M2A3 Bradley

M2A3 Bradley
Details
Tier / Class:	8 AFV
Nation:	United States
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	45
DPM:	9,563
Penetration:	140 (160) mm
Hit Points:	2,170
Hull F/S/R:	91 / 70 / 70
Turret F/S/R:	82 / 70 / 50
Max Speed:	66.60 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.63 s
Hull Traverse:	33.10 deg/s
Camouflage:	30%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.08°
Max Cannon Depression:	-12.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	45.70 deg/s

M2A3 Bradley
Details
Tier / Class:	8 AFV
Nation:	United States
Dealer:	Sophie Wölfli
Reputation:	1,080,300
Cost:	8,160,000
Stats - Stock (Renowned)
Max Damage:	45
DPM:	9,563
Penetration:	140 (160) mm
Hit Points:	2,170
Hull F/S/R:	91 / 70 / 70
Turret F/S/R:	82 / 70 / 50
Max Speed:	66.60 km/h
Acceleration 0-32kph:	3.63 s
Hull Traverse:	33.10
Camouflage:	30%
Vision:	430 m
Accuracy (Spread):	0.08°
Max Cannon Depression:	-12.0 / -6.0°
Turret Traverse Speed:	45.70 deg/s

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 and Cons

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

Armor

M2A3 Bradley Armor Package

Reputation Cost	Credits	Hull Armor (F/S/R)	Hull Composition	Turret Armor (F/S/R)	Turret Composition	ERA Type	ERA Modifiers
Stock	Stock	91/70/70	Military Aluminum	82/70/50	Military Aluminum	Light ERA
One of the most robustly armored of the troop transports, the M2A3 Bradley sports all-around 30mm autocannon protection even at close ranges and a frontal arc that is nearly impervious to most assaults that are not intended to penetrate tanks.

Firepower

30mm Mk.44 Autocannon with TOW

Shell name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Area of effect	Penetration	Velocity	Accuracy (Fully Aimed)	Reload Time	Shells in Magazine	Reload within Magazine	Burst Fire Rate
30mm Mk258 APDS	AP	Stock	45	0m	140mm	1,345m/s	0.08°	0.30s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	200.00rd/min
40mm XM855 APFSDS	AP	120,095	75	0m	160mm	1,385m/s	0.08°	0.30s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	200.00rd/min
30mm Mk266 HEI	HE	Stock	45	0m	10mm	1,100m/s	0.08°	0.30s	540	{{{reloadm}}}s	200.00rd/min

Missile Name	Type	Reputation	Damage	Penetration	Velocity	Reload Time	Missiles in Launcher	Reload within Launcher	Burst Fire Rate	Splash Radius	Flight Agility	Self-Guided
BGM-71D TOW ATGM	HEAT	Stock	650	800mm	250m/s	15.00s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No
BGM-71E TOW ATGM	HEAT-Tandem	170,590	650	850mm	250m/s	15.00s	2	{{{reloadm}}}s	30.00rd/min	0m	{{{agility}}}deg/s	No

Mobility

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Max Speed	Reverse Speed	0 to 32km/h	0 to Max Speed	Hull Traverse	Fire Chance
VTA-903 Diesel Engine	Stock	Stock	66.60km/h	{{{reverse}}}	3.63s	{{{0-max}}}	33.10deg/s	{{{firechance}}}

Upgrades

M2A3 Technology

Name	Reputation Cost	Credits	Description
Spall Liner	34,935	717,025	Increases vehicle HP by 150.
M90 Smoke Grenades	52,405	1,075,535	Provides a total of eight smoke deployments with a two-round magazine. Individual charges are on a six second cooldown, with an eighty second cooldown for the magazine.
AN/VLQ Soft Kill APS	72,055	1,478,860	An Active Protection System that has a chance of diverting ATGMs away from the player's vehicle.
Improved Thermal Sight	90,070	1,848,580	Increases effectiveness of spotting through foliage by 30%.

Special Abilities

Name	Activation Time	Duration	Reload Time	Ability	Changes
Designate Target	2 s	20 s	50 s	The designated target remains visible and receives full damage.	Component saving -10% Crew saves -10% Camouflage factor -100%
Deploy AT Squad	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Anti-Tank troops set ambushes that are highly effective against lightly armored vehicles.	Deploy 4 Anti-tank troops
Sniper drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	The sharpshooter is also a great scout, very effective against enemy infantry and capable of destroying vehicle optics.	Deploy 1 Sniper
Mortar squad drop	1 s	N/A s	N/A s	Mortar squad delivers stand-off indirect plunging fire.	Deploy 1 Mortar squad

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's problematic development process and procurement.

See also

• M1128 MGS
• FV510 Warrior MILAN