M2A3 Bradley

The M2A3 Bradley is a tier 8 Armored Fighting Vehicle originating from the United States, and is sold by Sophie Wölfli. It can be unlocked from the FV510 Warrior MILAN, and unlocks a tier 9 Unlock Token, which can be used on the CRAB, B1 Draco, Centauro 120, Leopard 2A6, and M1A2 Abrams SEP v.3.

Features

 * Subtle movement: moving on a low speed doesn't reduce your camouflage factor.
 * Designated target: vehicle has the ability to designate targets that are within line of sight and vision range. Designated targets are called out and takes increased damage.

Player Recommendations
The M2A3 Bradley is a well-armed and relatively well-armored fighting vehicle capable of mobile flanking and ranged attacks to support advancing MBTs. With two powerful TOW missiles and a 30mm autocannon, it is capable of inflicting heavy damage on enemy targets and quickly relocating to avoid return fire.

Pros

 * Good camouflage rating
 * Very good mobility
 * Good gun depression
 * Very efficient ERA and good frontal slope

Cons

 * Vulnerable turret
 * Armor becomes useless once the ERA gets popped

Upgrade Suggestions
Upgrades improving firepower, including the 30mm Mk258 APFSDS and BGM-71E TOW ATGM, should be focused on.

Retrofit Suggestions

 * Advanced Muzzle Reference System
 * Augmented Optics
 * Improved Gun Breech
 * Improved Pioneer Tool Kit

Commander and Crew Skill Suggestions

 * Commander: Sabrina Washington, to improve the camo rating, view range, and crew stats
 * Driver: Spin to Win, Off-Road Driving
 * Gunner/Loader: Sharpshooter, Do the Twist, Rapid Fire, Explosive Shells/Preparation

History
Class: Infantry Fighting Vehicle Developed: 1972-1980 Service: 1981+ Vehicles Built: 6720 Operators: USA, Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Croatia The Bradley is the principal Infantry Fighting Vehicle of the U.S. Army. It went through a long development process that involved multiple stages. What was supposed to be a simple vehicle however became over time one of the most complex and expensive infantry fighting vehicles of all times with its development especially long and troubled. The Bradley family is generally referred to as “Bradley Fighting Vehicle” and it is named after General Omar Bradley, famous American Second World War commander who led the US 1st Army during the D-Day and beyond. The Bradley was born out of the necessity to replace the aging M113 APCs and to match the IFV development of the Soviet Union since the Soviet army had been for a time equipped with the best armed infantry fighting vehicles in the world. It started out as an APC program but soon evolved into a full-fledged IFV with powerful armament. Its most notable features include aluminum armor (less durable but lighter since the Bradley was supposed to be amphibious), a manned turret armed with a Bushmaster autocannon and an integrated TOW ATGM launcher. The Bradley entered service in 1981 and remains active in the U.S. Army to this day. It has seen a lot of successful combat during the Gulf War and the Iraq War, making it almost as famous as the Abrams. Unlike its former Soviet counterparts, it has never been massively exported with the only major foreign user being Saudi Arabia. In one form or another, it is therefore expected to serve for many years to come even when the United States are already looking for a replacement. Recently, the United States have started offering the vehicle for free to potentially interested parties such as Croatia or even Greece. The comedy movie Pentagon Wars deals with Bradley&#39;s problematic development process and procurement.