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Land ForcesUnited States

M2 Bradley

Infantry fighting vehicleIn serviceFielded 1981Pending verification
Land ForcesUSA
M2 Bradley
Photo: Shane A. Cuomo, U.S. Air Force · Public domain, Wikimedia Commons
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System
TypeInfantry fighting vehicle
Date of introduction1981
ProliferationAt least 5 countries
ManufacturerBAE Systems Land & Armaments, formerly United DefenseMed[1]
ConfigurationTracked vehicle platform with turret and troop compartmentMed[1]
Crew3Med[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length6.45 m21 ftMed[1]
Width3.2 m10 ftMed[1]
Height2.97 m10 ftMed[1]
Combat weight22.59 tMed[1]
Automotive performance
Engine1 x Cummins VTA-903T 903-cu in (14.8-liter)Med[1]
Engine power500 hpMed[1]
Cruising range483 km300 mi · 261 nmiMed[1]
Max road speed68 km/h42 mph · 37 ktMed[1]
Fording depth1.20 mMed[1]
Protection
Hull Armor (Front)5083 series aluminumMed[1]
Hull Armor (Bottom)5083 series with 9.5 mm anti-mine steel layerMed[1]
Turret Armor5083 series aluminumMed[1]
Applique ArmorYesMed[1]
Explosive reactive armorYesMed[1]
Active Protection SystemYesMed[1]
NBC ProtectionYes, collective system for crew plus individual masks for onboard infantryMed[1]
Smoke EquipmentYes, 2 x 4-barrel M257 dischargers; engine exhaust generatorsMed[1]
Armament
Secondary armament1 x M240C 7.62mm General-Purpose Machine GunMed[1]
Maximum firing range3 km2 mi · 2 nmiLongest-range ammunition listedMed[1]
Fire control
Fire control systemRaytheon integrated sight unit (ISU)Med[1]
Computerized FCSYesMed[1]
ThermalsYes, Hughes integrated day/night sight with scan at 4-power, aiming at 12-powerMed[1]
Thermal Sight Vehicle CommanderYes, an optical relay provides the image of the gunner’s sight to the commander.Med[1]
Thermal Sight GunnerYesMed[1]
Main Gun StabilizationYesMed[1]
Variants
M2 Bradley (A0 version)This was the initial production configuration. The first 2,300 Bradleys were of this basic variant. Also known as the A0 version.[1]
M2A1This was an upgraded variant first produced in 1985, with deliveries taking place in 1986. Improvements were known as Block One improvements.[1]
M2A2This was also known as the high-survivability configuration. Replacement for A1 was undertaken in two phases. The A2 Phase I production began in May 1988, the A2 Phase II in May 1989.[1]
M2A4This modernization began in 2012 and allowed for suspension and power management improvements.[1]
FM2This was an ad hoc fire support vehicle created during the 1991 Persian Gulf War by the 3rd Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery. This involved removing the ground/vehicular laser locator designator (G/VLLD), two radios, and [1]
M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm )This was an improvement kit that was added to approximately 1,400 of the A2 fleet as a result of lessons learned during Operation Desert Storm. Includes: eye-safe laser range finder; KVH navigation (TACNAV) system with g[1]
Weapons and payload options · 2Confidence · Source
Tube-launched, Optically tracked, Wire-guided missile systemammunition
Med[1]
BGM-71152 mm ammunition
Med[1]
Range
3 km2 mi · 2 nmi
Quantity
6 available. 2 missiles loaded in launcher, 4 onboard.
Warhead
3.9 - 6.14 kg
Summary

The M2 Bradley American Infantry Fighting Vehicle is a tracked fighting vehicle platform of the United States manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments, formerly United Defense. It was named after U.S.

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
LebanonSaudi ArabiaUkraineUnited States
Sources
  1. M2 Bradley American Infantry Fighting Vehicle, U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
    Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
Change log
  • 2026-10-04 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
  • 2026-10-05 Added photo (Public domain)