VAB vs WZ-551
VAB vs WZ-551 at a glance — weight 13,800 vs 15,800 kg, top speed 92 vs 90 km/h, range 1,000 vs 800 km, crew 2 vs —.
Specifications
|
VAB |
WZ-551 |
| Origin country |
🇫🇷 France |
🇨🇳 China |
| Category |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
Armored Personnel Carrier |
| Type |
6x6 Armored Personnel Carrier |
Infantry Fighting Vehicle |
| Manufacturer |
GIAT Industries / Renault Trucks Defense |
Norinco |
| Number produced |
5,000 units |
3,000 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$-- million |
$-- million |
| Combat weight |
13.8 tons |
15.8 tons |
| Maximum speed |
92 km/h |
90 km/h |
| Operational range |
1,000 km |
800 km |
| Length |
5.98 m |
6.63 m |
| Width |
2.49 m |
2.80 m |
| Height |
2.06 m |
2.80 m |
| Crew |
2 |
3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers |
Armament & Powertrain
|
VAB |
WZ-551 |
| Main armament |
1 7.62mm machine gun |
ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon |
| Secondary weapon |
-- |
Type 86 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun |
| Engine |
MAN 6-Cylinder Diesel Engines with 235 hp |
Deutz BF8L413F 8-cylinder, turbo-charged, air-cooled diesel, 320 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the VAB or WZ-551?
The VAB is faster with a maximum road speed of 92 km/h compared to the WZ-551's 90 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the VAB or WZ-551?
The VAB has a longer operational range at 1,000 km compared to the WZ-551's 800 km.
Which is heavier, the VAB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is heavier at 15.8 tons combat weight compared to the VAB's 13.8 tons.
Which is larger, the VAB or WZ-551?
The WZ-551 is longer at 6.63 meters compared to the VAB's 5.98 meters.
How many crew members do the VAB and WZ-551 require?
The WZ-551 requires a larger crew of 3 (commander, driver, gunner), plus 9 passengers compared to the VAB's 2 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the VAB or WZ-551?
The VAB has been produced in greater numbers with 5,000 units compared to 3,000 units of the WZ-551.
What are the main armaments of the VAB and WZ-551?
The VAB is armed with 1 7.62mm machine gun while the WZ-551 carries ZPT-99 30 mm stabilized autocannon as its main armament.
