Magneto-Rheological (MR) Fluid Suspension System for Stryker (Army)
Abstract
The objective is direct replacement of the Stryker Family of Vehicles (FoV) passive suspension system with the Magneto-Rheological (MR) Fluid Semiactive Suspension System during the Stryker Modernization Program (S-MOD). The MR Suspension System significantly reduces shock and vibration levels, improves vehicle mobility and handling, and improves chassis stability, thereby improving crew responsiveness during target acquisition and engagement as well as improving firing accuracy for the Mobile Gun System (MGS). Program Outputs and Efficiencies: The MR Suspension technology is low risk and will provide outstanding vehicle performance, including cross-country speed improvements up to 72%, vehicle hull shock and vibration reductions up to 60%, a 30% improvement in vehicle handling stability, and greater than 50% improvement in firing accuracy. The MR suspension improvement in ride performance will also reduce operator fatigue, thereby increasing crew sustainment and operational effectiveness. The TTI effort will accelerate the integration activity to the Stryker fleet by 8-12 months.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Accomplishment
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2012
- Source ID
- ee1cb901ac7d2a16e202bfc4db517e92