I mentioned this already in Bradley Planned Improvements, but it’s easier to find if it’s separated into a nice reference post. Also added information for the Stryker with Kongsberg MCT-30 unmanned turret.
| IFV | Ready Capacity | Caliber (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| M2A3 Bradley | 300 | 25×137 |
| M2 – 30 mm conversion | 180 | 30×173 |
| M2 – CT40 conversion | 93 | 40×225 CT |
| Stryker with MCT-30 | 150 | 30×173 |
| CV9040 | 24 | 40x364R |
| CV9030 | 160 | 30×173 |
| CV9035 | 70 | 35×228 |
| Puma | 200 | 30×173 |
| K21 | 224 | 40x364R |
| BMP-2 | 500 | 30×165 |
| BMP-3 | 500 | 30×165 |
| T-15/Epoch turret | 500 | 30×165 |
Some notes on the above:
- I’m defining “Ready rounds” as “rounds from which you can fire without manual loading”, since these are autocannons. So the CV9040 gets the quick-access rounds counted as ‘stowage’, because someone has to grab them and refill the 24-round ready feed system (three eight-round racks).
- The K21 gets credit for 224 rounds because the 200 rounds it has under the turret basket are connected to the gun via an automatic resupply system. No manual top-off required.
- Russian IFVs do not have any additional autocannon rounds stored separately in a non-ready condition. I.e. ready capacity is all you get.
- The “Bradley 30 mm Conversion” listed uses the existing 2-man turret suitably modified to accept the new gun and ammo. There’s also images of a Bradley with the turret crew moved to the hull and what appears to be an MCT-30 unmanned turret mounted in place of the original turret. It will match the Stryker/MCT-30 for ready ammo capacity.