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.
Profile of BMP-2
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.
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 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.