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The M3A3 model of the Bradley uses enhanced information and communication equipment, a central processing unit, and information displays for the vehicle commander and squad leader. The M3A3 is compatible with the inter-vehicular communication system of the M1A2 Abrams tank and AH-64D Apache Longbow helicopter. The commander has an independent ...
The Bradley is highly capable in cross-country open terrain, in accordance with one of the main design objectives of keeping pace with the M1 Abrams main battle tank. The Bradley was initially designed to float by deploying a flotation curtain around the vehicle, allowing it to "swim" at a speed of 4.5 mph (7.2 km/h). Later armor upgrades have ...
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 M3 half-track was an American armored personnel carrier half-track widely used by the Allies during World War II and in the Cold War.Derived from the M2 half-track car, the M3 was extensively produced, with about 15,000 standard M3s and more than 38,000 variant units manufactured.
The BAE GCV's hybrid-electric engine is more fuel efficient, has fewer moving parts, and has faster acceleration than ordinary engines. While powering a vehicle concept that reached 70 tons proved impractical, its benefits of providing power for onboard electronics, silent overwatch, and short, stealthy movements are still promising.
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Twin Cadillac engines. Redesigned hull similar to M3A3, but with vertical sides and raised engine deck. Turret as for M3A1. M5A1 (Stuart VI) 6,810 produced. M5 with the turret of the M3A3; this was the major variant in US units by 1943. 75mm howitzer motor carriage M8; 1,778 units produced between September 1942 and January 1944. Based on M5 ...
The Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) is the basic version of the Army's "Bradley Family of Vehicles (FOV)" and while the M2 / M3 / M7 etc... are separate and distinct vehicles for specialized purposes, the goal was to have a common chassis to simplify the maintenance requirements and reduce the amount of replacement parts that a unit was ...