What are the exterior features that distinguish between the M2A3 and M3A3 Bradley?
Paul
From the horse’s mouth 
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H.P.
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Frenchy,
Many thanks.
Paul
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A few more questions on the M2A3 Bradley …
- Shown in photo ‘a’, what is the function of this antenna (highlighted with red)?
- Is this antenna of a standard length?
- The Bradley in photo ‘b’ has what appears to be a sighting mechanism (highlighted with blue).
In various photos of M2A3s, this device seems to be absent. Could it be that an alternative
sighting technology has rendered it obsolete?
Thanks,
Paul
A is a newer long range FM antenna. It is about 6 feet tall.
B is a backup sight that comes on all Bradleys (and always has) from the factory. Some crew remove them or they get damaged and fall off as they are just plexiglass with a reticle on them.
It’s the commander’s ring sight, connected to the gun mantlet armor via an articulated arm. This allows the commander to quickly aim at targets such as low-flying aircraft by lining them up with the plastic crosshairs and an aperture sight.
H.P.
Once again, many thanks.
Paul
Some photos.
Seen from the front. Plexiglass/plastic piece in place.
Plexiglass missing.
As seen from the side.
Ken
