BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley vs Rheinmetall Puma
BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Puma are both ifv / apc, compared here on public specifications. The Rheinmetall Puma leads on max speed (70 vs 66 km/h).
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Full spec sheet
 BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley
Wins 3/6 |  Rheinmetall Puma
Wins 3/6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Max speed (km/h) | 66 km/h | 70 km/h ✓ |
| Range (km) | 400 km | 400 km |
| Power-to-weight (hp/t) | 21.1 hp/t | 27.3 hp/t ✓ |
| Firepower | ||
| Caliber (mm) | 25 mm | 30 mm |
| Ammunition | 900 ✓ | 200 |
| Physical | ||
| Length (m) | 6.55 m | 7.4 m |
| Combat weight (kg) | 27,600 kg | 43,000 kg |
| Crew | 3 | 3 |
| Troop capacity | 6 | 6 |
| Propulsion | ||
| Engine power (hp) | 600 hp | 1,088 hp ✓ |
| Program | ||
| Unit cost (USD) | $4,200,000 ✓ | $10,000,000 |
| Units built | 6,720 ✓ | 350 |
| Operator countries | 1 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is faster, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Puma? +
The Rheinmetall Puma is the fastest of the 2 compared here, at 70 km/h.
Which has the longer range? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the longest range at 400 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 Rheinmetall Puma has the higher power-to-weight at 27.3 hp/t.
Which has the higher ammunition? +
The BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley has the higher ammunition at 900.
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 Puma? +
On the public specs we track, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley and Rheinmetall Puma are closely matched, BAE Systems Inc. (US Land Systems) M2A3 Bradley leads on unit cost, ammunition, while Rheinmetall Puma leads on max speed, power-to-weight. 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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