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Patria AMV vs WZ-551

Patria AMV vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 32,000 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 100 vs 90 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇫🇮 Patria AMV
Specifications
Patria AMV WZ-551
Origin country 🇫🇮 Finland 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type Armoured personnel carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer Patria Norinco
Number produced 1,315 units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $5 million $-- million
Combat weight 32.0 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 100 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 1,000 km 800 km
Length 7.70 m 6.63 m
Width 2.80 m 2.80 m
Height 2.30 m 2.80 m
Crew 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
Performance Radar Chart
Armament & Powertrain
Patria AMV WZ-551
Main armament Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon Protector RWS Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine DI 12 Scania Diesel or DC 12 Scania Diesel or DC 13 Scania Diesel Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Patria AMV or WZ-551?
The Patria AMV is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Patria AMV or WZ-551?
The Patria AMV has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the WZ-551's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Patria AMV or WZ-551?
The Patria AMV is heavier at 32.0 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Patria AMV or WZ-551?
The Patria AMV is longer at 7.70 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Patria AMV and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the Patria AMV's 2–3 (commander, driver, optional gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Patria AMV or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,315 units of the Patria AMV.
What are the main armaments of the Patria AMV and WZ-551?
The Patria AMV is armed with Up to 105 mm gun or twin 120 mm mortars in turret while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.