Battlefield 2 Profile Preview - The Vehicles of Battlefield 2
We have the details on many of the vehicles you'll take into battle in this highly anticipated sequel.
Much of the fun to be had in EA's superb Battlefield games resides in the fact that you can jump into a wide variety of vehicles to battle it out online with others. In Battlefield 1942, this meant climbing into World War II-era fighters, tanks, and jeeps (to name just a few). Battlefield Vietnam took the series to the 1960s and 1970s and introduced jet fighters and helicopters, as well as a tiny scooter for navigating the streets of Vietnamese cities.
With the upcoming Battlefield 2, EA and developer Digital Illusions are taking the series to the near future, with the United States, China, and the fictional Middle Eastern Coalition battling it out for supremacy. As the game is set in the near future, you can expect to see high-tech US weapons, along with the latest in Chinese hardware. The MEC, on the other hand, is armed with mainly Russian-made weapons. In the third of our profile previews, we take a look at many of the vehicles you'll take into battle in this highly anticipated game. Battlefield 2 is scheduled to ship this summer.
US Vehicles
M1A2 SEP: This main battle tank is the backbone of the US military's armored forces. Armed with a powerful 120mm cannon, the M1A2 also has a stabilized fire control system, thermal imaging, a laser range finder, and a digital ballistics computer. It also features steel-encased depleted uranium armor for optimal protection.
M6 Bradley Linebacker: The M6 Bradley Linebacker is the Army's mobile antiaircraft unit. Armed with Stinger antiaircraft missiles, the M6 can engage and destroy enemy helicopters, low-flying aircraft, unmanned drones, and even cruise missiles.
HMMWV: The High Mobility Multi-purpose Wheeled Vehicle is the standard US military transport and truck. Designed as a multipurpose vehicle, it's equipped with a four-wheel-drive automatic transmission and can be transported and air-dropped by helicopter or transport aircraft.
FAAV: The FAAV buggy is a fast attack vehicle designed for agility and firepower. Armed with both light and heavy machine guns, this speedy buggy can assist infantry on the ground, though it's not very effective against armored vehicles.
LAV-25: The Marine Corps equivalent of the Army's M6 Bradley, the LAV-25 is an all-terrain light-armored vehicle capable of moving firepower and troops around the battlefield. Fully amphibious and capable of traversing rivers and lakes, it's armed with a 25mm main gun and two 7.621 machine guns.
AH-1Z Super Cobra: The AH-1Z is the latest version of the famous Cobra attack helicopter that dates back to the Vietnam War. The Super Cobra is armed with a 20mm nose gun, as well as TOW and Hellfire missiles. It's also equipped with countermeasures to protect it from surface-to-air missiles.
HH-60H Seahawk: The HH-60H Seahawk is the military's transport helicopter that's capable of transporting men and equipment around the battlefield. The Seahawk can carry 11 soldiers and their weapons and equipment.
F-15E Strike Eagle: The last major version of the US Air Force's air superiority fighter, the F-15E Strike Eagle is a powerful warplane designed to rule the skies over the battlefield.
F/A-18 E/F Super Hornet: The Super Hornet is the latest version of the versatile Hornet family. It can perform a wide variety of missions, including strike, air superiority, and reconnaissance.
Wasp-class Assault Carrier: The mission of the Wasp-class carrier is to transport, deploy, and support US Marine landing forces anywhere in the world. These large amphibious assault carriers provide the equipment and material necessary to sustain prolonged combat operations.
Rigid Inflatable Boat: The RIB is a high-speed extreme-weather vessel designed for the insertion or extraction of special operations teams, such as US Navy SEALs or the Army's Delta Force.
LW155 Lightweight 155mm Howitzer: The LW155 howitzer provides better range, accuracy, and durability than its predecessors, and it's light enough to be air-dropped or towed to any region.
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