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M2 Bradley vs DAF YP-408

M2 Bradley armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M2 Bradley
DAF YP-408 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡³πŸ‡± DAF YP-408
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Specifications
M2 Bradley DAF YP-408
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡³πŸ‡± Netherlands
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Manufacturer FMC DAF
Number produced 6,800 units 755 units
Estimated unit price $4.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 22.9 tons 12.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 82 km/h
Operational range 483 km 500 km
Length 6.55 m 6.23 m
Width 3.60 m 2.40 m
Height 2.57 m 2.37 m
Crew 3 2
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Armament & Powertrain
M2 Bradley DAF YP-408
Main armament 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher --
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp DAF DS 575 6-Cylinder Diesel Engine with 165 hp

Overview

The M2 Bradley and the DAF YP-408 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and DAF respectively.

The M2 Bradley weighs 22.9 tons vs 12.0 tons for the DAF YP-408. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley vs 82 km/h for the DAF YP-408. Operational range is 483 km for the M2 Bradley vs 500 km for the DAF YP-408. The M2 Bradley is armed with a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun, while the DAF YP-408 carries a 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun.

The M2 Bradley has been produced in 6,800 units vs 755 for the DAF YP-408. The DAF YP-408 entered service 17 years before the M2 Bradley (1964 vs 1981).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M2 Bradley or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 is faster with a maximum road speed of 82 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M2 Bradley or DAF YP-408?
The DAF YP-408 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 Bradley or DAF YP-408?
The M2 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the DAF YP-408's 12.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 Bradley or DAF YP-408?
The M2 Bradley is longer at 6.55 meters compared to the DAF YP-408's 6.23 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 Bradley and DAF YP-408 require?
The M2 Bradley requires a larger crew of 3 compared to the DAF YP-408's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 Bradley or DAF YP-408?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 755 units of the DAF YP-408.
What are the main armaments of the M2 Bradley and DAF YP-408?
The M2 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun while the DAF YP-408 carries 1 M2 12.7mm machine gun as its main armament.