BMP-3 vs Bradley

These two armoured fighting vehicles have similar function for both Russian and US army.I will ask you,do you prefer Russian made BMP-3 or american machine bradley.Which is better and why.If you think that there is a better AFV than these two just give an example.


BMP-3:





Bradley M2/M3

Russia proposed to Greece to co-produce the BMP-3. And Greece faces a good enemy.

Originally posted by xristar Russia proposed to Greece to co-produce the BMP-3. And Greece faces a good enemy.

Edited by Cryptic - 19-Sep-2006 at 11:00

Originally posted by Desimir Personally i think that BMP-3 is the better machine.First it has a bigger firepower.Yes we know that Bradley has TOW but the new versions of bmp-3 also has anti tank missiles.Bmp-3 is much more maneuvarable and faster than IFV.And i think that even american military admit that Bradley has many problems. I know one example showing how reliable is BMP-3.Russian army used a few machines for tests in kazakhs's desert.The filtrate of one of BMP-3s was pierced by a mechanic and the desert sand began filling the engine.But the engine of BMP-3 worked for 10 hours full with sand and without any problems.

Both are not all that great. But the Bradley and its big problems were worked out long ago in its growing pains. It still has issues in some areas but is a solid vehicle. You have to remember the Bradley has been around since the 80s and if it was "that bad" it would of been replaced instead of upgraded. Its been used in countless engagements and has stood up fine. The Bradley serves what the american military needs better then the BMP-3.

Both are probably not even the best IFV. The BTR series might be better for the russians even. I know the BMP-3 still uses the carousel of death and if I was an infantryman I wouldnt want to be in one. I've read you cant dismount it very well in combat either which kind of defeats the purpose of an IFV. The Warrior and CV-90 are probably better then both for most of the worlds military. The Germans are working on a new one to which should be pretty decent i'd imagine. The big advantage of the BMP is the Russian lack of money and their willingness to sell it cheap and in large numbers.
    

Not sure about the BMP-3 but the earlier versions were notoriuous for beating their passengers senceless during cross-country travel. Not really a quality you want in an IFV.

Originally posted by J.M.Finegold The BMP-3 uses a casette autoloader?

The HE Frag rounds in the 100mm are 22 round carousel autoloader. When firing missiles its manual loading and the 30mm auto cannon is belt fed.
    

BMP 3 is what I vote for guys.