New V-Shaped Hulls To Protect Strykers

July 13 2010

USA

General Dynamics Land Systems, Sterling Heights, Mich., has been awarded a contract to produce modified Stryker vehicles, reports the Dept. of Defense.

The $30 million contract covers the production cut-in of the revised Stryker performance specifications. This includes a modified hull design for 281 vehicles.

The double-V hull will provide improved protection for vehicles operating in Afghanistan, military officials said.

Work under the contract will take place primarily...

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