United States BAE Systems
M2A4 Bradley
Latest fielded upgrade of the US Army's M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle, with a 675hp engine, digitized electronics, and improved survivability.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
66
km/h
402
km range
25
mm gun
36,287
kg
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 66 km/h |
|---|---|
| Range Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence. | 402 km |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Main armament Primary weapon: main gun, cannon or missile type. | 25 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun |
|---|---|
| Secondary armament Additional weapons: coaxial MG, remote weapon station, gun pods. | 7.62 mm M240C coaxial machine gun; BGM-71 TOW anti-tank missile launcher (2 tubes) |
| Caliber Bore diameter of the main gun or rifle. Larger throws heavier projectiles; not simply better, ammunition commonality matters. | 25 mm |
| Ammunition Rounds carried (main gun) or standard magazine capacity. | 900 |
Protection
Armor, countermeasures and survivability.
| Armor Armor technology: composite, modular, ERA-fitted, uranium-ceramic. Exact compositions are classified. | Aluminium hull with spaced laminate and steel applique |
|---|---|
| Active protection Hard-kill APS (Trophy, Arena, Afganit) intercepts incoming projectiles before impact. | Iron Fist (M2A4E1) |
| Reactive armor Explosive reactive armor (ERA) blocks that disrupt shaped-charge jets. | Yes |
| NBC protection Sealed crew compartment with overpressure filtration for nuclear/biological/chemical environments. | Yes |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Length Overall length including gun/probe where applicable. | 6.55 m |
|---|---|
| Width Overall width, matters for rail/road transport of vehicles. | 3.6 m |
| Height Overall height. Lower profile is harder to spot and hit for ground vehicles. | 2.98 m |
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 36,287 kg |
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 3 |
| Troop capacity Number of embarked troops/passengers (IFV, APC, transport). Higher carries more. | 7 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Cummins VTA-903T diesel |
|---|---|
| Engine power Engine output power. Higher moves more weight faster. | 675 hp |
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Diesel |
Specifications compiled from public BAE Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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What is the top speed of the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley has a maximum speed of 66 km/h.
What is the range of the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley has a maximum range of 402 km.
How much does the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley weigh? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley has a combat weight of 36,287 kg.
How many crew does the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley require? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley requires a crew of 3.
What is the main armament of the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley's primary weapon is the 25 mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun.
What engine does the BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley use? +
The BAE Systems M2A4 Bradley is powered by the Cummins VTA-903T diesel.
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