M1128 (Stryker MGS) American Mobile Gun System
M1128 Stryker MGS
8x8 Wheeled Armored Cannon Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
M1128 (Stryker MGS) American Mobile Gun System
Designation
M1128 Stryker MGS
Alternate Designation
M1128 Stryker MGS
Equipment Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Cannon Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2007
Description
The M1128 Mobile Gun System is an eight-wheeled armored vehicle of the Stryker armored fighting vehicle family and features a 105 mm tank gun. It is in service with the United States and was also being considered for adoption by several other countries. The M1128 is based on the hull of an M1126, however it carries a large-caliber gun. It is designed to support dismounted infantry and engage the enemy in close combat. The firepower is close to that of an older MBT, but the mobility on roads is much greater. This enables the vehicle to keep pace with a Stryker Brigade Combat Team (BCT) and clear opposition quickly to permit rapid movement.
Ground Specifications
Crew
3
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
105 mm tank gun
Engine
7.2-liter Turbo Diesel (350 hp)
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.
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
M1128 Stryker MGS
Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Cannon 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
3 Personnel
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
2.64 m
Weight, Combat
19,000 kg
Ground Pressure
2.4 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
Main Weapon
Name
M68A2
Type
105 mm Cannon System
Caliber
105 mm
Ammunition Handling System
Yes, the gun is fed by a hydraulically operated automatic loader mounted in the turret basket which contains eight rounds of ready-to-use.
Rate of Fire
10 rds/min
Basic Load
Can store 18 rounds of main gun ammunition, 8 in the autoloader's carousel and an additional 10 in a replenisher located at the rear of the vehicle
Main Gun Ammunition
M900 (KE)
Kinetic energy penetrator to destroy armored vehicles
M456A2 (HE)
High explosive anti-tank round to destroy thin-skinned vehicles and provide anti-personnel fragmentation.
M393A3 (HE-P)
hHgh explosive plastic round to destroy bunkers, machine gun and sniper positions, and create openings in walls for infantry to access.
M1040 Cannister
Cannister shot to increase proximity and coverage when engaging dismounted troops.
Coaxial Weapon
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
Secondary Weapon System
Heavy Machine Gun
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
Fire Control
Name
General Dynamics FCS
Type
Full Solution Fire Control System
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
Turret
Low-profile turret meant to provide survivability against specified threat munitions.
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
INA
NBC Protection
INA
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.
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
19000 kg
Operators (2)
United States
CFE Treaty
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