Stryker

SURVIVABILITY UPGRADES
Mine Blast Attenuating Seats - Blast attenuating seats for all seating positions for all variants. These seats protect against leg, spine and neck injuries which are common in mine blast and IED events. Double-V Hull Structure - A modification to the current structural design that maintains a high level of ground clearance and incorporates a double-V design to deflect energy from Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) and mine blasts. The Double-V Hull significantly increases vehicle and crew survivability.

POWER UPGRADES
450hp Engine - Provides increased propulsion power and torque for a vehicle with a GVW of 60,000lbs. The increase in horsepower will improve performance including acceleration, speed on grades and the vehicles’ ability to maneuver with the increased weight of add-on survivability kits. Improved Propulsion Cooling and Environmental Conditioning - Upgrades to propulsion cooling to manage additional heat generated by the 450hp engine and improved environmental conditioning (Heat and Air Condition) for troop comfort and electronics cooling across variants. Electrical Power Generation and Management - The demand for onboard electrical power to support new systems being added to Stryker has significantly increased over time and will continue as future C4ISR hardware is fielded. Stryker Modernization increases electrical power generation to 30kw for these hotel loads, which will provide power for current onboard systems plus identified future upgrades. These enhancements also include integration of a smart power management system which will manage the demand for power, maximize power efficiency, and provide power management for silent watch and other pre-determined states and modes.

MOBILITY UPGRADES
6.0 Semi–Active Suspension - This suspension system supports a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 60,000 lbs, which will give Stryker the backbone and flexibility to support add-on survivability kits and other payloads. The semi-active capability increases vehicle stability during hard steer maneuvers and reduces the impact to crew and equipment during cross country vehicle travel. 395/85 R20 Tires - Larger tires to support the GVW of 60,000lbs. The larger and wider tires enhance off-road mobility in all conditions, including soft soil, by improving the ratio of vehicle weight to tire surface area (psi) on the ground.

VEHICLE DIGITIZATION
Initially, Stryker Modernization will focus on integration of a digital driver’s instrumentation panel and establish a single-point download capability for Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). The end-state for Stryker includes a fully digitized vehicle, which maximizes functionality and flexibility of the system, allowing all electronic and software applications to be accessed at any crew station using a common display and user interface. The system will also incorporate a central computer/ databus that will process and distribute video and data throughout the vehicle. A digital architecture lays the foundation for continued growth and future technology insertion.