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"Emerging Band Track technology would replace the segmented metal tracks with a continuous steel reinforced rubber band - think of it as a single steel belted radial tire stretched over the sprockets.

The Band track is only 50% the weight of a traditional steel segmented track, which translates to better acceleration and braking, lasts about 4000 miles, reduces noise and vibration, and creates less wear and tear on roads. There is little or no maintenance, although changing the band in the field takes longer than the standard track. One drawback to rubber, however, is that it burns just like tires."

THE KILLER RIDE: Grading the Stryker Combat Vehicle

"The M113 band track system dramatically minimizes noise, reduces infrared and electromagnetic signatures, enhances survivability, reduces rolling resistance and improves vehicle agility. The possibility of road damage is eliminated, with no possibility of metallic components to be in contact with roadways. M113 rubber band track is competitively priced with metal track systems and offers very significant life cycle cost savings, delivered through lower maintenance requirements, and longer track and roadwheel life. "

Band Track System Available From Both United Defense and Soucy International