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Bradley M2A2 added armor?
JeffCsr
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Virginia, United States
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 07:51 AM UTC
I've searched everywhere and find no pics or drawings on the underside of the Bradley IFV. When they were uparmored as in the A2 version did they receive armor plating on the belly too? Would they not have similar anti-mine armor like the Abrams TUSK have?

Just curious because filling in the holes on the bottom of a Tamiya M2A2 and the belly looks like it needs some type of detail.
HeavyArty
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 03:44 PM UTC
The M2A2 version has an extra plate of armor on the front part of the hull underside only. It is flat against the hull and not like the M1 TUSK setup which is raised off the hull and is not really noticeable. If you just fill the holes, you will be good.

You can see it here:


There are also two drain holes on the underside; one front, one rear.
JeffCsr
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Posted: Sunday, April 12, 2015 - 07:25 PM UTC
Thank you so much!
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