Griffon vs ZBD-04
The Griffon and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Arquus / Nexter / Thales and Norinco respectively. The Griffon weighs 24.5 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 90 km/h for the Griffon vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 800 km for the Griffon vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The Griffon is armed with a 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The Griffon has been produced in 575 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 20 years before the Griffon (1999 vs 2019).
| French APC, entering service in 2019, designed in several variants for diverse mission sets. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | Arquus / Nexter / Thales |
| Number produced | 575 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.1 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 | 24.5 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 90 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 800 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.58 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.54 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.60 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) |
| Engine | Renault 400 ch (300kW) |
| Main armament | 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 40 mm LGA |
| 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 Griffon or ZBD-04?
The Griffon is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Griffon or ZBD-04?
The Griffon has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Griffon or ZBD-04?
The Griffon is heavier at 24.5 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Griffon or ZBD-04?
The Griffon is longer at 7.58 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Griffon and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Griffon's 10 (1 pilot, 1 gunner + 8 soldiers max) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Griffon or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 575 units of the Griffon.
What are the main armaments of the Griffon and ZBD-04?
The Griffon is armed with 7.62 mm or 12.7 mm machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.