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M2 Bradley vs ZBD-04

M2 Bradley armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇺🇸 M2 Bradley
ZBD-04 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
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Specifications
M2 Bradley ZBD-04
Origin country 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
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)
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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)

Overview

The M2 Bradley and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by FMC and Norinco respectively.

The M2 Bradley weighs 22.9 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 66 km/h for the M2 Bradley vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 483 km for the M2 Bradley vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The M2 Bradley is armed with a 1 M242 Bushmaster 25mm gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.

The M2 Bradley has been produced in 6,800 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The M2 Bradley entered service 18 years before the ZBD-04 (1981 vs 1999).

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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.