Explore the Most Expensive Military Vehicles Ever Built

7. IAV Stryker – Canada

Stryker: Infantry Carrier Vehicle Overview
Producer: General Dynamics Land Systems
Principal Users: US Army
Expense: $5 million*
The Stryker is an infantry carrier vehicle (ICV) within a family of 8x8 armored fighting vehicles, partly based on the Canadian LAV III.
Key Features
Production: 4,900 Strykers produced, with 4,466 in US Army service.
Design: Emphasizes mobility, protection, and versatility for varied missions.

Stryker: Advanced Features and Protection
The Stryker ICV includes advanced systems enhancing effectiveness and safety:
Key Features
Cost: About $5 million per unit.
Computer Support: Extensive systems reduce friendly fire risk by tracking and identifying friendly and enemy vehicles.
Protection Capabilities
Armor Composition: Bolt-on ceramic armor with a high-hardness steel hull protects against small arms and shrapnel.

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