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BMP-2 vs M2 Bradley

BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί BMP-2
M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M2 Bradley
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Specifications
BMP-2 M2 Bradley
Origin country πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί Russia πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod FMC
Number produced 20,000 units 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $4.4 million
Combat weight 14.3 tons 22.9 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 600 km 483 km
Length 6.72 m 6.55 m
Width 3.15 m 3.60 m
Height 2.45 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops 3
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-2 M2 Bradley
Main armament 2A42 30mm autocannon 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher
Engine UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-2 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The BMP-2 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-2 or M2 Bradley?
The M2 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 Bradley?
The BMP-2 is longer at 6.72 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-2 and M2 Bradley require?
The BMP-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-2 or M2 Bradley?
The BMP-2 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-2 and M2 Bradley?
The BMP-2 is armed with 2A42 30mm autocannon while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.