BFV, Bradley Fighting Vehicle

• Black Knight
The Black Knight prototype unmanned ground combat vehicle being developed by BAE resembles a tank and makes extensive use of components from the Bradley Combat Systems program to reduce costs and simplify maintenance. It is also designed to be remotely operated from a BFV commander's station while riding mounted, as well as being controllable by dismounted infantry.
• Turretless Bradley
For the U.S. Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) program to replace the M113, BAE is offering a new version of the Bradley. The AMPV submission is a turretless Bradley chassis, which gives greater cargo space, as well as increased armor and upgraded engine and electrical power systems. For increased protection, a v-shaped bottom will replace the flat bottom. The AMPV version will also have different roof sections with varying heights to make it modular for each role. The engine and transmission are the same as other Bradleys. For better fuel efficiency, BAE is considering giving the Turretless Bradley a hybrid-electric drive, similar to the one used in their GCV Infantry Fighting Vehicle. It is suggested that the vast fleet of surplus Bradleys could be retrofitted into this version. The Turretless Bradley is competing against General Dynamics' Tracked Stryker for the contract.