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Puma IFV vs ZBD-04

Puma IFV vs ZBD-04 at a glance — weight 43,000 vs 20,000 kg, top speed 70 vs 75 km/h, range 600 vs 500 km, crew 3 vs 3 (commander, driver, gunner).

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Specifications
Puma IFV ZBD-04
Origin country 🇩🇪 Germany 🇨🇳 China
Category Infantry Fighting Vehicle Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Type Infantry fighting vehicle Infantry fighting vehicle
Manufacturer PSM Norinco
Number produced 350 units 3,075 units
Estimated unit price $21 million $-- million
Combat weight 43.0 tons 20.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 75 km/h
Operational range 600 km 500 km
Length 7.40 m 7.20 m
Width 4.00 m 3.20 m
Height 3.60 m 2.50 m
Crew 3 3 (commander, driver, gunner)
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Armament & Powertrain
Puma IFV ZBD-04
Main armament 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon 100 mm rifled gun
Secondary weapon HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) 30 mm autocannon
Engine MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Puma IFV or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is faster with a maximum road speed of 75 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Puma IFV or ZBD-04?
The Puma IFV has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Puma IFV or ZBD-04?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBD-04's 20.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Puma IFV or ZBD-04?
The Puma IFV is longer at 7.40 meters compared to the ZBD-04's 7.20 meters.
How many crew members do the Puma IFV and ZBD-04 require?
Both the Puma IFV and ZBD-04 require a crew of 3.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Puma IFV or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 350 units of the Puma IFV.
What are the main armaments of the Puma IFV and ZBD-04?
The Puma IFV is armed with 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.