concerns about its C-130 air mobility and proposals to reduce the number of planned Stryker Brigade Combat Teams.
The Iraq War deployment primarily highlighted the need for improved offensive capabilities, not armor upgrades, for the Stryker.
Answer: False
The Iraq War deployment highlighted unexpected insurgent resistance, particularly from rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), which prompted the development and addition of slat armor.
A 2004 U.S. Army report praised the Stryker's flawless performance in Iraq, citing its exceptional survivability in all combat scenarios.
Answer: False
A leaked U.S. Army report from December 2004 stated that the Stryker was 'effective and survivable only with limitations for use in small-scale contingencies' and described a 'litany of design flaws'.
The primary mission of Stryker Brigade Combat Teams is to provide heavy artillery support for static defensive positions.
Answer: False
The primary mission of Stryker Brigade Combat Teams is to rapidly move infantry to the battlefield in relative security, providing armor protection, vehicle-borne weapon systems, and enhanced speed and range to support dismounted infantry.
A standard Stryker BCT primarily consists of MGS and MEV variants, with only a small number of ICVs.
Answer: False
A standard Stryker Brigade Combat Team typically consists of 130 Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVs), which form the majority of its vehicle composition.
The first Stryker brigade deployed to Iraq was the 1st Brigade, 1st Armored Division, in early 2004.
Answer: False
The 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division from Fort Lewis was the first unit to field and deploy the Stryker vehicle to combat in Iraq, serving from November 2003 to November 2004.
The 48th Infantry Brigade Combat Team was the first National Guard unit to deploy Strykers to Iraq.
Answer: False
The 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard, was the first National Guard unit in the U.S. Army to field Strykers and deploy to Iraq.
The 1st Brigade, 25th Infantry Division was the first Stryker unit in Afghanistan, and it experienced minimal casualties due to the Stryker's superior protection.
Answer: False
The 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division, was the first Stryker unit sent to Afghanistan, and its 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment, suffered the heaviest losses of any Stryker battalion to date during its deployment.
Field reports from Iraq indicated widespread dissatisfaction among soldiers and officers with the Stryker's performance, particularly its lack of maneuverability.
Answer: False
According to field reports and a 2005 Washington Post article, commanders, soldiers, and mechanics who used the Stryker fleet daily in Iraq 'unanimously praised the vehicle,' describing it as 'fantastic' with 'incredible mobility' and 'incredible speed'.
The Stryker was strategically developed to fill the capability gap between which two types of vehicles?
Answer: Heavy, less deployable vehicles like the M2 Bradley and lightly armed, easily deployable vehicles such as the Humvee
Which two companies partnered to win the Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) competition that led to the Stryker?
Answer: General Dynamics and General Motors
The Interim Armored Vehicle (IAV) was formally renamed 'Stryker' in honor of whom?
Answer: Two unrelated U.S. soldiers who posthumously received the Medal of Honor
In 2002, lawmakers criticized the Stryker program, considering a reduction in planned Stryker Brigade Combat Teams from six to how many?
Answer: Three
A leaked U.S. Army report from December 2004 concluded that the Stryker was 'effective and survivable' under what condition?
Answer: Only with limitations for use in small-scale contingencies
The primary mission of Stryker Brigade Combat Teams within the U.S. Army is to:
Answer: Rapidly move infantry to the battlefield in relative security.
A standard Stryker Brigade Combat Team typically consists of how many Infantry Carrier Vehicles (ICVs)?
Answer: 130
Which U.S. Army unit was the first to field and deploy the Stryker vehicle to combat in Iraq?
Answer: 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
Which National Guard unit was the first in the U.S. Army to field Strykers and deploy to Iraq?
Answer: 56th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division
Which Stryker unit was the first to deploy to Afghanistan?
Answer: 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division
According to a 2005 Washington Post article, how did soldiers and officers generally perceive the Stryker's performance in Iraq?
Answer: They unanimously praised the vehicle, citing its mobility and speed.
The ECP program primarily focuses on integrating new weapon systems, not on power or suspension upgrades.
Answer: False
Phase 1 of the Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) program includes replacing the 350-horsepower engine with a 450-horsepower engine, upgrading the alternator, and implementing a stronger suspension system.
The M-SHORAD program was developed to enhance the Stryker's anti-tank capabilities against heavy armor, not air defense.
Answer: False
The M-SHORAD program was initiated to modify Stryker vehicles with sensors and weapons to address a critical capability gap against Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in Europe.
The M-SHORAD Stryker's primary weapon system is a 105mm cannon, supplemented by a short-range anti-personnel missile system.
Answer: False
The M-SHORAD Stryker's mission equipment package integrates a Stinger missile pod, Longbow Hellfire missile rails, a 30 mm M230LF chain gun, and a 7.62 mm M240 coaxial machine gun, not a 105mm cannon.
M-SHORAD Increment 3 will add more Longbow Hellfire missiles and remove Stinger missiles to focus on longer-range threats.
Answer: False
As of 2025, M-SHORAD Increment 3 plans to remove AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles and double the Stinger missile loadout.
The DE M-SHORAD variant uses a high-power microwave system to disrupt enemy communications, not a laser for direct engagement.
Answer: False
The DE M-SHORAD is a Directed Energy Maneuver-SHORAD Stryker variant that integrates a 50 kW laser weapon system for direct engagement against unmanned aerial systems and rocket, artillery, and mortar threats.
The XM1182 HEAB-T is a 105mm anti-tank round designed exclusively for penetrating heavy armor.
Answer: False
The XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) is an advanced 30mm ammunition round with multi-mode functionality, including airburst, point detonate, and point detonate delay, designed for the ICVVA1-30mm Stryker.
The XM1170 APFSDS-T round uses a tungsten-nickel-cobalt penetrator, which replaced an earlier depleted uranium design.
Answer: False
The XM1170 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) round utilizes a depleted uranium (DU) penetrator, which replaced the previous Tungsten-Nickel-Cobalt penetrator.
Krauss-Maffei Wegmann proposed an experimental Stryker variant equipped with a large-caliber howitzer for long-range fire support.
Answer: False
The German manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) proposed an experimental Stryker launched assault bridge variant, designed to carry and deploy a 12-meter long bridge.
The Stryker MEHEL variant uses a high-power microwave system to disable enemy electronics, not a laser for kinetic engagement.
Answer: False
The Stryker Mobile Expeditionary High-Energy Laser (MEHEL) is an experimental variant that integrates a directed energy weapon (laser) to defend against unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), demonstrating counter-UAV capability by shooting down drone targets.
Phase 1 of the Stryker's Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) program includes which of the following improvements?
Answer: Replacement of the 350-horsepower engine with a 450-horsepower engine
The M-SHORAD program was initiated in February 2018 to address a critical capability gap against what specific threat in Europe?
Answer: Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs)
The M-SHORAD Stryker's mission equipment package is equipped with which type of radar?
Answer: RADA Electronic Industries Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR)
As of 2025, what is a planned change for the M-SHORAD Increment 3 configuration?
Answer: Removal of the AGM-114L Longbow Hellfire missiles
The DE M-SHORAD Stryker variant's primary defensive capability is to use a 50 kW laser to defend against what?
Answer: Group 1-3 unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and rocket, artillery, and mortar (RAM) threats
The XM1182 High Explosive Airburst with Tracer (HEAB-T) round features which multi-mode functionality?
Answer: Airburst, point detonate, and point detonate delay
The XM1170 Armor Piercing Fin Stabilized Discarding Sabot with Tracer (APFSDS-T) round utilizes a penetrator made of what material?
Answer: Depleted uranium (DU)
The German manufacturer Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) proposed an experimental Stryker variant designed to do what?
Answer: Carry and launch an assault bridge.
In an April 2016 test, what did the Stryker Mobile Expeditionary High-Energy Laser (MEHEL) variant successfully demonstrate?
Answer: Its counter-UAV capability by shooting down 21 drone targets.
Canada and Israel are current operators of the Stryker vehicle.
Answer: False
Canada canceled its order for the Stryker Mobile Gun System, and Israel did not acquire the Stryker after trials. Current operators include the United States, North Macedonia, Thailand, and Ukraine.
Argentina is a future operator of the Stryker, having approved the purchase of a large fleet of MGS variants.
Answer: False
Bulgaria is a future operator of the Stryker, having approved the purchase of 183 Strykers of various types in November 2023. Argentina is listed as a potential operator, not a confirmed future one.
Germany and France are listed as potential operators of the Stryker vehicle.
Answer: False
Argentina, Chile, and India are listed as potential operators of the Stryker vehicle.
Canada canceled its MGS order due to budget cuts and a shift towards lighter, more deployable vehicles.
Answer: False
Canada canceled its order for the Stryker Mobile Gun System because it decided to purchase surplus Leopard 2 tanks from the Netherlands instead.
Israel acquired a limited number of Stryker vehicles for specialized urban warfare units after successful trials.
Answer: False
After trials, Israel did not acquire the Stryker vehicle, opting instead for the locally designed and produced Namer heavy armored personnel carriers.
Lithuania chose the Boxer IFV over the Stryker primarily due to the Stryker's higher unit cost and maintenance expenses.
Answer: False
Lithuania chose the German Boxer IFV over the US-made Stryker due to its requirement for the first batch to be delivered in 2017 and the lack of sufficient testing of the Stryker's 30mm cannon at that time.
As of the provided information, which country is a current operator of the Stryker vehicle?
Answer: Ukraine
Which country is listed as a future operator of the Stryker, having approved a purchase in November 2023?
Answer: Bulgaria
Which of the following countries is listed as a potential operator of the Stryker vehicle, with discussions for joint production underway?
Answer: India
Canada canceled its order for the Stryker Mobile Gun System primarily because it decided to:
Answer: Purchase surplus Leopard 2 tanks from the Netherlands instead.
After trials, Israel did not acquire the Stryker vehicle, opting instead for which locally designed armored personnel carrier?
Answer: Namer
In 2015, Lithuania chose the German Boxer IFV over the US-made Stryker for which of the following reasons?
Answer: Lithuania required the first batch to be delivered in 2017, and the Stryker's 30mm cannon lacked sufficient testing.