BMP-3 vs ZBD-04
| Russian IFV, entered service in 1987, manufactured by Kurganmashzavod with around 2000 units built. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Kurganmashzavod |
| Number produced | 2,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $3.2 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 | 18.7 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 72 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.14 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.40 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) |
| Engine | UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm 2A70 cannon |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm 2A72 autocannon |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| 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 BMP-3 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or ZBD-04?
The BMP-3 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and ZBD-04 require?
The BMP-3 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BMP-3 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 2,000 units of the BMP-3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and ZBD-04?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.