Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and FMC respectively. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) weighs 38.0 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in 573 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| American amphibious APC, 573 units built, designed for ship-to-shore transport of Marine Corps infantry. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics Land Systems |
| Number produced | 573 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 38.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 523 km â—‰ |
| Length | 10.67 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.66 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.28 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Mk-44 40mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm 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 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) 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 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
Both the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 / M3 Bradley require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 573 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with 1 Mk-44 40mm gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.