BMP-2 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The BMP-2 is a Infantry Fighting Vehicle, while the M2 / M3 Bradley is a Armored Personnel Carrier. The BMP-2 weighs 14.3 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-2 vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-2 vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BMP-2 is armed with a 2A42 30mm autocannon, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.
| The BMP-2 is an infantry fighting vehicle introduced by the Soviet Union in 1980, distinguished by its 30mm 2A42 autocannon. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | -- units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
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| 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 | 14.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 65 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.72 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.15 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.45 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops |
| Engine | UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp |
| Main armament | 2A42 30mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) |
| 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-2 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the BMP-2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-2 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-2 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-2 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-2's 14.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-2 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-2 is longer at 6.72 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-2 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BMP-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-2 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-2 is armed with 2A42 30mm autocannon while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.