AAV-7A1 vs ZBD-04
The AAV-7A1 and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by BAE Systems Platforms & Services and Norinco respectively. The AAV-7A1 weighs 24.0 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 72 km/h for the AAV-7A1 vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 480 km for the AAV-7A1 vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The AAV-7A1 is armed with a Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The AAV-7A1 has been produced in 942 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The AAV-7A1 entered service 27 years before the ZBD-04 (1972 vs 1999).
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| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | BAE Systems Platforms & Services |
| Number produced | 942 units |
| Estimated unit price | $2.5 million |
| Chinese IFV, entering service in 1999, manufactured by Norinco with over 3000 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 3,075 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 24.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.94 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.27 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.26 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3+21 |
| Engine | Cummins VTA-903T (P-7A1), 525 hp |
| Main armament | Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher |
| Secondary weapon | 12.7 mm M2HB heavy machine gun |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the AAV-7A1 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the AAV-7A1's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the AAV-7A1 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the AAV-7A1's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the AAV-7A1 or ZBD-04?
The AAV-7A1 is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the AAV-7A1 or ZBD-04?
The AAV-7A1 is longer at 7.94 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the AAV-7A1 and ZBD-04 require?
The AAV-7A1 requires a larger crew of 3+21 compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the AAV-7A1 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 942 units of the AAV-7A1.
What are the main armaments of the AAV-7A1 and ZBD-04?
The AAV-7A1 is armed with Mk 19 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.