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BMP-3 vs WZ-551

BMP-3 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 18,700 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 72 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇷🇺 BMP-3
Specifications
BMP-3 WZ-551
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Norinco
Number produced 2,000 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.7 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.14 m 6.63 m
Width 3.20 m 2.80 m
Height 2.40 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-3 WZ-551
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-3 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or WZ-551?
The BMP-3 is heavier at 18.7 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or WZ-551?
The BMP-3 is longer at 7.14 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and WZ-551 require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the WZ-551's 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and WZ-551?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.