BTR-70 vs WZ-551
BTR-70 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 11,500 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 80 vs 90 km/h, range 600 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.
Specifications
|
BTR-70 |
WZ-551 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
Armored personnel carrier |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
GAZ |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
8,000 units |
3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
11.5 tons |
15.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
80 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
800 km |
| Length |
7.54 m |
6.63 m |
| Width |
2.80 m |
2.80 m |
| Height |
2.32 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
3 (+7 passengers) |
3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
BTR-70 |
WZ-551 |
| Main armament |
14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) |
ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm PKT machine gun |
Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
2× gasoline ZMZ-4905, 120 hp (88.2 kW) each |
Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the BTR-70 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the BTR-70's 80 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-70 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-70's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-70 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-70's 11.5 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-70 or WZ-551?
The BTR-70 is longer at 7.54 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-70 and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the BTR-70's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-70 or WZ-551?
The BTR-70 has been produced in greater numbers with 8,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-70 and WZ-551?
The BTR-70 is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun (or 12.7 mm DShK) while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.
