M1132 (Stryker ESV) American Armored Engineer Squad Vehicle
M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV)
8x8 Wheeled Armored Engineer Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
M1132 (Stryker ESV) American Armored Engineer Squad Vehicle
Designation
M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV)
Alternate Designation
M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV)
Equipment Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Engineer Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
M1132 Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV) is the combat engineering variant of the Stryker wheeled armored fighting vehicle. It is employed by combat engineer squads in the US Army Stryker brigade combat teams. Its purpose is to transport and support combat engineers on the battlefield; the vehicle includes obstacle clearing and lane marking systems as well as mine detection devices. The engineer vehicle is based on the infantry carrier. Its most distinctive feature is a mine-clearance blade, it is most often towing a wheeled trailer loaded with additional equipment. The vehicle is capable of clearing mines on paved surfaces and some rubble clearance. Other mobility tasks can be completed by the mounted engineer squad with the tools on the vehicle and trailer.
Ground Specifications
Crew
2
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
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).
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
M1132 Stryker Engineer Squad Vehicle (ESV)
Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Engineer 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
Mission Systems
Pearson Engineering Mission Equipment Package
Includes the following: Straight Obstacle Blade, Surface Clearance Device, Light Weight Mine Roller, Area Clearance Device, and an Obstacle Marker System.
Towed Engineering Trailer
A trailer can be towed with additional equipment if required and the vehicle carries a selection of engineering tools for the dismounted crew.
Straight Obstacle Blade Weight
1,260 kg
Straight Obstacle Blade Width
3 m
Obstacle Blade Composition
The lower part of the blade is fitted with hardened steel cutting edges that are secured with special countersunk head bolts and self-locking nuts. A single pass of the SOB provides a cutting depth of 100 mm and a cutting width of 3 m.
Obstacle Blade Configurations
Three (3) operating configurations that are stowed for cross-country travel, deployed to carry out earth moving and obstacle clearing operations and float for ground levelling and back-loading operations.
Hydraulic Power
Yes, hydraulic power is provided directly by the vehicle and the system is operated by the driver via the Mission Equipment Signal Unit, which is mounted close to the driver’s position. Can also be but operation by a tethered remote.
Counter IED and Counter-Mine
The M1132 can also be fitted with Jettison Fitting Kits (JFKs) and associated control systems. These interface kits allow the vehicle to be fitted with counter-IED and counter-mine equipment. They support quick and easy attach / release and interchange of counter-IED, combat earthmoving, route proving, and assault bridge attachments. The interface also provides added emergency jettison functionality to rapidly detach the front end equipment in the event of blast damage.
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.
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
Self-Entrenching Blade
INA
NBC Protection
Yes
Smoke Equipment
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
Wheeled Heavy Armored Vehicles
Land > Heavy Armored Vehicles > Wheeled Heavy Armored 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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