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ACV-15 vs WZ-551

ACV-15 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 14,000 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 90 km/h, range 490 vs 800 km, crew 3 + 8 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers.

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🇹🇷 ACV-15
Specifications
ACV-15 WZ-551
Origin country 🇹🇷 Turkey 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer FNSS Norinco
Number produced -- units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.0 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 490 km 800 km
Length 5.26 m 6.63 m
Width 2.83 m 2.80 m
Height 2.88 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 + 8 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
ACV-15 WZ-551
Main armament 25mm FNSS Sharpshooter Turret ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 7.62mm Machine gun Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Detroit Diesel 6V-53T Diesel Engine with 300 hp Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the ACV-15 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ACV-15's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ACV-15 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ACV-15's 490 km.
Which is heavier, the ACV-15 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the ACV-15's 14.0 tons.
Which is larger, the ACV-15 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the ACV-15's 5.26 meters.
How many crew members do the ACV-15 and WZ-551 require?
Both the ACV-15 and WZ-551 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the ACV-15 and WZ-551?
The ACV-15 is armed with 25mm FNSS Sharpshooter Turret while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.