Ukrainian Bradley shoots down Russian FPV drone

A Ukrainian Bradley Fighting Vehicle has successfully shot down a Russian  First Person Video (FPV) drone using its 25mm Bushmaster main gun.

According to the Militarniy’s report, the incident occurred in the Pokrovske direction in Donetsk.

The gunner spotted the Russian FPV drone through the thermal sight and opened fire with standard 25mm ammunition. Notably, these rounds lack an airburst function, making the gunner’s precision even more impressive.

- ADVERTISEMENT - CONTINUE READING BELOW -

The M242 Bushmaster, developed by Hughes Helicopters and McDonnell Douglas under the Chain Gun project, features a chain-driven mechanism and dual-feed system, allowing quick switching between ammunition types. It can fire in single shots or bursts at 100 or 200 rounds per minute, with a maximum rate of 500 rounds per minute. The vehicle typically carries 900 rounds, with 300 ready to fire and 600 in reserve.

The skillful operation of the Bradley’s weapon system enabled the destruction of the highly maneuverable and small target with minimal shots.

If you would like to show your support for what we are doing, here's where to do it.

If you wish to report grammatical or factual errors within our news articles, you can let us know by using the online feedback form.

Executive Editor

About author:

Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov
Dylan Malyasov is the editor-in-chief of Defence Blog. He is a journalist, an accredited defense advisor, and a consultant. His background as a defense advisor and consultant adds a unique perspective to his journalistic endeavors, ensuring that his reporting is well-informed and authoritative. read more

YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE

TRENDING NOW

Algeria debuts SS-26 Stone ballistic missile system

Algeria will publicly unveil its first Iskander-E road-mobile short-range ballistic missile (SRBM) on MZKT-7930 (8x8) chassis during an upcoming military parade. Algeria’s acquisition of the...