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BTR-90 vs WZ-551

BTR-90 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 20,900 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 800 vs 800 km, crew 3 vs —.

BTR-90 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-90
Specifications
BTR-90 WZ-551
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Norinco
Number produced 12 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.9 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Length 8.00 m 6.63 m
Width 3.20 m 2.80 m
Height 3.00 m 2.80 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
BTR-90 WZ-551
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Diesel Engine with 510 hp Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-90 or WZ-551?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-90's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or WZ-551?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or WZ-551?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-90 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 12 units of the BTR-90.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and WZ-551?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.