Available to NATO forces, the M2A1 Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle is the variant of the M2 Bradley, and also exists as the M3A1 Bradley CFV, a reconnaissance version.
The M2A1 Bradley's only difference with the M2 Bradley is an improved ATGM launcher, with greater accuracy and slightly better damage for five more points.
Overview[]
The M2A1 Bradley is a medium-grade infantry fighting vehicle, and its viability is debatable. It carries the accurate, albeit slow-firing, M242 Bushmaster autocannon and mid-level I-TOW ATGM. The I-TOW isn't much of a threat to high-end tanks, unlike the TOW 2 carried by the M2A2 Bradley IFV. When compared to the M2A2, which is armed with a much more powerful ATGM that is capable of deterring heavy tanks and better armor, the M2A1 is significantly less of a threat. However, its lower price and higher availability allow more M2A1s to be deployed, meaning that a greater amount of firepower can be deployed for the same price.
History[]
Introduced in 1986, the A1 variant included an improved TOW II missile system, a Gas Particulate Filter Units (GPFU) NBC system, and a fire-suppression system. By 1992, the M2A1s had begun being remanufactured to upgraded standards.
Weapons[]
Airland Battle[]
| Weapons | 
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|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ATGM | Autocannon | No Weapon |
| Name | I-TOW | Bushmaster | |
| Caliber | SACLOS (HEAT, GUID) | 25mm KE AoE | |
| Ammo | x 12 | x 900 | |
| Range | Ground = 2625 m Helicopters = N/A m  Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 1975 m Helicopters = 1575 m Airplanes = N/A m
|
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| Accuracy | 12 | 6 | |
| AP Power | 22 | 3 | |
| HE Power | 0 | 1 | |
| Suppression | 150 | 58 | |
| Rate of fire | 12 r/min | 150 r/min |
Red Dragon[]
| Weapons | 
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|---|---|---|---|
| Type | ATGM | Autocannon | No Weapon |
| Name | I-TOW | Bushmaster | |
| Caliber | SACLOS HEAT GUID | 25mm KE AoE | |
| Ammo | x 4 | x 900 | |
| Range | Ground = 2625 m Helicopters = N/A m Airplanes = N/A m
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Ground = 1750 m Helicopters = 1575 m Airplanes = N/A m
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| Accuracy | 60% | 60% | |
| Stabilizer | N/A | 30% | |
| AP Power | 20 | 3 | |
| HE Power | N/A | 1 | |
| Suppression | 150 | 50 | |
| Rate of fire | 10 s r/min | 204 r/min |
See also[]
- M3 Bradley CFV - reconnaissance version
