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Bandvagn 206 vs WZ-551

Bandvagn 206 vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 4,500 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 65 vs 90 km/h, crew 1 + 16 (5 front car, 11 rear car); Bv 206S: 1 + 12 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers.

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🇸🇪 Bandvagn 206
Specifications
Bandvagn 206 WZ-551
Origin country 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Tracked articulated all-terrain carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Hägglund & Söner / BAE Systems Hägglunds Norinco
Number produced 11,000 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 4.5 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range -- km 800 km
Length 6.90 m 6.63 m
Width 1.87 m 2.80 m
Height 2.40 m 2.80 m
Crew 1 + 16 (5 front car, 11 rear car); Bv 206S: 1 + 12 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
Bandvagn 206 WZ-551
Main armament Heavy machine gun on ring mount ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon Smoke grenade launchers Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine 2.8 L Ford Cologne V6, 99 kW (Bv 206S: Steyr M1, 130 kW) Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Bandvagn 206 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the Bandvagn 206's 65 km/h.
Which is heavier, the Bandvagn 206 or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the Bandvagn 206's 4.5 tons.
Which is larger, the Bandvagn 206 or WZ-551?
The Bandvagn 206 is longer at 6.90 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Bandvagn 206 and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3, against 1 for the Bandvagn 206.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Bandvagn 206 or WZ-551?
The Bandvagn 206 has been produced in greater numbers with 11,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the Bandvagn 206 and WZ-551?
The Bandvagn 206 is armed with Heavy machine gun on ring mount while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.