ERC-90 Sagaie vs ZBD-04
The ERC-90 Sagaie and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Panhard and Norinco respectively. At 20.0 tons, the ZBD-04 is 2.4x the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons. Top speed is 100 km/h for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 730 km for the ERC-90 Sagaie vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with a 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The ERC-90 Sagaie has been produced in 300 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04.
| French vehicle, 300 units built, designed as both a main battle tank and infantry fighting vehicle. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Panhard |
| Number produced | 300 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 | 8.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 730 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.69 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.49 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.25 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 |
| Engine | V-6 Peugeot Petro Diesel Engine with 155 hp |
| Main armament | 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 NF-1 7.62mm machine gun (2000 rounds) |
| 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 ERC-90 Sagaie or ZBD-04?
The ERC-90 Sagaie 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 ERC-90 Sagaie or ZBD-04?
The ERC-90 Sagaie has a longer operational range at 730 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the ERC-90 Sagaie or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 8.3 tons.
Which is larger, the ERC-90 Sagaie or ZBD-04?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is longer at 7.69 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the ERC-90 Sagaie and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the ERC-90 Sagaie's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the ERC-90 Sagaie or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 300 units of the ERC-90 Sagaie.
What are the main armaments of the ERC-90 Sagaie and ZBD-04?
The ERC-90 Sagaie is armed with 1 D921 F-1 90mm rifled barrel (20 shells) gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.