M1135 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical, Reconnaissance Vehicle
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| Type | CBRN reconnaissance vehicle |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 15+ t |
| Length | 6.95 m (22.92 ft) |
| Width | 2.72 m (8.97 ft) |
| Height | 2.64 m (8.72 ft) |
| Crew | 4[1] |
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| Armor | 14.5 mm resistant[2] |
| Engine | Caterpillar 3126 turbo diesel 260 kW (350 hp) |
| Power/weight | 15 kW/t (19 hp/sh tn) |
| Suspension | 8×8 wheeled |
| Operational range |
500 km (300 mi) |
| Speed | 100 km/h (62 mph)[2] |
The M1135 Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) provides nuclear, biological and chemical detection and surveillance to supply battlefield visualization of hazards.
[edit] Design
The NBCRV provides situational awareness to increase the combat power of the SBCT.[3] The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system that minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operations at MOPP 0. It replaces the M93 Fox vehicle.
The NBCRV has the capability to detect and collect chemical and biological contamination in its immediate environment on the move through point detection (CBMS and JBPDS), and at a distance through the use of a stand off detector (JSLSCAD). It automatically integrates contamination information from detectors with input from on-board navigation and meteorological systems and automatically transmits digital NBC warning messages through the Maneuver Control System to warn follow-on forces.
[edit] History
As of 2010, the U.S. Army does not plan to field Stryker Double V-Hull (DVH) versions of the NBCRV in Afghanistan.[4]
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[edit] References
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Army.
- ^ U.S. Army (2010). "M1135 Stryker Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV)". http://www.dote.osd.mil/pub/reports/FY2009/pdf/army/2009strykernbcrv.pdf. Retrieved 22 May 2011. "A NBCRV team consists of a Stryker NBCRV and a four person crew"
- ^ a b "Army Fact File - Stryker". http://www.army.mil/factfiles/equipment/wheeled/stryker.html. Retrieved 2008-04-16.
- ^ Amry overview[dead link]
- ^ U.S. Army. "Stryker Family of Vehicles – Double V-Hull (DVH)". http://www.dote.osd.mil/pub/reports/FY2010/. Retrieved 22 May 2011. "At present, the Army does not plan to field Stryker DVH versions of the Mobile Gun System (MGS) and the Nuclear, Biological, Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle (NBCRV) in the OEF theater of operation."
