The M2 and M3 Bradley FIghting Vehicle is a lightly armored, fully tracked transport vehicle that provides cross-country mobility, mounted firepower and protection from artillery and small-arms fire.

Armored fighting vehicles (AFVs) are partially or completely protected with armor and guard against incoming bullets, shells, and projectiles. The AFVs can move with wheels or continuous tracks ...

it was doing more than supplying a replacement for the Cold War M113 fighting vehicle. It was also introducing a modular armored vehicle system that would allow the Army to quickly modify the AMPV ...