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IFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4) changes in Battlefield 6

Latest change Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) ·

  • 15documented changes
  • 2patches
  • 4buffs
  • 4nerfs

Every documented change to IFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)

15 changes across 2 patches, newest first

Season 3: High-Value Target (Phase 3) Tuesday, 30 June 2026

  • BUFFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehiclesverified

    IFV AP Shell initial velocity increased from 375 to 445 metres per second

    The IFV gets a broad buff: AP shells fly faster, fire faster and now pierce the Projectile Intercept System, and the Lock-Guided Missile hits harder against tanks and helicopters.

    • IFV AP Shell initial velocity increased from 375 to 445 metres per second.
    • IFV AP Shells now pierce the Projectile Intercept System.
    • IFV AP Shells rate of fire increased from 120 to 160 rounds per minute.
    • IFV Lock-Guided Missile damage increased from 390 to 450 against tanks, and from 845 to 975 against helicopters.
    Official source

Season 3: Warlords / Supremacy (Phase 1) Tuesday, 12 May 2026

  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: HEI-T Rounds now deal 10-30 damage against tanks, 100 against helicopters, and 150 against jets

    IFV HEI-T Rounds have new damage values, doing very little to tanks and more against helicopters and jets.

    HEI-T Rounds now deal 10-30 damage against tanks, 100 against helicopters, and 150 against jets.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: AP shells now deal 23-60 damage against tanks, 100 against helicopters, and 100 against jets

    IFV AP shells have new damage values, with a variable amount against tanks and a fixed amount against helicopters and jets.

    AP shells now deal 23-60 damage against tanks, 100 against helicopters, and 100 against jets.

    Official source
  • NERFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: Decreased the APDS Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 120 RPM

    IFV APDS Rounds fire much more slowly, so they deal their damage over a longer time.

    Decreased the APDS Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 120 RPM.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: Lock-Guided Missiles now deal 390 damage against tanks, 845 against helicopters, and 1000 against jets

    IFV Lock-Guided Missiles have new damage values, with a fixed hit against tanks and much heavier hits against helicopters and jets.

    Lock-Guided Missiles now deal 390 damage against tanks, 845 against helicopters, and 1000 against jets.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: Light Rockets now deal 75-200 damage against tanks, 550 against helicopters, and 700 against jets

    IFV Light Rockets have new damage values, doing modest damage to tanks and much more to helicopters and jets.

    Light Rockets now deal 75-200 damage against tanks, 550 against helicopters, and 700 against jets.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · General Equipment Changesverified

    The IFV no longer has the laser designator equipped by default, it now shares a slot with the Mines Countermeasures & Smoke grenades

    The IFV no longer comes with the laser designator by default, and it now competes for the same slot as Mine Countermeasures and smoke grenades.

    The IFV no longer has the laser designator equipped by default, it now shares a slot with the Mines Countermeasures & Smoke grenades.

    Official source
  • BUFFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · General Equipment Changesverified

    The Mobile Command Centre Passive, previously exclusive to the APT, is now available to the IFV

    The Mobile Command Centre passive, previously only on the APT, can now be equipped on the IFV as well.

    The Mobile Command Centre Passive, previously exclusive to the APT, is now available to the IFV.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)REDSEC · Vehiclesverified

    The M3A3 Bradley's Proximity Scan has been replaced with the Counter-Fire Radar

    The M3A3 Bradley swaps its Proximity Scan for the Counter-Fire Radar.

    The M3A3 Bradley's Proximity Scan has been replaced with the Counter-Fire Radar.

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  • NERFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    Increased all IFV Cannon Reload times from 2.4 to 2.75

    IFV cannons take longer to reload, so there is a longer wait between shots.

    Increased all IFV Cannon Reload times from 2.4 to 2.75.

    Official source
  • NERFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    Decreased the IFV HE Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 180 RPM

    IFV HE Rounds fire more slowly, so they put out less damage over time.

    Decreased the IFV HE Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 180 RPM.

    Official source
  • CHANGEIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    Increased the Drag of IFV HE Rounds

    IFV HE Rounds lose speed faster in flight, so they are harder to land at longer range.

    Increased the Drag of IFV HE Rounds.

    Official source
  • NERFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4: Decreased the APDS Rounds magazine capacity from 12 to 10

    IFV APDS Rounds hold fewer shots per magazine, so you reload more often.

    Decreased the APDS Rounds magazine capacity from 12 to 10.

    Official source
  • BUFFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    Increased the IFV Canister Rounds magazine capacity from 12 to 16

    IFV Canister Rounds hold more shots per magazine, so you can keep firing longer before reloading.

    Increased the IFV Canister Rounds magazine capacity from 12 to 16.

    Official source
  • BUFFIFV (M3A3 Bradley / Strf 09 A4)Vehicles · M3A3 Bradley and Strf 09 A4 IFV Weaponsverified

    Increased the IFV Canister Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 240 RPM

    IFV Canister Rounds fire faster, so they put out more damage over time.

    Increased the IFV Canister Rounds rate of fire from 200 to 240 RPM.

    Official source