Stryker can be transported on the ground using trucks or by air on C-17, C-5 and C-130 aircraft. The C-5 and C-17 aircraft can carry seven and four Strykers respectively. The C-130H can fly safely carrying a maximum 38,000lb load for up to 1,000nm. The Stryker's weight, 36,240lb, and size are within the payload limit of the C-130H. The C-130 can operate from smaller airfields in more remote locations. All configurations of the Stryker can disembark from the C-130 in combat ready status.
*Fire-suppression system
*Low acoustic signature
*Self-recovery winch
*Low sustainment cost
*Transports ten-man squad
*Run-flat tyres
*No requirement for heavy-equipment transport to the battle
*Remote weapons station MK 19/50 cal machine gun
*Superior ride quality/low interior noise � reduces crew fatigue
*2.5 inch all-around armour
*Command, control, communication and computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance system architecture
*5.7 miles per gallon
