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M1296 (Stryker)

Infantry carrier vehicle dragoonFielded 2017Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
M1296 (Stryker)
Photo: U.S. Army photo by Capt. Misael Saldivar · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeInfantry carrier vehicle dragoon
Date of introduction2017
ProliferationAt least 3 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 weight19.52 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
Secondary armamentM240Med[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemM151 Kongsberg ProtectorMed[1]
Turret StabilizationFully stabilized and provides steady observation and engagement capability.Med[1]
ThermalsYesMed[1]
Laser Range FinderYesMed[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 M1296 Dragoon (ICVD) is part of a family of eight-wheeled armored fighting vehicles known as Strykers. It has 4-wheel drive (8×4) and can be switched to all-wheel drive (8×8).The Dragoon is the first variant of the Stryker family to be equipped as an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Sources
  1. M1296 (Stryker) American Infantry Carrier Vehicle Dragoon (ICVD), 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)