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Namer vs ZBD-04

Namer armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇮🇱 Namer
ZBD-04 armored personnel carrier side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBD-04
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Specifications
Namer ZBD-04
Origin country 🇮🇱 Israel 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Heavy armoured personnel carrier Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer IDF Ordnance Norinco
Number produced 290 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $-- million
Combat weight 60.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 85 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 500 km 500 km
Length -- m 7.20 m
Width -- m 3.20 m
Height -- m 2.50 m
Crew 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Namer ZBD-04
Main armament Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon 1 × 7.62 mm (0.300 in) FN MAG MG 30 mm autocannon
Engine 1,200 hp (895 kW) turbocharged diesel engine Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)

Overview

The Namer and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by IDF Ordnance and Norinco respectively.

At 60.0 tons, the Namer is 3.0x the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons. Top speed is 85 km/h for the Namer vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 500 km for the Namer vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The Namer is armed with a Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun.

The Namer has been produced in 290 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 9 years before the Namer (1999 vs 2008).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Namer or ZBD-04?
The Namer is faster with a maximum road speed of 85 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Namer or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has a longer operational range at 500 km compared to the Namer's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Namer or ZBD-04?
The Namer is heavier at 60.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Namer or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the Namer's 0.00 meters.
How many crew members do the Namer and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Namer's 3 (commander, driver, RCWS operator) + 9 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Namer or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 290 units of the Namer.
What are the main armaments of the Namer and ZBD-04?
The Namer is armed with Samson RCWS equipped with either 12.7 mm (0.50 in) M2 machine gun or Mk 19 grenade launcher while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.