In the Russian Federation, they declared an advantage in the firing power of BMP-2M in front of Bradley: what is the nuance (video)

The Russians have stated that the firing power of the module is supposedly exceeding the American M2 Bradley, since the effective shooting range reaches 8 kilometers, which is twice as much as the American armored vehicle.

It is reported that the BMP-2M has received an updated "Berezhk" combat module, which includes: Rostekh claims that the advantage in firing power is achieved through improved sights and automatic support of targets that allegedly allow the BMP-2M to effectively hit tanks and fortified positions. "" Berezhok "can hit the tank, fire point, accumulation of the enemy's living force up to 8 km.

Such" length of the hand "can only dream of the American Bradley, which" limbs "is twice as short, with all the positive qualities of it," - quotes TASS. Russian developers claim that the main advantage of BMP-2M compared to M2 Bradley is the range of anti-tank missiles. The Berezhok module includes four Cornet PTKR with a laser guide, whose maximum range varies from 5. 5 to 8 km depending on the version. At the same time, the standard Tow rocket on Bradley has a range of 3.

75 km, and the advanced Tow-2b version reaches 4. 2 km. However, this advantage of BMP-2M has restrictions, experts say. First, "Cornet" requires a stable target, which makes it vulnerable to the means of electronic wrestling and enemy counter-commissions. Secondly, a long-standing battle is not always possible in urban conditions or off-road, where the melee comes to the fore.

Regarding automatic guns, the 30mm 2A42 gun on BMP-2M has an effective range of about 2 km, while the 25mm M242 Bushmaster on Bradley can affect the targets up to 3 km away by advanced fire control system and better balkist. It should be noted that during the fighting in Ukraine, the American machine has repeatedly showed its effectiveness, including direct confrontation with Russian tanks.