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Perhaps the most controversial member of the [[Stryker (armored fighting vehicle)|U.S. Army Stryker system]], the ''''M1128 mobile gun system''' is a self-propelled 105mm [[cannon]] intended to provide [[direct support]] to infantry. | Perhaps the most controversial member of the [[Stryker (armored fighting vehicle)|U.S. Army Stryker system]], the ''''M1128 mobile gun system''' is a self-propelled 105mm [[cannon]] intended to provide [[direct support]] to infantry. | ||
==Armament== | ==Armament== | ||
Its M68A1E4 105mm cannon with muzzle brake is adapted from the main gun of the [[M60 Patton (tank)]], and can fire 18 rounds of 105mm main gun ammunition. The vehicle also has a .50 and 7.62mm machine guns, as well as M6 smoke grenade launchers are also fitted. | Its M68A1E4 105mm cannon with muzzle brake is adapted from the main gun of the [[M60 Patton (tank)]], and can fire 18 rounds of 105mm main gun ammunition. The vehicle also has a .50 and 7.62mm machine guns, as well as M6 smoke grenade launchers are also fitted. | ||
Revision as of 01:24, 27 July 2010
Perhaps the most controversial member of the U.S. Army Stryker system, the 'M1128 mobile gun system is a self-propelled 105mm cannon intended to provide direct support to infantry.
Armament
Its M68A1E4 105mm cannon with muzzle brake is adapted from the main gun of the M60 Patton (tank), and can fire 18 rounds of 105mm main gun ammunition. The vehicle also has a .50 and 7.62mm machine guns, as well as M6 smoke grenade launchers are also fitted.