M1130 (Stryker CV) American Armored Command Vehicle
M1130
8x8 Wheeled Armored Infantry Carrier Vehicle
Other
Basic Information
Name
M1130 (Stryker CV) American Armored Command Vehicle
Designation
M1130
Alternate Designation
M1130 Stryker Command Vehicle / Stryker Mobile Command Post (SMCP)
Equipment Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Infantry Carrier Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
The M1130 Stryker CV (Command Vehicle) is part of a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III. The M1130 CV is used within the brigade to provide means to receive information, analyze and transmit data, and control forces carrying out combat missions. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army. It has 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to all-wheel drive (8×8).
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
Engine
7.2-liter Turbo Diesel (350 hp)
Active Protection
Yes
NBC Protection
Yes
Max Speed
100.0 km/h
Range
500.0 km
Variants
M1126 ICV
Armored personnel carrier version that provides protected transport for 2 crew and a 9 man infantry squad.
M1127 (RV)
Reconnaissance Vehicle. used by RSTA (Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition) Squadrons and battalion scouts, moving throughout the battlefield to gather and transmit real-time intelligence/surveillance for situational awareness
M1128 (MGS)
Mobile Gun System. Version armed with a 105 mm M68A1 rifled cannon (M68A1E4)
M1129 (MC)
Mortar Carrier. armed with Soltam 120 mm Mortar supports infantry with screening obscurants, suppressive forces and on-call supporting fires (HE, illumination, IR illumination, smoke, precision-guided, and DPICM cluster bombs).
M1131 (FSV)
Fire Support Vehicle is organic to maneuver companies and provides surveillance and communications (4 secure combat radio nets), with target acquisition identification tracking, the designation being transmitted automatically to the shooting units.
M1132 (ESV)
Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV) provides mobility and limited counter mobility support. Integrated into the ESV are obstacle neutralization and lane marking systems and mine detection devices.
M1133 (MEV)
Medical Evacuation Vehicle (MEV) is the Battalion Aid Station for brigade units, providing treatment for serious injury and advanced trauma.
M1134 (ATGM)
Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle is armed with the TOW missile to reinforce the brigade's infantry and reconnaissance, providing long-range antitank fires against armor beyond tank gun effective range.
M1135 (NBC RV)
Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle automatically integrates contamination information from detectors with input from navigation and meteorological systems and transmits digital NBC warning messages to warn follow-on forces.
System
Alternative Designation
M1130 Stryker Command Vehicle / Stryker Mobile Command Post (SMCP)
Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Infantry Carrier Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamic Land Systems, USA and Canada
Family
Stryker
Configuration
The Stryker is based on the LAV III light armored vehicle, which in turn was based on the LAV-25 series.
The vehicle comes in several variants with a common engine, transmission, hydraulics, wheels, tires, differentials and transfer case.
Crew
2 Personnel
Passenger Capacity
9 Personnel
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
2.64 m
Weight, Combat
17,525 kg
Ground Pressure
2.05 kg / square centimeter
Automotive
Engine Name
Caterpillar C7
Engine Type
7.2-liter Turbo Diesel
Engine Power
350 hp
Cruising Range
500 km
Speed, Maximum Road
100 km/h
Speed, Average Cross
INA
Speed Maximum Swim
Not Amphibious
Fording Depth
1.3 m
Weapon Systems
Heavy Machine Gun (Option 1)
Name
M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7mm
Quantity
1
Length
1,654 mm
Barrel Length
1,143 mm
Action
Short, Recoil-Operated
Rate of Fire
450 - 600 rds/min
Maximum Effective Firing Range
1,800 m
Feed System
Belt-Fed
Grenade Launcher (Option 2)
Name
MK-19 Grenade Launcher
Type
Automatic Grenade Launcher mm
Caliber
40 mm
Length
1,090 mm
Barrel Length
413 mm
Action
Blowback (empty without accessories)
Rate of Fire
360–390 rds/min (cyclic) 40 rds/min (sustained) 60 rds/min (rapid)
Maximum Effective Firing Range
1,500 m
Feed System
32 or 48 (count) Grenade Belt
Machine Gun (Option 3)
Name
M240
Type
General-Purpose Machine Gun
Caliber
7.62 mm
Length
1,260 mm
Barrel Length
630 mm
Action
Open-Bolt Fired, Gas-Operated, Long-Stroke Piston
Rate of Fire
650-750 rds/min
Maximum Effective Range
1,100 m
Feed System
Belt-Fed
Fire Control
Name
M151 Kongsberg Protector
Type
Remote Weapons Station
Mounting System
Universal Soft-Mount Cradle
Sights / Aiming System
Detached Line of Sight (DLOS) enables the gunner to keep sights on target independent of ballistic solution for the weapon option in use.
Turret Stabilization
Fully stabilized and provides steady observation and engagement capability.
Thermals
Yes
Camera
Color Daylight System
Laser Range Finder
Yes
Protection
Hull Armor
Constructed from high-hardness steel which offers a basic level of protection against 14.5mm rounds on the frontal arc, and all-around protection against 7.62mm ball ammunition.
Applique Armor
Equipped with bolt-on ceramic armor which offers all-around protection against 14.5mm, armor-piercing ammunition, and artillery fragments from 152mm rounds.
Explosive Reactive Armor
No
Active Protection System
Yes
Mine Clearing
Yes, but limited capability. The Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV) variant provides mobility and limited counter mobility support. Integrated into the ESV are obstacle neutralization and lane marking systems and mine detection devices.
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Command & Control
Battle Management System
FBCB2 (Force XXI battle command brigade and below)
Digital
Yes, Utilizes digital communications system that allows comms between vehicles and higher headquarters through text messaging and a map network.
Mission
Provides commanders with communication, data, and control functions to analyze and prepare information for combat missions; can also link to aircraft antenna for air to ground integration.
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Land
Land
Filter Label
M
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
2.64 m
Weight
17525 kg
Operators (2)
United States
CFE Treaty
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