Army looks to upgrade 116 Stryker vehicles to the A1 configuration
NewsJune 26, 2018
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. U.S. Army officials modified an existing contract with General Dynamics Land Systems to upgrade 116 Stryker flat-bottom vehicles to the Stryker A1 configuration. The modified contract is worth $258 million.
The Stryker A1 builds on the Double-V Hull (DVH) configuration, providing survivability capabilities against mines and improvised explosive devices. In addition to the DVH survivability, the Stryker A1 features a 450-horsepower engine, 60,000-pound suspension, 910-amp alternator and in-vehicle network.
Work will be performed in Lima, Ohio; Anniston, Alabama; Tallahassee, Florida; and Sterling Heights; with an estimated completion date of March 2020.
