BTR-82A vs ZBD-04
The BTR-82A and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant and Norinco respectively. The BTR-82A weighs 15.4 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 90 km/h for the BTR-82A vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 600 km for the BTR-82A vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The BTR-82A is armed with a 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The BTR-82A has been produced in 5,000 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The BTR-82A entered service 13 years before the ZBD-04 (1986 vs 1999).
| Russian APC, entered service in 1986, manufactured by Arzamas Machine-Building Plant. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Amphibious armored personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas Machine-Building Plant |
| Number produced | 5,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- 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 | 15.4 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.90 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.41 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (+7 passengers) |
| Engine | diesel KamAZ-7403 260 hp (190 kW) |
| Main armament | 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun |
| 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 BTR-82A or ZBD-04?
The BTR-82A is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-82A or ZBD-04?
The BTR-82A has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-82A or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-82A's 15.4 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-82A or ZBD-04?
The BTR-82A is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-82A and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the BTR-82A's 3 (+7 passengers) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-82A or ZBD-04?
The BTR-82A has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-82A and ZBD-04?
The BTR-82A is armed with 14.5 mm KPVT machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.