Serval vs ZBD-04
The Serval and the ZBD-04 are both Armored Personnel Carriers, manufactured by KNDS France and Norinco respectively. The Serval weighs 17.0 tons vs 20.0 tons for the ZBD-04. Top speed is 100 km/h for the Serval vs 75 km/h for the ZBD-04. Operational range is 600 km for the Serval vs 500 km for the ZBD-04. The Serval is armed with a T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun, while the ZBD-04 carries a 100 mm rifled gun. The Serval has been produced in 189 units vs 3,075 for the ZBD-04. The ZBD-04 entered service 23 years before the Serval (1999 vs 2022).
| French APC, the Serval entered service in 2022, with plans to produce hundreds of vehicles. | |
| Origin country | 🇫🇷 France |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Multirole armoured personnel carrier |
| Manufacturer | KNDS France |
| Number produced | 189 units |
| Estimated unit price | $1.3 million |
| Chinese IFV, entering service in 1999, manufactured by Norinco with over 3000 built. | |
| Origin country | 🇨🇳 China |
| Category | Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type | Infantry fighting vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Number produced | 3,075 units |
| Estimated unit price | $-- million |
| Combat weight | 17.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 100 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 600 km â—‰ |
| Length | 6.70 m â—‰ |
| Width | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Height | 3.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 2 (driver + gunner) |
| Engine | Militarized Cummins 6-cylinder in-line diesel engine 375 hp (280 kW) |
| Main armament | T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun |
| Secondary weapon | Akeron MP missiles, Mistral 3 missiles, ARX 30 RWS, MO-120 RT mortar, LLR 81mm mortar |
| Combat weight | 20.0 tons â—‰ |
| Maximum speed | 75 km/h â—‰ |
| Operational range | 500 km â—‰ |
| Length | 7.20 m â—‰ |
| Width | 3.20 m â—‰ |
| Height | 2.50 m â—‰ |
| Crew | 3 (commander, driver, gunner) |
| Engine | Type 6V150 diesel 670 horsepower (500 kW) |
| Main armament | 100 mm rifled gun |
| Secondary weapon | 30 mm autocannon |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is faster, the Serval or ZBD-04?
The Serval is faster with a maximum road speed of 100 km/h compared to the ZBD-04's 75 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Serval or ZBD-04?
The Serval has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the ZBD-04's 500 km.
Which is heavier, the Serval or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is heavier at 20.0 tons combat weight compared to the Serval's 17.0 tons.
Which is larger, the Serval or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 is longer at 7.20 meters compared to the Serval's 6.70 meters.
How many crew members do the Serval and ZBD-04 require?
The ZBD-04 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner) compared to the Serval's 2 (driver + gunner) crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Serval or ZBD-04?
The ZBD-04 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,075 units compared to 189 units of the Serval.
What are the main armaments of the Serval and ZBD-04?
The Serval is armed with T2 Hornet Lite or T1 Hornet RWS with a 7.62 mm or a 12.7 mm machine gun while the ZBD-04 carries 100 mm rifled gun as its main armament.