[lshoultz]

The Stryker at 40,000 pounds is able to get off the ground in only the Air Force's C-130J. That is the newest and most high-powered of the fleet because of upgraded engines and an additional use of jet assist. Unfortunately, the "J" model C-130 comprises only 8% of the 500 C-130 fleet. So, while the C-130J is good for making pictures to show Congress that it meets specifications, there are 300 Strykers in a Brigade. How many Stryker Brigades can be flown on 40 C-130Js? I'm pretty sure that when Congress made the requirement of C-130 air transportability a requiremnt of the contract, they were anticipating ALL of the Strykers being able to fly on the C-130s - not just on the planes that are super-charged.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

I'm pretty sure that when Congress made the requirement of C-130 air transportability a requiremnt of the contract, they were anticipating ALL of the Strykers being able to fly on the C-130s - not just on the planes that are super-charged.

If the contract did not specify, then General Dynamics has met the terms of the contract so long as one model of C-130 can carry a Stryker. GD got over on the gov't.

[Cannoneer No. 4]

How long does it take to unload, "reconfigure", upload ammo and gear, top off, bore sight and zero, perform pre-combat checks and drive off to the war? What kind of reception committee do they need? Seems like a lot of planes are going to have to come into that recently captured airfield before the Airborne sees any Strykers do something useful.