M2 / M3 Bradley vs M270 MLRS
| 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 |
| American multiple rocket launcher system, over 1450 units built, manufactured by Lockheed Martin Vought Systems. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Tank Destroyer |
| Type | Multiple Rocket Launcher System |
| Manufacturer | Lockheed Martin Vought Systems |
| Number produced | 1,450 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.3 million |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Combat weight | 25.2 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 483 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.55 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.60 m â—‰ |
| Height | -- m |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp |
| Main armament | 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette |
| Secondary weapon | -- |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS 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 M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS has a longer operational range at 483 km compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is heavier at 25.2 tons combat weight compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M270 MLRS is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the M2 / M3 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 / M3 Bradley and M270 MLRS require?
Both the M2 / M3 Bradley and M270 MLRS require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is more expensive at approximately $4.3 million per unit compared to the M270 MLRS at $2.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 / M3 Bradley or M270 MLRS?
The M2 / M3 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 1,450 units of the M270 MLRS.
What are the main armaments of the M2 / M3 Bradley and M270 MLRS?
The M2 / M3 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun while the M270 MLRS carries 12 roquettes M26 227mm. avec 644 charges M77 par roquette as its main armament.