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 M2 light tank, officially Light Tank, M2, was an American light tank of the interwar period which saw limited service during World War II. The most common model, the M2A4, was equipped with one 37 mm (1.5 in) M5 gun and five .30 cal M1919 Browning machine guns.

Oct 8, 2022 · The M2A2 and M2A3, while seemingly outdated with their twin turret layouts and armament of only machine guns, were the product of a continuous effort to modernize the armored force of the US Army. With the M2A2 being approved for mass production, the Army could observe and address tangible problems with their designs.

4 days ago · The Russian analysts found that the M2A2 had greater firepower than the BMP-3, as the 25mm M242 automatic cannon, the IFV, was nearly twice as accurate as the 30mm 2A42 and 2A72 cannons on the ...

Dec 2, 2024 · The Bradley M2A2 is motorized with a new powerful engine Cummins VTA-903 developing 600 hp compared with the 500 hp of the original production vehicle to handle the increased weight of the vehicle. it can run at a maximum road speed of 61 km/h with a maximum cruising range of 400 km.

By 1935, this prototype formed the basis for the M2 light tank. The first M2 had a one-man turret equipped with a cal.50 (12.7 mm) and a coaxial 7.62 mm (0.3 in) Browning M1919, with another placed in the hull, on a ball mount operated by the co-driver.

Oct 20, 2018 · Initially the Bradley was protected against 14.5mm projectiles on all sides. The M2A2 provided protection against 30mm projectiles on all sides, and added spall liners.

Apr 28, 2023 · Constructed at Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois in the mid-1930s, the M2A2 light tank was the first production model tank both designed and built in the United States. By 1942, the pre-WWII tanks were declared obsolete and were recycled or dispersed to …

Oct 25, 2007 · M2A2 ODS field artillery fire support variant. This model adds an inertial navigation system and a new targeting station control panel. A mission-processor unit automates the fire-request system.

M2A2: Introduced in 1988, with an improved 600 hp engine, enhanced armor (including the option for explosive reactive armor), and the removal of the amphibious trim vane and side firing ports. The infantry squad was reduced to six men, and anti-fragmentation Kevlar pads were added.