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M113 vs ZSD-89

M113 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M113
ZSD-89 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZSD-89
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Specifications
M113 ZSD-89
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armored Personnel Carrier Armoured personnel carrier
Manufacturer FMC Norinco
Number produced 80,000 units -- units
Estimated unit price $0.6 million $-- million
Combat weight 11.3 tons 14.3 tons
Maximum speed 61 km/h 66 km/h
Operational range 480 km 500 km
Length 2.52 m 6.15 m
Width 2.70 m 3.13 m
Height 1.85 m 2.59 m
Crew 2 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
M113 ZSD-89
Main armament 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun
Secondary weapon 1 M240 7.62mm machine gun --
Engine General Motors 6V53 Diesel Engine with 212 hp Deutz BF8L 413F air-cooled diesel

Overview

The M113 and the ZSD-89 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Norinco respectively.

The M113 weighs 11.3 tons vs 14.3 tons for the ZSD-89. Top speed is 61 km/h for the M113 vs 66 km/h for the ZSD-89. Operational range is 480 km for the M113 vs 500 km for the ZSD-89. The M113 is armed with a 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun, while the ZSD-89 carries a QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M113 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 is faster with a maximum road speed of 66 km/h compared to the M113's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M113 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M113's 480 km.
Which is heavier, the M113 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 is heavier at 14.3 tons combat weight compared to the M113's 11.3 tons.
Which is larger, the M113 or ZSD-89?
The ZSD-89 is longer at 6.15 meters compared to the M113's 2.52 meters.
How many crew members do the M113 and ZSD-89 require?
The ZSD-89 requires a larger crew of 2 (commander and driver), 13 passengers compared to the M113's 2 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the M113 and ZSD-89?
The M113 is armed with 1 M2 HB 12.7mm machine gun while the ZSD-89 carries QJC88 12.7 mm heavy machine gun as its main armament.