MT-LB vs WZ-551
MT-LB vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 11,900 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 61 vs 90 km/h, range 500 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.
Specifications
|
MT-LB |
WZ-551 |
| Origin country |
🇷🇺 Russia |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
Tracked Armored Personnel Carrier |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Kharkov Tractor Plant |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
10,000 units |
3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
11.9 tons |
15.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
61 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
500 km |
800 km |
| Length |
6.45 m |
6.63 m |
| Width |
2.86 m |
2.80 m |
| Height |
1.86 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
2 + 11 passengers |
3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
MT-LB |
WZ-551 |
| Main armament |
7.62mm PKT machine gun |
ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
YaMZ 238 V-8 diesel, 240 hp |
Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the MT-LB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is faster with a maximum road speed of 90 km/h compared to the MT-LB's 61 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the MT-LB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the MT-LB's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the MT-LB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the MT-LB's 11.9 tons.
Which is larger, the MT-LB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the MT-LB's 6.45 meters.
How many crew members do the MT-LB and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the MT-LB's 2 + 11 passengers crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the MT-LB or WZ-551?
The MT-LB has been produced in greater numbers with 10,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the MT-LB and WZ-551?
The MT-LB is armed with 7.62mm PKT machine gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.
