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Bradley
M2A1 AIFV Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
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The
M2A1 Bradley AIFV (Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle) was introduced
in the U.S. Army in 1986, it's a further development of the standard
vehicle Bradley M2. The vehicle entered production in 1985 with first
delivery in 1986. By 1992, the M2A1s had begun being remanufactured
to upgraded standards M2A2. The M2A1 Bradley IFV's only difference with
the M2 Bradley IFV is an improved ATGM (Anti-Tank Guided Missile) launcher,
with greater accuracy and new sight system; there are also some new
equipment for the crew and infantry soldiers. (All pictures Photo courtesy
United States Department of Defense)
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| Variants |
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Bradley
M2: The basic production model, first fielded in 1981
- Bradley M2A2: Introduced in 1988, new engine, new
armour with protection against 30 mm APDS rounds and RPGs (or similar
anti-armor weapons).
- Bradley M2A3: Introduced in 2000, the A3 upgrades
make the Bradley IFV totally digital and upgrade or improve existing
electronics systems throughout improving target acquisition and fire
control, navigation, and situational awareness. Also, the survivability
of the vehicle is upgraded with a series of armor improvements, again
both passive and reactive, as well as improved fire-suppression systems
and NBC equipment.
- Bradley
BCP: The Bradley BCP is a Command Post tracked armoured
vehicle based on the chassis of the armoured infantry fighting vehicle
Bradley.
- Bradley M6 Linebacker: The Bradley-Linebacker Short-Range
Air Defense (SHORAD) system is essentially a United Defense Bradley
infantry fighting vehicle with the twin Raytheon Systems Company TOW
anti-tank guided missile system replaced by a pod containing four Stinger
fire-and-forget Surface-to-Air Missiles (SAM).
- Bradley M7 FIST: Bradley FIST (Fire Support Team)
vehicle for the US Army field artillery.
- Bradley AMEV: The Bradley AMEV delivers life-saving
combat medical support and protection for casualties, evacuees and combat
medics, while providing mobility and survivability equal to the supported
Abrams and Bradley-equipped maneuver force.
- Bradley AMTV: The Bradley AMTV provides combat medical
support to the Heavy Brigade Combat Team. The AMTV provides the capability
to emplace forward surgical teams closer to the point of injury, allowing
advanced trauma management and intervention treatment on today’s
battlefield.
- Bradley Mortar Vehicle: The Bradley Mortar Vehicle’s
large interior volume enables the vehicle to carry up to 115 rounds
of 120mm mortars, which facilitates the crew’s ability to provide
a longer duration of sustainable fires.
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| Technical
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| Armament |
The
M2A1 Bradley has exactly the same armament as the previous version
Bradley
M2 except for the TOW anti-tank missile launcher.
The M2A1 Bradley is armed with an ATK Gun Systems Company M242
25 mm Bushmaster Chain Gun with a 7.62 mm M240C machine gun
mounted coaxially to the right of the main armament. A total
of eight smoke grenade launchers are mounted on the forward
part of the turret, four to each side of the main armament.
The M2A1 Bradley is armed with new improved TOW ATGM launcher
which can fire all versions of the Raytheon Systems Company
TOW ATGW including the TOW 2 with a maximum range of 3,750 m.
The TOW 2 uses an improved guidance system and motor and enlarged
main warhead. Two missiles are ready to fire and two are stored
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| Design
and protection |
The
layout of the M2A1 Bradley is similar to the standard version
of Bradley
M2 with the same level of protection. Improvements
have been made inside the vehicle for the comfort and safety
of the crew and infantry soldiers which include a turret power
indicator, padding for the driver's station, redesigned weapons
interlock and top deck clearance arrangements, simplified stowage
strapping, new onboard rations, two camouflage nets carried,
and replacement of the single water tank by two smaller ones
with the same total capacity. Mine and flare stowage has been
rearranged so that more mines and fewer flares are carried.
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| Mobility |
The
engine, transmission and suspension of M2A1 Bradley are the
same as for the standard version of Bradley
M2. The vehicle can run at a maximum road speed
of 66 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 480 km.
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| Accessories |
Standard equipment are the same as the version of Bradley
M2, but the M2A1 Bradley is fitted with a new NBC
protection system M13A1, only the commander, gunner and driver
are all connected to the central NBC system, while the dismounted
infantrymen in the rear have their own NBC suits and masks which
allow them to leave the vehicle quickly.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
| One
25mm M242 cannon, one 7.62mm M240C coaxial machine
gun, 2 TOW launchers and 2x4 smoke grenade launchers |
Country
user |
| United
States |
Designer
Country |
| United
States
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Accessories |
NBC
protection system, thermal night vision, automatic
fire extinguishers |
Crew
+ Troop seating |
3
+ 6 soldiers |
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Armor |
| Spaced
laminate armor. RPG and 30 mm APDS all around
protection (with armor upgrades) and shell splinters
155mm |
Weight |
22,798
kg |
Speed |
66
km/h maximum speed on road, 7.2 km/h on water |
Range |
400 km
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Dimensions
max. |
Lenght,
6.45 m; Width, 3.20 m; Height, 2.97 m |
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