M1134 (Stryker) American 8x8 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
M1134 Stryker ATGM Vehicle / TOW Carrier
8x8 Wheeled Armored ATGM Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
M1134 (Stryker) American 8x8 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle
Designation
M1134 Stryker ATGM Vehicle / TOW Carrier
Alternate Designation
M1134 Stryker ATGM Vehicle / TOW Carrier
Equipment Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored ATGM Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2006
Description
The M1134 (Stryker) American 8x8 Armored Anti-Tank Guided Missile Vehicle is part of a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army. It has a 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to an all-wheel drive (8×8). The 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.
Ground Specifications
Crew
4
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
TOW missile
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).
M1130 (CV)
Command Vehicle, provides commanders with communication, data, and control functions to analyze and prepare information for combat missions; can also link to aircraft antenna/power for planning missions.
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.
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
M1134 Stryker ATGM Vehicle / TOW Carrier
Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored ATGM 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
4 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
ATGM Missile System
System Name
Elevated TOW System (ETS-1)
Type
Telescopic, optically-tracked, wire-guided (TOW) system
Design
Pedestal mounted anti-tank missile launcher. Features a pair of horizontally mounted TOW missile launch tubes located on the left of the sensor mast head.
Guidance (Wire Link)
Fitted with a Semi-Automatic Command-to-Line-of-Sight (SACLOS) system, with an optical tracker and commands are sent via wire link to the missile. It is a two-wire system dispensed from spools at the rear of the missile body.
Guidance (Wireless)
A wireless launch system is available. When using the wireless datalink option, this wire is replaced by an IR link, with an emitter replacing the spools used to dispense the command wire in flight. The modulated IR beacon at the rear of the missile is tracked by the launch unit's optical sight, which detects course deviations and sends corrective signals to the missile.
Traverse
360 deg
Elevation
-20 / +29 deg
Electric Positioning
Yes, and includes a manual back-up of both the electric traverse and elevation systems is available in the case of power failure.
Launcher Options
2 and 4-tube options available
Missile Name
BGM-71
Missile Diameter
152 mm
Missile Wingspan
0.46 m
Warhead Type
High Explosive, Shaped Charge
Warhead Weight
3.9 - 6.14 kg (Variant Dependent)
Missiles Types Fired
The system can accommodate all BGM-71 variants.
Maximum Distance
3.75 km
Combat Load
Launchers loaded (2 or 4) plus 10 missiles stored inside the vehicle.
Secondary Weapons
Heavy Machine Gun (Option 1)
Name
1 x M2 Browning .50 Caliber Machine Gun
Type
Heavy Machine Gun
Caliber
12.7mm
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
Machine Gun (Option 2)
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
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.
Image Sources
Notes
https://dod.defense.gov/OIR/gallery/igphoto/2001814703/; https://www.amazon.com/ConversationPrints-Stryker-Combat-Military-Picture/dp/B097QFY6RD; https://armyrecognition.com/may_2014_global_defense_security_news_uk/lockheed_martin_demonstrated_the_successful_firing_of_javelin_missile_from_british_turret_2105144.html;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Wheeled Anti-Tank Vehicles
Land > Anti-Tank Vehicles > Wheeled Anti-Tank Vehicles
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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