BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley vs Rheinmetall Marder
BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Marder are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Rheinmetall Marder leads on range (520 vs 400 km).
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Full spec sheet
 BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley
Wins 3/6 |  Rheinmetall Marder
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 66 km/h ✓ | 65 km/h |
| Range (km) | 400 km | 520 km ✓ |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 21.1 hp/t ✓ | 20.5 hp/t |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 25 mm | 20 mm |
| Ammunition | 900 | 1250 ✓ |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 6.55 m | 6.79 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 27,600 kg | 33,500 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 6 | 6 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 600 hp | 600 hp |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $4,200,000 | N/A |
| Units built | 6,720 ✓ | 2,136 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 3 ✓ |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Marder? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 66 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The Rheinmetall Marder has the longest range at 520 km.
Which is cheaper? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the lower public unit-cost figure at 4,200,000 USD. Treat this as directional, defense pricing varies by contract and configuration.
Which has the higher power-to-weight? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the higher power-to-weight at 21.1 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The Rheinmetall Marder has the higher ammunition at 1,250.
Which has the higher troop capacity? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the higher troop capacity at 6.
Is the BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley better than the Rheinmetall Marder? +
On the public specs we track, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Marder are closely matched, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley leads on max speed, power-to-weight, while Rheinmetall Marder leads on range, ammunition. See the full spec sheet for the metric-by-metric breakdown.
Where does this comparison data come from? +
Every figure in the table is sourced from public manufacturer pages, defense-ministry releases and reference publications, and is verifiable on each system's spec page. WeaponSpecs does not accept vendor placement.
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