Battlefield Bad Company 2 is one of the most realistic fighting games and part of what gives the game it’s realism is the military vehicles. Bad company 2 can be played better if you know about the vehicles used by the military that are at your team’s disposal and of your enemies military vehicles as well. In another post. we’ll talk about strategies to use to match the class you are playing, with the vehicles being used, to get a strategic advantage over your opponents.

But for now, let’s look at the Bad Company 2 Vehicle, Military List:

Heavy Tank
The most powerful vehicle on the battlefield.

* The heavy tank excels at standing off and delivering withering bombardment from long range.
* It is particularly effective against other vehicles, and will make short work of buildings and barricades.
* Its gunner position gives it close in protection, and it has radar to warn of nearby infantry.
* These 60 ton behemoths are vulnerable in the rear however, so watch out for taking them into built up areas…

The Real M1A2 Tank

Notable features of the M1 Abrams include the use of a powerful gas turbine engine, the adoption of sophisticated composite armor, and separate ammunition storage in a blow-out compartment for crew safety. The M1 Abrams also has an NBC (Nuclear, Biological, Chemical) protection system that protects the crew for harsh battlefield conditions such as Nuclear fallout, poisonous gases, etc. It is one of the heaviest tanks in service, weighing in at close to 68 short tons (almost 62 metric tons).

The M1A2 is the Main Battle Tank of the USMC in the game. And it’s differences between the other main battle tanks are purely cosmetic. The sighting system used to line up shots for the main cannon and co-axial gun is very easy to use and works well in urban areas in the game. Long distance shots can be a bit harder since the M1’s sighting system does not indicate how much the shell will drop. The M1A2 has one advantage however: on the tanks in vanilla Battlefield 2, all tanks have a weak spot under the turret. The spot on the M1A2 can only be hit if the turret is pointing up. However, on the other two tanks, the weak spot is able to be hit without having the turret point up.

Light Tank
Excellent at infantry support.

* Light tanks are the jack of all trades, good one-on-one against most other vehicle classes.
* Bristling with defensive weaponry, the light tank is well protected and great for transporting squads in comparative safety.
* Light tanks do well in built up areas, but less armour means that they often need repair from the support class.
* In combination however, this pairing can be devastating – it doesn’t have the punch of the Heavy tank, but its versatility suits it to most battlefield situations.

M3A3 Bradley Tank

The Real M3A3 Bradley Tank

The M2 Bradley IFV (Infantry Fighting Vehicle) and M3 Bradley CFV (Cavalry Fighting Vehicle) are American Infantry Fighting Vehicles manufactured by BAE Systems Land and Armaments, formerly United Defense. As with other Infantry Fighting Vehicles, the Bradley is designed to transport infantry with armor protection while providing suppressive fire against hostile troops and armored vehicles. The M2 holds a crew of three: a commander, a gunner and a driver; and has room to comfortably seat six fully equipped soldiers; a full squad can fit inside, though quarters become incredibly cramped. The M3 typically conducts scout missions and carries two scouts in addition to the regular crew of three, although in current conflicts is often used chiefly as an infantry support platform. Both vehicles feature an M242 Bushmaster 25mm chain gun as a primary weapon system, with an integrated, dual-tube TOW system for anti-armor engagement.

T-90 MBT

The Real T-90 MBT

The T-90 is a Russian Main Battle Tank  that is used by the Russian Armed Forces both in reality and in the Battlefield series. It is Russia’s rival to the M1A2 Abrams Main Battle Tank used by the United States Armed Forces. The T-90 in Battlefield 2 is the MBT of the MEC team. It has the same durability, firepower and speed of the M1A2 Abrams used by the USMC. The main differences however is the fact that the T-90’s crew hatch is vulnerable to another Tank when engaging toe-to-toe, and how the T-90 is slightly smaller that an M1A2.

In singleplayer, the T-90 is seen often throughout the beginning of the campaign. The player can find a driveable one in a Russian base in Crossing Over and a multitude must be destroyed during Acta Non Verba, Crossing Over, Par for the Course and Air Force One.

In multiplayer, it spawns regularly on multiple vehicle based conquest and rush maps. It has good balance between speed and armour, and its main cannon can prove to be the most powerful weapon in the game, but it lacks in maneuverability; a player can easily sneak up on it and place C4 or a Tracer Dart. A second player can jump in and command the machine gun for effective anti-infantry purposes.

Armored Car

A lightly armored transport.

* Good for quick insertion and providing fire support with its turret mounted .50cal.
* Will get you where you need to go, but be ready to bail if you come under heavy fire.

The Real Humvee

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV or Humvee) is a military 4WD motor vehicle created by AM General. It has largely supplanted the roles formerly served by smaller Jeeps such as the M151 1/4 ton MUTT, the M561 “Gama Goat”, their M718A1 and M792 ambulance versions, the CUCV, and other light trucks. Primarily used by the United States military, it is also by a number of other countries and organizations and in civilian adaptations.

The HMMWV is the main Medium Vehicle of the United States Marine Corps in Battlefield 2 and can hold up to 4 players (1 driver,1 gunner,2 passengers). Unlike the HMMWV other counterparts, the passengers in the rear are in a straight, vertical line while the MEC GAZ-3937  and the PLA NJ-2046 have a horizontal arrangement.

Vehicle Positions in Battlefield 2

Driver
* Protected from most weapons. Barrett snipers can pierce the windshield, and the window to the left of the driver is open, therefore making him sniper bait if he is stationary for too long. Also, AT missiles fired at the window can kill the driver with the explosion.

Gunner
* Upper body is exposed, but the gunner can duck in the vehicle to avoid fire. They are also vulnerable to gunfire going into the back of the HMMWV.

Rear passengers
* Body is completely exposed in the rear.
* Gunners are able to perform infantry tasks in the rear, but are unable to move. Engineers are also able to repair the vehicle by using the wrench while they are a passenger.

Attack Helicopter
Provides devastating air support.

* The Attack helo’s mix of rockets and chaingun can lay waste to both vehicles and infantry alike.
* Vulnerable to small arms fire, the Attack Helo particularly suffers if there are any AA emplacements in play.

AH-60 Black Hawk

The Real UH-60 Black Hawk

The UH-60 Black Hawk is a four-bladed, twin-engine, medium-lift utility helicopter manufactured by Sikorsky Aircraft. Sikorsky submitted the S-70 design for the United States Army’s Utility Tactical Transport Aircraft System (UTTAS) competition in 1972. The Army designated the prototype as the YUH-60A and selected the Black Hawk as the winner of the program in 1976, after a fly-off competition with the Boeing Vertol YUH-61. The UH-60A entered service with the Army in 1979, to replace the UH-1 Iroquois as the Army’s tactical transport helicopter. In Battlefield Bad Company 2 the UH-60 Black Hawk (the real version) is called the AH-60 Black Hawk (the BBC2 game version).
Artillery
Usually only available to support the initial phase of an attack.

* The artillery’s closely grouped barrage causes havoc amongst even the best organized enemy.
* Using satellite imagery to pinpoint its target, it fires a quick succession of rounds to maximize damage.

Artillery Vehicles Military

Over the past ten years arms manufacturers have been offering tank gun turrets shoe-horned on to lighter armored personnel carriers. The 125mm, 120mm or 105mm anti-tank gun is indeed a fearsome weapon but its main use is killing heavy and super heavy tanks at very long range.

Patrol Boat Light (PBL)

The Real Patrol Boat

The Patrol Boat Light (PBL) is a high-speed watercraft that is used mainly for transport and troop support. The PBL is a maneuverable watercraft armed with two 20mm automatic grenade launches located in the front and back of the boat. The boat can fit up to four soldiers which means a whole squad can be transported and inserted into enemy territory.

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Learn how to play Bad Company 2 as a team on Xbox360 Live or PlayStation 3 Network by reading:

Battlefield Bad Company 2 – How Not To Be A Noob.

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Cheats, Hints and Secrets

Battlefield Bad Company 2 The Assault Kit

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Engineer Kit

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Recon Class

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Medic Class

List of Weapons in Bad Company 2

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