Freccia vs ZBD-04
The Freccia and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara and Norinco respectively. The Freccia weighs 31.5 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 110 km/h for the Freccia vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 800 km for the Freccia vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The Freccia is armed with a KBA 25 mm autocannon, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The Freccia has been produced in 283 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 9 years before the Freccia (1999 vs 2008).
| Italian APC/IFV, entered service in 2008, manufactured jointly by Iveco and OTO Melara. | |
| Origin country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Iveco Defence Vehicles and OTO Melara |
| Number produced | 283 units |
| Estimated unit price | $6.5 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 | 31.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 110 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 8.56 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.99 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.18 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 + 8 |
| Engine | Iveco 8262, 550 hp (410 kW) |
| Main armament | KBA 25 mm autocannon |
| Secondary weapon | Spike LR anti-tank missiles |
| 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 Freccia or ZBD-04?
The Freccia is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Freccia or ZBD-04?
The Freccia has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Freccia or ZBD-04?
The Freccia is heavier at 31.5 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Freccia or ZBD-04?
The Freccia is longer at 8.56 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Freccia and ZBD-04 require?
The Freccia requires a larger crew of 3 + 8 compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Freccia or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 283 units of the Freccia.
What are the main armaments of the Freccia and ZBD-04?
The Freccia is armed with KBA 25 mm autocannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.