The M2 Bradley, or Bradley IFV, is an American infantry fighting vehicle that is a member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family. It is manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments (formerly United Defense) and entered service in 1981, with fielding beginning in 1983.

The Bradley is designed to transport infantry or scouts with armor protection, while providing covering fire to suppress enemy troops and armored vehicles. Variants include the M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle and the M3 Bradley reconnaissance vehicle. The M2 holds a crew of three—a commander, a gunner and a driver—along with six fully ...

The M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle has been in US Army service since 1981 and has since seen extensive upgrades, which have kept pace with changes in infantry tactics. Ten years later it gained fame during the Gulf War when it reportedly knocked out more Iraqi tanks with its TOW ATGM system than the M1A1 Abrams Main Battle Tank.

The M2 and M3 Bradley FIghting Vehicle is a lightly armored, fully tracked transport vehicle that provides cross-country mobility, mounted firepower and protection from...

2020年1月1日 · For over 30 years, the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle has proven its worth for the US Army. Manufactured by BAE Systems, this lightly armored, fully tracked transport vehicle is known for its firepower, mobility, and survivability.

Today, the U.S. Army has about 4,500 active Bradley vehicles and 2,000 in reserve. Experts consider the M2 Bradley a light tank and recognize its ability to increase the combat effectiveness of ground forces. The M2 Bradley is also considered a fast and maneuverable fighting vehicle suitable for speeding up the end of military operations.

3 天之前 · The M2 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is a cornerstone of the U.S. Army’s armored forces, designed to transport infantry while providing substantial firepower and protection. Named after General Omar Bradley , this vehicle has a rich history that spans several decades, reflecting the evolution of military needs and technological ...

2024年9月20日 · The role of the M2 infantry fighting vehicle is to transport infantry on the battlefield, provide fire cover to dismounted troops, and suppress enemy tanks and fighting vehicles. The M2 carries a commander, gunner and driver, plus six fully equipped infantrymen while the M3 performs scout missions and carries three crew plus two scouts.

2019年9月30日 · The M2/M3 Bradley fighting vehicle established a commendable combat record during deployment in the 1991 Gulf War and the invasion of Iraq in 2003. During the Gulf War, Bradley vehicles from several troops of the 2nd Armored Cavalry Regiment of the U.S. Army engaged and destroyed a number of Iraqi armoured vehicles in the Battle of 73 Easting ...

2024年6月15日 · The Bradley M2 was the standard Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle (AIFV) of the U.S. Army since 1983. The first version of the vehicle has undergone many improvements, upgrading and modernization programs to achieve the version of M2A1, M2A3, and M2 A2.