Tamiya 35132 - 1/35 US M2 Bradley IFV WWII  [35132]

Mechanization of ground forces first came into being during the 1st World War aided by the introduction of an armoured tracked automobile fielding a sizable bore cannon, by England. This automobile was dubbed "Tank" by Winston Churchill, as well as the innovation has modified the conduct of warfare to this day. Throughout the 2nd conflict, the mechanization of Infantry ended up being perfected by the Germans and caused the title Blitzkrieg. During that conflict over 3 million armed forces automobiles were produced, as well as thought the tank had considerable advantages, the necessity for a way of getting the Infantry keep pace together became a necessity.

Following the war, numerous countries modified existing armoured workers companies for modern usage. The M113, which was first fielded in 1964, was a low spending plan, trouble free masterpiece and widely used through the world. The usa required a "fight from within" mechanized Infantry Combat car and research were only available in 1967 for a vehicle to satisfy this function. With the greater speed and mobility of the M1 Abrams MBT brand new requirements were levied that the IFV and CFV needs to be in a position to steadfastly keep up and support the MBT's. The FMC Corporation of San Jose, Califoria won the bidding competition together with M2/3's came to exist. Dubbed the Bradley in honor of Omar N. Bradley, a 5 star general of World War 2 popularity, the M2/3 series offer the popular flexibility in a true "fight from within" concept.

The M2 Infantry Fighting car varies through the M3 in addition of six outside shooting ports to carry out the M231 FPW's which can be operated by the six, completely equipped infantrymen carried within. Manned by a team of three, the M2 IFV mounts a Hughes 25mm M242 chain-gun and a coaxially mounted 7.62 device gun, housed in an offset turret which could traverse 360 levels. With a maximum elevation angle of 60 degrees, the cannon provides aircraft and helicopter security. A thermic ray visioning fire control system permits accurate shooting even when traversing rough field conditions, time or night. A TOW anti-tank missile system additionally complements the defensive capabilities of the Bradley. With a speed of 66km/h on road capability, the M2 IFV is truely a formidable tools system.