VIDEO: M2A2 Bradley Proves Tougher Than Tanks as Crew Lives to Fight Another Day. Story by Kathrine Frich • 2mo. T he ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a crucial test for military equipment ...

In addition to this, the M2A2 Bradley is fortified with two machine guns and a twin launcher for anti-tank guided missiles. This setup gives the Bradley impressive firepower.

But the M2A2 Bradley, with strong optics, serviceable armor protection, a 25 mm cannon and TOW anti-tank missiles, is far more than a simple armored personnel carrier.

not tanks). The retired M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm) models that the U.S. gave Ukraine were up-armored (including with explosive reactive armor bricks) more than 30 years ago for combat with ...

The military's M2 Bradley fighting vehicle is built to support ground forces in multiple ways, including engaging main battle tanks, which is does quite well.

Why the T-80 Tank is a Liability for Russia in Ukraine. In early May, a Ukrainian M2A2 Bradley successfully ambushed and destroyed a Russian T-80 main battle tank (MBT).

Russia put out a video claiming its forces captured prized German-made Leopard tanks and US fighting vehicles in Ukraine. ... showed two captured Leopard 2A6 tanks and a few M2A2 Bradleys.

These come with a 7.62mm coaxial machine gun, a 25mm cannon, and can also fire TOW anti-tank guided missiles. To date, 18 of the M2A2 Bradleys have been taken out in Ukraine, according to Oryx's data.