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BTR-90 vs ZBD-04

BTR-90 vs ZBD-04 at a glance — weight 20,900 vs 20,000 kg, top speed 100 vs 75 km/h, range 800 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

BTR-90 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
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Specifications
BTR-90 ZBD-04
Origin country 🇷🇺 Russia 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer Arzamas Norinco
Number produced 12 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.9 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 800 km 500 km
Length 8.00 m 7.20 m
Width 3.20 m 3.20 m
Height 3.00 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-90 ZBD-04
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 PKTM 7.62mm coaxial machine gun 30 mm autocannon
Engine Diesel Engine with 510 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)
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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?
Both the BTR-90 and ZBD-04 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the BTR-90 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 12 units of the BTR-90.
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.