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ASCOD vs ZBD-04

ASCOD vs ZBD-04 at a glance — weight 28,000 vs 20,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 75 km/h, crew — vs —.

ASCOD infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇦🇹 ASCOD
ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
Specifications
ASCOD ZBD-04
Origin country 🇦🇹 Austria 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Armoured fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics Norinco
Number produced 373 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $9 million $-- million
Combat weight 28.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range -- km 500 km
Length 9.50 m 7.20 m
Width 3.64 m 3.20 m
Height 2.43 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 + 8 passengers 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
ASCOD ZBD-04
Main armament 30 mm Mauser MK 30/2 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon FN MAG 7.62×51mm NATO 30 mm autocannon
Engine Diesel 720 hp (Ulan) Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)
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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.