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Terrex vs WZ-551

Terrex vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 24,000 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 110 vs 90 km/h, range 800 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.

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🇸🇬 Terrex
Specifications
Terrex WZ-551
Origin country 🇸🇬 Singapore 🇨🇳 China
Category Armored Personnel Carrier Armored Personnel Carrier
Type 8x8 armoured personnel carrier Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Manufacturer ST Engineering Norinco
Number produced -- units 3,000 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $-- million
Combat weight 24.0 tons 15.8 tons
Maximum speed 110 km/h 90 km/h
Operational range 800 km 800 km
Length 7.80 m 6.63 m
Width 3.00 m 2.80 m
Height 2.50 m 2.80 m
Crew 2 (commander, driver) + 11 troops 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers
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Armament & Powertrain
Terrex WZ-551
Main armament STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon
Secondary weapon 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun
Engine Caterpillar C9 inline-six diesel, 400 hp Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the Terrex or WZ-551?
The Terrex is faster with a maximum road speed of 110 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Terrex or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the Terrex's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the Terrex or WZ-551?
The Terrex is heavier at 24.0 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the Terrex or WZ-551?
The Terrex is longer at 7.80 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the Terrex and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the Terrex's 2 (commander, driver) + 11 troops crew members.
What are the main armaments of the Terrex and WZ-551?
The Terrex is armed with STK 40 mm automatic grenade launcher while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.