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| M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle | |
|---|---|
.jpg) A U.S. Army M3 Bradley in Germany in 2015 | |
| Type | Reconnaissance infantry fighting vehicle |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Wars | Gulf War Iraq War Russian invasion of Ukraine |
| Production history | |
| Designer | FMC Corporation (M3(A0), M3A1) United Defense (M3A2, M3A3) |
| Manufacturer | United Defense (1981–1995) BAE Systems Platforms & Services (since 2004) |
| Produced | 1981–1995 (United Defense) 2004–present (BAE Systems Platforms & Services) |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 25–30.5 short tons (23–28 tonnes) |
| Length | 21.2–21.5 ft (6.45–6.55 m) |
| Width | 126–129 in (320–328 cm) |
| Height | 117 in (297 cm) |
| Crew | 5: Commander, Gunner, Driver, and 2 Scouts [1] |
| Armor | Steel, 5083 and 7039 aluminium |
Main armament | 25 mm M242 Chain Gun 1500 rounds (300 ready) Dual TOW Anti-Tank Missile Launcher 12 rounds (2 in launcher) |
Secondary armament | 7.62 mm M240C machine gun |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903 |
| Transmission | General Electric HMPT-500 |
| Ground clearance | 18 in (46 cm) |
| Fuel capacity | 175–197 gal (662–746 L) |
Operational range | 250–300 mi (400–480 km), road |
| Maximum speed | 35–41 mph (56–66 km/h), road 4–4.5 mph (6.4–7.2 km/h), water |
The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV) is an American tracked armored reconnaissance vehicle manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services (formerly United Defense). A member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family, the M3 CFV is used by heavy armored cavalry units in the United States Army.
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