BMP-3 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 million |
| American IFV, over 6,800 units manufactured by FMC, provides armored transport and fire support. | |
| 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 | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| 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-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-3 is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the BMP-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the BMP-3 at $3.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.