IAV Stryker vs M2 / M3 Bradley
The IAV Stryker and the M2 / M3 Bradley are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Motors and FMC respectively. The IAV Stryker weighs 17.3 tons vs 22.9 tons for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Top speed is 97 km/h for the IAV Stryker vs 66 km/h for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Operational range is 500 km for the IAV Stryker vs 483 km for the M2 / M3 Bradley. The IAV Stryker is armed with a 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun. The IAV Stryker has been produced in 1,000 units vs 6,800 for the M2 / M3 Bradley. Unit cost is $4.9M for the IAV Stryker vs $4.35M for the M2 / M3 Bradley.
| American armored personnel carrier, manufactured by General Motors, has over 1000 units built. | |
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | 8x8 Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | General Motors |
| Number produced | 1,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $4.9 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 | 17.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 97 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.99 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.72 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.64 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 350 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 Mk-19 40mm grenade launcher |
| 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 IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The IAV Stryker is faster with a maximum road speed of 97 km/h compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The IAV Stryker has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the IAV Stryker's 17.3 tons.
Which is larger, the IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The IAV Stryker is longer at 6.99 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the IAV Stryker and M2 / M3 Bradley require?
The M2 / M3 Bradley requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the IAV Stryker's 2 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The IAV Stryker is more expensive at approximately $4.9 million per unit compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the IAV Stryker or M2 / M3 Bradley?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 1,000 units of the IAV Stryker.
What are the main armaments of the IAV Stryker and M2 / M3 Bradley?
The IAV Stryker is armed with 1 M-2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the M2 / M3 Bradley carries 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun as its main armament.