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BMP-3 vs ZBL-08

BMP-3 vs ZBL-08 at a glance — weight 18,700 vs 21,000 kg, top speed 72 vs 100 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) vs 3 crew, 7 troops.

BMP-3 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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ZBL-08 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
BMP-3 ZBL-08
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Kurganmashzavod Norinco
Number produced 2,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $3.2 million $-- million
Combat weight 18.7 tons 21.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.14 m 8.00 m
Width 3.20 m 3.00 m
Height 2.40 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 (commander, gunner, driver) + 7 troopers (+ 2 additional seats) 3 crew, 7 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
BMP-3 ZBL-08
Main armament 100 mm 2A70 cannon ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon
Secondary weapon 30 mm 2A72 autocannon Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine UTD-29M diesel 500 hp (375 kW) Deutz BF6M1015C water-cooled V6 diesel
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BMP-3 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BMP-3's 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BMP-3 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BMP-3's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BMP-3 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is heavier at 21.0 tons combat weight compared to the BMP-3's 18.7 tons.
Which is larger, the BMP-3 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BMP-3's 7.14 meters.
How many crew members do the BMP-3 and ZBL-08 require?
Both the BMP-3 and ZBL-08 require a crew of 3.
What are the main armaments of the BMP-3 and ZBL-08?
The BMP-3 is armed with 100 mm 2A70 cannon while the ZBL-08 carries ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon as its main armament.