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M-ATV vs WZ-551

M-ATV vs WZ-551 at a glance β€” weight 12,700 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 105 vs 90 km/h, range 510 vs 800 km, crew β€” vs β€”.

M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M-ATV
Specifications
M-ATV WZ-551
Origin country πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ United States πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type MRAP Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Oshkosh Defense Norinco
Number produced 8,722 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 12.7 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 510 km 800 km
Length 6.27 m 6.63 m
Width 2.49 m 2.80 m
Height 2.70 m 2.80 m
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M-ATV WZ-551
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-ATV or WZ-551?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the M-ATV's 510 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and WZ-551 require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the WZ-551's 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or WZ-551?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and WZ-551?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.