M3 Bradley

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M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle
A U.S. Army M3 Bradley in Germany in 2015
Type	Reconnaissance infantry fighting vehicle
Place of origin	United States
Service history
Wars	Gulf War Iraq War Russian invasion of Ukraine
Production history
Designer	FMC Corporation (M3(A0), M3A1) United Defense (M3A2, M3A3)
Manufacturer	United Defense (1981–1995) BAE Systems Platforms & Services (since 2004)
Produced	1981–1995 (United Defense) 2004–present (BAE Systems Platforms & Services)
Specifications
Mass	25–30.5 short tons (23–28 tonnes)
Length	21.2–21.5 ft (6.45–6.55 m)
Width	126–129 in (320–328 cm)
Height	117 in (297 cm)
Crew	3 + 2 passengers (scouts)[1]
Armor	Steel, 5083 and 7039 aluminium
Main armament	25 mm M242 Chain Gun 1500 rounds (300 ready) Dual TOW Anti-Tank Missile Launcher 12 rounds (2 in launcher)
Secondary armament	7.62 mm M240C machine gun
Engine	Cummins VTA-903
Transmission	General Electric HMPT-500
Ground clearance	18 in (46 cm)
Fuel capacity	175–197 gal (662–746 L)
Operational range	250–300 mi (400–480 km), road
Maximum speed	35–41 mph (56–66 km/h), road 4–4.5 mph (6.4–7.2 km/h), water

The M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle (CFV) is an American tracked armored reconnaissance vehicle manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services (formerly United Defense). A member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family, the M3 CFV is used by heavy armored cavalry units in the United States Army.