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Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs ZBD-04

Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)
ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
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Specifications
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) ZBD-04
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Amphibious Armored Personnel Carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer General Dynamics Land Systems Norinco
Number produced 19 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $22.3 million $-- million
Combat weight 38.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 72 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 523 km 500 km
Length 10.67 m 7.20 m
Width 3.66 m 3.20 m
Height 3.28 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) ZBD-04
Main armament 1 Mk-44 40mm gun 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun 30 mm autocannon
Engine MTU MT 883 Ka-523 Diesel Engine with 850 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)

Overview

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and the ZBD-04 are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by General Dynamics Land Systems and Norinco respectively.

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) weighs 38.0 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 72 km/h for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 523 km for the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with a 1 Mk-44 40mm gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.

The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has been produced in 19 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 72 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or ZBD-04?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) has a longer operational range at 523 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or ZBD-04?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is heavier at 38.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or ZBD-04?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is longer at 10.67 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV)'s 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 19 units of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV).
What are the main armaments of the Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) and ZBD-04?
The Expeditionary Fighting Vehicle (EFV) is armed with 1 Mk-44 40mm gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.