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Entered service |
2007 |
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Crew |
3 men |
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Dimensions and weight |
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Weight |
18.7 t |
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Length (gun forward) |
? |
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Hull length |
~ 7 m |
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Width |
~ 2.7 m |
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Height |
~ 2.9 m |
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Armament |
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Main gun |
105-mm rifled |
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Barrel length |
? |
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Machine guns |
1 x 12.7-mm, 1 x 7.62-mm |
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Projectile weight |
? |
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Maximum firing range |
? |
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Maximum rate of fire |
6 rpm |
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Elevation range |
- 10 to + 18 degrees |
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Traverse range |
360 degrees |
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Ammunition load |
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Main gun |
18 rounds |
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Machine guns |
400 x 12.7, 3 400 x 7.62 |
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Mobility |
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Engine |
Caterpillar 3126 diesel |
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Engine power |
350 hp |
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Maximum road speed |
100 km/h |
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Range |
530 km |
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Maneuverability |
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Gradient |
60% |
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Side slope |
30% |
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Vertical step |
0.6 m |
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Trench |
2 m |
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Fording |
1.2 m |
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The M1128
Stryker Mobile Gun System (MGS) was designed to provide direct fire
support for infantry units. The MGS is one of 10 variants of the
Stryker series of wheeled armored
vehicle. The M1128 was designed for low-intensity combats and takes
some of the main battle tank roles. Deliveries of first
pre-production vehicles commenced in 2002 and vehicle entered
service with the US Army in 2007.
The M1128
Mobile Gun System is fitted with a low-profile turret, similar to
that of the Teledyne Vehicle Systems
Expeditionary Tank. It is armed with a
M68A1E4 105-mm rifled tank gun. It is a modified version of the tank
gun, used on the
M1 Abrams and
M60
series main battle tanks. This gun is fitted
with an autoloader. It is worth mentioning that in 2005
vehicle's autoloader was redesigned due to jamming problems. The gun is fully stabilized and can
fire accurately on the move. The Mobile Gun System fires high-explosive,
anti-tank and canister rounds. Despite it's anti-tank capability the
Stryker MGS poses little threat to modern main battle tanks. Only 18 rounds
for the main gun are
carried inside the vehicle.
Secondary
armament consists of 12.7-mm and 7.62-mm machine guns.
Armor of the
Mobile Gun System protects against small arms fire and artillery
shell splinters. Interior is lined with Kevlar spall liner. Vehicle can
be fitted with add-on armor, which provides protection against
14.5-mm projectiles. Add-on slat armor protects against RPG rounds. The
MGS is fitted with NBC protection and automatic fire suppression
systems.
The Mobile Gun System has
a crew of three, including commander, gunner and driver.
The M1128
MGS uses a Stryker 8x8 armored personnel
carrier chassis. Vehicle is powered by Caterpillar 3126 diesel
engine, developing 350 horsepower. Engine and transmission of the
MGS can be removed and reinstalled in less than an hour. Vehicle is
not amphibious. The M1128 can
be airlifted by
C-130 Hercules and larger transport aircraft. The
MGS disembarks from the C-130 in combat-ready status.
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Video of the M1128 Stryker Mobile
Gun System |
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