russians conducted tests on a captured M2A2 ODS SA infantry fighting vehicle, and the results have now surfaced online. The 38th Research and Testing Institute of Armored Vehicles of the russian Ministry of Defense concluded that the American IFV has a clear advantage over the russian one in most key parameters.
Alongside the comparison table of the M2 Bradley and BMP-3’s tactical and technical characteristics, the detailed findings of the 38th Research and Testing Institute of the russian Ministry of Defense were also published online. russians admit that the American vehicle has significant advantage in anti-munitions, anti-tank protection, and mine resistance.
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This is confirmed in practice. The Ukrainian military unanimously praises the M2 Bradley's high level of protection, capable of withstanding an ATGM hit or the detonation of one or even two anti-tank mines without casualties to the crew.
Accordingly, russians' research draws the following conclusions: the BMP-3 should be fitted with armored screens, particularly at the front, as well as anti-tank missile launchers. There is also discussion about the need to equip the commander's cabin with armored glass for surveillance.
The Bradley infantry fighting vehicle has an advantage over the BMP-3 in terms of firepower (when comparing their respective 25-mm and 30-mm cannons). In particular, the Bradley outperforms the BMP-3 by a factor of two in both accuracy and armor penetration. At the same time, as noted by the russians, the BMP-3 has an advantage "having more readily available ammunition for the 100-mm gun and the 30-mm 2A72 automatic cannon."
russians also discuss the need to develop a round with dart ammunition, as well as a 30-mm autocannon, explicitly noting the necessity of "borrowing" design solutions from Western developments. Such an autocannon should ensure the "guaranteed destruction" of the latest versions of Bradley infantry fighting vehicles.
russians also highlight the superiority of the M2 Bradley in both operational and technical characteristics (such as access to the combat compartment from the airborne compartment, maintainability, etc.) and ergonomics (including reserved space, availability of a ramp, and free access between compartments).
According to the enemy's research, their BMP-3 holds an advantage over the American vehicle in terms of dynamic range, cross-country capability, and the ability to overcome water obstacles by swimming.
Earlier Defense Express reported of an interesting comparison of M2 Bradley and CV90.
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