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BTR-90 vs ZBL-08

BTR-90 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇷🇺 BTR-90
ZBL-08 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBL-08
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Specifications
BTR-90 ZBL-08
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 -- units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 20.9 tons 21.0 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Length 8.00 m 8.00 m
Width 3.20 m 3.00 m
Height 3.00 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 3 crew, 7 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
BTR-90 ZBL-08
Main armament 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun ZPT-99 30 mm 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 BF6M1015C water-cooled V6 diesel

Overview

The BTR-90 and the ZBL-08 are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by Arzamas and Norinco respectively.

The BTR-90 weighs 20.9 tons vs 21.0 tons for the ZBL-08. Top speed is 100 km/h for the BTR-90 vs 100 km/h for the ZBL-08. Operational range is 800 km for the BTR-90 vs 800 km for the ZBL-08. The BTR-90 is armed with a 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun, while the ZBL-08 carries a ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the BTR-90 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the BTR-90's 100 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the BTR-90 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the BTR-90's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the BTR-90 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is heavier at 21.0 tons combat weight compared to the BTR-90's 20.9 tons.
Which is larger, the BTR-90 or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the BTR-90's 8.00 meters.
How many crew members do the BTR-90 and ZBL-08 require?
The ZBL-08 requires a larger crew of 3 crew, 7 troops compared to the BTR-90's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the BTR-90 and ZBL-08?
The BTR-90 is armed with 1 Shipunov 24A2 30mm gun while the ZBL-08 carries ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon as its main armament.