BMP-1 vs M2 / M3 Bradley

The BMP-1 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while the M2 / M3 Bradley is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BMP-1 weighs 13.2 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-1 vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-1 vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BMP-1 is armed with a 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The BMP-1 has been produced in 20,000 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley.

Introduced by the Soviet Union in 1966, the BMP-1 is an infantry fighting vehicle armed with a 73mm smoothbore gun.
Profile of BMP-1
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurgan Machine Building Works
Number produced 20,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million
American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support.
Profile of M2 / M3 Bradley
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States
Category Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer FMC
Number produced 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $4.4 million
Combat weight 13.2 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 65 km/h â—‰
Operational range 600 km â—‰
Length 6.74 m â—‰
Width 2.94 m â—‰
Height 2.07 m â—‰
Crew 3 + 8 passengers
Engine UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp
Main armament 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun
Secondary weapon 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher
Combat weight 22.9 tons â—‰
Maximum speed 66 km/h â—‰
Operational range 483 km â—‰
Length 6.55 m â—‰
Width 3.60 m â—‰
Height 2.57 m â—‰
Crew 3
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
Main armament 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-1 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the BMP-1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-1 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-1's 13.2 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-1 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BMP-1 requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 6,800 units of the M2 / M3 Bradley.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.