M1128 Stryker MGS
USA2007 - 2022
Wheeled fire support vehicle with 105mm gun
Primary Specifications
Main gun
105mm M68A2 Rifled
Derived from M60 Patton main gun
Engine
350 HP
Caterpillar diesel
Weight
19 tonnes
Light for air transport
Speed
97 km/h
Very fast on roads
Range
500 km
Good wheeled vehicle range
Crew
3
Commander, gunner, driver
Quick Summary
What's different?
105mm gun on wheeled platform; autoloader reduces crew
Why it matters?
Provided direct fire support for Stryker brigades; recently retired
Real-World Impact
1
Iraq Bunker Busting
Engaged fortified positions in urban combat
2
Fire Support
Direct fire for Stryker infantry
3
Syria Deployment
Operated with US forces in Syria
4
Rapid Response
Air-deployable firepower
Additional Features
Armor
Steel + ceramic + slat armor
Other key features
Autoloader, rapid deployment, low acoustic signature
FAQs
1. Why was it retired?
Maintenance issues and changing requirements2. What replaced it?
3. Was it effective?
4. How many were built?
5. Could it fight tanks?
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