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Is BMP 3 a tank?
BMP-3 “Khrizantema-S” (9P157-2) – Self-propelled anti-tank version with 9M123 Khrizantema (AT-15) ATGM system with radar and laser guidance. The 9M123 missile itself is supersonic, flying at an average speed of 400 m/s (Mach 1.2) and a range of between 400 and 6,000 meters. Entered service in 2005.
Is BMP-3 amphibious?
BMP-3 armament Effective range for the HE-FRAG round is 4,000m. 22 HE-FRAG rounds can be carried in the automatic loader, total ammunition load being 40 rounds. Rate of fire is ten rounds a minute. “The BMP-3F can endure continuous amphibious operation for seven hours.”
What’s replacing the Bradley?
Known as the optionally manned fighting vehicle, or OMFV, the program is the Army’s latest attempt to replace the Bradley following years of cost and requirements issues. Five manufacturers are competing to build a new prototype that officials hope will meet the growing need for next-generation land capabilities.
What are the Bradley IFVs used for?
Bradley IFVs are intended for fighting alongside the Abrams main battle tank in high intensity warfare. They are heavily armed with 25mm cannon, 7.62mm coax machine gun and a TOW anti tank guided missile (ATGM) launcher.
Why didn’t the Stryker replace the Bradley IFV?
Also, the Stryker wasn’t necessarily built to replace the Bradley, but to fill its role in a more portable manner. The Bradley IFV is much less portable than the Stryker, due to its heavy armor. It was thought that the Stryker would be able to survive much of the
What is the difference between an M3 Bradley and a Stryker?
The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle is usually the main component of an armoured cavalry regiment (ACR) or a division’s cavalry squadron. They are used as scout vehicles, again for high threat environments. Strykers are envisaged for counter insurgency and low intensity combat.
Why was the M3 Bradley so unpopular?
The M3 series was essentially the same vehicle with extra fuel, ammunition and optics in the place of troops. It suffered from being not that fast, very tall, and generally a comprise between a few different things. On the battlefield the two variants of the Bradley had desperate roles.