M2 Bradley

Infantry fighting vehicle United StatesIn service since 1981

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Key specs

Type: Infantry fighting vehicle
Origin: United States
Manufacturer: United Defense, BAE Systems Platforms & Services
Entered service: 1981
Produced: 1981–1989
Units produced: 6,753
Status: In service
Crew: 3

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Overview

M2 Bradley is an infantry fighting vehicle from the United States, made by United Defense and BAE Systems Platforms & Services. It entered service in 1981; it was produced from 1981 to 1989; 6,753 were built. Its main weapon has a calibre of 25 mm. It is used or was used by the United States, Croatia, Lebanon, Russia and 2 other countries, and saw combat in the Russo-Ukrainian War, the Iraq War and the Gulf War.

Armament

Main armament: 25 mm M242 chain gun (900 rounds)
Caliber: 25 mm
Maximum range of fire: 2 km
Secondary armament: 7.62 mm coaxial M240C machine gun (2,200 rounds)

Dimensions and weights

Weight: 25 t
Length: 6.55 m
Width: 3.60 m
Height: 2.98 m

Mobility and protection

Engine: Cummins VTA-903T 8-cylinder diesel
Power: 450 kW
Road speed: 64 km/h
Off-road speed: 40 km/h
Operational range: 480 km
Fuel capacity: 662.4 l
Suspension: Torsion bar
Amphibious: Yes
Armour: Spaced laminate armor offering 14.5 mm all around protection. Hull base is 7017 aluminum

Variants

M2 Bradley1981AMPV2018

Weapons and ammunition on board

M240 7.62×51mm NATO

Users & conflicts

Conflicts

Operators

Sources

Figures from the infobox of the English Wikipedia article, completed from Wikidata and the article in other languages where it gives none; where there are several versions, the first one given. Operators include former ones; the side that used a vehicle in a war is derived from its operators.