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M2 Bradley vs Puma IFV

M2 Bradley armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M2 Bradley
Puma IFV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Puma IFV
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Specifications
M2 Bradley Puma IFV
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇩🇪 Germany
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer FMC PSM
Number produced 6,800 units 350 units
Estimated unit price $4.4 million $21 million
Combat weight 22.9 tons 43.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 483 km 600 km
Length 6.55 m 7.40 m
Width 3.60 m 4.00 m
Height 2.57 m 3.60 m
Crew 3 3
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Armament & Powertrain
M2 Bradley Puma IFV
Main armament 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO)
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW)

Overview

The M2 Bradley and the Puma IFV are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and PSM respectively.

The M2 Bradley weighs 22.9 tons vs 43.0 tons for the Puma IFV. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley vs 70 km/h for the Puma IFV. Operational range is 483 km for the M2 Bradley vs 600 km for the Puma IFV. The M2 Bradley is armed with a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun, while the Puma IFV carries a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon.

The M2 Bradley has been produced in 6,800 units vs 350 for the Puma IFV. Unit cost is $4.35M for the M2 Bradley vs $21M for the Puma IFV. The M2 Bradley entered service 34 years before the Puma IFV (1981 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the M2 Bradley's 22.9 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is longer at 7.40 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 Bradley and Puma IFV require?
Both the M2 Bradley and Puma IFV require a crew of 3.
Which is more expensive, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The Puma IFV is more expensive at approximately $21.0 million per unit compared to the M2 Bradley at $4.3 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 Bradley or Puma IFV?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the M2 Bradley and Puma IFV?
The M2 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun while the Puma IFV carries 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon as its main armament.