Rust Bradley Tank (Bradley APC)
Bradley APC in Rust: 1000 HP, explosives only, 11 rockets / 7 HV / 3 C4 / 20 satchels to destroy. Roams Launch Site, drops 3 loot crates with weapons, components and HQM.
The Bradley APC is the armoured patrol vehicle that roams Launch Site monument. 1,000 HP, immune to anything that isn't an explosive, drops three guaranteed loot crates with top-tier weapons and components. Defeating the Bradley is a wipe-defining event.
Bradley fast facts
| HP | 1,000 (immune to small arms; explosives only) |
|---|---|
| Spawn | Roams paved roads at Launch Site monument |
| Respawn timer | ~1 hour after destruction |
| Damage to players | Heavy — auto-cannon shells deal 90+ damage; secondary MG also lethal |
| Cost to destroy | 11 rockets · 7 HV rockets · 3 C4 · 20 satchels · 40 F1 · ~570 explosive 5.56 |
| Cheapest practical | 7 HV rockets (~1,400 sulfur) — recommended option |
| Loot drops | 3 crates: weapons, components, HQM, rockets, ammo, targeting computers, CCTV cameras |
How to defeat the Bradley
Bring HV rockets (cheapest)
7 HV rockets at ~200 sulfur each = 1,400 sulfur total. The cheapest path. Standard rockets work too (11 needed) but cost more sulfur per kill.
Approach from cover
Bradley's cannon hits you anywhere it sees you. Use Launch Site's buildings and rocks for cover. Pop out, fire 1-2 rockets, duck back. Don't commit to a long firing line.
Aim center mass
Bradley has no functional weak spots — damage is uniform across the body. Aim where you can hit reliably; don't chase headshots or angles.
Loot fast
3 crates spawn at the destruction point. Other players will rush to the kill — be ready to fight off rivals or pop a smoke and grab what you can. The loot rolls into a pile so even partial looting is meaningful.
Bradley loot — what you get
- Top-tier weapons — AK47, LR-300, MP5, Bolt Action, M249, Minigun (rare)
- Components & HQM — significant raw resource haul
- Explosives — rockets, C4, explosive 5.56 ammo
- Tech parts — Targeting Computers, CCTV Cameras, Tech Trash
- Armoured doors / hatches — defensive base upgrades
- Red keycards — sometimes
Frequently asked questions
How many rockets to kill Bradley in Rust?
11 standard rockets, or 7 high-velocity rockets (cheaper at ~1,400 sulfur total), or 3 C4. HV rockets are the most cost-efficient path. Whichever you choose, fire from cover — Bradley's cannon will kill you in 2-3 hits if you stand in the open.
How much HP does Bradley have?
1,000 HP. It's immune to all damage types except explosives — bullets, melee, and anything non-explosive does zero damage.
Where does the Bradley spawn?
Launch Site monument. It patrols the paved roads inside the launch facility. Respawns roughly 1 hour after each kill, so a clan can farm Bradley repeatedly through a wipe.
What loot does Bradley drop?
3 crates with: top-tier weapons (AK / LR-300 / MP5 / Bolt / M249), components, HQM, rockets and explosive ammo, targeting computers, CCTV cameras, sometimes Red Keycards. Total value typically 500-1500+ scrap equivalent.
Is Bradley worth fighting solo?
If you have HV rockets, yes — 1,400 sulfur in for 500-1,500+ scrap of loot is a positive trade most days. The risk is other players rushing the kill. Solo Bradley runs go best at off-peak hours when Launch Site is empty.