BTR-90 vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The BTR-90 and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas and FMC respectively. The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.
| Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
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| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| 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 | 20.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 510 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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 BTR-90 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-90's 20.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
Both the BTR-90 and M2 / M3 Bradley require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.