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M2A3 and M3A3 BRADLEY INFANTRY FIGHTING VEHICLES

RPG Stats by Nathan Grier
Based on stats by DANIEL HENWOOD (dhenwood@hotmail.com)

HTML coding by Alan Lisle
Background info provided by the FAS.org

BACKGROUND

The Bradley Fighting Vehicle was designed to transport a squad of infantry around the battlefield as well as to conduct scouting missions. The Bradley's weaponry allows it to support of mounted and dismounted infantry and defeat enemy tanks. The Bradley also has good cross country speed and is able to keep up with the M1 Abrams MBT. The Bradley Fighting Vehicle currently come in two varients, the M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and the M3 Calvary Fighting Vehicle. The M2 Bradley's role is to; safely transport infantry to the battlefield, provide firepower for it's dismounted infantry, and to destroy any enemy tanks and other vehicles that threaten it's infantry. The Bradley's main armanent is the single barreled M242 25mm Bushmaster Chain Gun. The gun has an integrated dual-feed mechanism that allows the gunner to change ammo types with a flick of a switch. Either armor piercing or high explosive ammunition may be carried. The gunner can fire individual rounds or in bursts. The gun has a firing rate of 200 rounds per minuet and a range of 2000 meters. In addition to the 25mm gun the Bradley also mounts a M240C 7.62mm machine gun to the right of the Bushmaster, for use against unarmored targets. For use against enemy tanks the Bradley carries two ready to fire TOW Anti-Tanks Missiles. The launcher is mounted on the left side of the turret. To fire the missiles the Bradley must be stopped, unlike the guns which can be fired while on the move. After the missiles are fired, the launcher is reloaded by the infantry inside. A special hatch provides protection while the launcher is being reloaded. The TOW missile has a range of 4 km and can destroy any armored vehicle with deadly accuracy. The M3 Calvary Fighting Vehicle uses the same chasis as the M2 IFV, with some internal differences. Designed as a calvary/scout vehicle and carries a pair of scouts, additional radios, ammunition and missiles. The only visible difference between the M2 and the M3 is the lack of firing ports on the M3.

The M2A3 and M3A3 have recieved many computer upgrades over older models and can transmit, recieve, store, and display digital messages. They also have improved automation and fire control systems, with a second generation FLIR. A GPS navigation systems has also been installed to enhance situational awareness. The Bradley is constructed from welded aluminum with suplimental laminate armor in critical locations. Later models from M2A2 on have additional steel applique armor added with provision for 105 explosive reactive tiles. The added armor systems help protect the Bradley from ballistic ammunition and shaped charges. The Bradley has prooven to be a successful vehicle and has been widley exported.

RPG STATS

Vehicle Type: Armoured Fighting Vehicle
Crew: Pilot, Gunner & Commander
Passengers: M2: 6 M3: 2
Manufacturer: United Defense, Limited Partnership
Country of Origin: United States of America
Used By: Many
Average Unit Cost: $3.16M

MDC BY LOCATION:

(1) Main Body                                   150
(2) Turret                                       70
    25 mm Chain Gun                              25
    Missile Launcher                             35
(3) Tracks (2)                                   60 each
    Headlights (2)                                2 each

NOTES:

(1) Destruction of the main body will shut the unit down completely. Missiles do half damage as long as more than half the MDC exists. If MDC is below half missiles do full damage.
(2) If the Turret is destroyed then all of the weapons will be destroyed as well. In addition the interior of the AFV will be exposed.
(3) Destruction of the tracks will immobilise the vehicle.

SPEEDS:

GROUND MOVEMENT:
45 mph
GROUND MOVEMENT:
4 mph
NOTE:
(1) It takes 30 minutes to set up the water barrier on older models and 15 minutes to inflate the pontoons on later models.

STATISTICAL DATA:

HEIGHT:
9ft 9in.
WIDTH:
10ft 6in
LENGTH:
21ft 2in.
WEIGHT:
50,000 lbs
OPERATIONAL RANGE:
300 miles
CARGO:
Cargo space available in addition to crew and troops capable of holding small amounts of cargo.
POWER PLANT:
Cummins VTA-903T water-cooled 4 cycle diesel.

WEAPON SYSTEMS:

  1. BUSHMASTER 25MM CANNON: The Bradley's main weapon the 25mm gun is stablised to allow it to fire on the move. The gun has a dual feed mechanism and the gunner can change ammo type by flicking a switch. NOTE:
    Critical hit on a roll of 19 and 20 for high explosive rounds. Armor Piercing rounds hace a critical hit on a roll of 18-20.

  2. TOW II ANTI-TANK MISSILES: (2) The TOW, (Tube-Launched Optically Tracked Wire-Guided,) Missile System is primarily used in antitank warfare, and is a command to line of sight, wire-guided weapon. The system will operate in all weather conditions which has been in use since 1970. The TOW system has had numerous improvements during its time including a thermal beacon guidance system enabling the gunner to more easily track a target at night and giving a bonus to hit targets.

  3. M240 7.62MM MACHINE GUN: Fitted to the turret of the AFV is a Machine Gun for anti-personnel use. An ammo hopper sits on the side of the machine gun allowing the weapon to be quickly reloaded compared to belt-fed machine guns.

STANDARD EQUIPMENT FOR THE ARMOURED FIGHTING VEHICLE:

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