Russian TV Channel Compares the Bradley IFV and BMP-3 in a Series of Challenges

⚡️🇺🇸⚔️🇷🇺The clash you've all been waiting for is here. Russian channel tests M2A2 Bradley against the BMP-3:

▪️ On natural terrain, both the M2A2 Bradley (equipped with ERA and a grill cage) and the BMP-3 (with a grill cage) reached similar speeds of around 44–45 km/h, despite the BMP-3 being significantly lighter — roughly one and a half times less in mass. However, the BMP-3 accelerates faster from a standstill, reverses more quickly, and turns on the spot more easily.

▪️ Both IFVs had no trouble climbing a small hill forward. However, due to the excessive amount of non-standard external equipment, the BMP-3 was unable to reverse up the hill without risking damage to its mounted gear. In contrast, the American Bradley maneuvered back and forth without issue.

▪️ Subjective impressions: Sitting alone inside the troop compartment of the BMP-3 is more comfortable, but entering and exiting is easier in the Bradley. One concern inside the Russian vehicle is the close proximity to large-caliber ammunition. The driver’s position offers more space in the Bradley, and the automatic transmission makes handling significantly easier — in this regard, the American IFV is notably more user-friendly.

Other performance parameters were not evaluated in this comparison.