Comparative analysis of the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA and the Russian BMP-3. As reported, the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the BMP-3 was conducted by the 38th Research and Testing Institute of Armored Vehicles of the Russian Ministry of Defense. The report is large, you can pause the video and read it in detail. Foreign viewers can watch detailed conclusions on the comparison of the M2A2 Bradley and the Russian BMP-3 in the description of the video. Some experts considered the report to be fake, since such reports are classified information.
It is worth noting that the American IFV M2A2 Bradley ODS SA with additional add-on protection is compared. The M2A2 Bradley ODS SA is also used by the Ukrainian army. And the Russian BMP-3, without protection. For a correct comparison, it was necessary to compare the new BMP-3, with a set of dynamic protection 4S24, or other add-on protection. There are new types of IFVs in Russia, but for unknown reasons, they are not produced. For our part, we note that the M2A2 Bradley IFV does have good protection for the crew and troops, but it is also heavy. The M2A2 IFV is also more convenient for troops.
Generalized conclusions. The M2A2 Bradley IFV is partially superior to the BMP-3 in terms of projectile, bullet, and mine resistance. The accuracy of the 25-mm M242 automatic cannon is higher than that of the 30-mm 2A42 and 2A72 automatic cannons. There is also superiority in terms of some operational and technical characteristics, ease of maintenance of units, maintainability of some components, and ergonomics of the combat vehicle. The BMP-3 is superior to the M2A2 Bradley IFV in terms of firepower, thanks to the 100-mm cannon. The BMP-3 has two bow machine guns. The BMP-3 also has better dynamics, range, cross-country ability and can overcome water obstacles.
