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Land ForcesUnited States

M1127 (Stryker RV)

Armored reconnaissance vehicleFielded 2002Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
M1127 (Stryker RV)
Photo: Army Sgt. LaShic Patterson · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeArmored reconnaissance vehicle
Date of introduction2002
ProliferationAt least 2 countries
ManufacturerGeneral Dynamic Land Systems, USA and CanadaMed[1]
ConfigurationThe 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.Med[1]
Crew2Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.95 m23 ftMed[1]
Width2.72 m9 ftMed[1]
Height2.64 m9 ftMed[1]
Combat weight17.52 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
EngineCaterpillar C7Med[1]
Engine power350 hpMed[1]
Cruising range500 km311 mi · 270 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed100 km/h62 mph · 54 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.3 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull ArmorConstructed 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.Med[1]
Applique ArmorEquipped with bolt-on ceramic armor which offers all-around protection against 14.5mm, armor-piercing ammunition, and artillery fragments from 152mm rounds.Med[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYesMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYesMed[1]
Armament
Main armamentMK-19 Grenade Launcher, 40 mmMed[1]
Variants
M1126 ICVArmored personnel carrier version that provides protected transport for 2 crew and a 9 man infantry squad.[1]
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[1]
M1128 (MGS)Mobile Gun System. Version armed with a 105 mm M68A1 rifled cannon (M68A1E4)[1]
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 [1]
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.[1]
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 automati[1]
Summary

The M1127 Stryker Reconnaissance Vehicle is part of a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III. Stryker vehicles are produced by General Dynamics Land Systems for the United States Army. It has 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to all-wheel drive (8×8).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. M1127 (Stryker RV) American Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (Public domain)