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M2 Bradley rear

Rear view of a U.S. M2 Bradley IFV

 

Infantry Fighting Vehicle (MCV0508)

M2 "Bradley"

American

 

The Bradley was named for General Omar N. Bradley, last of the five star generals. The Bradley was designed as a replacement for the M113 Armored Personnel Carrier (APC). This multipurpose vehicle provides speed, integrated weapons systems and more protection for troops than the M113. These vehicles made up the majority of the APCs deployed in Desert Shield/Storm by the U.S. Army

 

Weight (combat load)

49,075 lbs.

 

Primary Armament:

25mm gun and TOW Missile Launcher

 

Max. Speed: road (governed)

41 MPH

 

The resoration of this vehicle too approximately 3 weeks costing between 30 and 40 thousand dollars. This vehicle will remain on display outside until the museum recieves funding to provide a storage facility large enough to preserve in and the other pieces displayed here.

 

Vehicle donated by FMC Corp., Ordnance Division

 

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M2_Bradley

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Uploaded on November 17, 2008
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