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M-ATV vs ZBD-04

M-ATV armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ M-ATV
ZBD-04 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ ZBD-04
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Specifications
M-ATV ZBD-04
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 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $0.5 million $-- million
Combat weight 12.7 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 105 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 510 km 500 km
Length 6.27 m 7.20 m
Width 2.49 m 3.20 m
Height 2.70 m 2.50 m
Crew 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
M-ATV ZBD-04
Main armament M2HB .50 cal machine gun 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon Mk 19 grenade launcher 30 mm autocannon
Engine Caterpillar C7 7.2L diesel 370 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)

Overview

The M-ATV and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by Oshkosh Defense and Norinco respectively.

The M-ATV weighs 12.7 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 105 km/h for the M-ATV vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 510 km for the M-ATV vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The M-ATV is armed with a M2HB .50 cal machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.

The M-ATV has been produced in 8,722 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 10 years before the M-ATV (1999 vs 2009).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M-ATV or ZBD-04?
The M-ATV is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M-ATV or ZBD-04?
The M-ATV has a longer operational range at 510 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the M-ATV or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the M-ATV's 12.7 tons.
Which is larger, the M-ATV or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the M-ATV's 6.27 meters.
How many crew members do the M-ATV and ZBD-04 require?
The M-ATV requires a larger crew of 5 (2 crew + 3 passengers) compared to the ZBD-04's 3 (commander, driver, gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M-ATV or ZBD-04?
The M-ATV has been produced in greater numbers with 8,722 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the M-ATV and ZBD-04?
The M-ATV is armed with M2HB .50 cal machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.