"With over 3,000 units in service, the Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicle has become one of the most ubiquitous vehicles in the Army. Able to transport nine dismounted infantry soldiers along with the driver and vehicle commander, the Stryker features a variety of powerful weapons systems."
"Atop the Dragoon variant sits a 30 mm autocannon as well as a coaxial machine gun.With a base unit price of $5 million, the Dragoon variant requires another $5 million upgrade for its high-tech weapons system."
"Chief video correspondent Graham Flanagan embedded with the Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment during a training exercise in southern Germany, where he got an in-depth tour of the vehicle from crew members and rode in the vehicle during a combat simulation where Strykers transported soldiers to the fight before firing on an enemy stronghold."
Over 3,000 Stryker armored infantry carrier vehicles are in service, providing mobility and firepower. Each Stryker can carry nine dismounted infantry soldiers plus a driver and vehicle commander. The Dragoon variant is equipped with a 30 mm autocannon and a coaxial machine gun, enhancing direct-fire capability. The Dragoon base unit price is $5 million, with an additional $5 million required for the high-tech weapons upgrade. Training operations in southern Germany with the Army's 2nd Cavalry Regiment showcased crew tours and combat simulations in which Strykers transported soldiers to the fight and engaged an enemy stronghold.
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