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BMP-1 vs M2 Bradley

BMP-1 vs M2 Bradley at a glance — weight 13,200 vs 22,940 kg, top speed 65 vs 66 km/h, range 600 vs 483 km, crew 3 + 8 passengers vs 3.

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Specifications
BMP-1 M2 Bradley
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇺🇸 United States
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Kurgan Machine Building Works FMC
Number produced 20,000 units 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.4 million
Combat weight 13.2 tons 22.9 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 600 km 483 km
Length 6.74 m 6.55 m
Width 2.94 m 3.60 m
Height 2.07 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-1 M2 Bradley
Main armament 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon 9M14 Malyutka ATGM launcher 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher
Engine UTD-20 6-cylinder diesel, 300 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-1 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The BMP-1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-1 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The BMP-1 is longer at 6.74 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-1 and M2 Bradley require?
Both the BMP-1 and M2 Bradley require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-1 or M2 Bradley?
The BMP-1 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 6,800 units of the M2 Bradley.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-1 and M2 Bradley?
The BMP-1 is armed with 73 mm 2A28 Grom smoothbore gun while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.