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Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs M2 Bradley

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Specifications
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) M2 Bradley
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems FMC
Number produced 19 units 6,800 units
Estimated unit price $22.3 million $4.4 million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 22.9 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 523 km 483 km
Length 10.67 m 6.55 m
Width 3.66 m 3.60 m
Height 3.28 m 2.57 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) M2 Bradley
Main armament 1 Mk-44 40mm gun 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher
Engine MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp

Overview

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the M2 Bradley are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, 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 Bradley. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley. Operational range is 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 483 km for the M2 Bradley. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun, while the M2 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun.

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in 19 units vs 6,800 for the M2 Bradley. Unit cost is $22.3M for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs $4.35M for the M2 Bradley.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is faster with a maximum road speed of 72 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 Bradley require?
Both the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 Bradley require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is more expensive at approximately $22.3 million per unit compared to the M2 Bradley at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or M2 Bradley?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 19 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and M2 Bradley?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with 1 Mk-44 40mm gun while the M2 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.