M1129 (Stryker MC) American Armored Mortar Carrier
M1129 Stryker MC, Mortar Carrier
8x8 Wheeled Armored Mortar Carrier Vehicle
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Basic Information
Name
M1129 (Stryker MC) American Armored Mortar Carrier
Designation
M1129 Stryker MC, Mortar Carrier
Alternate Designation
M1129 Stryker MC, Mortar Carrier
Equipment Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Mortar Carrier Vehicle
Manufacturer
General Dynamics Land Systems
Date of Introduction
2005
Description
The M1129 Stryker MC (Mortar Carrier Vehicle) is part of a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III. General Dynamics Land Systems produce Stryker vehicles for the United States Army. It has a 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to an all-wheel drive (8×8).
Ground Specifications
Crew
5
Mobility Type
Wheeled (8x8)
Main Weapon
120mm Mortar
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.
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
M1129 Stryker MC, Mortar Carrier
Type
8x8 Wheeled Armored Mortar 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
5 Personnel
Dimensions
Length
6.95 m
Width
2.72 m
Height
2.64 m
Weight, Combat
19,000 kg
Ground Pressure
2.10 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
120mm Mortar
Name
Cardom Mobile Mortar System
Type
Computerized Recoil Mortar System (RMS)
Manufacturer
Soltam Systems (Israeli)
Caliber
120 mm
Quantity
1
Length
1,654 mm
Fire Mission First Shot Time
30 sec
Mount
Traversable plane
Fire Control
Automatic aiming and fire adjustments performed through the fire control computer or via communications.
Traverse
360 deg
Elevation
+30 / +80 deg
Maximum Rate of Fire
16 rds/min
Maximum Effective Firing Range
8000 m
Ammunition
Standard 120mm NATO mortar round
Mission Support Types
Supports infantry with screening obscurants, suppressive forces and on-call supporting fires (HE, illumination, IR illumination, smoke, precision-guided, and DPICM).
Machine Gun (Roof Mounted)
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
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.
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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