Stryker

The Stryker is a family of eight-wheeled armoured fighting vehicles derived from the Canadian LAV III, which in turn came from the Swiss Mowag Piranha. General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada builds the vehicles for the United States Army in London, Ontario. They have four-wheel drive that can be switched to all-wheel drive. The Army conceived the family as the backbone of a new medium-weight brigade combat team, and in 2000 selected the LAV III proposed by General Dynamics and General Motors Defense after its Interim Armored Vehicle competition. Ten variants were first planned, and some have since been rebuilt with V-shaped hulls to resist roadside bombs. The vehicle uses a Caterpillar diesel engine as its powerpack.