United States General Dynamics Land Systems
M1135 Stryker NBCRV
US 8x8 Stryker-based Nuclear/Biological/Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicle providing on-the-move battlefield hazard detection, replaced the M93 Fox.
In service since 2006
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-03
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
In service since 2006. Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Overview
Role: CBRN reconnaissance and surveillance. Platform: 8x8 Stryker armored wheeled vehicle. Detectable agents: chemical via onboard mass spectrometer plus a standoff detector, biological via the Joint Biological Point Detection System, and radiological/nuclear via Radiac detection sets.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 97 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 500 km |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Welded steel hull with bolt-on ceramic appliqué |
|---|---|
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 6.95 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 2.72 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.64 m |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Caterpillar C7 diesel |
|---|---|
| Engines Number of engines. Twin-engine gives redundancy at higher cost. | 1 |
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 350 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | diesel |
Specifications compiled from public General Dynamics Land Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-03.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV has a maximum speed of 97 km/h.
What is the range of the General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV has a maximum range of 500 km.
What engine does the General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV use? +
The General Dynamics Land Systems M1135 Stryker NBCRV is powered by the Caterpillar C7 diesel.
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