Skip to main Skip to content Skip to menu

Com-Central.net

`±`Recent Visitors

Recent Visitors to Com-Central!

`±`User Info-big

Welcome Anonymous

Membership:

Latest: HighestAce

New Today: 0

New Yesterday: 0

Overall: 6648

People Online:

Members: 0

Visitors: 2974

Total: 2974

Who Is Where:

Staff Online:

No staff members are online!

Forum FAQ

Moderators

Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
The AFV ASSOCIATION was formed in 1964 to support the thoughts and research of all those interested in Armored Fighting Vehicles and related topics, such as AFV drawings. The emphasis has always been on sharing information and communicating with other members of similar interests; e.g. German armor, Japanese AFVs, or whatever.

Forum Index › AFV News Discussion Board

View previous topic :: View next topic

Author

Message

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 3:10 pm
Post subject: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID

Hi All:

I am wrapping up a short photo reference article on the Stryker.

I was at Ft Lewis recently and took this photo of the wheels. What is that cloth covered item leading from the hull to the wheels? This is a brand new truck with only 52 miles on it. The crew even used Armorall on the tires!

So, is the tow rope (as opposed to the tow cable) unique to the Stryker, or is that carried by other Army vehicles too?

Lastly, one can see two blue NAPA auto parts oil bottles in the sponson box. I saw these at the NTC too. Are these bottles used in Iraq too, or is this just a stateside thing. If Iraq is different, what do they look like?

Thanks everybody.

Bob

Roy_A_Lingle
Power User

Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 1997
Location: El Paso & Ft Bliss, Texas

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 5:40 pm
Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID

Hi Bob! Hi Folks!

"What is that cloth covered item leading from the hull to the wheels?"

Could that be the control and air lines for the tire inflations system? That would be the only thing I can think of that would be. I wouldn't think it would be the brake lines.

"So, is the tow rope (as opposed to the tow cable) unique to the Stryker, or is that carried by other Army vehicles too?"

During my time, towing ropes for aiding recovery was common on wheeled vehicles. Bob, you are asking about rope and not that chain that is hanging off the side of the vehicle, right?

Thanks for another set of great photos Bob.
Sgt, Scouts Out! Smile

_________________
"You can never have too much reconnaissance."
General G.S. Patton Jr.

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:01 pm
Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID

- Roy_A_Lingle

Hi Bob! Hi Folks!

"So, is the tow rope (as opposed to the tow cable) unique to the Stryker, or is that carried by other Army vehicles too?"

During my time, towing ropes for aiding recovery was common on wheeled vehicles. Bob, you are asking about rope and not that chain that is hanging off the side of the vehicle, right?

.
Sgt, Scouts Out!

Roy"

Yes, I am talking about the tow rope. I did not attach a photo of it.

Bob

MarkHolloway
Power User

Offline
Joined: Apr 08, 2006
Posts: 2054
Location: Beatty, Nevada

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
Hi folks. Roy's right. The 'cloth' things are protective covers for the air lines. In Iraq they probably use Army issue oil bottles. They are white and generally come in quart bottles however different sizes are available. I can photograph one if it will help you with your project. _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:10 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
Here is a pic of the med evac version. This was the one with Armorall on the tires. I got a kick out of that.

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Sun Jun 04, 2006 6:14 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
Mark, that would be great if you could photo the army cans/bottles. This will be for modelers. Thanks! (you might want to set your camera to the highest resolution) Cheers. Bob

Roy_A_Lingle
Power User

Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 1997
Location: El Paso & Ft Bliss, Texas

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:38 am
Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID

Hi Burik! Hi Folks!

- Burik

Here is a pic of the med evac version. This was the one with Armorall on the tires. I got a kick out of that.

Nothing new there, troops have been doing things like that to make a vehicle look good sense before my time (1964-1987). One time, I was ordered to paint the rubber on a M114 with gloss black paint. It looked good for a few days. After going to the field, most of it flecked off and what was left looked like s!@#.

Sgt, Scouts Out! Smile

_________________
"You can never have too much reconnaissance."
General G.S. Patton Jr.

MarkHolloway
Power User

Offline
Joined: Apr 08, 2006
Posts: 2054
Location: Beatty, Nevada

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 8:15 am Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
I remember in early 70's we would wipe down our vehicles with diesel before a parade. Made them shine like they were waxed. _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

mike_Duplessis
Power User

Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 236

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 1:37 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
About the tow cable, that goes back to the old WWII halftracks! But I suppose it would useful only up to a certain weight limit. looking a light armor, the old Vietnam era Commando AC, the Marine LAV and the recent M1117 have a winch & cable. Also the armored Humvee M1114.

Dontos
Power User

Offline
Joined: Jan 24, 2006
Posts: 3436
Location: Vine Grove, KY

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 6:25 pm
Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID

- mike_Duplessis

About the tow cable, that goes back to the old WWII halftracks! But I suppose it would useful only up to a certain weight limit. looking a light armor, the old Vietnam era Commando AC, the Marine LAV and the recent M1117 have a winch & cable. Also the armored Humvee M1114.

Mike

Those 'underbumper' winches were the WARN brand 8000lb or 10,000lbs winches. Same as commercial ones except 24 volt system.

Don

_________________
"Gonna hold my breath until Armor returns home..."

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 11:37 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
Here's the tow rope. The Stryker has a winch too, on the left front side of the hull. Cheers. Bob

MarkHolloway
Power User

Offline
Joined: Apr 08, 2006
Posts: 2054
Location: Beatty, Nevada

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 8:11 am Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
I wonder if the red and blue things in the photo are an air supply for trailer brakes? _________________ "TUMBLEWEED"

Burik
Power User

Offline
Joined: Mar 05, 2006
Posts: 119

Posted: Tue Jun 06, 2006 1:22 pm Post subject: Re: Any Stryker Guys Out There? Photo ID
- MarkHolloway I wonder if the red and blue things in the photo are an air supply for trailer brakes? Mark: That's exactly what they are.

Forum Index › AFV News Discussion Board
Page 1 of 1

All times are GMT - 6 Hours

You cannot post new topics in this forum
You cannot reply to topics in this forum
You cannot edit your posts in this forum
You cannot delete your posts in this forum
You cannot vote in polls in this forum
You cannot attach files in this forum
You cannot download files in this forum

Com-Central.net

Select Language

Login

`±`Recent Visitors

`±`User Info-big

Com-Central.net

Select Language

Login

±Recent Visitors

±User Info-big

`±`Recent Visitors

`±`User Info-big