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BMP-2 vs ZBD-04

BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BMP-2
ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
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Specifications
BMP-2 ZBD-04
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Norinco
Number produced 20,000 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.3 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 6.72 m 7.20 m
Width 3.15 m 3.20 m
Height 2.45 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-2 ZBD-04
Main armament 2A42 30mm autocannon 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) 30 mm autocannon
Engine UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)

Overview

The BMP-2 and the ZBD-04 are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod and Norinco respectively.

The BMP-2 weighs 14.3 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 65 km/h for the BMP-2 vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 600 km for the BMP-2 vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The BMP-2 is armed with a 2A42 30mm autocannon, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.

The BMP-2 has been produced in 20,000 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The BMP-2 entered service 19 years before the ZBD-04 (1980 vs 1999).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-2 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the BMP-2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-2 or ZBD-04?
The BMP-2 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-2 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-2's 14.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-2 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the BMP-2's 6.72 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-2 and ZBD-04 require?
The BMP-2 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-2 or ZBD-04?
The BMP-2 has been produced in greater numbers with 20,000 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-2 and ZBD-04?
The BMP-2 is armed with 2A42 30mm autocannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.