The Bradley has at times been misidentified as a tank, even as military experts and government officials try to set the record straight.

When asked to describe how the weapon is different from a tank, Pentagon Press Secretary Air Force Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder told reporters at a briefing that it's "not a tank, but it's a tank killer."

"A Bradley is an armored vehicle that has a firepower capability that can deliver troops into combat," he further explained.

The Bradley infantry fighting vehicle is an armored vehicle that is capable of transporting troops on the battlefield and providing fire support, as well as reconnaissance missions.

These vehicles, which are quick and highly maneuverable, are operated by a three-person crew consisting of a driver, the commander, and a gunner and can carry up to half a dozen fully equipped soldiers.