USA Bradleys

Imp · #1 November 27th, 2009, 08:58 PM

Firstly sorry this is sketchy but I am off
There seem discrepencies for units with same name if buy in diffrent formations.
Realise ground speed changes dependant on version but some have amphib capabilty while others dont depending on formation. Also cant remember if 2 or 3 think 3A3 the + version loses speed assume to extra armour but that was the only diffrence I could see. Sorry its so vague.
Also while think about Russian BMP Support Co there are 3 versions ABC I think.
A is fine but B+C somebody has pinched the Company Commanders ride

Further thought on USA Linebacker has an EW of 3 one less than the Vulcan which seems strange. This may be due to its SAM but the likes of Polish ZSU-4MP carries a infantry portable EW3 SAM by the looks of it & gets an EW of 5. May be other issues obviously no time to look.

Marcello · #2 November 28th, 2009, 09:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Imp

but some have amphib capabilty while others dont depending on formation.

OTOH the Bradley had an amphibious capability early on but it was very limited, it required a lenghty and complex preparation and the vehicle did not have a lot of reserve buoyancy. It was quickly deleted as protection was increased, much to the relief of the crews I suspect.

DRG · #3 November 28th, 2009, 04:02 PM

From what I can see the two Bradleys that are units 667 and 668 are in error in regards to amphibious capability. All other xxA3's are zero swim speed. These two are the exception and have been corrected

Don

Imp · #4 December 3rd, 2009, 12:10 AM

Sorry quick reply as only have sat for a few minutes so cant check which you picked up. AT varient has swim of 3.

Suhiir · #5 December 7th, 2009, 10:25 PM

I once lived near the main FMC plant (or whatever their called these days) where they tested the Bradley to certify it was amphibious.

The test was done with an empty (no passengers or ammo) Bradley in a VERY still pool of water. It floated...barely. Thus passed the test.

So draw your own conclusions.

DRG · #6 December 8th, 2009, 10:44 AM

There are three types of Bradleys as broken down by armour. Ones with 6 Hull front, ones with 12 hull front and ones with 14 hull front.

I've removed all amphib capabilty from the ones with 14 hull front armour.

If only the version with 6 Hull front armour should be amphibious then that's fine. I'm quite happy to change the ones with 12 when someone actualy provides me with more info than just conjecture

Don