M113 vs ZBD-04
The M113 and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Norinco respectively. The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The M113 has been produced in 80,000 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04.
| American APC, over 80,000 units built, widely used in the Vietnam War and subsequent conflicts. | |
| Origin country | 🇺🇸 United States |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Manufacturer | FMC |
| Number produced | 80,000 units |
| Estimated unit price | $0.6 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 | 11.3 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 61 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 480 km â—‰ |
| Length | 2.52 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.70 m â—‰ |
| Height | 1.85 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 |
| Engine | General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp |
| Main armament | 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun |
| 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 M113 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M113 or ZBD-04?
The M113 has been produced in greater numbers with 80,000 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and ZBD-04?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.