Stryker pics from Iraq

**Ironduke** · 01-01-2004, 01:57 AM

**TopHatter** · 01-01-2004, 14:27 PM

So I guess that chain link fence they ripped out of my backyard is for RPG protection? I love how far we've come from Vietnam....:cry

Trooth · 01-01-2004, 15:46 PM

Looks like an apmphibious vehicle to me. But from other threads i suspect it isn't.

I take it is isn't for front line combat?

**Ironduke** · 01-01-2004, 16:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Trooth
Looks like an apmphibious vehicle to me. But from other threads i suspect it isn't.

I take it is isn't for front line combat?

It isn't an amphibious vehicle. It's a light armored vehicle, yes, used in front line combat.

ChrisF202 · 01-02-2004, 20:44 PM

o boy, 1 RPG and those things are goners

Who comes up with these ideas? Why not paint a bullseye on it?

Praxus · 01-02-2004, 20:49 PM

Put another 30 tons of armor on that thing and it will be just fine:D

Anon · 01-02-2004, 23:48 PM

Armed to the teeth with a single Ma Duece .50BMG though, eh?

OMFG, how much are we paying a piece for these ****ING SHIT BOXES again????

I feel ill....

smilingassassin · 01-03-2004, 04:34 AM

They are more resiliant than a Humvee and I'm sure the troops would rather be in the Stryker as opposed to the Humvee which is far more vulnerable to roadside bombs.

Anon · 01-03-2004, 10:15 AM

Most infantry would rather be on FOOT.

Though if one MUST ride...most infantry would rather be in a BRADLEY.

**TopHatter** · 01-03-2004, 13:52 PM

I have to admit, if I had a choice between tooling around in Baghdad in a Humvee or a Stryker, I'd go with the Stryker.
Imagine if Task Force Ranger had been hauling ass through the Mog in a convoy of Strykers instead of Humvees?
Yes, they arent Bradleys but then a wheeled vehicle is better in a MOUT environment than a tracked vehicle and an armoured wheeled vehicle is better than an unarmored one, IMVHO.
BTW, are those smoke-dischargers I see around that M-2?
They need some damn chicken-shields on that Duece! (Right Snipe? :Beer )

**Ironduke** · 01-03-2004, 16:05 PM

I'd take a Stryker over a Humvee.

bigross86 · 01-03-2004, 16:15 PM

Uh-Oh! Snipe's beliefs are aking a beating. I'm gonna head for the hills.

Praxus · 01-03-2004, 17:20 PM

I'd take an ICBM ride before I got on that POS.:D

**Officer of Engineers** · 01-03-2004, 21:35 PM

The LAV family of vehicles had already faced tanks, RPGs, and AT mines and the armies, including the USMC, that used them came out the winners.

It's the training and the people involved. The M113 family saw fantastic success in Vietnam with American usage but were sitting ducks when used by ARVN.

Let's be clear. USMC LAV-25s killed Iraqi T-72s at the Battle of Al Khafji. So, these ain't POS by any stretch of the imagination.

Are they're better vehicles? Of course there are. However, can these do the job. A most resounding yes.

Praxus · 01-03-2004, 22:14 PM

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Officer of Engineers *Military Professional* Staff Emeritus Scotch taster Join Date: 08-06-03 Posts: 22,567 Country:	The LAV family of vehicles had already faced tanks, RPGs, and AT mines and the armies, including the USMC, that used them came out the winners. It's the training and the people involved. The M113 family saw fantastic success in Vietnam with American usage but were sitting ducks when used by ARVN. Let's be clear. USMC LAV-25s killed Iraqi T-72s at the Battle of Al Khafji. So, these ain't POS by any stretch of the imagination. Are they're better vehicles? Of course there are. However, can these do the job. A most resounding yes. __________________ Chimo

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TopHatter Administrator Comrade Commissar Join Date: 09-03-03 Posts: 12,753 Country:	So I guess that chain link fence they ripped out of my backyard is for RPG protection? I love how far we've come from Vietnam....:cry

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Trooth *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-23-03 Posts: 2,110 Country:	Looks like an apmphibious vehicle to me. But from other threads i suspect it isn't. I take it is isn't for front line combat?

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ChrisF202 *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-12-03 Location: Long Island, New York, USA Posts: 2,787 Country:	o boy, 1 RPG and those things are goners Who comes up with these ideas? Why not paint a bullseye on it?

01-02-2004, 20:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Praxus *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-26-03 Posts: 3,237	Put another 30 tons of armor on that thing and it will be just fine:D

01-02-2004, 23:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	Armed to the teeth with a single Ma Duece .50BMG though, eh? OMFG, how much are we paying a piece for these ****ING SHIT BOXES again???? I feel ill....

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smilingassassin *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 12-12-03 Location: Vancouver Canada Posts: 2,793 Country:	They are more resiliant than a Humvee and I'm sure the troops would rather be in the Stryker as opposed to the Humvee which is far more vulnerable to roadside bombs.

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Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	Most infantry would rather be on FOOT. Though if one MUST ride...most infantry would rather be in a BRADLEY.

01-03-2004, 13:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
TopHatter Administrator Comrade Commissar Join Date: 09-03-03 Posts: 12,753 Country:	I have to admit, if I had a choice between tooling around in Baghdad in a Humvee or a Stryker, I'd go with the Stryker. Imagine if Task Force Ranger had been hauling ass through the Mog in a convoy of Strykers instead of Humvees? Yes, they arent Bradleys but then a wheeled vehicle is better in a MOUT environment than a tracked vehicle and an armoured wheeled vehicle is better than an unarmored one, IMVHO. BTW, are those smoke-dischargers I see around that M-2? They need some damn chicken-shields on that Duece! (Right Snipe? :Beer )

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Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 9,659 Country:	I'd take a Stryker over a Humvee.

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Praxus *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-26-03 Posts: 3,237	I'd take an ICBM ride before I got on that POS.:D

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