[New Zealander]

The best I can figure out and basically guess at, is that the improvements to the Stryker, are the improved generation turret, which has delayed the order being filled, and (I'm speculating wildly here) the height adjustment system that allows the LAV to fit into a C-130 without having to be decapitated first. Even if the NZLAV is a 'SuperStryker ', it won't be long before upgrade programs improve the Stryker beyond its current capabilities, and those of the NZLAV.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

25mm beats .50 cal, and turrets beat Remote Weapons Stations, especially when they don't work and you have to crawl outside to reload. Seems to me NZLAV is better than Stryker.

[lshoultz]

Even the automatic lowering and raising of the Stryker and deflation and inflation of the tires will not leave room for the Stryker with a turret to fly on a C-130. At present in the "squat" position and the tires running a low air pressure, the Stryker only has 14" of top clearance in a C-130. The only thing that can accomodate the lightly armored Strykers with a turret is a C-17. If they have to fly, why not just send the better armed and armored M2 Bradleys?

[Cannoneer No. 4]

Soldiers to get ride of a lifetime