BTR-90 vs ZBD-04
The BTR-90 and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arzamas and Norinco respectively. The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.
| Russian IFV, designed by Arzamas, never entered service despite development in the 1990s. | |
| Origin country | 🇷🇺 Russia |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Arzamas |
| Number produced | -- 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 | 20.9 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.00 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.00 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | Diesel Engine with 510 hp |
| Main armament | 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun |
| 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-90 or ZBD-04?
The BTR-90 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or ZBD-04?
The BTR-90 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or ZBD-04?
The BTR-90 is heavier at 20.9 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or ZBD-04?
The BTR-90 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and ZBD-04?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.