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Are tanks useless today?
While they will likely remain relevant for some time to come, they need to adapt and evolve for modern warfare. There have never been fewer tanks in service around the world than today, at least not since World War 2. But the Main Battle Tank remains relevant and useful on the battlefield.
Is the tank becoming obsolete?
Despite doubts being raised over its viability, the main battle tank (MBT), remains the backbone of mechanized forces. “Of course, there will be new technologies and innovation that will be added to it and the vehicle would need to adapt, but the status of the battle tank will remain unchanged.”
What kind of armor does a M2A3 Bradley have?
A M2A3 Bradley during a training exercise at Fort Irwin National Training Center, February 2013. Spaced laminate armor offering 14.5 mm all around protection. Hull base is 7017 aluminum. The M2 Bradley, or Bradley IFV, is an American infantry fighting vehicle that is a member of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle family.
How has the M2 Bradley IFV been improved?
Throughout its service life the M2 Bradley IFV series has been the subject of numerous enhancements to improve combat capabilities and survivability for the vehicle and occupants. There were three main improvement programmes – the M2A1, M2A2 and M2A3.
When was the M2 Bradley first used in combat?
The new Bradley fighting vehicle during exercise Shadow Hawk, Jordan, 1987. The M2 Bradley was first introduced in the 1980s as a complement to the then-new M1 Abrams main battle tank.
Who makes Bradley armoured fighting vehicles?
Bradley armoured fighting vehicle is manufactured by BAE Systems Land & Armaments (formerly United Defence) and includes the M2 infantry fighting vehicle and the M3 cavalry fighting vehicle. The vehicle is in service with the armies of the US and Saudi Arabia. Since 1981, 6,720 vehicles of both types have been fielded.