Unveiled: Next-Gen Upgrade Unleashes the Enhanced Stryker Combat Vehicle
The M1256A1 upgraded Stryker with a distinctive Double-V Hull A1 design is outfitted with an M153A4 CROWS-J housing a .50 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and a Javelin anti-tank guided missile system
Eyal Boguslavsky
| 24/01/2024
Image by the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team
A new and enhanced version of the Stryker combat vehicle was recently revealed during an exercise conducted by the US Army at a training complex in Washington State.
Defense Blog reports that a photograph shared on Facebook by the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team reveals the presence of the M1256A1 Stryker with a distinctive Double-V Hull A1 (DVH-A1) design. The upgraded Stryker is outfitted with an M153A4 CROWS-J housing a .50 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and a Javelin anti-tank guided missile system.
According to the website, equipped with this configuration, the Stryker gains the capability to directly engage targets, including main battle tanks (MBT), at distances of up to 4,000 meters, all while ensuring the safety of the crew within the vehicle’s armored hull. The M153A4 CROWS-J is specifically configured to mount a single Javelin tube at a time, requiring replacement after firing. This process necessitates two crew members to expose themselves through their hatches momentarily.
The showcased advancements in the Stryker’s weaponry, including the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system, underscore its versatility in addressing a spectrum of threats on the modern battlefield. The ability to engage main battle tanks signifies a significant enhancement in the Stryker’s offensive capabilities, providing maneuvering forces with a potent tool against armored adversaries.
The M1256A1 upgraded Stryker with a distinctive Double-V Hull A1 design is outfitted with an M153A4 CROWS-J housing a .50 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and a Javelin anti-tank guided missile system
Image by the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team
A new and enhanced version of the Stryker combat vehicle was recently revealed during an exercise conducted by the US Army at a training complex in Washington State.
Defense Blog reports that a photograph shared on Facebook by the 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team reveals the presence of the M1256A1 Stryker with a distinctive Double-V Hull A1 (DVH-A1) design. The upgraded Stryker is outfitted with an M153A4 CROWS-J housing a .50 Heavy Machine Gun (HMG) and a Javelin anti-tank guided missile system.
According to the website, equipped with this configuration, the Stryker gains the capability to directly engage targets, including main battle tanks (MBT), at distances of up to 4,000 meters, all while ensuring the safety of the crew within the vehicle’s armored hull. The M153A4 CROWS-J is specifically configured to mount a single Javelin tube at a time, requiring replacement after firing. This process necessitates two crew members to expose themselves through their hatches momentarily.
The showcased advancements in the Stryker’s weaponry, including the Javelin anti-tank guided missile system, underscore its versatility in addressing a spectrum of threats on the modern battlefield. The ability to engage main battle tanks signifies a significant enhancement in the Stryker’s offensive capabilities, providing maneuvering forces with a potent tool against armored adversaries.
