ASCOD vs ZBD-04
The ASCOD and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by General Dynamics and Norinco respectively. The ASCOD weighs 28.0 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 72 km/h for the ASCOD vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. The ASCOD is armed with a 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The ASCOD has been produced in 373 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 3 years before the ASCOD (1999 vs 2002).
| Austrian APC/AFV, entered service in 2002, manufactured by General Dynamics with 373 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇦🇹 Austria |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armoured fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | General Dynamics |
| Number produced | 373 units |
| Estimated unit price | $9 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 | 28.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | -- km |
| Length | 9.50 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.64 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.43 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 passengers |
| Engine | Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) |
| Main armament | 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 |
| Secondary weapon | FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km |
| 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 ASCOD or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the ASCOD's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the ASCOD or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the ASCOD's 0 km.
Which is heavier, the ASCOD or ZBD-04?
The ASCOD is heavier at 28.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the ASCOD or ZBD-04?
The ASCOD is longer at 9.50 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the ASCOD and ZBD-04 require?
The ASCOD requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 passengers compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ASCOD or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 373 units of the ASCOD.
What are the main armaments of the ASCOD and ZBD-04?
The ASCOD is armed with 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.