The M1128 Stryker MGS is an American wheeled AFV, developed in the early 2000’s as a bridge gap between existing heavier and lighter combat vehicles. Soon, the highly anticipated Stryker MGS will make its way to the top ranks of the American ground forces tree, arriving in War Thunder as part of the upcoming “New Power” major update!

M1128 Stryker MGS, light tank, USA, VII rank.

Pros

• Deadly 105 mm cannon
• Autoloading mechanism

Cons

• Light protection
• Low ammunition capacity

In War Thunder, the long-awaited M1128 Stryker MGS will finally make its way to the top ranks of the American ground forces tree with the release of the next major update “New Power” coming in the near future. With the arrival of the M1128 Stryker, American tankers will also receive access to a highly mobile and well-armed AFV, comparable to some of its counterparts found in other nations’ trees, such as the Centauro or Type 16 MCV!

The M1128 Stryker MGS is primarily armed with a 105 mm M68A1E8 cannon - a further developed modification of the M68 cannon, already familiar to most veteran American tankers in the game. However, the Stryker’s cannon does come paired with a novelty as far as this weapon system is concerned - a fully automated loading mechanism!

However being, at the end of the day, a wheeled armored fighting vehicle, the Stryker comes with the usual drawbacks associated with this vehicle class as well as some specifically tied to the Stryker itself. Namely, the Stryker MGS only has a very light amount of armor protection, meaning the vehicle can only reliably sustain hits from small arms fire and light cannon fire at longer ranges. However, large caliber cannons, as well as guided munitions, are bound to make short work of the lightly armored Stryker.

Furthermore, the Stryker only carries a rather limited 18 rounds of ammunition for its cannon, meaning that aspiring commanders of this vehicle won’t have too many chances to make up for missed shots. Therefore, be sure to use the machine’s fire control system to its fullest to make sure no round goes to waste!

The M1128 Stryker MGS is arriving in the top rank of the American ground forces tree with the release of the next major update, soon coming to War Thunder. In the meantime, stay tuned to the news as we continue revealing more new and exciting content awaiting you in War Thunder’s upcoming “New Power” update! Until then, happy hunting tankers!

The War Thunder Team

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