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BMP-2 vs ZBL-08

BMP-2 vs ZBL-08 at a glance โ€” weight 14,300 vs 21,000 kg, top speed 65 vs 100 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops vs 3 crew, 7 troops.

BMP-2 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ BMP-2Full specs
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Specifications
BMP-2 ZBL-08
Origin country ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ Russia ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Norinco
Number produced 20,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 14.3 tons 21.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 6.72 m 8.00 m
Width 3.15 m 3.00 m
Height 2.45 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troops 3 crew, 7 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-2 ZBL-08
Main armament 2A42 30mm autocannon ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon
Secondary weapon 9P135M ATGM launcher (9M113 Konkurs) Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine UTD-23 diesel, 300 hp Deutz BF6M1015C water-cooled V6 diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-2 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMP-2's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-2 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-2's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-2 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is heavier at 21.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-2's 14.3 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-2 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BMP-2's 6.72 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-2 and ZBL-08 require?
Both the BMP-2 and ZBL-08 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-2 and ZBL-08?
The BMP-2 is armed with 2A42 30mm autocannon while the ZBL-08 carries ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon as its main armament.