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Puma IFV vs ZBL-08

Puma IFV infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇩🇪 Puma IFV
ZBL-08 infantry fighting vehicle side profile drawing
🇨🇳 ZBL-08
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Specifications
Puma IFV ZBL-08
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 -- units
Estimated unit price $21 million $-- million
Combat weight 43.0 tons 21.0 tons
Maximum speed 70 km/h 100 km/h
Operational range 600 km 800 km
Length 7.40 m 8.00 m
Width 4.00 m 3.00 m
Height 3.60 m 2.10 m
Crew 3 3 crew, 7 troops
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Armament & Powertrain
Puma IFV ZBL-08
Main armament 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon
Secondary weapon HK MG5 (7.62×51mm NATO) Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine MTU Fried. MT 892 Ka-501 v10 11.1-litre 1,088 PS (800 kW) Deutz BF6M1015C water-cooled V6 diesel

Overview

The Puma IFV and the ZBL-08 are both Infantry Fighting Vehicles, manufactured by PSM and Norinco respectively.

At 43.0 tons, the Puma IFV is 2.0:1 the ZBL-08's 21.0 tons. Top speed is 70 km/h for the Puma IFV vs 100 km/h for the ZBL-08. Operational range is 600 km for the Puma IFV vs 800 km for the ZBL-08. The Puma IFV is armed with a 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon, while the ZBL-08 carries a ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon.

The ZBL-08 entered service 7 years before the Puma IFV (2008 vs 2015).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Puma IFV or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the Puma IFV's 70 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Puma IFV or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Puma IFV's 600 km.
Which is heavier, the Puma IFV or ZBL-08?
The Puma IFV is heavier at 43.0 tons combat weight compared to the ZBL-08's 21.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Puma IFV or ZBL-08?
The ZBL-08 is longer at 8.00 meters compared to the Puma IFV's 7.40 meters.
How many crew members do the Puma IFV and ZBL-08 require?
The ZBL-08 requires a larger crew of 3 crew, 7 troops compared to the Puma IFV's 3 crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Puma IFV and ZBL-08?
The Puma IFV is armed with 30 mm MK 30-2/ABM autocannon while the ZBL-08 carries ZPT-99 30 mm autocannon as its main armament.