TPz Fuchs vs WZ-551
TPz Fuchs vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 23,500 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 105 vs 90 km/h, range 800 vs 800 km, crew — vs —.
Specifications
|
TPz Fuchs |
WZ-551 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
6x6 Amphibious armoured personnel carrier |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
Rheinmetall MAN Military Vehicles |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
1,800 units |
3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
23.5 tons |
15.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
105 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
800 km |
800 km |
| Length |
6.80 m |
6.63 m |
| Width |
2.98 m |
2.80 m |
| Height |
2.50 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
2 + 10 troops |
3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
TPz Fuchs |
WZ-551 |
| Main armament |
1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62 mm machine gun |
ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon |
| Secondary weapon |
40 mm HK GMG grenade launcher or M2 Browning 12.7 mm (deployed vehicles) |
Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
Mercedes-Benz OM 402A 12.8 L V8 diesel, 320 hp |
Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the TPz Fuchs or WZ-551?
The TPz Fuchs is faster with a maximum road speed of 105 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the TPz Fuchs or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has a longer operational range at 800 km compared to the TPz Fuchs's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the TPz Fuchs or WZ-551?
The TPz Fuchs is heavier at 23.5 tons combat weight compared to the WZ-551's 15.8 tons.
Which is larger, the TPz Fuchs or WZ-551?
The TPz Fuchs is longer at 6.80 meters compared to the WZ-551's 6.63 meters.
How many crew members do the TPz Fuchs and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the TPz Fuchs's 2 + 10 troops crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the TPz Fuchs or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 has been produced in greater numbers with 3,000 units compared to 1,800 units of the TPz Fuchs.
What are the main armaments of the TPz Fuchs and WZ-551?
The TPz Fuchs is armed with 1x Rheinmetall MG3 7.62 mm machine gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.
