Tamiya 1:35 M2A2 ODS IFV Bradley Model Kit

The Tamiya 1:35 M2A2 ODS IFV Bradley is a plastic scale model kit of the M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm) variant of the Bradley Infantry Fighting Vehicle, a modern U.S. Army tracked IFV.

About the vehicle

The real M2 Bradley is a frontline American Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) designed to transport infantry while providing strong fire support.

The M2A2 ODS (Operation Desert Storm) upgrade represents improvements made after the Gulf War.

Key characteristics of the real vehicle:

• 25mm M242 Bushmaster chain gun

• TOW anti-tank missile launcher

• carries 6–7 infantry troops

• crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver)

• enhanced armour protection in A2 upgrade

• ODS version includes improved battlefield electronics and GPS systems

• widely used in Iraq and modern U.S. operations

The Bradley combines mobility, firepower, and infantry transport capability.

About the model kit

The Tamiya 1:35 M2A2 ODS Bradley is a modern armour kit designed with high accuracy and excellent fit typical of Tamiya’s later military releases.

Typical features include:

• 1:35 scale plastic IFV kit

• detailed hull and turret structure

• accurately represented 25mm Bushmaster cannon

• TOW missile launcher assemblies

• realistic suspension and track system

• detailed crew compartment exterior

• optional stowage and equipment

• decal markings for U.S. Army ODS-era vehicles

The kit is designed for modern battlefield realism and display builds.

Key features

✔ 1:35 scale modern U.S. infantry fighting vehicle
✔ M2A2 ODS Bradley variant
✔ 25mm Bushmaster cannon + TOW missile system
✔ Detailed armour and suspension
✔ Accurate Gulf War / post-Gulf War configuration
✔ U.S. Army marking options included

Typical build use

This kit is ideal for:

• modern U.S. Army vehicle collections

• Gulf War and Iraq War dioramas

• combined arms modern battlefield scenes

• IFV vs tank display builds

• intermediate armour modelling projects

Skill level

Intermediate

Suitable for:

• modellers familiar with modern armour kits

• hobbyists interested in U.S. military vehicles

• builders focused on weathering and realistic finishes

Ideal for

• modern military enthusiasts

• U.S. armour collectors

• 1:35 scale IFV modellers

• Gulf War / Iraq War diorama builders

• Tamiya modern armour kit fans

Summary

The Tamiya 1:35 M2A2 ODS Bradley is a highly detailed model of the U.S. Army’s upgraded infantry fighting vehicle, representing a key modern battlefield platform used from the Gulf War onward.