M1128 MGS

The M1128 MGS is a tier 8 Tank Destroyer originating from the United States, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the B1 Centauro 105, and unlocks a tier 9 Unlock Token, which can be used on the CRAB, B1 Draco, B1 Centauro 120, Leopard 2A6, or M1A2 Abrams SEP v.3.

Features

 * High spot and rof: had high spotting ranges and rate of fire.
 * HESH: can even penetrate armor with large hit angles.
 * Uninhabited modules: the uninhabited turret (battle module) received reduced damage.
 * Weapon selection: vehicle has several weapon options that you can switch between during battle.
 * Magazine loader: allows you to fire several rounds without reloading.

Player Recommendations
Possessing heavy and accurate firepower with high fire rate on a light, nimble frame, the M1128 MGS "Stryker" is a powerful long-range killer. One of the faster vehicles in Armored Warfare, it is capable of rapidly relocating when in danger. It must use this mobility to survive, as its armor only protects against light autocannon fire at best.

Pros

 * Excellent accuracy
 * High mobility
 * High camo rating
 * Powerful burst damage
 * High rate of fire
 * Excellent gun depression (off the rear)

Cons

 * Lightly armored
 * Large target

Upgrade Suggestions
As a platform designed around firepower and mobility, the upgrades researched should reflect this. Upgrading to the Improved Gunner Sight, Improved Autoloader, and various ammunition upgrades will offer a much more varied arsenal. Upgrading to the Caterpillar 3412 Diesel Engine boost the already stellar mobility. An upgrade which can vary in importance to each player is the M68A1E4 Mk. II cannon, which provides a magazine of nine shots which can be individually fired at a faster rate, but with a longer 11 second reload for the entire magazine.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Fire Control
 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Improved Gun Breech

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Viktor Kirsanov, for rate of fire and aim speed
 * Driver: Smooth Ride, Off Road Driving
 * Gunner: Quick Draw, Sharpshooter

History
Class: Fire Support Vehicle Developed: 1999-2006 Service: 2006+ Vehicles Built: 142 Operators: USA The Stryker MGS (Mobile Gun System) is named after two separate Medal of Honor recipients, one from the Second World War and one from the Vietnam War. The Stryker platform was based on the MOWAG Piranha III design and was developed specifically to meet the needs of the U.S. Army. The M1128 MGS wasn&#39;t supposed to replace any particular vehicle, but to become a part of the so-called Stryker Brigade Combat Teams, which were supposed to be medium-sized rapid response unit deployable anywhere in the world within 96 hours. To that end, the Stryker MGS is supposed to be light, highly mobile, and carries massive firepower in the form of an automatically loaded MBT-class 105mm rifled gun. It is also air-transportable, a necessary pre-requisite for its task, even if they require (unlike other Stryker variants) the use of a C-17 cargo plane. The M1128 was mass-produced between 2006 and 2012 but the vehicle has been (ironically, much like the Sheridan) plagued by controversies and various issues. The Stryker is too light for counter-insurgency operations, offers little protection from mines and RPGs, it&#39;s also generally cramped, unstable (due to being too tall) and prone to overheating. With the War on Terror over, the U.S. Army is currently reorganizing itself for more conventional warfare and Stryker Brigade Combat Teams are gradually being phased out. The M1128 version is expected to be replace by the winner of the Mobile Protected Firepower contest in the future.

Variants

 * M1128 Stryker Bad Bee