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M2 Bradley vs ZBD-04

M2 Bradley vs ZBD-04 at a glance — weight 22,940 vs 20,000 kg, top speed 66 vs 75 km/h, range 483 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs —.

M2 Bradley infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M2 Bradley
ZBD-04 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
Specifications
M2 Bradley ZBD-04
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer FMC Norinco
Number produced 6,800 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $4.4 million $-- million
Combat weight 22.9 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 66 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 483 km 500 km
Length 6.55 m 7.20 m
Width 3.60 m 3.20 m
Height 2.57 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
M2 Bradley ZBD-04
Main armament 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 TOW 2 double anti-tank launcher 30 mm autocannon
Engine Cummins VTA-903T V8 Turbo-Diesel Engine with 500 hp Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the M2 Bradley or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the M2 Bradley's 66 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the M2 Bradley or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the M2 Bradley's 483 km.
Which is heavier, the M2 Bradley or ZBD-04?
The M2 Bradley is heavier at 22.9 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the M2 Bradley or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the M2 Bradley's 6.55 meters.
How many crew members do the M2 Bradley and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the M2 Bradley's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the M2 Bradley or ZBD-04?
The M2 Bradley has been produced in greater numbers with 6,800 units compared to 3,075 units of the ZBD-04.
What are the main armaments of the M2 Bradley and ZBD-04?
The M2 Bradley is armed with 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.