The
Bradley BCP is a Command Post tracked armoured vehicle based on the
chasis of the armoured infantry fighting vehicle Bradley. The Bradley
BCP is manufactured and marketed by BAE Systems land and Armaments.
The Bradley is the finest combat vehicle system in the world. Its firepower,
mobility and survivability keeps our soldiers safe and able to dominate
the enemy no matter the terrain, temperature or threat. The Bradley’s
proven durability and commonality of design reduces the logistics burden,
while enhancing battlefield performance to meet a variety of mission
requirements in close-combat, urban scenarios and open-combat situations.
The Bradley Command Post (BCP) features the latest digitized electronics
for optimum situational awareness, network connectivity and communication
within the Heavy Brigade Combat Team. The Bradley BCP provides an unmatched
capability for Brigade and above Commanders to move to the decisive
point on the battlefield under all conditions.
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| Armament |
| The
Bradley BCP can be fitted with a remote-controlled weapon stations
armed with a 12,7 or 7,62 mm machine gun for its self-protection.
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| Protection |
| Enhanced
armor protection includes roof fragmentation protection, squad
ventilated face piece and mounts for armor tiles for additional
protection against shaped charge munitions. Digital architecture
and programmable displays readily accept new technologies.
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| Mobility |
Increased
driver field of vision aids maneuverability under close-in,
urban combat. As the standard Bradley, BCP is motorized with
an 600 HP Cummins VTA-903T engine is coupled to a General Dynamics
Land Systems HMPT-500 hydromechanical transmission. The suspension
system includes torsion bars, and on each side there are six
dual rubber-tyred roadwheels with the drive sprocket at the
front and the idler at the rear. There are two track-return
rollers that support the inside of the track only and one double
roller. Hydraulic shock-absorbers are fitted to the first, second,
third and sixth roadwheel stations. The Bradley BPC can run
at a maximum speeed of 60 km/h with a range of 400 km.
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| Accessories |
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common C4I Mission Equipment Package is integrated within the
BCP providing a networked system which hosts the Battle Command
Software, Digital Communication, Tactical Radios for Line of
Sight, and Broadband Beyond of Line of Sight capability –
while on the move. NetCentric Operations–Approved and
fielded C2 and C4ISR technologies supporting NET-Centric Operations
on the move and at the halt with enhanced network connectivity
consisting of Beyond Line of Sight (BLOS) voice, video and data
over classified and sensitive but unclassified networks. Integration
of ABCS software applications, servers, and tactical operation
center functions providing commanders and staff the ability
to plan, execute and conduct operations at the halt or on the
move. Capability to integrate current and future communications
leveraging secure wireless LANS, software defined radios, and
the NetCentric Waveform providing increased interoperability
with JNN, WIN-T, FCS and JTRS networks.
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| Specifications |
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Armament |
| Remote
controlled weapon station armed with weapons
up to 12,7 mm in calibre. |
Country
user |
| Prototype |
Designer
Country |
| United
States
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Accessories |
| Computer
battle command system, digital communication,
tactical radio set |
Personnel |
6 |
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Armor |
| Enhanced
armor protection
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Weight |
29,129
kg |
Speed |
60
km/h maximum speed on road |
Range |
400
km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
6.95 m; Width, 3.32 m; Height, 2.84 m |
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